Petrolia
Learn about what Petrolia has to offer.
Petrolia is located in central-east Lambton County.
Petrolia is known as “Canada’s Victorian Oil Town” and has a mix of historical Victorian homes, new builds, rolling hills and farmland.
Parks
Bridgeview Park and Conservation Area offers the following activities and features:
- 2 km Petrolia Discovery Trail along Bear Creek
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Popular for family and wedding photos
Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area offers the following activities and features:
- Overnight & seasonal camping
- Wildlife ponds
- Nature trails
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Mini golf
Recreation
Petrolia YMCA
- Two indoor swimming pools and a wellness centre
- Playground and gymnasium
- Meeting rooms
- Child minding and day camps
Greenwood Recreation Centre
- Full-sized ice pad
- Multi-use room
- Two kitchen areas
Mary Beach Park
- Tennis
Petrolia Minor Hockey Association
- Played at Greenwood arena
Petrolia Soccer Club
- Open to boys and girls
- Games played in Petrolia and Corunna
Petrolia and District Skating Club
- Offers CanSkate and figure skating programs
Entertainment
Petrolia Discovery
- A museum and trail connected to the Bridgeview Conservation Area where visitors get a glimpse into the early days of the oil boom
- It is also available as a unique wedding venue
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
- A nationally designated heritage site that was transformed into a state-of the art performance venue and municipal office
- The Playhouse operates from April to September and November to December each year and hosts outstanding live theatre performances
- The hall is available to rent for private events from October to April
Black Gold Brewery
- Located inside a historic Petrolia building, Black Gold Brewery offers small batch craft beer
Downtown Petrolia
- Home to plenty of artisan shops and restaurants, downtown Petrolia offers visitors a picturesque stroll through a well-maintained Victorian town
Schools
Elementary Schools
- 2 km Petrolia Discovery Trail along Bear Creek
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Popular for family and wedding photos
Secondary Schools
- Lambton Central Collegiate & Vocational School
- Northern Collegiate & Vocational School (French immersion available)
- St. Patrick’s Catholic High School
- Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School
- École secondaire Franco-Jeunesse (French language)
- École secondaire catholique Saint François Xavier (French language)
Licensed Daycare Facilities
- Generations Daycare
- Lambton Rural Childcare
Hospitals
The Physician Recruitment Taskforce keeps an up-to-date list of family doctors accepting new patients here: https://www.bluewaterhealth.ca/finding-a-family-doctor
Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital
450 Blanche Street, Petrolia
Phone: 519-882-4325
Norman Site
89 Norman Street, Sarnia
Phone: 519-464-4400
Central Lambton Family Health Team
4130 Glenview Rd, Petrolia, ON
Doctor’s Offices
Dr. Susan Mathers
546 Niagara Street, Wyoming
Phone: 519-845-3545
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