the 2016-2017 Experience Guide

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Cover: Canatara Park, Sarnia.
Photo credit Kaoss Studios.
1. Sunset at Canatara Park
Beach. Sarnia. Photo credit
Kaoss Studios.
2. Marlene Wood. Photo credit
Kaoss Studios.
welcome to our communities....................................................4
arts & culture ................................................................................8
all about sports...........................................................................14
on the farm.................................................................................20
beautiful beaches & wonderful waterways ..........................24
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton
would like to thank
the many volunteer
photographers, tourism
partners, staff and
designers that have
donated their photos for
the production of this
publication.
eco-travelling everywhere .......................................................26
family fun for all generations....................................................30
wine & dine ................................................................................33
entertainment: love the nightlife .............................................35
calendar of events ....................................................................36
While every effort is made
to ensure the accuracy of
information in this guide,
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton
cannot be responsible for
any errors or omissions.
Produced by Graphite
Marketing.
directories ...................................................................................43
lambton county trails ................................................................51
ontario & local travel information ...........................................52
visitor information.......................................................................54
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welcome!
It’s with great pride and pleasure that we invite you to visit Lambton County and experience our
Discoveries That Matter. Pick your passion – if you hunger for heritage, crave culinary, ache
for the arts, or obsess for the outdoors, Lambton County will satisfy! This experience guide
navigates you through the treasures that await to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Marlene Wood, General Manager, Tourism Sarnia-Lambton
1455 Venetian Blvd., Point Edward, ON N7T 7W7
T: 519-336-3232 | TF: 1-800-265-0316
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arts &
culture
Prepare yourself for a vibrant arts and culture scene in
Lambton County. Visual and literary art, spoken word
performances, live theatre, beach concerts, film festivals and
much more take place throughout the year. Explore the county’s
diverse heritage on walking tours, and at museums and galleries.
There is a surprise around every corner. Start exploring today!
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arts & crafts festivals
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, Sarnia. Photo credit Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery.
Arts, Eats & Beats, Delaware. Photo credit Donna Andreychuk.
Arts, Eats & Beats. Photo credit Jamie Jardine & Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
Brigden Fair. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
Arts in the Barn Craft and Artisan Show & Sale
ARTZscape by the Bay • County Fall Fairs
Downriver Craft Sale • First Nations Pow Wows
Lambton Fall Colour Craft Sale
Oil Heritage District Craft & Gift Show
Petrolia Art in the Park • Sarnia Artwalk
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see it to believe it
It’s been said that Lambton County has an unnatural number of artists per capita. It seems to be true! Five communities
have permanent galleries for visual arts, and many others host annual art festivals.
The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery in Sarnia is a world-class gallery that hosts local and internationally renowned exhibitions. Paintings from Dali, Escher and Carr have graced its walls and brought in thousands of art enthusiasts to view works,
all at no charge.
Nestled in downtown Sarnia, the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts hosts visual, musical and literary art. Concerts,
exhibitions and retrospectives come to life in this unique century home, which is in itself a museum of restored heritage. Be
sure to take in a free spoken-word event in the Turret Room – it’s a unique and enriching experience.
Artist Francis Martin has made his studio home in Watford. From the time he could hold a pencil, Francis has had a need to
create. Mural painting is his first love, with urban walls often his canvas. You can see his work enhancing many Southwestern Ontario towns. Visit his studio to see his latest creations.
The beautiful natural surroundings and laidback lifestyles in Lambton Shores inspire painters, photographers, jewellers and
sculptors to create exquisite pieces. Greet artists in their studios and galleries at the Arts, Eats & Beats Studio Tour held the
third weekend in May. Hear toe-tapping musicians, tour 30+ artist locations, and dine at participating area restaurants.
Experience a smorgasbord of creativity at the annual Sarnia Artwalk festival, which includes art exhibitions, demonstrating
artists, musical and visual performances, and ethnic food.
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1. First Nations Ceremonial Performance, Brigden Fair. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
2. Sombra Museum, Sombra. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
3. Oil Museum of Canada, Oil Springs. Photo credit the County of Lambton.
history is alive
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Explore the rich and diverse heritage of Grand Bend and
Forest through their interpretive walking tours. Pictorial
displays with descriptions dot Grand Bend Main Street and
Main Beach. The displays tell the stories of early beach
picnics, the days of the casino and much more. Forest’s
walking tour is a delight for architecture enthusiasts. The
tour details the history and features for the town’s heritage
and century homes.
Lambton County is proud to be home to three First Nation
communities. Walpole Island, Aamjiwnaang, and Kettle &
Stony Point First Nations were first attracted to the area’s
rivers, lake fishing and abundant game and plant life.
Today’s visitors are welcome to celebrate native culture at
an annual Pow Wow. Experience native dancing, singing,
arts and crafts, and traditional foods – the fry bread is a
must! Find native crafts year round at ThunderBird Crafts
Trading Post, a crafts and supply store at Kettle & Stony
Point First Nation.
Agriculture is an integral part of the history of Lambton
County. Farm life is on display at six county fall fairs.
View the finest culinary and home craft traditions, field
crop competitions, and the county’s best livestock at
these family-friendly annual events.
dig deeper
A growing archival and marine collection can be viewed
at the Sombra Museum Cultural Centre. This modern
research room is interpreted by friendly, local staff. Then
step into the past at the original Bury House, a Victorian
home built in 1881, with eight furnished rooms. There is
also a newly constructed general store and 1930s hair
salon to experience!
Arkona Lions Museum
Forest Lambton Museum
Lambton Heritage Museum
Lambton Room Archives
Moore Museum
Oil Museum of Canada
Lambton County’s heritage story is not complete without
an acknowledgement of how the discovery of oil shaped
its future. Visit the Oil Museum of Canada in the Village of
Oil Springs to see the site of the first commercial oil well in
North America. The museum features tools, artifacts and
fascinating stories of drillers who travelled the world in their
quest for black gold. The riches of oil brought prosperity to
the county, resulting in beautiful Victorian architecture in the
Town of Petrolia. Recreational activities like tennis, elegant
society gatherings, and the arts all flourished at the time.
Lambton County’s oilmen were sought out worldwide for
their expertise and techniques.
Stones ‘N Bones Museum
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1. Doors Open Lambton will include St. James The Apostle Anglican Church, Port Lambton.
Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
2. Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, Petrolia. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
3. Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend. Photo credit Drayton Entertainment.
doors open
Many of Lambton County’s heritage sites are included in the
2016 Doors Open event, June 11–12. Go behind the scenes
in public buildings and businesses and tour inside private
homes. All sites have one thing in common: each holds a
piece of Lambton County’s past and a part of its future.
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performing arts
Our performing arts scene is exciting and diverse.
Professional live theatre, in all of its colourful expressions,
takes the stage at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, the Imperial
Theatre in Sarnia and Huron Country Playhouse near
Grand Bend.
Catch a sunset and a concert at Summer Sunset Sounds on
Grand Bend’s Main Beach. The concert series, held on the
last night of each weekend, features crowd-pleasing musical
acts on a new stage set to open for this year’s season.
Canadian and international films are offered at two film
festivals. The Lambton Food and Film Festival takes place
the fourth weekend in May at Forest’s historic Kineto
Theatre. The South Western International Film Festival is
highlighted by exciting cinematic experiences and will offer
professional training by some the country’s most talented
artists. It is held the first weekend of November
in downtown Sarnia.
The RCMP Canadian Musical Ride is coming to Alvinston
to help celebrate the community’s 140th anniversary on
September 14, 2016. The ride consists of intricate figures
and cavalry drill set to music. In two’s, four’s and eight’s
at a trot, the routine is demanding and requires precise
timing and coordination by horse and rider. This is an iconic
Canadian spectacle not to be missed!
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Discover more experiences that matter at
www.TourismSarniaLambton.com or call
519-336-3232/1-800-265-0316.
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all about
sports
There has never been a better time to take on an adventurefilled, heart-pumping vacation that makes wholesome family
fun more entertaining than ever. If you’re looking for authentic
sports that thrill and delight, come visit the sport-lover’s
ultimate playground. From the seat of a sports car to the seat
of a bike to flying by the seat of your pants on a snowboard,
Lambton County is packed with ways to play every day,
no matter the season, no matter the reason!
