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SARNIA-LAMBTON
SARNIA • POINT EDWARD • GRAND BEND • PETROLIA
2018
OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE
1-800-265-0316 | www.OntBlueCoast.com
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Welcome to our Communities
As Warden of Lambton County it I take great pride in welcoming Welcome to the Land of the
is my pleasure to welcome you you to beautiful Sarnia-Lambton. Bluewater -Sarnia-Lambton.
to the home of Discoveries That As the Member of Provincial As the Federal Member of
Matter. Parliament, it is truly a pleasure Parliament for this beautiful
Lambton County, is located to introduce you to some of the community, I’m pleased to
along more than 100 km of many highlights of our region. welcome you to enjoy our lakes
waterfront and pristine beaches It all begins with our spectacular and rivers, forests and fields
where numerous festivals, water scenery! Whether you’re crossing and arts and culture. We have
sports and recreational activities the magnificent Bluewater countless opportunities for you to
occur throughout the year. Bridge, driving along the experience.
The Lambton County Regional picturesque St. Clair Parkway, We are located on the shores
Trails system allows active or exploring the backroads of of the St. Clair River and Lake
transportation enthusiasts the our unique small towns, there’s Huron, and also on the border of
opportunity to experience the always something new to the United States and Canada at
natural assets of our community. discover in every season. Port Huron.
Fresh and locally sourced If you’re looking for fun and Our arts and culture community
produce can be found at area recreation, relax on our sandy are truly world class. Whether
farmers’ markets and some white beaches, tee off at world- you love theatre, art or music,
orchards allow visitors to pick class golf courses, enjoy the Sarnia-Lambton has incredible
their own produce. great outdoors of our parks, amenities suited to every taste
Theatre productions in Petrolia, conservation areas and nature and age group. There are
Sarnia, and the Grand Bend trails, or experience fishing, amazing outdoor opportunities
area are bursting with talent boating and water sports on the for explorers and adventurers of
while Lambton’s museums world renowned blue waters of every skill set.
recount stories from our rich Lake Huron and the St. Clair We are the birthplace of oil in
past, including tales from the River. North America, and have evolved
oil industry whose roots, going Searching for great culture? into a diverse industrial heartland
back more than 150 years, can We’ve got something for the that produces almost one third
be found right here in Lambton whole family to enjoy, including of Canada’s petrochemicals.
County. Of course, visitors art galleries, music, live theatre, We are a bio-hub for both
will also want to expand their fascinating museums and a rich the biochemical industry, and
relationship with the visual arts collection of historical sites. renewable energy.
by visiting the world class Judith
& Norman Alix Art Gallery in Top that off with award-winning Exciting and innovative
downtown Sarnia. For an infusion restaurants, one-of-a-kind relationships exist between
of music, colour, and tradition, shopping experiences and a wide agriculture, academia, industry
check out the many special variety of accommodations – and the community at large. One
events that take place at local and you’ll find everything you’re of the largest solar farms in North
Indigenous communities. looking for to create a truly America is in the riding.
memorable holiday. Sarnia-Lambton is truly a
Lambton County is a community
ripe with activities, places, and What will you choose to enjoy? destination you should visit - see
events to experience. It is my The options are limited only by first hand our Discoveries That
desire that you will enjoy your your imagination! Matter.
time here and that we will see
you again soon.
Sincerely,
Bob Bailey MP Marilyn Gladu
MPP Sarnia-Lambton www.marilyngladu.com
Warden Bill Weber www.bobbaileympp.com
County of Lambton
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ARKONA - FOREST - GRAND BEND - IPPERWASH - PORT FRANKS - THEDFORD
EXPERIENCE
LAMBTON
SHORES
POINT
EDWARD
The Gateway’s Starlight Casino is only a start!
• New Splash Pad, Waterfront Location
• Two golf courses
• Excellent Hotels/Accommodations
• Fine dining
• World famous french fries
• Sport fishing
• Blue Water Bridges
• Riverfront festivals
• Scuba diving
• Gift shops
• Large marina
• Beautiful walkway along the
St. Clair River and throughout the Village
Welcome
We know Sarnia-Lambton
Donna Mathewson
Sales Representative
C: 519.466.3443
donna@mathewson.co
www.sarnia.ca
Lynne Brady
Sales Representative
C: 519.381.2353
lynnebradyrealestate@gmail.com
Just look for the Blue Flag. When you see a Set your sights on Main Beach in Grand Bend
Blue Flag flying, you know a beach or marina for a quintessential beach town experience.
is clean and accessible, has great water This popular sandy beach features a
quality, meets high safety standards and is splash pad, boardwalk, an easy access to
working hard to protect local shorelines and restaurants and shopping. Connect with a
ecosystems. There are only 26 Blue Flag local outfitter and try parasailing, flyboarding,
beaches in all of Canada, and Ontario’s Blue wakeboarding, waterskiing or tubing, or jam
Coast is home to two. out on the beach with free weekly concerts
all summer long.
