Point Edward
Ontario’s 2012 Feast Site
Ideally situated at the base of the Blue Water Bridge and the end of Highway 402, the Holiday Inn – Point Edward (Sarnia) is an attractive destination for those living in Ontario as well as those traveling from Michigan. It is located in a serene marina setting in the picturesque village of Point Edward with easy access to shopping, strolling along the St. Clair river and is in walking distance to beaches and parks.
All the guestrooms in the newly re-launched Holiday Inn provide hair dryers, coffee makers, modem connections, remote control televisions, clock radios, individual climate control, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access and ample complimentary parking. Recreational facilities include a fully equipped fitness room, whirlpool, sauna and heated indoor swimming pool.
The standard guest room rate is $87.00 a night (plus 13 per cent HST), which includes a continental breakfast. Also available is an “extended stay” room, which has a separate bedroom and kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave and dishes for $200.00 per night including a continental breakfast. For those who are so inclined, the hotel has a private nine-hole course conveniently attached to the hotel property.
Planned activities feature either a luncheon or dinner cruise (with the boat situated a mere fifteen-minute walk from the hotel) and a visit to the nearby Petrolia Discovery Oil Museum – a magnificent living museum which depicts the first hand-dug oil wells of 1850.
Local attractions include: Sarnia Historical Museum, Lawrence House Centre of the Arts, Kenneth Gallery, Imperial Theatre, Korny Korners Adventure Farm, Children’s Animal Farm, Blue Water Fun Park (Action Zone), Blue Water Anglers Hatchery, ship viewing and factory outlet shopping in nearby Port Huron. Some of these attractions are free of charge.
Point Edward has much to offer to feast-goers from Canada, the United States and even elsewhere. Starting June 3rd Reservations can be made in one of the three following ways:
1. Toll Free Direct 1-888-212-2252;
For all reservation methods please quote the group name: United Church of God and group code: UCG. When booking via web please use the group code UCG.
