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City in Ontario, Canada
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Sarnia is a city in Southwestern Ontario with a population of around 98,000 (2021). It is at the south end of Lake Huron. It includes Point Edward, a village in the northwest corner of the city. It is adjacent the Canada-United States border follows the St. Clair River. On the opposite side of the river is Port Huron.
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Over 6,000 objects, including: dinosaurs, fluorescent minerals, fossils, artifacts, gemstones, minerals, crustaceans and shells, butterflies, insects, mounted Canadian and jungle wildlife, fish, birds, sea creatures, sharks, RCMP memorabilia, Native Canadian tools and artifacts. Gift shop.
In the warmer months go under the bridge for fresh cut fries and to watch the boats in the St. Clair River.
The International Symphony Orchestra plays an annual season lasting from September to April. The theatre also offers year-round dramatic productions.
Featuring exhibitions of Canadian art history, including paintings from the Group of Seven.
Nicknamed Bullet-Nose Betty, CNR steam locomotive 6069, 4-8-2 "mountain"-class engine, is on static display in Centennial Park. It was built in 1944 and retired in 1960.
Has a great beach, hiking trails, and a big park for barbecues or family picnics, sports fields, and a lot of bird wildlife.
If you have children this is a hit. This attraction is free of charge and the animals come right out to greet you. It's very safe and the whole family will have a ball.
An inexpensive ten-minute ride through the park.
There are many public-access beaches along the shore. Canatara Park has a large public beach with plenty of parking, although it is known to be somewhat rocky and the water is colder, due to the current of the St. Clair River.
Beaches in the most North-East end of Sarnia are generally sandier and warmer, and there are large areas of public access, notably at Mike Weir Park (the largest public park on Lake Huron, it has a large sandy beach, with parking, playground, baseball diamonds, and sheltered picnic areas) and Kenwick Park (which has tennis courts, a basketball court, playground and sheltered picnic area).
A former railway line that passes through a combination of urban and rural areas. This linear park spans 16 km through wooded areas and alongside ponds. Benches are available along the path as are washroom facilities. The path is open year round: bicycling, running, and dog walking are popular activities in the summer. Snow shoeing and cross-country skiing can be enjoyed on snowy days. An access to Lake Huron is available at Blackwell Side Road.
It stretches over 2100 km along the Canadian shores of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron and the Niagara, Detroit, and St. Lawrence Rivers. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail connects 114 communities and hundreds of parks and natural areas including wetlands, forests, and beaches.
The original chip truck under the bridge (started in 1957), now just up the road in a permanent location. Busy in the summer with take-out style burgers and fries, and a great selection of Ice Cream.
On Christina is a very popular spot on the weekends for more upscale cuisine.
One of Sarnia's best restaurants for quality food in an elegant environment next to the Super 8. The house specialty is prime rib.
Great wings and a waterfront patio.
A local winery with wine tastings, trails, games, and events all year round.
The Holiday Inn in Point Edward is one of the major hotels in town and caters to corporate and leisure travellers. The hotel is on the waterfront and has convenient access to a marina.
Cozy B&B with bathtubs, fireplaces, garden, and pier into the St. Clair river. Good breakfast.
The largest mall in the area with 72 stores including many clothing boutiques. Larger stores include Canadian Tire, SportChek, and Tepperman's.
By car
Interstates I-69 and I-94 end together as they cross the Blue Water Bridge from Port Huron, Michigan. The Blue Water Bridge is also the western terminus of Ontario Highway 402 (Sarnia-London).
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Sarnia has a walkable downtown (Front St. area).
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