Welcome

Petrolia is a welcoming, progressive, and independent community soon to celebrate 150 years! We look forward to your visit to experience our great town and what we have to offer our visitors.

Whether you’re interested in world-class theatre, heritage, shopping, dining, camping, community events and festivals, or perhaps our annual garage sale weekend, we know you will find what you are looking for in our community.

We are nestled in the heart of Lambton County in Southwestern Ontario, and are close to many museums, an art gallery, Blue Flag beaches and more!

Spend some time exploring Petrolia, and it won’t take long for you to see why we say that "You’ll be Surprised"!

Clock above Petrolia Library

Heritage Walking Tour

Historic wealth is still evident in the homes, buildings, and parks. And yes…you can smell the oil. But our Heritage is much more than the black gold that continues to be drawn from creaking wells located just a short stroll from our thriving downtown. Step back in history, follow the Heritage Walking Tour and experience Petrolia.

Shop Petrolia

Shop, dine and discover during your visit to Petrolia! We have all kinds of unique shopping opportunities, and our personalized customer service is unmatched. Our merchants make Petrolia’s downtown a very welcoming place with a fabulous selection of gifts, and something for everyone.

People performing during a play at the Victoria Playhouse

Experience World-Class Theatre

Victoria Hall, the home to the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia welcomes more than 40,000 visitors each year! Experience the magic of our professional, producing season between April and December. Victoria Hall thrives all year with our local Petrolia Community Theatre, and several other local groups!

Stay & Dine

We offer several unique dining experiences throughout Petrolia and are looking forward to Petrolia’s first Micro Brewery “Black Gold” opening soon. Petrolia boasts some beautiful modern and Victoria Bed and Breakfast’s and is preparing to welcome The Kingswell Hotel – our first boutique hotel in our downtown very soon!

Parks, Trails & Campgrounds

Petrolia has the most parks per capita in Southwestern Ontario, and the abundance of green space is evident throughout the town. Our elven parks feature playgrounds, trails, picnic areas, and play areas. Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area is perfect for a walk and visit Bridgeview Park to enjoy some animal woodcarvings.

Events & Festivals

 Petrolia is home to a Farmers’ Market that is open May through October each year featuring fresh, local food and great entertainment. Petrolia is home to many great events and festivals including Pizzafest, Canada Day celebrations, Art in the Park, the Barn Dance, Harvestfest, and Christmas in the Park.

Visitors Information

We invite you to come and enjoy our beautiful community, revel in the historic beauty of our heritage buildings, experience world-class theatre, unique dining experiences and our one-of-a-kind shops and more! 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’!

Festivals & Events

Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Meat Raffle

November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Every Thursday from 6-8pm at Crabby Joe’s Restaurant.

Tribute Night at Christ Church Petrolia

November 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tribute Night Featuring music by Shania, Reba & Garth (7pm Nov 23 ) Ticket Cost $30 Available at Gray’s Florist Petrolia Line Petrolia 25% of each ticket sold being donated to Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Foundation to assist in the emergency department redevelopment project

Monday Night Trivia

November 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Real Deal Trivia’s Matt McNeill is back hosting with high energy and thought provoking questions. Awesome prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Players also have an additional chance to win a door prize ($100 gift certificate from one of the great RealDeal Trivia sponsors). Get your team together and book your standing reservation… Read more »

Meat Raffles

November 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Kiwanis Club of Petrolia and Area are hosting their weekly Meat Raffles at Black Gold Brewery every Tuesday evening! There are 4 draws per night at 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm and 8:30pm. Ticket sales start at 6:30pm. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The first ticket drawn is a $30 meat package and the… Read more »

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