If peaceful relaxation is what you’re after,
look no further than Canatara Beach, Sarnia. However you define a water-filled day of fun,
Stretching nearly a kilometre along the endless options await along Ontario’s Blue
shores of Lake Huron near the mouth of the Coast.
St. Clair River, this urban beach has plenty of
kid-friendly activities including a BMX bike
track and animal farm and is close to any
urban comforts you might require.
We Thought
You’d Like…
The Shores of Lake Huron
∞ Ipperwash Beach
∞ Pinery Beach
∞ Brander Park
Mackinac Boat Race. Photo credit to Lou Sprenger & Tourism Sarnia-Lambton.
Yachting is highlighted by the annual Port Further north, you’ll find two of only 8
Huron to Mackinac Race in July. The shore Blue Flag marinas in all of Canada. Both
is lined with thousands of enthusiastic Port Franks and Grand Bend Marina have
onlookers and the river filled with a parade achieved Blue Flag status due to their
of boats, as fabulous world-class yachts sail commitment to environmental standards.
out to their starting points in the lake. Sailing
enthusiasts can take part in the annual Looking to rent a boat when you arrive?
Sailfest Regatta, one of the many events Pontoon boat rentals capable of
hosted by the vibrant sailing community at accommodating a maximum of ten adults are
the Sarnia Yacht Club. available from Bridgeview Marine Services,
while Deep Wave Rentals and Xtreme Water
When you’re ready to call it a night, dock your Sports in Lambton Shores offer weekly
boat at some of the friendliest marinas in the powerboat rentals for visitors looking for
Great Lakes. Both Sarnia Bay Marina and some fun on the water during their stay.
Bridgeview Marina located in Point Edward
offer every amenity needed to enjoy your Whatever floats your boat, we’re ready to
summer home away from home. host your next adventure.
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Boating on the St. Clair River
near Corunna
Sip wine and chat with the winemakers who made it all
by hand. Sink your teeth into fresh caught lake fish while
enjoying a front row seat to one of the best sunsets in the
world. From hops to crops, there’s a new culinary scene
splashing up in Ontario, and it’s all inspired by the laid-
back lifestyles and farm fresh flavours of Lambton County.
When it comes to field-to-froth flavours, it For a true country experience, Twin Pines
doesn’t get more fresh than Stonepicker Orchards and Cider House is packed with
Brewing Company, located on the farm of from-scratch baked goods and award-
owners Joe and Mary Donkers, where ales winning hard cider, while Ontario’s first
and lagers are made from on-site ingredients commercial meadery Munro Honey and
and malt produced right on the farm from Meadery offers a chance to sample the
home-grown barley. Just a quick trip down unique flavours of mead wine.
the road, enjoy a refreshing “Craft Beer” at
the Tap House, located within the established There are over 2150 farms in Lambton County,
Widder Station Golf & Tap House. and a roadside farmstand or farmer’s market
is never hard to come by. Experience the
Located in the heart of the world’s wine belt, aroma of fresh herbs floating through the air
surrounded by lush and peaceful Lambton during your visit to the Forest Glen Herb Farm,
County countryside, owners Marc and Anne and stock up on the fruits of our labour at one
of Alton Farms Estate Winery are taking a of our many farmer’s markets.
hands-on approach to carving out a new
Ontario wine region, picking every grape and The Cottage Petrolia offers; Fire Roasted
labeling every bottle of their lightly filtered, Coffee, exquisite teas, handcrafted espresso
sustainably-produced wines by hand. beverages, pastries, and homemade soups
and sandwiches await you at Petrolia’s new,
locally owned coffee shop.
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Forest Glen Herb Farm
Smackwater Jacks
Vines OPEN
Wines
to
LOCAL LOCAL YEAR-
ROUND
OPENING SPRING/SUMMER
2018!
7143 Forest Rd. • Plympton Wyoming
WINE TASTINGS • EVENTS
GIFT SHOP • OUTDOOR PATIO
WITH WOOD-FIRED PIZZA OVEN
...buzz on over to
Munro Honey &Something
Meaderyfor everyone!
www.icecreamery.ca
WIDDER STATION
GOLF & TAP HOUSE
7 Days a week
• Seating for over 220!
• Lunch and Dinner specials
along with dozens of great
menu options.