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1. Sail boating beneath the Blue Water Bridge. Photo credit Tilting Planet Multimedia &
Tourism Sarnia Lambton.
2. Bright’s Grove Waterfront Trail, Bright’s Grove. Photo credit Bluewater Trails.
3. Parasailing, Grand Bend. Photo credit Grand Bend Parasail.
4. International Powerboat Festival, Sarnia. Photo credit Lou Sprenger &
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
5. Motorcycle Riding, Grand Bend. Photo credit Lou Sprenger & Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
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never tire
Get fired up with the roar of engines in heart-thumping fun
on Lambton County’s roads and trails.
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Put the pedal to the metal with Derkzen Motorsports, which
will help you drive a fully equipped, fully insured, drag race
Ford Mustang at the Grand Bend Motorplex – just bring
your driver’s licence!
Hop on your hog and ‘Cruise the Coast’ through
motorcycle-friendly Lambton County! Ride along the
sparkling-blue St. Clair River’s coastline for picturesque
parks and charming waterfront communities or opt for the
scenic Oil Heritage District, where you’ll see Queen Anne
style architecture such as the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
and walk the grounds of the Oil Museum of Canada,
boasting an operational 19th century oil field.
5 attractions for thrilling fun
Boarder Pass Cable Park, Sarnia
Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend
Sawmill Creek Golf Resort & Spa, Camlachie
The Oil Heritage District Community Centre, Petrolia
Twin Creek Shooting Preserve, Inwood
Keep the fun rolling by cycling Lambton County’s trails,
featuring an abundance of routes and breathtaking scenery
every unique season we offer. Make friends with likeminded cyclists on the MS Bike Tour – Grand Bend to
London (July 23–24, 2016), and explore the newest leg
to The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure (August 11, 2016),
when cyclists travel from Pelee Island to Grand Bend.
Spin over to the Ontario By Bike website,
www.ontariobybike.ca, for information on unique stops
and local cycle routes, including the 35-km St. Clair River
Trail and the Howard Watson Nature Trail.
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1. Kayaking, Cairo. Photo credit Lou Sprenger & Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
2. Watercross, Canatara Park Beach, Sarnia. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
3. Wake Skate Competition at Boarder Pass, Sarnia. Photo credit Lou Sprenger &
rushing water
Enrich your appreciation for the outdoors on an
unforgettable kayaking excursion along Lake Huron’s
breathtaking coastline with a kayak rental from Deep
Wave Rentals, serving locations Sarnia to Grand Bend.
Power your motorboat to welcoming communities dotting
the St. Clair River or Lake Huron, stocked with marine
goods, charming restaurants, comfortable accommodations
and an endless supply of landlubber activities.
Then let nature be your guide as you ride the waves
windsurfing and wakeboarding at our summer beach
town, Grand Bend can let you play with your favourite
watersports – rent a personal watercraft, bounce on a
floating trampoline, try paddle boarding, or see the entire
town as you go parasailing high in the sky over Lake
Huron. Bring your own boat – marinas (including Grand
Bend’s Blue Flag marina) welcome sail and power boats
of all sizes. In Sarnia, both veteran and inexperienced
wakeboarders will love Boarder Pass’s electric-powered
cable system – being pulled by a cable and learning the
ropes in a safe and inexpensive way.
Schedule your epic vacation to include the free
summertime entertainment abounding at the International
Powerboat Festival (August 12–14, 2016) in Sarnia. The
weekend-long festival includes races boasting some of
the most powerful boats in the world, as well as livemusic performances and family-fun entertainment.
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1. Sarnia Sting, Sarnia Sports & Entertainment Centre, Sarnia. Photo credit Metcalf Photography.
2. Bluewater Angler’s Fishing Derby, Sarnia. Photo credit Lou Sprenger &
on a hockey breakaway
Cheer on your favourite team as thousands of hockey players
participate in the International Silver Stick Finals and
Regional Tournament from December through February.
This exhilarating event attracts players and
fans from across North America.
winter wonderland
Don’t let snow put a chill on fun – rent cross-country ski
equipment at Pinery Provincial Park and take in the rare
Oak Savanna scenery as you navigate the 38-km of
meandering cross-country skiing trails.
Reel in the fun of fishing during the Bluewater Anglers’
Ice Fishing Derby (February 19, 2017) on the Sarnia
Bay. Remember that you don’t need a licence to fish
during Ontario’s Family Fishing Weekend, February
18–20, 2017 – there has never been a better time to
catch fishing fever!
Bond with your buds while enjoying Canada’s favourite
pastime. The Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting
battles our province’s best at the Sarnia Sports and
Entertainment Centre. The Greater Ontario Junior
Hockey League’s Sarnia Legionnaires face-off at the
Sarnia Arena (‘The Brock Street Barn’) and the Lambton
Shores Predators prey on its competition at The Shores
Recreation Centre in Forest.
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Lastly, do you need to work on your ollie? The BP Snow
Park, located on Lambton College’s soccer field in Sarnia,
is the first and only winter cable park in Ontario and
allows adventurous visitors the catch some air with the
right gear and the best instructors around.
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Discover the cultural ‘roots’ of
Lambton County’s flavourful foods.
Come tour the family-run farms, unearth
fresh produce, shake a farmer’s hand,
and clink glasses with new friends.
on the
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Petrolia and Enniskillen Fall Fair, September 9–11
Plympton-Wyoming Fall Fair, September 16–18
Forest Fall Fair, September 23–25
Brooke-Alvinston & Watford Fall Fair, September 30 – October 2
Brigden Fair, October 7–10
1. Alton Farms/Arberarder Vineyard and Bed & Breakfast, Plympton-Wyoming.
Photo credit Alton Farms.
2. Forest Glen Herb Farm, Forest. Photo credit Forest Glen Herb Farm.
3. Point Edward Moonlight Farmers’ Market, Point Edward. Photo credit Tourism
Sarnia-Lambton.
4. Juicy Fruit Farm Market, Ravenswood. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
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land hoe!
super farm
The abundance of delicious foods grown in Lambton County doesn’t happen by chance.
Pop into MacKellar Farms,
a fourth-generation
family farm, and taste
Canada’s first locally
grown all-natural
edamame, a ‘super food’.
Before the arrival of farmers, much of Lambton County was covered in flowing streams and
vast wetlands. Thedford itself was once home to a 69,000-hectare bog! Today, family farms sit
on lands blessed with rich soil, where nutrients enrich plants that offer us a bounty of flavours.
to market to market to market
Forest Farmers’ & Artisan Market
Local producers and artisans sell home-grown local produce and products. Seasonal
products are featured on a weekly basis.
May – October; Friday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Grand Bend Farmers’ Market
More than a dozen local producers converge with fresh produce picked within 24 hours of
market day.
May – October; Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Sarnia Farmers’ Market
Southwestern Ontario farmers sell fresh meats, honey, cheeses, breads, produce, flowers
and much more.
Open year-round; Wednesday & Saturday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Petrolia Farmers’ Market
This covered, open-air farmers’ market features locally grown vegetables, meats, baked
goods and crafts, with occasional entertainment.
May – October; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Point Edward Moonlight Farmers’ Market
Head under the Bluewater Bridge to enjoy the gifts of Lambton County’s local producers and
unique specialty food vendors, and watch the sun set.
May 26 – October 6; Thursday, 4–8 p.m.
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1. Korny Korners Adventure Farm & Market, Sarnia. Photo credit Lou Sprenger &
2. Sarnia Farmers’ Market, Sarnia. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
flavourful food at the farm
Dig deep into our culinary culture and find your fare right
on the farm. Catch your love for fresh rainbow trout and
feathery ducks, geese and turkey at Fair Haven Mission
Farm in Arkona. Pop into Juicy Fruit Farm Market and
Awesome Berries & Gardens, two family-run farms
featuring homegrown fruits. Nearby, Williamson Farm
has two stores, at its farm and also in Forest, stocked
with meats, maple syrup, jams, and produce.
