Sarnia-Lambton

Sarnia-Lambton is located in the Canadian province of Ontario in the geographical region known as Southwestern Ontario. The community is located on the Canada / United States border within approximately one hour drive of major cities like Windsor and London, Ontario as well as Detroit, Michigan and approximately three hours from the Greater Toronto Area.

The community is located on the shores of Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes – a source of ample fresh water which helps moderate temperatures year round.  The largest of the 11 municipalities in Lambton County is the City of Sarnia.

Multiple Routes to Multiple Markets

  • Ground Transportation – Lambton County is bisected by Highway 402, which runs eastward to London and Toronto and to the west connecting with Michigan’s Interstate 94/69/75 network via the international Blue Water Bridge, which currently ranks as the fourth busiest Ontario international crossing for total vehicles and is the second busiest for number of commercial vehicle (truck) crossings. In addition to the Blue Water Bridge, the Bluewater Ferry (Sombra-Marine City) and the Walpole-Algonac Ferry also link Lambton County to the State of Michigan.
  • Rail – Sarnia-Lambton is also connected to the US through the St. Clair Railway tunnel (which accommodates double stack containers) and hosts CN’s second largest international rail yard in Canada, carrying more freight than any other U.S. – Canada border rail crossing.
  • Water – Bordered by water and a link in the St. Lawrence Seaway system, the deep water Port of Sarnia is home to an international grain terminal as well as ship fueling and repair facilities.
  • Air – Sarnia is home to the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport, with direct flights to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.  Within approximately one hour drive from Sarnia is the Detroit International Airport, a Delta hub with access to all major U.S. cities and many international destinations.  Both Bishop International Airport in Flint Michigan and the London Ontario International Airport offer various international and domestic flights.  Both airports are located just over an hour drive from Sarnia-Lambton.