Top 10 Places to Visit in
Petrolia | Ontario
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Petrolia Discovery
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Petrolia is billed as “Canada’s Victorian Oil Town.” Petrolia Discovery explores the early days of the world’s oil boom. The audience is offered a one-of-a-kind glimpse into history. In addition to the oldest hand-dug wells from the 1850s, as well as the refineries and machine shops that abound. Petrolia has an incredibly long and deep […]
Guild Chocolates
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Guild Chocolates aims to create unforgettable taste experiences by handcrafting fine chocolate products with strict attention to quality and detail. Craftsmen produced goods by hand during the Gothic period, using quality materials, focusing on design, and using quality materials. Guilds passed on the skills of these craftsmen from generation to generation. Many craft guilds were […]
Victoria Hall
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Victoria Hall is synonymous with Petrolia. Built in 1889, this National Historic Site of Canada is home to the Town Hall and a theatre. Victoria Hall is a beautiful building with a tall steeple and early 19th-century European architecture and is iconic in the community of Petrolia. Perfect for photos or to admire on a […]
- 411 Greenfield St, Petrolia, Ontario N0N 1R0
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- https://town.petrolia.on.ca/visitors/victoria-hall/
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
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Victoria Playhouse Petrolia is a welcoming, progressive, and independent theatre. In the 1970s, the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia welcomed its first audience. While visiting Petrolia, check out performances in this world-class theatre. Photos: Google Street View; Google Maps, Stephanie Scuderi
Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area
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Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area is a delightful nature experience. Wildlife ponds and a nature trail surround this family-oriented campground. There is a 25 ft. x 50 ft. swimming pool, a modern washroom facility, and a mini-golf course on the 135 ha (330 acres) site. This Conservation Area offers both overnight and seasonal camping. The […]
- Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area, RR 4, Petrolia, ON N0n 1R0
- (519)-882-2280
- https://ontarioconservationareas.ca/conservation-areas/lorne-c-henderson/
Home Town of Dale Hunter
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Dale Hunter is a former professional hockey player playing over 1400 games in the NHL. Hunter currently owns and coaches the OHL’s London Knights. Hunter was born and raised in Petrolia and had two brothers, Mark and Dave, who also own the London Knights and played in the NHL. Dale Hunter is one of Canada’s […]
Home Town of Michael Leighton
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Born and raised in Petrolia, Michael Leighton is a former NHL goalie who played over 600 games of pro hockey between the NHL and AHL. Leighton was drafted 165th overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and would go on to play games for the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Carolina […]
Petrolia Farmers Market
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The Petrolia Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning behind the Petrolia Library. Filled with crafts, art, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, and so much more, Petrolia Farmers Market has something for everyone. Often considered the pulse of the community, the Petrolia Farmers Market is the place to be for local news, to chat, or […]
- 359 Fletcher Street, Petrolia, Ontario N0N 1R0
- (519) 882-2350
- https://town.petrolia.on.ca/residence/farmers-market/
Kingswell Glen
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The 18-hole Kingswell Glen Golf Club is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1890. Kingswell Glen Golf Club measures 6208 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 118 and a 70.2 USGA rating. The course features three sets of tees for different skill levels. It is a great place to […]
Actor’s Casual Dining
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Actor’s Casual Dining is a hidden gem in Petrolia that is treasured by the community. Located in the heart of Petrolia, Actor’s Casual Dining pride itself on using local and organic produce and meats, ensuring every meal is as fresh as possible. Featuring a daily special, a fully stocked bar and a pool room, Actor’s […]
- 4211 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, Ontario N0N 1R0
- (519) 882-0400
- https://www.facebook.com/actorscasualdining/