Drive to the coast and admire the hundreds of rare
cooking and fragrant herbs at Forest Glen Herb Farm in
Lambton Shores. Stay at the onsite bed and breakfast,
a 19th Century Edwardian home. South to Sarnia, pick
your own fruit and vegetables at Macklin’s Farm Produce,
then meander to Munro Honey & Meadery in Alvinston,
which has been making our lives sweeter for more than
100 years, producing honey and mead and available to
purchase at its farm gate.
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it’s time to celebrate
Lambton Farm Feast, August 20
Head to one of Lambton County’s favourite farms and
savour expertly prepared local cuisine in an evening-long
multi-course dinner, including musical entertainment and
farm tour.
Christmas on the Farm, December 3–4
The Children’s Animal Farm in Sarnia hosts a giant two-day
festival, allowing families to take part in traditional horse
and carriage rides, roast chestnuts, sip hot apple cider,
and of course see the stars of the show – the farm’s
barnyard animals.
korny korners pumpkin fest
Mid-September to the end of October
Experience the fun of picking your own pumpkin,
running through an Adventure Corn Maze, going for a hay ride,
or trying out more than a dozen family-friendly farm activities.
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If you’re seeking sandy beaches and
roaring rivers, then look no further than
Lambton County, where water
shapes every way of life.
beautiful
beaches
beach break
Start your visit at one of Ontario’s ultimate summertime
destinations, Grand Bend’s Main Beach. This Blue Flag
beach (meaning it has met strict international standards
for water quality, safety, accessibility, and environmental
education) is a favourite spot for catching rays and soaking
up beach fun.
Sarnia’s Canatara Park is a full-day family-fun 100-hectare
destination, with over 1,000 metres of sandy Blue Flag
beach, ample parking, picnic shelters, playgrounds, trails,
a children’s animal farm, choo-choo train, and a BMX park.
At Pinery Provincial Park, you’ll find beautiful beaches,
backdropped by giant rolling sand dunes. Come for the surf,
sand and sun, but stay overnight – this park is popular with
campers, whether you arrive in a motorhome or a pup tent.
Dock your boat in friendly Port Franks Blue Flag Marina
and escape to its peaceful beaches, or choose nearby
Ipperwash Beach, a very shallow, safe place for families
to play along the shoreline.
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four
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beaches
waterways
Grand Bend
Pinery Provincial Park
Ipperwash Beach
Canatara Park
Rock hounds love strolling on the shale beds at Kettle & Stony Point First Nation. The shale is what
attracted Canada’s indigenous people, providing shale for arrow heads and other tools. But most
interesting are the natural spherical rocks, found in only three places in the world. Early settlers
called them kettles because they looked like upside-down cooking pots in the shallow water.
under the bridge
The twin Blue Water Bridges take you between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Point Edward,
Ontario. And under those bridges, on the shore of the roaring St. Clair River, you can taste worldfamous French fries, with the delicious smell of salt and cider vinegar wafting from chip trucks.
Stroll along the waterfront and the Aamjiwnaag burial grounds to view the Souls Memorial,
a symbol of the respect between the Blue Water Bridge and Aamjiwnaag First Nation.
1. Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward.
Photo credit Dave De Shane.
2. Port Franks Beach. Photo credit
3. Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend.
Photo credit Lou Sprenger &
4. Ipperwash Beach, Ipperwash.
Photo credit Lou Sprenger &
the river run
Follow the St. Clair Parkway south along the river to the villages of Corunna and Sombra, each with
unique restaurants and boutique shops. Or leave the driving up to the captain of the Duc D’Orleans II,
a cruise boat that departs Sarnia and sails the scenic St. Clair River. Enjoy a two-hour lunch cruise
featuring full narration about both sides of the border, or an evening cruise with live music.
Discover more experiences that matter at www.TourismSarniaLambton.com or call
519-336-3232/1-800-265-0316.
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eco-travelling
everywhere
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Have you ever seen rivers that shimmer aqua blue?
Or streams that reveal Devonian era fossils?
Have you explored an oak savanna forest?
Or tasted fruits and vegetables fresh from the farm?
How about soaking up sun on beaches
comparable to the Caribbean?
You’ll find all of these things in Lambton County!
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back in time
To understand the natural wonders of Lambton County,
let’s take a little history lesson. This part of Earth looked
very different 100 million years ago when it was covered
by a large inland sea. Tropical forests grew all around and
provided a natural habitat for creatures large and small.
Over time, the decaying plants and animals became vast
oil deposits, which were discovered bubbling out of ground
in central Lambton County in the 1800s. The inland sea
receded nearly 10,000 years ago, and a terrain of flat,
fertile ground emerged. The County of Lambton’s warden
and cycling enthusiast, Bev McDougall, is especially
pleased with the result, saying, “It makes for some of the
finest cycling in Ontario for the mature cyclist.”
hop around the crop
Family farmers grow a wide variety of crops in the fertile
ground. Cherry, apple and peach orchards dot the
countryside near Arkona and Thedford. Lambton Shores is
home to potato, onion, carrot and celery fields, while Central
Lambton grows delicious corn, beans and cereal crops.
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1. Pinery Provincial Park’s oak savanna, Grand
Bend. Photo credit Larry Cornelis.
2. Howard Watson Nature Trail, Sarnia.
Photo credit Bluewater Trails.
3. Canatara Park, Sarnia. Photo credit Tourism
Sarnia-Lambton.
4. Sarnia Farmers’ Market, Sarnia.
Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
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1. Fossil at Rock Glen Conservation Area, Arkona. Photo credit Darren Hakker.
2. Freighter on the St. Clair River. Photo credit Barbara Richardson & the Friends of
The St. Clair River.
go with the flow
The Ausable River (meaning river of sand) cuts deep into
the county. It’s the world’s second-most-meandering river,
traversing 240 kilometres while the distance from the source
to the outlet at Port Franks is only 64 kilometres. Midway on
its course near Arkona, it falls over an 80-metre drop created
by an earthquake that occurred approximately 10,000 years
ago. The remaining fault valley, called Rock Glen, reveals
rich Devonian fossil beds, which are explored by research
universities and even the public. Each visitor is allowed to
take one fossil find home per visit – what a great souvenir!
everything is shipshape
Ice Age glaciers cut a deep channel between Lake Huron
and Lake St. Clair, and the channel filled with shimmering
aqua-blue water forming the St. Clair River. Today, the river
is a significant shipping channel for the Saint Lawrence
Seaway and is part of the international boundary between
Ontario and Michigan. Indigenous peoples, French fur
traders, lake steamers and today’s giant freighters have all
navigated the river as a major transportation route. Enjoy
the water’s Caribbean-like hue year round from Point
Edward, through Sarnia, and south to Port Lambton.
our grand sand
The sandy beaches at Grand Bend, Pinery Provincial Park
and Canatara Park are also comparable to the Caribbean.
In fact, the name Canatara comes from an Ojibwa word
meaning “blue water.” Continually rejuvenated by the
eroding granite and limestone cliffs to the north, the sand is
moved by the lake currents and deposited on the beaches.
Over time, the wind and waves carry the sand onto the
shore creating dunes. Pinery Provincial Park’s dunes
are home to a rare oak savanna forest. The habitat is a
transition zone between prairie grasslands and oak forests
that is kept stable through periodic forest fires. The Pinery
preserves this fragile and unique ecosystem while sharing
its beauty with thousands of seasonal campers.
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7 ways to fulfill your eco expectations
Tundra Swan Migration, Thedford
Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area, Sarnia
Bay Point Lands, Sarnia
Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend
Marthaville Habitat Management Area, Petrolia
St. Clair River Trail, Corunna to Port Lambton
Walpole Island Trail, Walpole Island
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family
fun
for all generations
When mom and dad visit
Lambton County, they’ll want to include
grandma and grandpa too. There’s so
much to do for kids of ALL ages!
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Rock Glen Falls, Arkona. Photo credit Lou Sprenger & Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
T-Rex skull, Stones ’N Bones Museum, Sarnia. Photo credit Kaoss Studios.
