Port Sanilac - Blueways of St. Clair

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Print Materials
The Sanilac County Brochure is an excellent publication with information about kayaking and
other recreational opportunities within the region. Additional pictures of downtowns (e.g., Port
Sanilac) would be great additions to this publication.
The Port Sanilac Calendar rack card does an excellent job of describing the community’s
annual events. Perhaps the image superimposed on the backside of the card could be that of a
kayaker.
The Port Sanilac Marina Brochure does an excellent job of describing the marina
(including the goods, equipment and apparel you can buy at the marina) and also
the things to see and do in Port Sanilac. Given the marina’s proximity to the kayak
launch, it will be a natural attraction for paddlers. Public officials should work with
marina owners to get information about the water trail in the marina brochure.
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Calendar Rack Card
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Port Sanilac Marina Brochure
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Visitors Brochure
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Video and Web Materials
Port Sanilac has a tremendous website that features all the different and interesting
things to do and see in the community. The website even has a page devoted to
kayaking and paddleboarding. The website also has an engaging video that provides a
great description of the community.
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Web Site
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Design Renderings
Trailhead. As part of Port Sanilac Harbor, the trailhead already has a number of amenities (restrooms, showers,
kayak rental, etc.) geared for boaters and paddlers. It will be important to continue to add amenities (e.g.,
accessibility) to this area. For road bikers, the Welcome Center north of downtown is an ideal location for riders
to park their bike and venture into downtown Port Sanilac.
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Portal at Marina and Near Welcome Center
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Pathway. From the trailhead at the marina, paddlers walk up the hill on Main Street to reach downtown. Because the marina
sells goods and equipment (among other things) it will draw in paddlers. Local officials should work with marina owners to
make the pathway from the park into the marina more pleasant and inviting.
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Pathway. From the Welcome Center, road bikers use existing sidewalk infrastructure along Highway 25 to get
into the downtown. Banners along the pathway can help to build the Trail Town character in Port Sanilac.
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Gateway and Urban Form/Density. Port Sanilac is unique in that its central business district is
separated, and runs parallel to the waterfront. This development pattern creates a void between
the downtown and the waterfront. Future redevelopment should be directed along Main Street,
creating a better connection between the central business district and the waterfront.
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Wayfinding
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Transportation - Roundabout
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Connecting Elements Map
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Trailhead
Portal
Pathway
Gateway
Downtown