Sarnia, Ontario

Sarnia is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada (population 70,876 in 2001). It is the largest city on Lake Huron, located where the three upper Great Lakes empty into the St. Clair River. The city's natural harbour first attracted the French explorer La Salle, who named the site "The Rapids". The name 'Sarnia' was the Latin name for Guernsey in the Channel Islands just off the coast of Normandy, France. The Sarnia port is still an important centre for lake freighters and "salties" carrying cargos of grain, ore, and petroleum products. It is the seat of Lambton County.

Sarnia Facts

• Scenes From the 1994 Film "Renaissance Man" were filmed at the border into Sarnia. The film starred Danny Devito.
• Sarnia is no longer the kissing capital of the world as of 2003. The Chilean capital, Santiago ousted Sarnia of its title in 2003. On February 14, 2004, the Phillipino city Manila claimed the title and is now the official kissing capital of the world. It should be noted that Sarnia has not removed this title from their welcome signs.
• Lambton College is the only post-secondary school located in Sarnia.
• Sarnia is also home to the Sarnia Sting, an Ontario Hockey League team. Dino Cicarelli, a former NHL player, is the owner of the team.