Children’s Animal Farm, Sarnia. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
Village Green Mini Golf, Grand Bend. Photo credit Lou Sprenger & Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
Pinery Antique Flea Market, Grand Bend. Photo credit Lou Sprenger & Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
noisy fun
Crank up the thrills at the Grand Bend Motorplex – a raceway, drag strip, speedway and
motocross facility that has everyone cheering through the summer racing season. Then hop
into a fully-equipped drag-race-ready Ford Mustang at Derkzen Motorsports for heart-stopping
excitement on the track!
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talk to the animals
Bring your young ones to the Children’s Animal Farm in Sarnia’s Canatara Park to see a
peacock spread his plumage, or enjoy the antics of the goats, among many critters to keep
the kids amused. Time your visit right for a tour aboard the Seaway Kiwanis Club of Sarnia’s,
accessible, trackless mini train.
time machines
Ever greet a dinosaur? The Stones ‘N Bones Museum in Sarnia is your chance to do that and
much more. Stand next to a T-Rex’s skull, roar at a grizzly bear, check out a dinosaur egg and
see huge dioramas of your favourite animals. Your family will be spellbound!
Year-Round Fun
Check out our Events at
tourismsarnialambton.com
or in this guide on page 36 to
find fun events to match your
family’s interests.
Jump forward to the pioneer days at the Lambton Heritage Museum in Grand Bend. Step into
a refurbished blacksmith shop, tour a church and let your kids do the teaching at a restored
schoolhouse.
At the Oil Museum of Canada in Oil Springs, you can show the younger generation how the
discovery of oil here in Lambton County led to drillers ‘striking it rich’ around the world.
Lead your little explorers on an expedition to Rock Glen Falls, near Arkona, to see the water
thundering over the ridge and into the glen below, where they can seek out 400-millionyear-old fossils and even keep one as a memento! (How cool is that?) Discover what other
Paleontologists have uncovered when you tour the onsite Arkona Lions Museum and
Information Centre.
Families will love the Moore Museum in Mooretown. This recreated pioneer village has tools of
the trade in a blacksmith shop, printing press shop and harness shop.
Then step into the past at Sombra Museum Cultural Centre. See marine heritage, a Victorian
home complete with children’s toys, a general store, and a 1930s hair salon.
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fun with art
Unleash children’s creativity at the Judith and Alix Norman Art Gallery in downtown Sarnia,
where youth can participate in special family activities on every Sunday as well as hands-on art
workshops on seasonal holidays.
have a ball
Families are always on the roll at Marcin Bowl in Point Edward and Hi-Way Bowl in Sarnia. Or
you can putt around with your kids on the greens at Village Green Mini Golf in Grand Bend or
Sunset Mini Golf in Sarnia.
Discover more experiences that matter at www.TourismSarniaLambton.com or call
519-336-3232/1-800-265-0316.
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1. Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House, Thedford. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
2. Paddy Flaherty’s Irish Pub, Sarnia. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
3. Smackwater Jacks Taphouse, Grand Bend. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
a crush on our drinks
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Stroll the vineyards at Alton Farms Estate Winery, located
in Plympton-Wyoming, then taste their popular Cabernet
Franc, Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. Tour the apple
orchards at Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House near
Thedford – its Hammerbent Red won ‘Best in Show’ at the
2014 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition.
mead takes the lead
Stop by century-old Munro Honey and Meadery in
Alvinston to find honey in all its forms, as well as delicious
mead – honey wine in many fruit flavours. Shop the retail
store to bring home your favourite.
wine &
dine
things are brewing
Beer connoisseurs enjoy Sarnia’s craft brewery, Refined
Fool Brewing Company. Stroll the tap room and sample
its locally brewed beer such as Brouhaha and the Antique
Peep Show.
epicurean delights
Eat, drink and be
merry with delicious
delights throughout
Lambton County.
Spice up your dinners back home with the delectable
ingredients at Gourmet Passions in downtown Sarnia –
olive oils, balsamic vinegars, loose-leaf teas and much
more. A short walk away, Junior Baker is the place to go
for gluten-free cakes, pastries, breads, and desserts.
Forest Glen Herb Farm can provide you with a myriad of
specialty herbs to add flavour to your cooking. Visit the
farm near Forest to purchase dried or fresh herbs, or just
take a leisurely stroll through their extensive gardens and
greenhouses.
sitting and eating pretty
In Sarnia, treat everyone to a family diner, like John’s
Restaurant. Savour Eastern fare at Sitara Indian Cuisine.
Or if Italian is more to your liking, then seek out Salvatore’s
in Point Edward.
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In Grand Bend, grab a hot dog and fries at Denny’s Drive-In
or sit beneath the famous oak tree at The Sand Bar. To enjoy
the spectacular Lake Huron sunsets, have a late dinner at
The Growling Gator overlooking Grand Bend’s Main Beach.
For riverfront dining, check out Smackwater Jacks, which
offers a free shuttle service to and from your cottage.
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1. Imperial Theatre, Sarnia. Photo credit Kaoss Studios.
2. South Western International Film Festival, Sarnia.
Photo credit South Western International Film Festival.
3. OLG Casino, Point Edward. Photo credit Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
live theatre
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World-class entertainment thrives throughout Lambton
County. Check the schedule for touring concerts and
performances for the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia, Victoria
Playhouse Petrolia in Petrolia, and Huron Country
Playhouse in Grand Bend.
film fests
entertainment:
The Kineto Theatre in Forest has been offering movies for
100 years and now shows the latest movies on a weekly
basis. It is also the host cinema for the Lambton Film and
Food Festival held the fourth weekend in May. The festival
features award-winning Canadian and international films,
an open-air farmers’ market and more.
love the
nightlife
The South Western International Film Festival, shining
a spotlight on cinematic excellence through films and
workshops, will be celebrating its first anniversary in
Sarnia throughout the first weekend in November.
the game plan
Let the rhythm
of our evenings
energize your soul.
For gamers who want to see if Lady Luck is with them,
OLG Casino Point Edward has it all. Located on the banks
of the St. Clair River, the casino offers slots, table games
and casual dining. Take a crack at winning some of the
tens of thousands in prizes at Jackpot City in Sarnia.
music comes to life
Bring your lawn chair to Summer Sunset Sounds, a
series of live concerts on the beach in Grand Bend on
summer Sunday nights. Rock bands, country singers, jazz
musicians, and crooner Michael Vanhevel attract crowds
to the waterfront. See A-list acts at outdoor concerts
during the Festival of Good Things and the International
Powerboat Festival in Sarnia. Paddy Flaherty’s, an Irish
pub, has live entertainment on a regular basis in Sarnia.
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first fridays
On the first Friday of every month, head to downtown
Sarnia for First Friday, a cultural walkabout of art, food
and fun that lasts well into the evening.
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calendar of
events
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Over 400 events take place annually in Lambton County. For the most comprehensive and current
event listing, please call 1-800-265-0316 or visit www.TourismSarniaLambton.com and click on
‘Events’. Lambton County is blessed with a multitude of outstanding and unique backdrops for
fabulous entertainment. Waterfront parks, beaches, indoor and outdoor theatres, arenas and more
set the stage for displays, world-class sporting events, concerts, festivals and vibrant colour tours
capturing year-round excitement at your convenience.