Open for Lunch & Dinner • Breakfast Served All Day.
• Bus Tours and Teams
BANQUETS always welcome!
49 Finch Drive
(at Wellington St. across from
Clearwater Hockey Arena)
(519-344-0374)
Lambton Mall
(519-542-0816)
bigfishlounge.com www.coffeelodge.ca
For a good time... call Lola 1150 Christina St. North, Sarnia Ontatio
$9 99
Two Double Cheese n Dine
for
Burger meals for $9.99
CHINA HOUSE
SINCE 1970
• Chinese & Canadian
• Full Menu
• Buffet & Salad Bar
48
• All Day Takeout & Delivery
(utensils available)
• We use vegetable oil YEARS
for all cooking!
LICENSED BY L.L.B.0.
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
165 Cromwell • 519-336-2200 • Phone/Fax 519-336-2203
• www.tangschinahouse.ca
(Across from Bayside Mall, downtown Sarnia)
akSence
Café, Catering & Gift Boutique
Join friends for breakfast, light lunch
or a traditional English High Tea and
CASUAL, ELEGANT &INTIMATE DINING good conversation at
Having a party?
Let akSence make your event as unique
as you are. Weddings, garden parties,
family gatherings, whatever the event we
can help make it a succes!
FOREST FESTIVALS
Arkona’s Heritage Market FOREST KIWANIS
PRESENTED BY CLUB AT THE
Enjoy free coffee and pastries while you shop! KINETO THEATRE THE OLDEST MODERNIZED
THEATRE IN NORTH AMERICA!
• Wisbeach Chicken • Fresh Flowers • Clothing • Epicure
• Vintage Treasures & Antiques • Mary Kay • Inspired Coffee Lambton
• Hand Crafted Gifts & Jewellery • Abattoir & Smoked Meats FILM & FOOD
FESTIVAL
• Incredible Spread ‘Em Garlic Spread • Soaps & Essential Oils
4th Weekend in May Weekly New Movie
• Loves Sweetness Maple Syrup
Award-winning Canadian and
Releases!
Open year round, every day. international films and docs Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
11am-5pm (Winter) • 10am-7pm (Summer) Open-air farmers’ market
Tuesday at 8 pm
$5 for 2D, $7 for 3D
7283 Arkona Road, Arkona, ON Unique dining experiences
around town Popcorn, drinks and treats
(519) 854-7670 • arkonamarket@gmail.com
facebook.com/ArkonaMarket/ Visit ForestFestivals.ca for film schedules & events.
Sarnia Greekfest
Downtown Sarnia
Sarnia Ribfest
Centennial Park, Sarnia
KINSMEN CLUB
OF SARNIA
RUN, WALK, RIDE and raise funds for Mental Health RIBFEST
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6 Professional Rib Teams • Live Bands All Weekend
Now at Centennial Park, Sarnia
8K, 20K, 50K, 8OK Ride Routes
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2018 Ribfest Sponsored By:
Sarnia Kinsmen & H.C. STARCK
www.sarniakinsmen.ca
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EVENTS
AUGUST Lambton Fall Colour Craft Festival
Grand Bend & Thedford
3rd Annual International Granfondo
Sarnia Reaper’s Realm Haunted Forest Ride
Courtright
Annual Watford Cornfest
Watford Centennial Hall & Park, Watford
Sarnia Street Machine “Hot August Nights” NOVEMBER
Centennial Park, Sarnia Celebration of Lights
San Rocco Festival Centennial Park, Sarnia
Sarnia Santa Claus Parades
Summer Sunset Sounds Corunna, Forest, Kettle Point
Grand Bend Main Beach SWIFF – South Western International Film
Thunder by the Beach Festival
Grand Bend Motorplex Sarnia
SAVE UP TO 60%
Open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Discover how much more fun a day of cycling riders the chance to see Lambton County’s
becomes when you refuel at quaint coffee natural wonders including Rock Glen Falls,
shops, from-scratch bakeries, and farmer’s Pinery Provincial Park and the ancient kettle
markets along the way. Swap city streets for concretions at Kettle Point.
lakeside trails, thriving fruit orchards, and
open air countryside when you challenge Every August, a force of 800 cyclists
yourself along 600 kilometres of trails along gather on the shores of Lake Huron for the
the coast. Bluewater International Granfondo, a
non-competitive long distance cycling
Ride beside Great Lakes vessels and event welcoming cyclists from across
pleasure craft navigating one of the world’s North America.
busiest waterways along the scenic St. Clair
River Trail, or beneath the twin-spanned Blue Find your next ride on our extensive
Water Bridge on the Point Edward Waterfront trail systems in the region at
Trail. The Lambton Shores Nature Trails offer www.lambtoncountytrails.com.
