I touched down in Sarnia, Ontario last week Monday, and I have never seen so many chemical factories clustered in one area. For the unfamiliar, Sarnia is on the south-west side of Ontario, approximately one hour from Detroit and three hours from Toronto.
While the locals do not advise swimming in lake Huron, there is lots of good food to be had. For example, Bridge Fries, located under the Bluewater Bridge (connecting to the USA) – the locals claim that Albert’s has the most authentic fries, and a poutine will only set you back $7. Salvatores has some great Italian food, where the lack of menu puts you in the chef’s complete control and surprise – one person’s meal was about $30, and included bruschetta, bread, salad, and a complete pasta entree.
For those whose tastes are more demanding, there is the On The Front, a roof-top restaurant facing the lake and the United States. There is some fantastic food, and a balcony seat on a hot and humid Sarnia day will face you towards the great Chemical Valley.
And if you forget your sunglasses, On The Front has that covered.