Find a Discovery That Matters in Lambton County.
march
may
4 First Friday, Downtown Sarnia
12–Apr. 3 Return of the Swans, Paint
Ontario Exhibition & Sale, Lambton Heritage
Museum, Grand Bend
7 Town Wide Garage Sales, Village of
Point Edward
19–20 Ipperwash Maple Syrup & Pancake
Breakfast, Thedford Community Centre (Legacy Centre)
26 Easter in the Park, Canatara Park Animal Farm,
Sarnia
26 Watford Maple Syrup Festival, Watford Fire Hall
26–27 Ipperwash Maple Syrup and Pancake
Breakfast, Thedford Community Centre (Legacy Centre)
april
17 Sydenham River Canoe Race, Mosside
Line–3 km W. of Hwy 79, Alvinston
23 Forest Garden Club’s Home & Garden
Accents Show & Sale, The Shores Recreation
Centre, Forest
24 Pedal and Paws for Pinery, Pinery
Provincial Park, Grand Bend
29–30 Town Wide Garage Sale, Petrolia
29–May 8 Sarnia Salmon Derby, Sarnia
30 5th Annual Hiawatha 3 on 3 Street Hockey
Challenge, Hiawatha Horse Park, Sarnia
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8 Rotary Club of Watford Mother’s Day
Brunch, Centennial Hall, Watford
13–15 Grand Bend & Area Art Studio Tour –
Arts, Eats and Beats, Grand Bend and Port Franks
22 Victorian Tea, Moore Museum, Mooretown
23 Alvinston to Watford Optimist Road Race,
Brooke Alvinston Inwood Community Centre Complex
26–29 Lambton Film and Food Festival,
Kineto Theatre, Forest
28 Petrolia Lions “Baconfest” & Spring
Sunset Car Show, Petrolia Lions Hall, Greenwood Park
28 Town Wide Garage Sales, Alvinston, Forest
28 Petrolia Farmers’ Market – Grand
Opening Party, Petrolia
28 Bluewater Anglers Kids’ Training Day,
Under Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward
29–June 4 Tourism Sarnia-Lambton
Celebrates National Tourism Week, 1455
Venetian Blvd., Point Edward
1. Sarnia Artwalk. Photo credit Hailey McHarg.
june
3 Tourism Sarnia-Lambton BBQ, 1455 Venetian
Blvd., Point Edward
3–4 The Beer Show, Sarnia
4 Town Wide Garage Sales, Oil Springs,
Sherwood Village (Sarnia), Watford
4 Pizzafest, Victoria Park, Petrolia
4–5 Sarnia Artwalk, Downtown Sarnia
4–5 Brigden Outdoor Expo, Brigden Fairgrounds
5 YMCA CHOK International Bridge Race,
Sarnia
8–11 Brigden Campout Jamboree, Brigden
Fairgrounds
8–Aug. 24 Sarnia Waterfront Concert &
Entertainment Series, Band Shell at Canatara Park
10–11 Firefighters’ Field Days, Duggan Field,
Corunna
11 Dirty Dash Family Fun Mud Run, Canatara
Park, Sarnia
11 Art in the Barns Craft & Artisan Show &
Sale, Brigden Fairgrounds
11 Annual Kids Funfest 2016, Outdoor park area
behind Clearwater Arena, Sarnia
11–12 Doors Open, 45 sites in Lambton County
11–12 Summer Sunset Sounds Launch and
Rotary Stage Grand Opening, Grand Bend
12 Communities in Bloom Garden Tour, Eight
gardens in Sarnia
15 Annual Seniors Picnic, Lion’s Pavilion,
Greenwood Park, Petrolia
17 Forest Kiwanis Club – Strawberry Social
Dinner, Kimball Hall, Forest
17–19 Sarnia Kinsmen Ribfest, Hiawatha Horse
Park, Sarnia
18 Annual Drive ‘n’ Jive, Main Beach, Grand Bend
18 Sombra Township Optimists Car Show,
Brander Park, Port Lambton
18–19 Aamjiwnaang First Nation Pow Wow
& Cultural Celebration, Bear Park, Sarnia
19 Huron House Boys’ Home Father’s Day
Run/Walk/Skate/Bike, Mike Weir Park, Bright’s Grove
19 Harleys by the Beach, Grand Bend Motorplex
24–26 I.R.H.A. Mopar Canadian Nationals,
Grand Bend Motorplex
25 Canada Day, Kenwick Park, Bright’s Grove
26 Brooke–Alvinston Car Show & Shine, River
Street, Alvinston
26 Sarnia Street Machines – Cruise in the
Park Car Show and Swap Meet, Canatara Park,
Sarnia
july
1 Canada Day, Alvinston, Forest, Grand Bend,
Petrolia, Sarnia
1 ONDR Weekend – Ontario Nostalgia Drag
Racers, Grand Bend Motorplex
1-4 Sarnia Kennel Club – Canadian Kennel
Club Sanctioned Dog Show, Forest Fairgrounds
2–10 Family Fishing Week, Pinery Provincial
Park, Grand Bend
3 Summer Sunset Sounds, Main Beach,
Grand Bend
3 Lawn Concert, Sombra Museum Cultural Centre
8–9 Petrolia’s Hard Oil Weekend, Petrolia
8–9 Art in the Park, Victoria Park, Petrolia
9 Bluewater Anglers Family Fun Fishing
Derby, Under the Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward
9–10 Kettle and Stony Point Annual Pow
Wow, Kettle Point Park
Grand Bend
10 Grand Bend Classic and Vintage
Motorcycle Rally, Growling Gator Restaurant,
Grand Bend
15–16 Bridge Bash, Under the Blue water Bridge,
Point Edward
16 Mackinac Breakfast, Under the Blue Water
Bridge, Point Edward
16 Mackinac Sailboat Race, Port Huron to
Mackinac Island, Lake Huron
16 St. Clair River Run 10K & 5K Run/Walk,
17 Black Gold Fest, Oil Museum of Canada,
Oil Springs
17 Hobbyfest, Canatara Park, Sarnia
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july continued
Grand Bend
23–24 Rona MS Bike Tour, Grand Bend
23–24 Bluewater Triathlon & Duathlon/
Ironkid Triathlon, St. John’s Wilderness Church,
Bright’s Grove
24 Model Train Time, Moore Museum, Mooretown
Grand Bend
27–29 Miss Michael – In Conversation with
Michael Learned, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
29–31 St. Clair River Classic Offshore
Powerboat Racing, St. Clair River, Courtright &
Mooretown
29–31 Gala Days, McDonald Park, Port Lambton
29–31 Windsor Weekend, Grand Bend Motorplex
29–31 Captain Kidd Days, Corunna Athletic Park
august
Grand Bend
3 Lambton Cattlemen’s Association Annual
Beef BBQ, Brooke–Alvinston–Inwood Community
Centre, Alvinston
4 Sarnia Street Machines – Hot August
Nights, Canatara Park, Sarnia
5–6 Bluewater Anglers – Walleye Derby,
Bluewater Angler’s Fish Hatchery, Point Edward
5–7 Annual Watford Cornfest, Watford
Centennial Hall and parks
5–7 Sarnia Greekfest, Downtown Sarnia
5–7 Stratford Spectacular Weekend, Grand
Bend Motorplex
7 Blueberry Social, Sombra Museum Cultural Centre
Grand Bend
11–14 San Rocco Festival, Clearwater Arena,
Sarnia
12–14 International Powerboat Festival,
Sarnia waterfront
14 Can Am Jazz Jam 16, Best Western Guildwood
Inn, Point Edward
Grand Bend
19–21 Annual Western Ontario Steam
Threshers Show, Forest Fairgrounds
20–21 ARTZscape by the Bay, Centennial Park,
Sarnia
21 Model Train Time, Moore Museum, Mooretown
Grand Bend
Grand Bend
september
2–3 Festival of Good Things, Sarnia Bay Marina
2–4 Thunder By the Beach (Labour Day
Spectacular), Grand Bend Motorplex
3 Run of Exploding Colour, Sarnia Bay Marina
Grand Bend
