Sarnia-Lambton's Diverse Economy
From the discovery of crude oil 150 years ago in Lambton County came the world's first oil gusher, the world's first commercial oil well, and the world's first oil exchange. From these historic roots,
Sarnia-Lambton has grown to become Canada's petrochemical and refining centre, and also home to a diverse range of industries including chemical production, automotive, engineering, instrumentation, metal and plastics fabrication, machining, and environmental solutions for process and other types of manufacturing industries.
Sarnia-Lambton's past and present create a solid foundation for its future. New Cleantech and Industrial Bioproducts sectors are no longer futuristic concepts - our community has worked to meld these new sectors with our tradition industries to create a well-rounded economic base and vast potential for the future.
Learn more about the sectors that power Sarnia-Lambton.
