Make some new Bon Soo Memories with your family this winter!
By Sault Tourism
Sault Ste. Marie’s much-loved winter carnival Bon Soo, presented by OLG, is back for its 62nd annual celebration beginning February 7th.
2025’s event is fully packed, 9-days of winter celebration. They’ll be your favourites like the Polar Bear Plunge, Bum Slides, Polar Pursuit Obstacle Course a headline music act, Grammy-nominated artist Steven Lee Olsen supported by JoJo Mason.
So start making your plans to visit and help warm up winter! For more information including where to buy the iconic Bon Soo Buttons, visit the Bon Soo website!
Where, when and how much?
Bon Soo 2025 runs from Friday, February 7th through to Saturday, February 15th. There are three main locations; The Canal District, Northern Superior Brewing Co. / Bushplane Museum and new Downtown Plaza / Clergue Park with many other locations hosting events in and around the city.
Buying a Bon Soo Souvenir Button for $12 will get you into most events. Other events, such as the headlining concert at the Machine Shop, featuring Grammy nominated artist Steven Lee Olsen and JoJo Mason, have an additional charge. All the information about pricing can be found on the dedicated Bon Soo website.
You can buy a Bon Soo Button in any of 12 locations in Sault Ste. Marie, and on site during the carnival. Click here for more info!
What are the 'must see' events this year?
Every day is packed full of fun events, some aimed at children, some aimed at adults and many events perfect for families! This year our headline events are:
Opening Ceremonies & Concert Featuring Silent 9! Join us to kick off Bon Soo’s week-long festival opening ceremonies proudly presented by OLG. Fireworks, live entertainment by ‘Silent Nine’, with hot food and treats available on site! Full details to come.
Polar Bear Plunge, Saturday, February 15th. Only the bravest jump into the frigid cold St. Marys River outside the Bushplane Museum! Don’t fancy the dip but want to join in the fun? Head on down and cheer on the brave dippers! Enjoy live music and grab some hot drinks and food at the Bushplane Museum canteen or Northern Superior Taproom!
Ryan McFarling, Monday, February 10th at Northern Superior Tap Room.
Steven Lee Olsen’s County Night In Canada Tour. supported by JoJo Mason. Wednesday, February 12th at the Machine Shop. Tickets are available here.
Bum Slides are back! Situated at the Machine Shop all 9 days. Admission is by Button or Jacket Tag.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, February 8th at the Machine Shop. $8-$14.
Fire and Ice Hot Sauce Challenge, Wednesday, Feb 12th at Northern Superior Tap. Room
What Else Is Happening?
Each day is another fun-packed and exciting day of winter events. We’ve broken down some of them here, but be sure to check the Bon Soo website daily for a full run down! More updates to come in January! Follow Bon’s Soo Facebook and Instagram pages for updates!
Bon Soo Button
The iconic Bon Soo Button will get you in to most events! It costs $12 and all proceeds go towards making Bon Soo the most enjoyable experience for all! Click here to see where you can pick up your Button! Jacket tags available for $8.
Bon Soo Sponsors
We’d like to thank our sponsors who help make Bon Soo 2025 happen. These being Title Sponsors OLG, Premier Sponsor Tenaris, Signature Sponsors The Canal District.
