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Sarnia, Industrial port city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada

Located at the meeting point of Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, Sarnia extends along the waterfront with numerous petroleum refineries and chemical facilities.

The French explorer La Salle documented the area in 1679, naming it The Rapids, before it developed into a major Great Lakes shipping and industrial center.

The Imperial Theatre hosts theatrical productions while Canatara Park Beach attracts visitors with its extensive waterfront recreational spaces and nature trails.

The city connects to Port Huron, Michigan through the Blue Water Bridge, offering direct access to United States markets and transportation networks.

The Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park leads innovations in biochemical technology, transforming the region from traditional petrochemical manufacturing to green energy development.

Location: Lambton County

Elevation above the sea: 191 m

Part of: Southwestern Ontario

Shares border with: Point Edward, Plympton–Wyoming

Website: https://sarnia.ca

GPS coordinates: 42.97450,-82.40660

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:20

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