Echo Bay--Viewing Platform

Echo Bay--Viewing Platform

Tips for Birding

A spotting scope is useful as much of the open water is still a significant distance from the viewing platform.

Birds of Interest

Sora, Virginia Rail, American Bittern, Least Bittern, Pied-billed Grebe, Osprey, Marsh Wren, migrating waterbirds

About this Location

This is a viewing platform that overlooks the the Echo Bay Provincially Significant Wetland and Little Lake George. The platform was built by the Sault Ste. Marie Field Naturalists. Park at the end of Lake Street and walk approximately 125m along the municipal right-of-way to the platform.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Carter Dorscht

Last updated April 6, 2023