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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Petrolia,_OntarioPetrolia, Ontario - Wikipedia

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   Petrolia is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is part of Lambton County and is surrounded by Enniskillen Township. It is billed as "Canada's Victorian Oil Town" and is often credited with starting the oil industry in North America, a claim shared with the nearby town of Oil Springs. [2]

2. visitpetrolia.caTown of Petrolia

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   Petrolia is nestled in the heart of Lambton County, close to the Blue Flag Beaches of Lake Huron and a short drive from The Oil Heritage Museum. Make plans to visit us, we know ‘You’ll Be Surprised’!

3. www.petroliaheritage.com › discoveryPetrolia - Canada's Victorian Oil Town - Petrolia Heritage

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   From the first, hand-dug wells of the 1850s, to the great refineries and machine shops which abounded at the turn of the century, Petrolia’s Oil Heritage runs old and deep as the wells themselves. See an authentic 1860s oilfield in action.

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4. www.tripadvisor.ca › Attractions-g2207973THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Petrolia - Tripadvisor

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   • westendorpb. Woodstock, Canada 22 contributions. Theatre Experience. The VPP is an excellent theatre with exceptional entertainment especially their “Starbright Christmas”( my favourite out of all the performances)
   • justcruising12016. Petrolia, Canada 4 contributions. Pretty Conservation Area. This is a nice, well maintained conservation area that has good walking trails around man made lakes.
   • Torontofrequentflyer. Oshawa, Canada 317 contributions. Worth the visit and tour. Passing through the area we thought we would stop and check out the petrolia area.
   • JimParkway. Toronto, Canada 2,106 contributions. It's Still On. Despite Covid, the Farmer's Market is still on. Unfortunately, there is only in very small scale.

5. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articlePetrolia - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Oct 25, 2012 · Petrolia, Ontario, incorporated as a town in 1874, population 6,013 (2021 census), 5,742 (2016 census). The Town of Petrolia is located 30 km southeast of Sarnia, and west of London.

6. town.petrolia.on.caPetrolia – Petrolia

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   Oct 17, 2024 · Petrolia is about community and always has been. From Petrolia becoming famous for having the world’s shortest streetcar track, building one of the first golf courses in Canada, to the philanthropic gift of a hospital, to rebuilding Victoria Hall – we are a PROUD community!

7. visitpetrolia.ca › historyTown of Petrolia History

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   Visitors from around the world tour the Oil Museum of Canada to learn the story of Canada’s Oil Pioneers – a unique and captivating era of history! The site preserves the site of the first commercial oil well in North America dug by James Miller Williams in 1858.

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   Where is Petrolia Ontario?

   • Petrolia is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is part of Lambton County and is surrounded by Enniskillen Township. It is billed as "Canada's Victorian Oil Town" and is often credited with starting the oil industry in North America, a claim shared with the nearby town of Oil Springs.

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   What is Petrolia Discovery?

   • Petrolia Discovery is a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the early days of the world’s oil boom. From the first, hand-dug wells of the 1850s, to the great refineries and machine shops which abounded at the turn of the century, Petrolia’s Oil Heritage runs old and deep as the wells themselves. See an authentic 1860s oilfield in action.

   Petrolia - Canada's Victorian Oil Town - Petrolia Heritage

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   What is Petrolia Canada famous for?

   • Petrolia is home to Victoria Hall, a National Historic Site of Canada. Originally a fire hall, municipal office, police hall, jail and opera house, it was completed in 1889 for a total cost of $35,000. In January 1989, a fire caused extensive damage. It was subsequently restored, and re-opened in 1992.

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   Why is Petrolia a proud community?

   • From Petrolia becoming famous for having the world’s shortest streetcar track, building one of the first golf courses in Canada, to the philanthropic gift of a hospital, to rebuilding Victoria Hall – we are a PROUD community! The celebration of 150 years of incorporation also speaks to the people that have built this community.

   Petrolia – Petrolia

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   What is Petrolia known for?

   • It is also been the home of our municipal government for more than 100 years. Victoria Hall, Petrolia is a national historic site, a provincially designated heritage building and a cultural center for Lambton County.

   Town of Petrolia History

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   Why is Petrolia called Petrolea?

   • The Town of Petrolia is located 30 km southeast of Sarnia, and west of London. Petrolia was originally called Petrolea but its name was changed due to a clerical error. Both its original and current names reflect the discovery of oil in the area. Oil was discovered in 1861 although it was not until 1866 that it was developed.

   Petrolia - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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