Sault Ste. Marie Population 2026
Sault Ste. Marie has a population of 72,051, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.2% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,051
Rank in Canada
#94
Coordinates
46.52°N, 84.33°W
~186 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
678 km
421 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Sault Ste. Marie
- Valley East17,451 people · ~255 km away
- Greater Sudbury166,004 people · ~256 km away
- Timmins41,788 people · ~313 km away
- Owen Sound21,341 people · ~342 km away
- North Bay50,396 people · ~374 km away
- Collingwood21,793 people · ~392 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sault Ste. Marie?
Sault Ste. Marie has a population of 72,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Sault Ste. Marie in?
Sault Ste. Marie is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Sault Ste. Marie the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 678 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.