Lambton County, County and upper-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Description
Lambton County stretches from the shores of Lake Huron to the St. Clair River and includes 11 municipalities across a mixed landscape of farms and industry. The area combines rural land with established business parks and town centers scattered across different communities.
History
The county was founded in 1849 and named after John Lambton, the 1st Earl of Durham, whose regional visits in the 1830s were significant. These early ties to British Upper Canada set the foundation for the area's later development.
Culture
The area is home to Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, whose communities shape local traditions and gatherings throughout the region. These connections influence how public spaces are used and celebrated by residents today.
Practical
The area is easily accessible by car with good connections between the different communities and clear roads running through the countryside. Visitors should allow time for travel between locations and expect a rural setting throughout.
Did you know?
The area maintains a strong agricultural identity, with soybeans, wheat, and grain corn grown extensively and shaping the landscape year-round. These crops form the backbone of the local economy and define how the countryside looks and functions.
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St. Clair Tunnel
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Forest
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United States lightship Huron
28.4 km
Thomas Edison Depot Museum
28.7 km
Fort Gratiot
28.7 km
Rock Glen Conservation Area
30.6 km
Fort Gratiot Light
28.8 km
St. Clair Inn
32.4 km
USCGC Bramble
27.4 km
Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site
35.9 km
Oil Museum of Canada
14.2 km
Ladies of the Maccabees Building
28 km
Fort St. Joseph
29 km
Federal Building
27.8 km
Carnegie Center
27.8 km
Wilbur F. Davidson House
27.5 km
Seventh Street–Black River Bridge
28 km
Bothwell Town Hall
35.3 km
Langbank Post Office
14.2 km
Old Post Office
4.4 km
Victoria Hall
4.4 km
St. Ignatius Church
35 km
Independent Odd Fellows Ridgely Lodge
13.1 km
First Commercial Oil Field
13.1 km
Oil Heritage Conservation District
14.3 km
Community Hall
13 km
Military Street Bridge
27.7 km
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