- Canatara Park has a beach, animal farm, and mini train—perfect for families.
- The Blue Water Bridge offers great views of the river and lake (walk under it).
- Eat 'Bridge Fries' from the chip trucks under the bridge—it's a Sarnia tradition.
- Stones 'N Bones Museum is a hidden gem of fossils and minerals.
- Watch the huge freighters pass by on the river—they come very close to shore.
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When to go: Summer
Summer is beach and fries season. The water is refreshing.
Winter is cold and windy off the lake.
- Best: Summer.
- Winter: Windy.
- Fall: Quiet.
Getting there: Car or Train
Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR) is small. VIA Rail connects to Toronto.
Driving from London, ON takes 2.5 hours.
- Car: Hwy 402.
- Train: VIA Rail.
- Airport: YZR.
Where to stay: Waterfront
Stay near the waterfront or Point Edward (under the bridge).
Chain hotels are on London Road.
- Waterfront: Views.
- Point Edward: Fries.
- London Rd: Practical.
What to see: Bridge and Park
Walk the waterfront path. Visit Canatara Park beach.
Go to the Stones 'N Bones Museum. Watch ships.
- Bridge: Blue Water.
- Park: Canatara.
- Museum: Fossils.
- Ships: Freighters.
Food: Fries
Bridge Fries are mandatory. Albert's or Purdy's—locals debate which is best.
Fresh fish (pickerel) is good.
- Fries: Under bridge.
- Fish: Pickerel.
- Ice Cream: Waterfront.
- Pubs: Downtown.
Getting around: Car
You need a car. Sarnia Transit exists but is limited.
Cycling along the river is nice.
- Car: Essential.
- Bike: Howard Watson Trail.
- Bus: Limited.
Budget: Affordable
Sarnia is cheap. Fries are a cheap meal.
Hotels are reasonable.
- Food: Cheap.
- Parks: Free.
- Hotels: Good value.
1 Day in Sarnia
Morning: Canatara Park and Beach. Visit the Animal Farm.
Lunch: Bridge Fries under the Blue Water Bridge.
Afternoon: Stones 'N Bones Museum. Walk the waterfront to downtown.
Evening: Dinner overlooking the river.
- Morning: Beach.
- Lunch: Fries.
- Afternoon: Museum.
- Evening: River.
FAQ
Can I cross to the US?
Yes, if you have a passport. Port Huron, MI is on the other side.
Is the water clean?
Yes, Canatara Beach is Blue Flag certified. The river has strong currents though.
Why 'Chris Hadfield' Airport?
The famous astronaut is from Sarnia.