5 Labour Day Parade, Front Street, Sarnia
9–11 Petrolia & Enniskillen Fall Fair, Petrolia
Fairgrounds
10 Annual Yellow Perch Fry, Watford
Centennial Hall
16–17 Jazz & Blues in the Village, McGibbon
Park, Sarnia
16–18 Plympton Wyoming Fall Fair, Wyoming
Fairgrounds
18 Downriver Craft Sale, Moore Museum,
Mooretown
18 Lambton Shores Discoveries That Matter
Tour, locations throughout Lambton Shores
23–25 Forest & District Fall Fair, Forest
Fairgrounds
24 Autumn Indulgence Gala, Huron Country
Playhouse, Grand Bend
24 Bluewater Anglers – Big Fish Derby, Under
Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward
24 Reaper’s Realm Haunted Forest Ride,
Sombra
30–Oct. 2 Brooke–Alvinston, Watford Fall
Fair, Alvinston Fairgrounds
30–Oct. 1 Reaper’s Realm Haunted Forest
Ride, Sombra
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october
december
1 Corks, Caps & Cuisine, Lambton College
Event Centre, Sarnia
1–24 Forest Glen Herb Farm Open House,
Lambton Shores
1–2 Art Under Glass Lambton Show & Sales,
DeGroot’s Nurseries, Sarnia
3 Santa Claus Parades, Petrolia, Sarnia, Watford
7–8 Sarnia Oktoberfest, Sarnia
7–9 Reaper’s Realm Haunted Forest Ride,
Sombra
7–10 Brigden Fair, Brigden Fairgrounds
8-9 Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market &
Sidewalk Sale, Mid-town parking lot, Grand Bend
Sombra
2 Christmas in the Park, Victoria Park, Petrolia
3–4 Christmas on the Farm, Animal Farm at
Canatara Park
26–Jan. 1/17 Petrolia Silver Stick A, B,
C Midget Silver Stick Hockey Tournament,
Greenwood Recreation Centre, Petrolia
27–Jan. 1/17 Roy Caley Memorial Watford
Regional Pee Wee Silver Stick Hockey
Tournament, Watford Arena
15–16 Lambton Fall Colour Craft Festival,
Lambton Heritage Museum, Grand Bend
26–30 Alvinston Atom Regional Silver Stick
Hockey Tournament, Alvinston Arena
15–16 Thedford Fall Fantasia!, Village of
Thedford, Community Centre
january 2017
16 Pinery Fall Classic, Pinery Provincial Park,
Grand Bend
Sombra
22–23 Halloween Weekend at Pinery, Pinery
Provincial Park, Grand Bend
Sombra
november
3–6 South Western International Film
Festival, Imperial Theatre, Sarnia
5–6 Craft and Gift Show at Oil Heritage
District Community Centre, Oil Heritage District
Community Centre, Petrolia
12–13 Big Sisters Show and Sale, Bayside
Centre, Sarnia
18 Jingle Bell Walk, Bayside Centre to Centennial
Park, Sarnia
18–Dec. 31 Celebration of Lights – Sarnia,
Centennial Park, Sarnia
19–20 IODE Sarnia Lambton Christmas
Home Tour, various Sarnia homes
26 Santa Claus Parades, Corunna, Forest
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2–8 Roy Caley Memorial Watford Regional
Bantam Silver Stick Hockey Tournament,
Watford Arena
TBD Sarnia Bridal Show, Lambton College
Event Centre
TBD Mooretown Juvenile Stick Stick Hockey
Finals, Moore Sports Complex, Mooretown
TBD Forest B & C Pee Wee Midget
International Hockey Finals, The Shores Recreation
Complex, Forest
TBD Forest B & C Atom & Bantam
International Silver Stick Hockey Finals, The
Shores Recreation Complex, Forest
TBD Atom–Midget Sarnia Silver Stick
International Hockey Finals, Sarnia, Point Edward
& Clearwater Arenas
TBD International Women’s Silver Stick
Hockey Tournament, Area arenas in Sarnia
february
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parks & beaches
SARNIA & POINT EDWARD
Blue Water Bridge Canada Lands, Point Edward Canatara Park/Beach, Sarnia Centennial Park, Sarnia Clearwater Arena and Community Centre, Sarnia
College Avenue Garden, Sarnia
Errol-Russell Park, Sarnia
Germain Park, Sarnia
Kenwick Park, Sarnia
MacKenzie (Alexander) Park, Sarnia
McCrae Park, Point Edward
Mike Weir Park, Bright’s Grove
Mission Park – Enji Onamayaang, Sarnia
Norm Perry Park, Sarnia
Pauline McGibbon Park, Sarnia Point Edward Waterfront Park, Point Edward
Rainbow Park, Sarnia
Tecumseh Park and Youth Cox Centre, Sarnia
Terry Fox Park, Sarnia
Veterans Park, Sarnia
Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area, Sarnia
Wildwood Park, Bright’s Grove
ST. CLAIR RIVER DISTRICT
Branton Cundick Park, Sombra
Cathcart Park Campground, Sombra
Courtright Waterfront Park, Courtright
Dedecker Park, Port Lambton
Guthrie Park, Mooretown Highbanks Park, Walpole Island
Marshy Creek Park, Port Lambton
Mooretown Centennial Park, Mooretown
Mooretown Sports Complex, Mooretown
Reagan Park, Sombra
Seager Park, Courtright
Sombra Community Park, Sombra Sombra Park, Sombra
Willow Park, Courtright
LAMBTON SHORES
Ausable River Cut Conservation Area, Thedford
Esli G. Dodge Conservation Area, Forest Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend
Highland Glen Conservation Area, Forest
Port Franks Conservation Area, Port Franks
Rock Glen Conservation Area, Arkona
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CENTRAL LAMBTON
A.W. Campbell Conservation Area, Alvinston
Bridgeview Conservation Area, Petrolia
Canton Park, Wyoming
Charles McEwen Conservation Area, Camlachie
Gorman Park, Oil City
Greenwood Park, Petrolia
Kerr Park, Petrolia
Krall Park, Enniskillen
Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area, Enniskillen
Marthaville Park, Marthaville
McKay Park, Wyoming
Shetland Conservation Area, Dawn-Euphemia
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golf & driving ranges
SARNIA & POINT EDWARD Bright’s Grove Golf Club, Bright’s Grove
Greenwood Golf Course Inc., Sarnia
Greystone Golf Course, Sarnia Holiday Inn Golf Club, Point Edward Huron Oaks Golf Course, Bright’s Grove
Sarnia Golf and Curling Club*, Sarnia
Sunset Golf, Sarnia
The Range at Hiawatha, Sarnia
St. Clair Golf Course, Mooretown
LAMBTON SHORES
Arkona Fairways Golf Course, Arkona
Forest Golf Club & Inn, Forest
Indian Hills Golf Club, Forest
Oakwood Resort Golf Course, Grand Bend
Our Ponderosa Family Campground and Golf Course, Lambton Shores
Sand Hills Golf Resort, Thedford
Widder Station Golf & Country Club, Thedford
CENTRAL LAMBTON
Black Creek Golf Course, Oil Springs Camlachie Golf Course, Camlachie
Country View Motel & RV Resort Driving Range, Wyoming
Heritage Heights Golf and Country Club, Petrolia
Sawmill Creek Golf Resort and Spa, Camlachie
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any of these exciting travel destinations, please contact Tourism SarniaLambton at 1-800-265-0316 or [email protected].
