Sarnia

Worth seeing in and around Sarnia

6 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Fort Gratiot Light

   Fort Gratiot Light, the first lighthouse in the state of Michigan, was constructed north of Fort Gratiot in 1825 by Lucius Lyon, who later became one of Michigan's first U.S. Senators. The Fort Gratiot Light marks the entrance to the St.

   9 km · lighthouse in Michigan, United States · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Pat Stapleton Arena

   The Pat Stapleton Arena is a 2,302 capacity arena in Sarnia, Ontario that is home to the Sarnia Legionnaires, one of the most successful teams in Canadian junior ice hockey history. Located at the corner of Wellington and Brock Streets, it is the largest arena owned by the city of Sarnia.

   7.1 km · arena in Sarina, Ontario · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Progressive Auto Sales Arena

   The Progressive Auto Sales Arena is a 5,500-capacity multi-purpose arena in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the campus of Lambton College and opened in September 1998.

   2.4 km · multi-purpose arena in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Lambton Mall

   Lambton Mall is a shopping mall located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, owned by Chicago real estate company Cushman and Wakefield. It opened in 1971 and, through several expansions, has grown to encompass over 580,000 square feet of retail space.

   2.7 km · shopping mall in Ontario, Canada · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Lakeview Cemetery

   Lakeview Cemetery Company is a cemetery located at Colborne Road and Michigan Avenue in Sarnia, Ontario. Opened in 1879 by the Town of Sarnia to replace smaller and church-based cemeteries, it is most notable for being the burial place of Canadian prime minister Alexander Mackenzie.

   5.6 km · cemetery in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Federal Building

   The Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Port Huron, Michigan is a historic courthouse and federal office building located at Port Huron in St. Clair County, Michigan.

   8.8 km · building in Michigan, United States · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Stones 'N Bones Museum
2. 02
   Bluewater Bridge

   In the warmer months go under the bridge for fresh cut fries and to watch the boats in the St.

3. 03
   Imperial Theatre

   The International Symphony Orchestra plays an annual season lasting from September to April.

4. 04
   Judith and Norman Alex Art Gallery

   Featuring exhibitions of Canadian art history, including paintings from the Group of Seven.

5. 05
   Steam

   Nicknamed Bullet-Nose Betty, CNR steam locomotive 6069, 4-8-2 "mountain"-class engine, is on static display in Centennial Park.

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Things to do

1. 01
   Canatara Park

   Has a great beach, hiking trails, and a big park for barbecues or family picnics, sports fields, and a lot of bird wildlife.

2. 02
   Children's Animal Farm

   This attraction is free of charge and the animals come right out to greet you.

3. 03
   Lake Huron

   There are many public-access beaches along the shore.

4. 04
   Bright's Grove

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Where to eat

1. 01
   Suzy's Ice Creamporium/Original Alberts

   The original chip truck under the bridge (started in 1957), now just up the road in a permanent location.

2. 02
   Lola's Martini Lounge

   On Christina is a very popular spot on the weekends for more upscale cuisine.

3. 03
   Stokes Inland

   1202 Lambton Mall Road,.

4. 04
   Wagg's Steak and Seafood

   One of Sarnia's best restaurants for quality food in an elegant environment next to the Super 8.

5. 05
   Skeeter Barlow's Grill and Bar

   2715 Old Lakeshore Road, Bright's Grove,.

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Getting to Sarnia

Airports

Windsor (YQG), 94 km · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), 120 km · Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), 179 km

Stations

Blue Water Bridge, 8.8 km · Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport, 2.1 km · Sarnia railway station, 6.4 km · Thomas Edison Depot Museum, 9 km · Fort St. Joseph, 9.2 km

• Windsor → Sarnia

  91 km · quickest by road, 2h 7m · C$13–18
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  256 km · quickest by road, 4h 18m · C$36–48
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