$ $
• FAMILY OWNED
£
• SERVING THE AREA FOR OVER 10 YEARS
611 St. Clair Street • Point Edward, ON
(Corner of Ironworks Gym, next to LCBO)
(519) 344-7811 • euroman1949@gmail.com
City of Sarnia
Parks and Recreation
www.bluewatertrails.com
519-332-0330 ext. 3202
Pinery
Live on stage
8680 Rock Glen Rd. • Arkona, Ontario
Gatehouse: 519-828-3071
Ausable Bayfield: 1-888-286-2610
• Museum • Trails • Fossils • Picnic pavilions
at the
• Book weddings, reunions • #RockGlenWedding
Huron
Visit a b c a . o n . c a
Country
Playhouse
Grand Bend
Starrin
Neil A g
itchiso
n
Mainstage
West Side Story | June 7 to June 23
Cruisin’ Classics | June 27 to July 7
Canada 151 | July 12 to Aug 4
Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Aug 9 to Sept 2
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn | Sept 13 to Sept 30
Playhouse II
Kings & Queens of Country | June 13 to June 30
Cinderella: The Panto | July 5 to July 22
Out of Order | July 25 to Aug 11
The Birds and the Bees | Aug 15 to Sept 1
519-238-6000
Book tickets online 24/7
huroncountryplayhouse.com
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ART & SOUL
JNAAG
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free adm
nt
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l iv e e n t
Moore Museum
Our 13 building historic village engages you in discovering the life and work of past generations.
Your heritage journey includes a one-room schoolhouse, general store, log cabin, Victorian cottage,
railway station, caboose, historic church and more.
Where 94 Moore Line, Mooretown When March & April: Mon. to Fri., 9am to 4pm; May - Aug.: Fri. to Tues. 11am - 5pm;
Sept. to Mid-Dec. Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm (Closed Easter weekend, Labour Day, Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day)
More mooremuseum.ca or 519-867-2020
Canatara Park
Harbourfront Inn
Free ‘cooked-to-order’ hot breakfast Mon-Fri | New B&B Taps & Grill onsite restaurant
Free Wi-Fi | Outdoor pool, fitness centre, business centre
Choice of Queen, King or Double Queen guestrooms + 10 suites
Easy access to St. Clair River Walk, Lake Huron beaches, all local attractions & casino
Great CAA/AAA discounts!
QUALITY INN
Sarnia/Point Edward
Accommodations • On-site Restaurant
Complimentary Breakfast • Free Wi-Fi
Meeting/Wedding Facilities
16
YEAR S
-2018
2002
A boutique hotel
akwood
experience in
Downtown Sarnia.
O
WWW.THEINSIGNIAHOTEL.COM
Resort
Join us on the shores of Lake Huron
PUBLIC WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR
GOLF, DINING AND SPA TREATMENTS
Welcome to PineDale
A Place For
All Seasons
Open All Year
Pet Friendly
Indoor Heated Saltwater Pool
Sauna & Hot Tub
GRAND BEND, ON
Group Rates
1 (888) 838-PINE (7463)
www.OakwoodResort.ca
Visit us online
www.pinedale.on.ca (800) 387-2324
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WE LOVE OUR NEIGHBOURS
Buxton Homecoming
Explore Ontario’s
Black History
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Historic Site
uncletomscabin.org
Buxton National
Historic Site &
Museum
buxtonmuseum.com
There’s much to discover in Lambton County! For more information, please contact
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton at 1-800-265-0316 or info@tourismsarnialambton.com.
Dedecker Park
St. Clair Pkwy., Port Lambton
519-867-2651
www.twp.stclair.on.ca
McKay Park
665 Ontario St., Wyoming WALPOLE ISLAND
519-845-3939 Highbanks Park
www.plympton-wyoming.com Walpole Island FN
519-627-1475
Shetland Conservation Area
6632 Bentpath Line, Dawn-Euphemia
519-692-5148 Blue Flag® - An International and prestigious
www.scrca.on.ca designation to indicate a beach or marina meets a
stringent set of criteria.
Victoria Park
4195 Petrolia Line, Petrolia
519-882-2350
www.town.petrolia.on.ca
LAMBTON SHORES
SOS Motorcycle Tires
74 King St. E., Forest
519-786-4045
CENTRAL LAMBTON
Huron Power Sports
499 Plympton St., Wyoming
226-307-0777
Canadian Passport
Info: www.ppt.gc.ca
U.S. Passport
Info: www.travel.state.gov