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Petrolia

Petrolia is a town in Southwestern Ontario district, Ontario, Canada of about 5,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit: 19 churches, 14 parks and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Victoria Hall / Petrolia Town Hall, Port Huron Museum and Thomas Edison Depot Museum.

42.8668° N, 82.1498° WPop. 5,375

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km59
Must-see38
Notable163
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Petrolia

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:41 pm

147 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Petrolia
  2. St. Michael Roman Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Fort St. Josephfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Port Huron Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Peche Island Lighthouse Towerisland · 1.5 hrs
  6. Wallaceburg and District Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Petrolia
Today’s loopPetroliaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Petrolia?

Victoria Hall / Petrolia Town Hall (heritage site, about 2 km), St. Philip Catholic Church (church, about 2 km), St. Paul's United Church (church, about 2 km), Buttermilk Creek (river spot, about 3 km), Lorne C Henderson Conservation Area (nature spot, about 4 km), Port Huron Museum (museum, about 32 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Petrolia?

59 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 14 parks, 1 beach, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Petrolia?

St. Philip Catholic Church, about 2 km by road; St. Paul's United Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Petrolia?

Norm Perry Park, about 30 km by road; Blue Water River Walk (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Petrolia?

Start in Petrolia, visit St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, then Fort St. Joseph, then Port Huron Museum, then Peche Island Lighthouse Tower, then Wallaceburg and District Museum, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.