SS Kamloops
SS Kamloops was a Canadian lake freighter that was part of the fleet of Canada Steamship Lines from its launching in 1924 until it sank with all hands in Lake Superior off Isle Royale, Michigan, United States, on or about 7 December 1927. On the map, it sits 13 mi north of Eagle Harbor Township. Further out, Isle Royale is 9.1 mi away.
An ancient site, 13 mi north of Eagle Harbor Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°. When to go ↓
Eagle Harbor Township is the nearest base
Eagle Harbor Township is 13 miles south, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 65–74°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Each month’s highs and lows around SS Kamloops are below.
SS Kamloops
SS Kamloops was a Canadian lake freighter that was part of the fleet of Canada Steamship Lines from its launching in 1924 until it sank with all hands in Lake Superior off Isle Royale, Michigan, United States, on or about 7 December 1927.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1984)
- Wikipedia readers
- 25K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near SS Kamloops
Close by, places to stay are in Eagle Harbor Township (5) and Calumet Township (13).
Eagle Harbor Township
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
234 people · 58% vacation homes
13 mi south of SS Kamloops
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From SS Kamloops | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Harbor Township 58% vacation homes | 13 mi south | 20 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 234 | $370K |
| Calumet Township | 59 mi south | 1.5 hr | 13 3 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 6,309 | $100K |
| Allouez Township 22% vacation homes | 53 mi south | 1.5 hr | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,525 | $100K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near SS Kamloops
Each of these is within 69 miles.
Big draw60 mi LakeLake Superior
19 mi National ParkIsle Royale National Park29K visitors a year
62 mi State parkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
45 mi National MonumentGrand Portage National Monument86K visitors a year
41 mi Park & preserveWitch Tree
65 mi National Historical ParkKeweenaw National Historical Park35K visitors a year60 mi Ski areaMount Bohemia21 runs · 814 ft vertical
68 mi MuseumA. E. Seaman Mineral MuseumPhoto credits
Lake Superior: NASA, Public domain · Isle Royale National Park: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Judge C. R. Magney State Park: Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Portage National Monument: Rufus Sarsaparilla on wikipédia en, Public domain · Witch Tree: Xerxes2004, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Keweenaw National Historical Park: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum: Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
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SS Kamloops: common questions
What town is SS Kamloops near?
Eagle Harbor Township, MI, about 13 miles south.
When is the best time to visit SS Kamloops?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 65–74°.
What is the closest airport to SS Kamloops?
Houghton County Memorial (CMX), about 65 miles away.
Where should I stay near SS Kamloops?
Eagle Harbor Township (13 mi, 5 places to stay), Calumet Township (59 mi, 13 places to stay) and Allouez Township (53 mi, 5 places to stay).
Ask a local in Eagle Harbor Township
No one has shared advice yet; Eagle Harbor Township’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.