Why you should visit Petrolia, Ontario
Petrolia, Ontario - Where the Past is Preserved It is true the Langan family started off with my great grandfathers farm in nearby Bunyan, Ontario and he is buried in the Catholic cemetery. Then the Langans moved into Sarnia. I always knew about Petrolia but never visited there. My dad had a connection there, that unfortunately, time has erased. Historic downtown Petrolia Ontario So when the Victoria Playhouse had a musical on the music of the Beach Boys I thought it was time to visit. How glad I am we went. I love heritage and Petrolia has done it right. Their historic downtown buildings have not only survived but have been maintained. Then there is their library, located in the original 1903 Queen Anne style majestic Grand Trunk Railway Station. Stunning to say the least. Original Grand Trunk Railway Station Petrolia, Ontario - author's photo Then the miracle survival and comeback of the Victoria Opera House. A grassroots school project in the early 1970s successfully reignited ...
