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Moving to Sarnia-Lambton
Come grow with us and discover why Sarnia-Lambton is the perfect place to live, work and play. Home to just over 128,000 residents in
southwestern Ontario, Sarnia-Lambton offers many lifestyle
opportunities to its residents. Agricultural communities, small towns
and large city-life are all possibilities in Lambton and you will be
impressed with our friendliness!
On any given day in Sarnia-Lambton you could take in the sun and sand
along our 115 kilometres of waterfront, or hike the trails through the
Pinery Provincial Park, home to one of the world's rarest ecosystems -
oak savannah. You can see live professional theatre in a stunning
heritage building, golf on one of Sarnia-Lambtons 20 scenic courses, or
learn to draw or paint in an adult art class. Enjoy a family outing and
see the birthplace of the oil industry and the site of the first
commercial oil well in North America or visit one of our orchards and
pick farm fresh fruit and vegetables. Many experiences await you here
in Sarnia-Lambton. Come grow with us.
Information taken from www.liveinlambton.ca |
Location
Sarnia Lambton sits at the southern tip of Lake Huron at the mouth of the St. Clair River. Its location on the Canada-U.S. border makes it a strategically valuable and sought-after location for many businesses. The strengths of our location have been recognized by the Globe and Mail's prestigious Report on Business magazine, which identified Sarnia Lambton as one of the Five Best Cities for Exporting in Canada.
Sarnia, the heart of Bluewater Country, is Lake Huron’s largest community. Sarnia is an international gateway to Ontario which is strategically located one hour west of London, three hours from Toronto, and 15 minutes from Port Huron, Michigan. Easy access to the Chris Hadfield Airport makes commuting to Toronto or out of country convenient for the traveler.
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Climate
Sarnia Lambton enjoys one of the mildest climates in all of Canada. Our winters are short, our summers are long, and our temperatures are among the warmest in the country all year round. |
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Education
Sarnia is home to both a standard public school system and a Catholic School Board. There are a variety of options for higher education in the area as well. Lambton College, which has an excellent reputation is in Sarnia and has programs associated with several universities and with Baker College.
Most recently the University of Western Ontario Research Park began operations here as well. |
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Affordable Lifestyle
Chatelaine magazine named Sarnia as one of the 10 best cities to live in Canada because of our thriving industry, magnificent parks, beaches and marinas. The area offers a wide variety of living options that ranges from urban to rural locales, waterfront to country estates and well-established neighbourhoods to unique specialty retirement environments. All of this is offered at extremely affordable prices.
Sarnia Lambton has been described as "offering an enviable quality of life. With an average housing price of $107,000, one of the warmest climates in Canada, miles of sandy beaches, first class theatres and recreational complexes and more than 20 golf courses for its population of 129,000." Sarnia Lambton is a pleasing mix of urban and rural communities, green space and waterfront area. |
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Arts and Culture
Theatre
Sarnia Lambton has a long and rich tradition in the performing arts. Numerous productions and concerts are staged throughout the year at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia, the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre and the Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia. |
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Music
Sarnia also boasts the International Symphony Orchestra, which is a joint endeavour between classical musicians in Sarnia and Port Huron, Michigan. It often features many classical soloists of international reputation. Soloists, ensembles, and productions are also brought in by the Lawrence House to the Sarnia Public Library Theatre to enrich the culture in the area. Classes are routinely brought in from school to enjoy a play or concert to which they would not otherwise be able to attend. |
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Art
Sarnia Lambton's interest in art goes back many decades and continues to grow into the present. Local artists with national recognition are featured at several commercial galleries throughout the region, in addition, to Gallery Lambton's extensive collection of the internationally renowned Group of Seven. |
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Museums
Lambton County Museums, of which there are many, display the rich heritage of the region, including its legacy as the birthplace of the North American oil industry. |
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Food
Catering to all palates, Sarnia has an abundance of dining establishments. Check out the Sarnia On-line Restaurant Guide, or call us, and we’ll help you pick the one that suits your tastes! |
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Special Events
Sarnia Lambton is also host to a number of annual special events that are increasing in popularity. These include the Scottish Highland Games, Bayfest, the Celebration of Lights, SnowFest and the Grand Bend Winter Carnival to name a few. The annual Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race is an annual tradition under the Blue Water Bridge. [Bayfest photo courtesy of Lorrie Williams] |
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Sports & Recreation
The community has always been keenly sports-minded and has produced its share of outstanding athletes. Organized hockey, baseball and soccer are an important part of life in Sarnia. Other team sports favoured in the area include curling, lacrosse and rugby. The Lambton Outdoor Club has established a network of bicycle trails, and Lambton Wildlife provides opportunities to enjoy nature and organized adventures.
The waters of the St. Clair River and Lake Huron offer abundant recreational opportunities including swimming, fishing, and boating and sailing out of the Sarnia Bay Boat Launch, Sarnia Marina and the Sarnia Yacht Club. The region also has 18 public golf courses. Public, private and semi-private courses offer spectacular golfing on professionally designed courses at affordable prices. There are indoor recreation opportunities as well. Throughout Sarnia Lambton, various public and private fitness facilities are available including multi-discipline centres at the Sarnia YMCA, Mooretown Sports Centre, and Greenwood Recreation Centre in Petrolia. |
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Entertainment
A number of events are staged annually in Lambton County. In Centennial Park alone over 70 events are held annually by the water.
The Point Edward Charity Casino is part of a major entertainment complex located along the waterfront beneath the Bluewater Bridge.
Hiawatha Horse Park and Entertainment Centre offers live racing and year round daily simulcast events, as well as shows, slots, and dining.
The Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Complex hosts nationally popular concerts as well as being the home ice for the Sarnia Sting, Junior B Hockey Team.
Many Bars and lounges feature popular bands of local and international fame.
[Sarnia Sting photo courtesy of Darren and Janet Metcalfe Photography] |
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Multicultural
Multi-cultural
Sarnia Lambton’s diverse population represents many countries including: Italy, Ireland, China , Middle East, Holland, India, Poland, England, Japan and Scotland. |
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Economy
Economy
Lambton County is home to industry, large and small businesses, outsourcing companies, malls, marinas, casinos, and sports & recreation complexes. It’s close, easy access to a variety of transportation modes both on land and water, add to its’ allure for business and the public. |
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Physician Recruitment Taskforce 556 Christina Street North (Chamber of Commerce building), Sarnia Ontario.
Tel: 519-383-7265 Fax: 519-336-2085 click here to email us |
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