Adding an historical touch to tourism in Sarnia, the family friendly Stones N’ Bones museum is an excellent stop to add on your tourism agenda and is sure to be a hit with the kids! With 10,000 square feet of space Stones N’ Bones puts every inch of space to good use, displaying over 6,000 artifacts. With fossils, gems, stuffed and mounted animals, and Royal Canadian Mounted policy memorabilia Stones N’ Bones is worth the visit. Not enough to entice you? Give your kids a trip they’ll never forget, show them a dinosaur! That’s right, Stones N Bones museum has actual dinosaurs! Forget the trip to expensive museums, at just $7 per adult, and $3 per child 12 and under, you’ll be shocked that at this price you get to see a display worthy of the ROM!
If you’re looking to explore some local spots, Sarnia offers no shortages of shops and eclectic restaurants worthy of a visit. A simple stroll down Christina or Front street offers everything from unique children’s clothing, excellent authentic Mexican cuisine, one-of-a-kind woman’s clothing stores and cute places to find something sweet.
Looking for unique ensembles for your child’s first day of school? Esby & Soph, located at 155 Front Street is a show-stopper. Ranging in size from newborn to children’s 16, dressing your child in these fashion-forward options with a Norwegian flair will send them to school looking like they were picked off a runway without the runway price tags!
Hoping for a little shopping of your own? Luxbutik is a beautiful little woman’s clothing boutique. A visit to this shop will leave you wide-eyed and ready to take home the entire store. Guaranteed to walk away with an unique item, or two, or ten, it rivals shops on Queen street in Toronto.
If you find yourself famished after a long day of exploring there is a plethora of dining options steps away. If you want to give your taste-buds a trip to Mexico, look no further than the city’s namesake restaurant. Located at 410 Front Street North, this diamond in the rough is easy to miss but oh so worth the visit. Modest in its exteriors, simple yet beautiful in its interiors, the dazzle comes in the form of its authentic Mexican tacos. Featuring beef, chicken, chorizo, bean, or veggie chorizo tacos the flavour of these meats is unprecedented. Topped with white onion and cilantro (yes you can get it without for those cilantro haters out there), the perfectly spiced meat is what takes center stage on these babies. For a sweeter option, order the pork. Fully loaded with pork, these tacos are topped with fresh pineapple and are a must try. Of course, chips and salsa or chips and guac are a staple. With guac made-to-order in house, it’s a must as well.
Not in the mood for tacos (you’re crazy), try Lolas! Located at 110 Christina street North, Lolas menu is a taste-bud pleaser. Featuring many seafood options, lovers of salt water eats will be in heaven. Want something a little more casual and kid-friendly? Purdy’s fish market, located at 1 River Front street in Port Edward, features the best fish and chips money can buy (we might be a little biased). Purdy’s has long been a local favourite and gives diners the unique experience of enjoying their fresh-caught fish while sitting on the edge of the very waters from which they came.
If you’re looking for something to indulge your sweet tooth, step through the doors of The Cake Lady Vanilla Bean Bakery and Café. Found at 138 Cromwell street, this Parisian inspired shop transports visitors to the streets of Paris and offers a variety of sweet treats. Grab a coffee and enjoy the atmosphere or be adventurous and try the Budlight lime macrons! Of course, you can’t leave without purchasing a cupcake; they come highly recommended!
