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Introduction
Blue water characterizes much of what Sarnia-Lambton brings to its resi-
dents and its visitors. Sarnia-Lambton is located in the heart of the Great
Lakes region, where the southern tip of Lake Huron meets the St. Clair River
– easily accessible and conveniently located one hour north of
Detroit/Windsor and 2 1/2 hours west of Toronto.
Grand Bend, in the northern part of the county with its sandy beaches,
vibrant Mainstreet, and diverse restaurants and accommodations, is
arguably the best known resort town on Lake Huron. For a special
evening out, "The Bend" has a number of dining options: The
Aux Saubles Inn Restaurant, F.I.N.E A Restaurant and the
Schoolhouse Restaurant are all committed to serving some of
the most innovative seasonal cuisine in the area.
The Pinery Provincial Park, just south of Grand
Bend, is the largest remaining Oak Savannah
ecosystem left in North America. It has 9
kilometers of pristine beach and some of
the oldest sand dunes in North America –
the perfect location for a picnic. Drop buy
Aunt Gussie's for a hearty country breakfast
on your way, and be sure to pick up some
supplies at Foodies in Grand Bend or
nearby in Petrolia.
Restaurant Sound Bites
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The scenic waterside views under the Bluewater Bridge in Point Edward are enhanced by sampling Albert’s world-famous fries – made from locally sourced potatoes. Nearby is Sarnia’s Riverfront District, which hosts First Fridays at a number of downtown restau- rants. This monthly open-house event features eclectic venues such as the on-trend Blackwater Coffee and Tea Co., known for its fresh soups, salads, sand- wiches and pastries, as well as Sarnia’s only micro-roaster.
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F.I.N.E. A Restaurant
F.I.N.E. Chef/Owner Erryn Shephard and Head Chef Ben Sanwith specialize in regional cuisine with exciting daily specials, utilizing the wealth of fresh available ingredients in and around Lambton County. Locals often appear at the back door offering fresh fruit and produce in season, and you can bet that your pickerel dinner was caught close by. Enjoy the cozy 32-seat dining room, the bar, or the seasonal outdoor patio.
42 Ontario Street, Grand Bend
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Schoolhouse Restaurant
Enjoy great fresh food prepared the traditional way in Grand Bend’s first schoolhouse. Chef Augustyn Merkies prepares everything from scratch, ensuring only the finest seasonal ingredients make it onto your plate. The Schoolhouse Restaurant specializes in quality family dining at reasonable prices.
19 81st Crescent, Grand Bend
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Alternate Grounds Café
Alternate Grounds é is a friendly, cozy meeting-eating-gathering place that takes pride in offering a healthy menu. An easy alternative to traditional fast food, vegetarian, gluten-free, organic and fair trade options are available.
410 Front Street North, Sarnia
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Lola’s Lounge
A former diner has been converted into one of Sarnia’s local hot spots. Red is Tania Auger’s signature colour, and the talented owner of Lola’s has put her personal stamp on every facet of the restaurant, especially the food. Auger sources local ingredients in season and serves generous steaks, fresh fish – from Purdy’s, of course – and big martinis.
410 Front Street North, Sarnia
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DeGroot’s Teahouse
Using only fresh ingredients, DeGroot’s talented cooks prepare everything from scratch. Desserts change on a regular basis and are made on the premises. Menus reflect the seasons, and there is always a daily special. Visitors enjoy a pleasant walk through DeGroot’s Nurseries to the teahouse, which is not visible from the road.
1840 London Line, Sarnia
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Albert’s
Thousands of people from around the world have boasted that their favourite fries come from Albert’s Rolling Lunch. For over 50 summers, the chip wagon was parked under the Bluewater Bridge in Point Edward. In 2010, it found a new home under the bridge in the old Ice Cream Hut location, a few hundred yards from its original location. High quality potatoes arrive whole from local farmers in Grand Bend.
99 Michigan Avenue, Point Edward
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Paddington’s Pub
Owner Jen Graukroger prides herself on making all meals from scratch. She pulls off a homey yet smart atmosphere with quality food at reasonable prices. Bottled beers are sourced from a wide range of breweries, including most of the best Ontario microbreweries.
18 Ontario Street, Grand Bend
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The Ice Creamery
All year, Sarnia’s best ice cream is hand-crafted from scratch at The Ice Creamery in the Lambton Mall, with crafted fresh cream, butter, fudge and chocolates.
1380 London Road, Sarnia.
Summer locations open at 158 Nelson
Street and Sarnia Farmers’ Market.
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Field Farms
Field Farms, located just outside the historical, charming town of Petrolia, has been converted into certified organic land for cash crops and livestock. Since 2007, with the introduction of Sara’s Natural, humanely-raised and -handled pork products have been sold directly, at the urban marketplace or the Petrolia Farmers’ Market.
4922 LaSalle Line, Petrolia
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Purdy’s Dockside Eatery
Purdy’s Dockside Eatery has locations in Grand Bend and Point Edward. They offer a take-out style operation with dockside seating and "million dollar" views. Purdy’s fish and chip restaurants run from the May long weekend until the end of September (Grand Bend) and Thanksgiving (Point Edward).Breakfast is served all day.
1 Riverfront Road, Point Edward
59 River Road, Grand Bend
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Sarnia-Lambton Fairs
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The Brigden Fair
A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition. The Brigden Fair, established in 1850, is the largest and oldest in the area.
The first fair, in 1850, was held by the early area settlers on Reilly’s farm on Moore Township (today St. Clair Township) Lot 26, Concession 8 (now known as Rokeby Line). The fair initially moved from one community to another, throughout the township, until finally settling in Brigden.
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Forest Fall Fair
We can have over 10,000 people enter our gates each year. We have one of the oldest events in our fair history, Harness Racing.Our exhibit building is filled with many lovely hand crafts and culinary arts to make your mouth water. Our junior department overflows each year with articles on display from children 12yr and under as well as 18yr and under. Vegetable and fruits displays as well as photography. Our grounds has so much to offer: livestock events, horse events, tractor pulls, entertainment and Carter Shows Midway.
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Alvinston-Brooke-
Watford Fall Fair
Tractor Pull, Parade, horse, beef, dairy, sheep, 4H swine, beef & field crop shows. handcraft, horticulture, baking, art, school fair exhibits, bingo, Sat. evening dance, demo derby, pumpkin contest, midway, food concessions, etc. Fairgrounds contact phone
#519-898-2150.
Farmers’ Markets
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Sarnia Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh produce is a big draw at the Sarnia Farmers’ Market, open year-round
on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Established in 1953, the
co-operative of local food producers has more than 25 vendors selling produce,
meats, beverages, fish, honey, arts and crafts, cut flowers, homemade
breads, cheeses, and baked goods. Most vendors are farm-based and
some have had a stall at the market for more than 30 years..
110 Proctor Street, Sarnia
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Seasonal Farmers’ Markets
Seasonal farmers’ markets are also a favourite activity in this area.
Petrolia has an open-air market on Saturdays from the end of May
to Thanksgiving. Grand Bend offers a Wednesday local producer-
based market that opens right after Victoria Day and closes just
before Thanksgiving. The Forest Farm and Artisan Market features
local producers and artisans showing home-grown local produce and
products on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to October.
Getaway Culinary Packages
Enjoy one of these culinary packages that will
inspire and recharge you, from romantic
getaways to an escape with friends.
There are currently no culinary packages available.
Please contact the Sania-Lambton County Tourism office for more
information about their exciting culinary experiences!
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