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Petrolia

Petrolia

Nicknamed "Canada's Victorian Oil Town," Petrolia was the birthplace of North America's oil industry when it was settled in 1866. The town's well-preserved Victorian streetscape and a long-running local theatre scene give it a distinct, historic character within Lambton County.

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Demographics

6,013
Population
482.6/km²
Density
12.46 km²
Land Area
+4.7% since 2016
Change Since 2016

Age Groups

Under 1517.6%
15 to 6458.5%
65 and over23.9%

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or higher13.9%
No high school diploma16.9%

Source: 2021 Census of Population, Statistics Canada

Schools

Public

Elementary

  • None nearby

Secondary

  • None nearby

Catholic

Elementary

  • St. Philip Catholic School

Secondary

  • None nearby

Petrolia is served by the following school boards:

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