marinas & marine services
SARNIA & POINT EDWARD YEAR-ROUND TOTAL WELLS Bridgeview Marina, Point Edward
Bridgeview Marine Services, Point Edward Lake Huron Yachts Ltd.*, Point Edward Precision Power Sports, Sarnia Sarnia Bay Marina, Sarnia
Sarnia Yacht Club, Point Edward
Ecarte Marine, Port Lambton
Nautical Nest Marina, Port Lambton
St. Clair Boating & Marina, Port Lambton
St. Clair River Marina, Sombra
LAMBTON SHORES
Bade Mobile Marine Service, Port Franks
Christine’s On The River Marina Bar & Grill, Port Franks
Grand Bend Harbour, Grand Bend Huron Shores Marine Ltd. & Seven Winds Marina, Port Franks
Lighthouse Marine, Port Franks Port Franks Harbour, Port Franks
R & R Marina, Kettle Point Southwest Marine Services, Grand Bend
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hotels & motels
SARNIA & POINT EDWARD Best Western Plus Guildwood Inn, Point Edward
Bluewater Motel, Sarnia
Chipican Motel, Sarnia
Comfort Inn, Point Edward
Drawbridge Inn and Suites, Sarnia
East Court Motel, Sarnia
Fauld’s Motel, Sarnia
Gables Inn, The, Sarnia
Hampton Inn, Point Edward
Harbourfront Inn Ltd., Sarnia
Holiday Inn Sarnia/Point Edward Hotel and
Conference Centre, Point Edward
Howard Johnson Inn, Sarnia
Lambton College Residence and Event Centre, Sarnia
Palace Inn Motel, Sarnia
Quality Inn, Point Edward
Super 8, Sarnia
Willie’s Inn Motel, Sarnia
Bogey’s Inn & Suites, Sombra
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LAMBTON SHORES
Aux Sables Inn, Grand Bend
Blue Water Motel, Grand Bend
Bonnie Doone Manor On-the-Beach, Grand Bend
Cocos Hotel, Restaurant & Night Club, Grand Bend
Colonial Hotel, Grand Bend
Forest Golf Club & Inn, Forest
Ipperwash Beach Motel & Chip Wagon, Lambton Shores
Oakwood Resort, Grand Bend Patio Motel, Grand Bend
Pine Dale Motor Inn, Grand Bend
Pinewood Motel, Lambton Shores
Rock Glen Motel, Arkona
Veslo Grand Bend Motel, Lambton Shores
Village Inn Motel & Diner, Ravenswood
Whispering Pines Motel & Restaurant, Grand Bend
CENTRAL LAMBTON
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bed & breakfasts
SARNIA & POINT EDWARD Kindred Spirits Guest House, Sarnia Twin Lakes Retreat Bed and Breakfast, Sarnia
Along the River Bed and Breakfast, Courtright
Sheboane Bed and Breakfast, Sombra
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Bee’n Bee Bed ’n Breakfast, Port Franks
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By The Old River Bed and Breakfast, Lambton Shores
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Forest Glen Herb Farm & Bed and Breakfast, Lambton Shoresforestglenherbfarm.com
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Gillespie Gardens Bed and Breakfast, Port Franks
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Grand Bend’s Bed and Breakfast, Grand Bend
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Green Acres Suite and Bed and Breakfast, Grand Bend
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Through Windows Past Bed and Breakfast, Forest
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CENTRAL LAMBTON
Aberarder Vineyard & Bed and Breakfast, Plympton-Wyoming
Currah’s Wander Inn Bed and Breakfast, Petrolia
Dew Drop Inn, Petrolia
Maefield Horse Farm Lodge and Livery, Wyoming Rosie’s Bed and Breakfast, Petrolia
Sawmill Creek Golf Resort and Spa, Camlachie
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4 2213
bonniedoone.ca
15
519-238-5140
16
colonialhotel-grandbend.com
421
golfforest.com 475
ipperwashbeachmotel.com
4
oakwoodresort.ca
126
19
519-238-2431
13
pinedale.on.ca 4 4129
pinewood-motel.com
46
519-828-3838
49
veslograndbend.com
410
519-243-3535
410
whisperingpinesmotel.org
415
altonfarmsestatewinery.com
888-892-6337
519-882-0562
maefield.ca
888-270-4325
sawmill-creek.com
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43
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44
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47
camping
ST. CLAIR RIVER DISTRICT SITES
Branton Cundick Park Campground, Sombra
Cathcart Park Campground, Sombra
Chematogan Camp, Walpole Island
Mooretown Campground, Mooretown
twp.stclair.on.ca
twp.stclair.on.ca
519-627-1558
twp.stclair.on.ca
Birch Bark Trailer Park, Dashwood
Birch Pine Tent & Trailer Park, Ipperwash Beach
Carolinian Forest Family Campground, Forest
Green Haven Trailer Park, Grand Bend
Harbour Side Family Trailer Park & Variety Store/Take Out, Port Franks
Klondyke Trailer Park, Grand Bend
Lambton Centre Family Campground, Lambton Shores
Oakridge Resort, Thedford
Orchard View Park, Lambton Shores
Our Ponderosa Family Campground & Golf Resort, Lambton Shores
Pinehurst Trailer Park, Thedford
Riverside Trailer Park, Thedford
Rock Glen Family Resort*, Arkona
Rus-Ton Family Campground, Grand Bend
Silver Birches Park, Lambton Shores
Sunnyside Trailer Park, Ipperwash Beach
Townsite RV Park, Grand Bend
Woodhaven Seasonal Resort & RV Community, Ravenswood
birchbarkcamping.com
142
birchpinepark.com
212
carolinianforestcampground.com149
greenhaventrailerpark.com
130
harbourside.lambtonshores.com170
kelders.on.ca/klondyke
450
lambtoncentre.com
108
parkbridge.com
270
orchardviewpark.com
142
parkbridge.com
386
pinehursttrailerpark.ca
193
pinerypark.on.ca
1,000
519-243-3074, 519-808-6177 (Apr thru Nov)
11
rockglen.com
200
rustoncampground.com
242
carefreervresorts.com/rv-parks
160
519-243-2952
90
519-238-5625
22
killamleisureliving.com/woodhaven
125
A.W. Campbell Conservation Area, Alvinston
Lakewood Christian Campground
Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area, Enniskillen
Paradise Valley Campground, Plympton-Wyoming
Shetland Conservation Area, Dawn-Euphemia Township
Warwick Conservation Area, Warwick
scrca.on.ca
149
84
lakewoodchristiancampground.com
350
scrca.on.ca
145
killamleisureliving.com/paradisevalley
350
scrca.on.ca
30
scrca.on.ca232
LAMBTON SHORES
CENTRAL LAMBTON
Private *
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80
64
159
cottages & cabins
SARNIA & POINT EDWARD Executive Accommodations, Point Edward
Sheboane River Rock Cottage, Sombra
Windswept Retreat House, Port Lambton
LAMBTON SHORES
2 Dunes Lakefront Cottages, Ipperwash Beach
3 MACS Lakefront Cottages Inc., Lambton Shores
Acorn Lodge Family Resort, Thedford
At the Beach Cottages, Grand Bend
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NO. OF UNITS
corporatecondo.ca/sarnia.php8
sheboane.ca
519-627-8226
1
1
2dunes.com
3macscottages.com
acornlodge.lambtonshores.com
grandbend4sale.com/44walker.htm
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6
1
1
There’s much to discover in Lambton County! For more information about
any of these exciting travel destinations, please contact Tourism SarniaLambton at 1-800-265-0316 or [email protected].
Ausable River Cottages, Grand Bend
Babcock Haven Apartment, Grand Bend
Biddulph’s Cottage, Port Franks
Blue Water Motel, Grand Bend
Bluewater Cottage Rentals - Several Locations, Grand Bend
Bonnie Doone Manor On-the-Beach, Grand Bend
Brentwood on the Beach Cottages, Zurich
Christine’s On The River Marina Bar & Grill, Port Franks
Coastal Breeze Condos, St. Joseph
Cobblestone Lodge, Lambton Shores
Cruise on Inn Cottage, Lambton Shores
Green Acres Suite and B&B, Grand Bend
House on Green Acres, Grand Bend
Ipperwash Cottages, Lambton Shores
Langs Cottage Port Franks, Port Franks
Long Lane Lodge, Lambton Shores
Marshall’s Lakefront Cottages, Lambton Shores
Mother’s Mink Cottage, Lambton Shores
Oakridge Resort, Thedford
Oakwood Resort, Grand Bend
Our Ponderosa Family Campground & Golf Resort, Lambton Shores
Port Franks Cottage Near The Beach, Port Franks
Red Roof Cottage, Port Franks
Rock Glen Family Resort, Arkona
Sand Castle Cottage Rentals, Port Franks
Sandhaven Cottage, Port Franks
Sandpiper Cottages (Cabins), Port Franks
Sandy Bank Riverfront Apartment, Grand Bend
Serenity Cottage, Port Franks
Seven Winds Marina – Log Cabin Cottage, Port Franks
Shady Lane Cottages, Grand Bend
Silver Birches Park, Lambton Shores
Squeeze Inn, Grand Bend
Sunnyside Trailer Park, Ipperwash Beach
Sweet Dreams Executive Apartment, Grand Bend
Taylor’s Grand Bend Cottage, Grand Bend
Wheely Cottages (1 Wheelchair Unit), Ipperwash Beach
Whist Whee Cottage, Grand Bend
CENTRAL LAMBTON
A1 Executive Beach Home, Camlachie
Blais Cottage, Plympton-Wyoming
Lakewood Christian Campground, Plympton-Wyoming
Paradise Valley Campground, Plympton-Wyoming
Silver Wave Lakefront Cottage, Plympton-Wyoming
auxsablesinn.ca
2
519-351-1008
1
519-641-8882
2
grandbend.com/bluewatermotel3
bluewatercottagerentals.com
9
bonniedoone.ca
3
brentwoodcottages.com
2
519-243-3636
2
coastalbreezecondos.com
4
519-243-2636
12
519-786-2733
1
519-238-6955
1
clients.teksavvy.com/~clobo
1
519-494-8633
1
519-998-5264 or 519-635-8352 (Jay or Jen Lang)1
longlanelodge.com
1
519-337-5088
3
519-455-5097
1
parkbridge.com
8
oakwoodresort.ca
5
parkbridge.com
1
519-243-2817
1
redroofcottage.com
1
rockglen.com
12
sandcastlerentals.ca
9
519-238-6788
1
519-243-2817
12
519-238-6064
1
serenitycottageportfranks.weebly.com
1
huronshoresmarine.com
1
shadylanecottages.com
8
carefreervresorts.ca/silverbirches
3
grandbend.com/squeezeinn
1
519-243-2952
2
519-238-2996
1
519-868-2631 or 519-615-1865
1
wheelycottages.ca
14
whistwe.com
1
519-466-2022
519-869-8604
lakewoodchristiancampground.com
killamleisureliving.com/paradisevalley
silverwavecottage.com
1
1
4
5
8
1
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ontario & local
travel information
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
U.S. and Canadian citizens will be required to present one of the following documents for entry
into the United States by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda.
