NuSarnia Foundation
NuSarnia Foundation is a community-led nonprofit in Sarnia-Lambton that builds neighbourhood connections through small-scale placemaking, trail stewardship, public art projects, youth programming, and active transportation initiatives. The foundation organizes volunteer-driven events and installations such as Midtown Trail enhancements, pop-up protected bike routes for festivals, and community murals, and partners with local groups and sponsors to deliver programs and collect public feedback. NuSarnia focuses on creating welcoming, walkable public spaces that encourage people to gather, move by bike or foot, and care for shared places.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Municipal election community conversations volunteer recruitment
NuSarnia Foundation is recruiting volunteers to support a series of nonpartisan municipal election community conversations in Sarnia, including booth staffing, conversation facilitation, and outreach support. Volunteers will help run polls, conduct resident interviews, and assist with mayoral and councillor questionnaires; sign up via the NuSarnia registration page.
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Kids Fun Fest Volunteer Shift
NuSarnia Foundation needs volunteers to staff its booth at Kids Fun Fest on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a single shift from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Roles include setting up and taking down the booth, helping with activities and programming, and connecting with families; volunteers can register via the posted signup link.
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Canatara Park Mural photo giveaway
Visit the new Canatara Park Mural, take a photo with it, and complete a short survey at https://wkf.ms/4miAS6f for a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card. The NuSarnia Foundation is collecting community feedback to understand how public art helps people connect.
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Midtown Trail birdhouse additions
NuSarnia Foundation has added several colourful, student painted birdhouses to the Midtown Trail as a welcoming touch to the path. Head out for a stroll, see how many you can spot, and share your count in the comments to join the neighborhood conversation.
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Community mural announcement
The NuSarnia Foundation is sharing a community led mural at the Canatara Lifeguard Station in Canatara Park that celebrates Lake Huron and native plants. Visit the mural, take a selfie, and complete the Community Connection Survey at https://wkf.ms/4miAS6f for a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card.
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Lakeshore Road urban shoulder explanation
The NuSarnia Foundation explains how a new urban shoulder on Lakeshore Road creates a paved buffer between the travel lane and the curb. The piece describes benefits such as more comfortable cycling, calmer traffic through visual lane narrowing, and flexible space that helps people walk, bike, and drive more comfortably.
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NuSarnia Community Connection Survey
NuSarnia Foundation invites residents to complete the Community Connection Survey for a chance to win a $300 Visa Gift Card. After submitting the survey at https://wkf.ms/4miAS6f, visit the Canatara at Sunset mural in Canatara Park, snap a selfie, and tag @nuSarnia to share your photo with the community.
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Protected Bike Lanes Volunteer Support
NuSarnia Foundation asks attendees of the Canada Day event at Canatara Park to complete a short survey about the Pop Up Protected Bike Lanes. Bluewater Trails volunteers operated a free supervised bike corral during the day, and feedback will inform whether protected lanes become a permanent part of Sarnia's network.
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Canada Day Pop-Up Protected Bike Lanes
NuSarnia Foundation ran pop up protected bike lanes during Canada Day at Canatara Park in Sarnia, with Bluewater Trails volunteers operating a free supervised bike corral. Organizers are collecting community feedback via a short survey at https://wkf.ms/4y4uCEX to evaluate whether protected lanes should become a permanent part of Sarnia's network.
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Canada Day festivities at Canatara Park
NuSarnia Foundation directs cyclists to follow a temporary protected lane along Michigan Avenue and use the multi use path at Michigan Avenue and Christina Street to reach Canada Day festivities at Canatara Park on July 1, 2026. Riders from Front Street can use the existing bike lane or the multi use path, and a free supervised bike corral is provided by Bluewater Trails so you can enjoy the celebration hands free.
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Canada Day pop-up protected bike routes and bike corral
For Canada Day on July 1, two pop up protected bike routes will guide riders safely to Canatara Park, with a free supervised bike corral provided by Bluewater Trails. The routes connect Howard Watson Trail and downtown to the park, making it easier for families to bike to the festivities.
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Canada Day pop-up bike routes and supervised bike corral
Ride to Canatara Park for Canada Day using two pop up protected bike routes from Howard Watson Trail and Downtown, with a free supervised bike corral provided by Bluewater Trails. The NuSarnia Foundation encourages families to leave cars at home and enjoy a safer, easier trip to the celebrations.
