Lambton College

Lambton College Overview & Background

Lambton College Virtual Tour

Explore Lambton College’s Sarnia campus: lambtoncollege.ca/sarnia

Key Advantages of Lambton College

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  A nationally recognised research college, ranked among Canada’s top-5 research colleges for nine consecutive years and #2 for collaborative applied research (Research Infosource 2024).

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  The #1 medium-sized college in Canada for paid student research positions, giving students hands-on, paid research experience.

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  A career-focused catalogue of 70+ programs across business, technology, health, trades, and community services, many with co-op placements.

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  Some of the lowest tuition and living costs in Canada, with Sarnia far more affordable than Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal.

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  Strong graduate employability, with applied learning, co-op, and industry partnerships built into programs.

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  A highly international community, welcoming international students for over 50 years with dedicated support.

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  Located in Sarnia, a safe, mild-climate city on Lake Huron, close to the US border and Detroit.

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  Modern facilities including the NOVA Chemicals Health & Research Centre, the Centre of Excellence in Energy & Bio-Industrial Technologies, and three Technology Access Centres.

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  Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for international graduates of eligible programs.

Lambton College Jobs and Placements 

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  Career Services – dedicated support for job searching, resume building, and connecting students with employers.

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  Co-op & Work-Integrated Learning – co-op placements, internships, and applied projects, with some programs offering a free co-op semester for high-achieving students.

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  Applied research opportunities – hundreds of paid student research positions annually; around 90% of Lambton’s research students secure employment in their field.

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  Employer connections – close ties to the Sarnia-Lambton industrial and petrochemical sector (“Chemical Valley”) and SMEs across the region.

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  Graduate outcomes – strong graduate employment rates, historically above the Ontario provincial average.

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  Technology Access Centres – three federally funded TACs (bio-industrial, manufacturing, and digital technology) connecting students with real industry projects.

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  Post-Graduation Work Permit – eligible international graduates may work in Canada after completing their program.

Lambton College Campus

Main Campus

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  Sarnia Campus – 1457 London Road, Sarnia, ON N7S 6K4.

Other Locations

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  Lambton in Toronto – 400-265 Yorkland Boulevard, Toronto, ON M2J 1S5.

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  Lambton in Mississauga – 121 Brunel Road, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E9.

Residence at Lambton College

Lambton offers on-campus residence at its Sarnia campus, within walking distance of academic and student facilities. A new $50-million student residence (a public-private partnership) is under construction, expected to open in 2027 and house 311 students.

Suite-Style (Sarnia)

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  Furnished suite-style accommodation close to campus facilities, with shared amenities. Costs vary by room type; students apply through the college’s residence process.

Notable Alumni at Lambton College

Some notable alumni and affiliates of Lambton College include:

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  Mike Weir, Professional golfer and Masters champion (from the Sarnia area; honorary ties to the community)

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  Pat Stapleton, Professional ice hockey player

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  Graduates across Canada’s energy, petrochemical, health, and skilled-trades sectors, reflecting Lambton’s career-focused programs

Lambton College Address & Transport

Sarnia Campus (Main) – 1457 London Road, Sarnia, ON N7S 6K4, Canada.

Public Transit

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  The campus is served by Sarnia Transit bus routes, with frequent service and a discounted semester bus pass for students; residence is within walking distance of campus.

Bus & Regional Transit

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  Sarnia Transit connects the campus across the city; intercity coach and rail services link Sarnia to London, Toronto, and the wider region.

Nearest Airport

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  Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR) is roughly 15 minutes from campus; Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) across the US border and London International Airport (YXU) are also within driving distance.

Location Advantage

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  The Sarnia campus sits on the shores of Lake Huron in southwestern Ontario, close to the US border and Detroit, in an affordable city at the heart of Canada’s petrochemical and energy industry.

Lambton College Map Location

Address: 1457 London Road, Sarnia, ON N7S 6K4, Canada