Winter Basics in Sarnia
How to get through a Sarnia winter: the lakeside light display, the Santa parade, indoor ice and the year-round market - every link confirmed by direct page load.
Lights by the water
The Celebration of Lights at Centennial Park is Sarnia's main winter light display, running through the holiday season along the waterfront. It's a drive-through or walk-through outing depending on the setup each year, so check the site for current dates and hours. Dress for the wind off the water either way.
The parade and the routine
The Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is the other big date on the local calendar, usually in late November. Local news coverage is the most reliable source for the route and timing each year. After that, winter settles into a routine of indoor activities until the ice melts.
Staying active and fed indoors
City arenas run public skating through the winter, which is the cheapest way to get out of the house and moving. The farmers' market continues on its Wednesday and Saturday schedule all winter, so you're not stuck with grocery-store produce if you don't want to be. Between those two, most people find winter manageable.
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