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Sarnia, Ontario

Sarnia is a city in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. It had a 2021 population of 72,047, and is the largest city on Lake Huron.

Type CityPopulation 72,047

Why go

  • City in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR).

History

Sarnia is a city in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. It had a 2021 population of 72,047, and is the largest city on Lake Huron. 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 in the Southwestern Ontario region, which forms the Canada–United States border, directly across from Port Huron, Michigan.

Airports

Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR) 4.6 km to the centre
Sarnia, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Toronto (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Toronto*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
St Clair County International Airport (PHN) 16 km to the centre
Port Huron, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YZR has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Toronto).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sarnia, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach