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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.
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1. Stones 'N Bones Museum
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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. Artopia Gallery & Framing
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Artopia Gallery & Framing specializes in custom framing using museum-quality products with over 25 years of experience. We provide innovative design excellence, an extensive selection of framing materials and an exceptional customer service experience. Our gallery showcases original art, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture handcrafted by over 25 artists. Artopia Gallery & Framing takes part in First Fridays and community events throughout Lambton County. Home and Office decor and art consultations available. Corinne is here to welcome you downtown to experience our cultural heartbeat.
3. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
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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)
4. Sarnia Historical Society
5. Gallery in the Grove
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
