St. Clair Tunnel, Sarnia

#8 among attractions in Sarnia

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The St. Clair Tunnel is the name for two separate rail tunnels which were built under the St. Clair River between Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan. The original, opened in 1891 and used until it was replaced by a new larger tunnel in 1995, was the first full-size subaqueous tunnel built in North America. It is a National Historic Landmark of the United States, and has been designated a civil engineering landmark by both US and Canadian engineering bodies. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°57'30"N, 82°24'38"W

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St. Clair Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lambton Mall, Blue Water Bridge, Progressive Auto Sales Arena, Lawrence House.

3.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Lambton Mall, Sarnia
87 min walk • Lambton Mall is a shopping mall located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, owned by Chicago real estate company Cushman and Wakefield. It opened in 1971 and, through several expansions, has grown to encompass over 580,000 square feet of retail space.
2.7 miN
Bridge
Blue Water Bridge, Sarnia
70 min walk • The Blue Water Bridge is a twin-span international bridge across the St. Clair River that links Port Huron, Michigan, United States, and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
3.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
Progressive Auto Sales Arena, Sarnia
89 min walk • The Progressive Auto Sales Arena is a 5,500-capacity multi-purpose arena in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the campus of Lambton College and opened in September 1998.
0.8 miN
42°58'12"N • 82°24'30"W
Lawrence House, Sarnia
21 min walk • Museum
2.9 miNE
Cemetery
Lakeview cemetery, Sarnia
73 min walk • Lakeview Cemetery Company is a cemetery located at Colborne Road and Michigan Avenue in Sarnia, Ontario. Opened in 1879 by the Town of Sarnia to replace smaller and church-based cemeteries, it is most notable for being the burial place of Canadian Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie.
1.1 miN
42°58'27"N • 82°24'25"W
Stones 'N Bones Museum, Sarnia
29 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.6 miN
42°58'53"N • 82°24'46"W
Sarnia Bay Marina, Sarnia
41 min walk • Park
0.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Sarnia Arena, Sarnia
22 min walk • The Sarnia Arena is a 2,302 capacity arena in Sarnia, Ontario that is home to the Sarnia Legionnaires, one of the most successful teams in Canadian junior ice hockey history. Located at the corner of Wellington and Brock Streets, it is the largest arena owned by the city of Sarnia.