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The 9 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Sarnia, Canada
Sarnia is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, and had a 2016 population of 71,594. It is the largest city on Lake Huron and in Lambton County. Sarnia is located on the eastern bank of the junction between the Upper and Lower Great Lakes where Lake Huron flows into the St. Clair River, which forms the Canada–United States border, directly across from Port Huron, Michigan. The city's natural harbour first attracted the French explorer La Salle, who named the site "The Rapids" when he had horses and men pull his 45 tonnes (50 short tons; 44 long tons) barque "Le Griffon" up the almost four-knot current of the St. Clair River on 23 August 1679.
Restaurants in Sarnia
1. Stones 'N Bones Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 367 reviews
The Stones 'N Bones Museum is a 10,000 sq ft. museum that features an international collection of fossils, minerals, gemstones, artifacts, shells, butterflies, insects, taxidermy, huge shark jaws, dinosaurs, and more.
Reviewed By Jdawnink - Chatham, Canada
I was not expecting how amazing this place is and its non-profit. The owner and a tour guide were super-friendly and greeted us upon arrival. The museum is a lot larger than I expected and includes a gift shop. There are two floors of an impressive private collection of taxidermy wildlife, dinosaur bones and fossils, insects, corals and so much more. Its honestly, a hidden gem and worth a visit if you are in the Sarnia area. The taxidermy displays are breath-taking, including rare wildlife in beautiful authentic poses, just as if you were in the wild observing them. The dinosaur artifacts, include eggs, a fully assembled dinosaur skeleton and a giant t-rex skull among many other incredible things from the jurassic era. Upstairs more fascinating specimens, with fossils dating back to billions of years ago, more wildlife and insects. Be sure to check this place out. Would be ideal for a school educational trip but really just about anyone would enjoy this place. Don’t miss out on seeing this place.
2. Valley Axe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
We are Canada's first and only axe throwing range with a bar! Come try out Sarnia-Lambton's newest entertainment hotspot. Featuring 12 incredible axe targets and two 30 foot bocce courts!
3. Imperial Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By scarlett003 - Sarnia, Canada
What a great place to see a play and can’t wait to see Grease in May I loved to see Dirty Dancing with my family and a few friends!
4. Refined Fool Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
We make small batch craft beer in Sarnia, Ontario. Refined Fool is a group of teachers, creatives, blue collars, entrepreneurs, musicians and pastors who care about beer, business, Sarnia and each other. We began by brewing out of our houses in midwinter with propane burners and frozen hoses and have since evolved into a downtown nano-brewery.
Reviewed By A4717DFwendyp - Naples, United States
The beer was amazing and they have some very unique offerings. The bartenders we fabulous. We ate food at the "restaurant" attached or inside...you have to pay and order separately. The duck wings were to die for!!!!
5. Sarnia Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
One of the oldest continuously run Farmers markets in Ontario. In continuous operation since 1953. Our market is a group of local merchant offering everything from farm produce to donuts with a fishery, butchers, bee keepers, 2 delis, pizza maker, flower growers, cheese and bakery, a Chocolatier (cooler months only) and even a spring roll roller and of course several farmers. Open year round on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings. With vendors both outside all summer and inside all winter we have reasons to visit all year long. A few stick it out outside till Christmas selling hand made wreaths and such. Come visit our market and see a independantly run farm market.
Reviewed By JaneDoa00 - Sarnia, Canada
Has everything from cheese, candy, coffee, alcoholic cider, meat, bread, fruit, handmade goods and more!!! Lots of parking!!!!!
6. Refined Fool Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Our second location with a larger production space, taproom, bottle shop, and restaurant with food from Sarnia's Burger Rebellion.
Reviewed By Venture754838 - Ingersoll, Canada
Had a visit here yesterday afternoon with friends. It was our first time. What a great idea-flights of beer sold in 4 oz. glasses on a paddle board, with the name of the beer one is sampling, written in the paddle board. Great menu with a description of each of the beers. Plus the option to buy beers to take home.
7. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is a free public art gallery located in downtown Sarnia, Ontario. The gallery offers a variety of historical and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and culture of Canadian artists of national and regional calibre. The Gallery provides an exciting range of art exhibitions, lectures, programming for children, youth and adults, school programs and so much more-all geared to inspire creativity and interest in the visual arts.
Reviewed By quester2017 - Ottawa, Canada
On a recent trip to Sarnia, I stopped in at this Gallery which was showing exhibits by Tom Thomson, Meryl McMaster, as well as art work created by participants in the Inspirational Moments Display. Each in their own way, beautiful and very moving. It's a wonderful venue. I look forward to returning on my next trip to Sarnia. I really hope residents and visitors to Sarnia are making good use of ths space and the programming offered by the Gallery. (As an aside, I had no problem finding street parking in the downtown core during the week of my visit)
8. Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts is a community based, independent, not-for-profit, charitable organization committed to encouraging the creation and appreciation of the visual, performing and literary arts in Sarnia Lambton. It features monthly visual arts exhibitions that open on the First Friday of each month, a permanent gift shop, and a performing arts Open Stage 7 - 9:30 p.m. the second and third Monday evening of each month. The City of Sarnia Parks and Recreation Department has PD Day art, March Break Art Camps and Summer Art Camps for children 6 to 12 years of age.
9. Galaxy Cinemas Sarnia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By luv0ldstuff - Toronto, Canada
We drove all the way to Sarnia to see Gemini Man in 3D. There was only 6 people in the theater. I told my wife that I ordered a private viewing for our date night..lol. Nice Theater, Clean, Friendly staff.