U.S. Passport Card - Cost: $55 USD – age 16 & older*; $40 USD – under age 16*;
$30 USD – for holders of U.S. passport
Validity: 10 years – age 16 & older; 5 years – under age 16
Issued by: U.S. Department of State
Limitations: Not valid for international air travel
Info: www.travel.state.gov
*Plus $25 USD execution fee
Enhanced Driver’s Licence - Cost: $40 CAD/$45 USD in MI
Validity: Will vary by state or province
Issued by: Individual state or province
Limitations: Not valid for international air travel
Info: Visit your state or provincial government websites
Canadian Passport - Cost: $120 CAD – 5-year passport, age 16 and older;
$160 CAD – 10-year passport, age 16 and older; $57 CAD – under age 16
Validity: 5–10 years – age 16 and older; 5 years – under age 16
Issued by: Gov. of Canada’s Passport Program
Info: www.ppt.gc.ca
U.S. Passport - Cost: $110 USD – age 16 and older*; $80 USD – under age 16*
Validity: 10 years – adults; 5 years – under age 16
Issued by: US Department of State
Info: www.travel.state.gov
*Plus $25 USD execution fee
Customs and Immigration
Canada Customs – Sarnia, ON .......................519-383-1460
Canadian Immigration, ON ..........................1-888-242-2100
– From U.S.:
Consulate General of Canada, Detroit.........313-567-2340
U.S. Customs – Port Huron, MI ....................... 810-985-9541
U.S. Immigration – Port Huron, MI
www.uscis.gov ................................................1-800-375-5283
Nexus (pre-approved & screened travellers) using dedicated
lane – Port Huron, MI ......................................1-800-842-7647
Customs & Border Protection ........................810-982-0133
Canadian Border Services Agency.............www.cbsa.gc.ca
(For up-to-date border wait times and information to ensure
public safety and economic security.)
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U.S. Visitors Returning to the United States
Under 48 Hours
After a stay of less than 48 hours in Canada, a U.S. citizen or
resident may return to the U.S. with:
• U.S. $200 worth of goods per person, tax- and duty-free
• Any purchases of alcohol or tobacco products may be
subject to duties and taxes
• Any purchases in excess of the U.S. $200 allowance may
be subject to duties and taxes
Over 48 Hours
After a stay of 48 hours or more in Canada, a U.S. citizen or
resident may return to the U.S. with:
• U.S. $800 worth of goods per person, tax and duty free
• Purchases may include 1 litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes
(1 carton), and 100 cigars, tax and duty free
• Family members may combine their tax- and duty-free
allowances
• Any purchases in excess of the U.S. $800 allowance may
be subject to duties and taxes
Tourist Information Centres
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton (at Blue Water Bridge)
1455 Venetian Boulevard, Point Edward, ON
519-336-3232 or 1-800-265-0316
[email protected]
www.tourismsarnialambton.com
Ontario Travel Information Centre (at Blue Water Bridge)
1455 Venetian Boulevard, Point Edward, ON
519-344-7403 or 1-800-ONTARIO (1-800-668-2746)
[email protected]
www.ontariotravel.net
Grand Bend Area Tourism
81 Crescent Street, Grand Bend, ON
519-238-2001 or 1-888-338-2001
[email protected]
www.grandbendtourism.com
Sombra Tourist Information Centre (Seasonal)
3476 St. Clair Parkway, Sombra, ON
519-892-3982
[email protected]
Blue Water Area Convention & Visitor Bureau
500 Thomas Edison Parkway, Port Huron, MI
810-987-8687 or 1-800-852-4242
[email protected]
www.bluewater.org
Local Radio Stations
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM • K106.3 FM • Fox FM 99.9 •
103.3 FM CKCI and 107.7 FM CKTI Points Eagle • CKXM
90.5 myFM – Exeter • CHWC 104.9 FM “The Beach” • CBC
Radio One Windsor 90.3 FM Sarnia
Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop
Located in Point Edward (Sarnia), Ontario, right after the
Canadian tolls to the Blue Water Bridge Traveller services
offered include shopping, currency exchange, Coffee Lodge,
ATM machine, public washrooms and telephones.
1-800-395-7672 or 519-332-4648
www.sarniadutyfree.com
Currency
Although most establishments in Lambton County offer fair
U.S. exchange, to ensure optimal rates it is recommended to
convert money at:
Blue Water Bridge Canada Currency Exchange – located
at the Blue Water Bridge. ATMs 24 hrs/7 days a week; open
daily 7:15 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
www.bwbc.gc.ca
1-888-529-0899 or 519-337-3703
Pet Information
Domestic dogs and cats may be imported from the U.S.,
provided each animal is accompanied by a certificate issued
by a licensed veterinarian of Canada or the U.S. that clearly
identifies the animal and certifies that the dog and/or cat
has been vaccinated against rabies during the preceding
36-month period. All animals over three months must have a
rabies certificate.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
www.inspection.gc.ca ........................................519-332-3031
Transportation
Via Rail
viarail.ca .........................................................1-888-842-7245
Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
sarniaairport.com .............................................. 519-542-7767
Huron Flight Centre
huronflightcentre.com ........................................519-542-6599
Sarnia Transit
city.sarnia.on.ca ................................................519-336-3271
Border Crossings
No pedestrians or bicycles allowed on the Blue Water Bridge.
Blue Water Bridge Canada Operations Dept. (toll info)
www.bwbc.gc.ca ...................1-866-422-6346, 519-337-8721
Bluewater Ferry, Sombra† ..........................1-877-892-3879
www.bluewaterferry.com ...................................519-892-3879
Walpole-Algonac Ferry†
www.walpolealgonacferry.com .........................519-365-5183
Michigan
to Ontario How
Hours
Port Huron
Sarnia
Blue Water 24 hours, 7 days a week
Bridge*
Marine City†
Sombra Ferry**
Every 20 mins.,
6:55 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
7 days a week
Algonac†
Walpole Ferry***
Island
Mon.–Fri.:
6:20 a.m.–9:45 p.m.
Sat.–Sun.:
6:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m.
† Ferries run year-round, except when ice prohibits.
* BW Bridge: Car/RV = Canada to U.S. $4.00 CDN;
U.S. to Canada $3.50 CDN
** Bluewater Ferry, Sombra: Car = $7; Pedestrian = $3 round trip;
Motorcycle = $4.
*** Walpole Island: Car = $8; Pedestrian = $1.50; Motorcycle = $5;
Buses = $15, Bicycles = $2, Motorhome = $12 (small),
$17 (large)
Beaches
For beach postings in Lambton County, call 519-383-8331, or
visit www.lambtonhealth.on.ca.
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