Sarnia Lambton History Rocks - 1970's Sarnia Motel/Inn

A look at the Sarnia Lambton Motel/Inn scene of the 1970's. Most of the motels are located along Highway 7/London Line "Golden Mile" section between Modeland Rd and and Airport Road. 01) Chalet Motel 420 N. Christina St Opened in the early 1960's 02) Canterbury Inn 1485 London Rd. 03) East Court Motel 1612 London Rd Boosts the best first stop quality motel accommodation in Sarnia-Port Huron area. Conveniently located near highway 40 and 402, providing easy access to/from Sarnia Chris Hadfield airport, Sunset golf course, and many other local attractions. Comprised of twenty four rooms, the charming motel provides luxurious, affordable, clean and comfortable accommodation. Open 24 hours. 04) Bluewater Motel 1626 London Rd Opened sometime about the early 1950's 05) Mi-Terra Motel 1665 London Rd. Opened sometime about the early 1950's 06) Faulds Motel 1675 London Rd Opened sometime about the early 1950's 07) Barbara Motel 1625 London Rd Opened sometime about the early 1950's 08) Sahara Motel 1699 London Rd. The earliest postcard I have for this place is 1959. The Sahara Motel and Restaurant on London Line was especially popular in the 1970's with both residents and tourists with 80 rooms and a lofty restaurant with a glassed-in front. The Sahara also boasted convention facilities for 500 people and four bowling lanes, four shuffleboard lanes, an indoor pool for year-round swimming, pony rides in summer and sleigh rides in winter. The Sahara was demolished during the 1990's. Today the TSC Store occupies most of the old Saraha site. 09) Laurention Motel London Rd. Opened sometime about the early 1956 10) Drawbridge Inn 283 N. Christina St 11) Chipican Motel 1150 N. Christina St