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Canada Day pop-up bike lanes and supervised Bike Corral
Skip the traffic and ride to Canatara Park for Canada Day using two pop-up protected bike lanes, with a free supervised Bike Corral run by Bluewater Trail near the Terry Fox Building from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Route maps and event details are available on the City of Sarnia event page so you can plan a safe, family friendly ride into the celebrations.
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Canada Day pop-up protected bike routes & free bike corral
On July 1, 2026, two pop up protected bike routes will guide riders to Canatara Park for Canada Day, including a Howard Watson Trail option and a downtown route. Bluewater Trails will run a free bike corral at the park, making biking a safe and convenient way to join the festivities.
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3rd Annual Kids Bike Rally
The NuSarnia Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Kids Bike Rally at Canatara Park in Sarnia on June 13, 2026, bringing families, volunteers, vendors, and many community partners together to celebrate active transportation. Major supporters included The Sarnia Centre and Blackwater Coffee Co., and the event focused on giving kids confidence on two wheels while promoting local organizations that support outdoor activity.
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Kids Bike Rally
The NuSarnia Foundation hosts the 2026 Kids Bike Rally at Canatara Park on Saturday, June 13, with participant, volunteer, and vendor information packages issued and available online. Check your email or visit the event page for schedules, maps, and parking details so you are ready for a day of family friendly bike activities.
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Kids Bike Rally
The NuSarnia Foundation's Kids Bike Rally brings a morning of bike decorating, skills practice, safety learning, and prizes to Canatara Park on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration is open at the event page and the family friendly rally is supported by The Sarnia Centre, Blackwater Coffee Co., Big Brothers Big Sisters Sarnia-Lambton, and Boys & Girls Club Sarnia-Lambton.
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Zoning advocacy update
NuSarnia Foundation reports that Sarnia Council passed a motion directing staff to return with recommendations and implementation options to reduce zoning barriers. The update highlights priority areas including missing middle housing, as of right intensification, neighbourhood scale mixed use, parking requirements, and overall housing affordability.
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Canatara Park lifeguard station mural installation
NuSarnia Foundation and local partners are installing a community selected mural at the Canatara Park lifeguard station this spring, funded entirely through local fundraising and sponsorships. The citizen led project aims to refresh the worn lifeguard station, support local artists, and create a more welcoming waterfront landmark for Sarnia residents and visitors.
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Kids Bike Rally
The Kids Bike Rally at Canatara Park in Sarnia is a family focused day of trail rides, an obstacle course, bike decorating, and an event passport for prizes, happening June 13, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Organized by the NuSarnia Foundation with local sponsors and co hosts, the rally connects families with organizations making cycling more accessible and fun; register at the event page to save your spot.
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Canatara Park mural statement
NuSarnia Foundation released a statement on 2026-05-23 clarifying that the Canatara Park mural was entirely community led and community funded through nuSarnia, and that the City of Sarnia did not provide funding. The statement thanks named partners and volunteers, and links to the project page for more details.
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Kids Bike Rally
The NuSarnia Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Kids Bike Rally at Canatara Park on June 13, 2026 from 9 AM to 1 PM. This free, family friendly event features bike routes, activity stations, an event passport with stamps, and a prize wheel, and is supported by The Sarnia Centre and local community partners. Register now at nusarnia.org to save your spot.
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Midtown Trail Clean-Up
NuSarnia Foundation thanked 39 volunteers for a Midtown Trail clean up that removed 44 garbage bags of trash and recorded 12 student volunteer hours, with fresh hot coffee from Blackwater Coffee Company. The post highlights strong neighborhood turnout and clear, measurable impact on the trail.
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Trail Clean-Up — Volunteer Opportunity
The NuSarnia Foundation confirmed the Trail Clean-Up is happening today, April 25, and volunteers are asked to arrive this morning. Organizers thanked everyone who signed up and reminded participants to check their signup contact for meeting details.
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Info session: How to start a bike bus
NuSarnia Foundation is hosting a 30 minute Zoom info session on May 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM about starting a bike bus for school communities. The session covers how bike buses work, safety and routing considerations, and includes time for live questions and connecting with other families.
