Enjoy A Taste of Sarnia, Ontario
Historically, Sarnia and the surrounding area has suffered from a few prejudices over the years. As the first place in North America where oil was commercially drilled, its skyline is known more for refinery stacks than architectural showpieces. And with names like "Chemical Valley", "Petrolia" and "Oil Springs", the images that come to mind are less than...
5 Reasons to Hike Northeastern Ontario
As an occasional hiker, I have pretty high standards when it comes to a trekking experience versus those who like to hit the trails for the exercise or the routine of lacing up their well-worn hiking boots. After all, since it's a hobby for me, not a habit, I'm in it for the reward: the spectacular view, the beautiful forest trail, the hidden waterfall, or the chance to see an animal in the...
Sarnia, Ontario: People Make the Place
Sometimes it is not so much the physical characteristics of a place that make it special, as it is the character of the people who live there. And following a recent visit to Sarnia, Ontario, where I met only a few of its residents, I have to agree this could not be more true - and the first impression they left was a great one. Let me introduce you to a few of them here, as well as a few things...