Doors Open Sarnia/Lambton - Day 1

We started our weekend at the Bridgeview Marina annual marine flea market/garage sale.

Then it was off to the Farmers' Market for fresh supplies and my favorite hot Sikorsky pepperettes.

It was a busy weekend as the first day of summer brought fantastic weather and countless thousands of people out and about after a long and brutal winter and a short spring.

At our first Doors Open visit, the Botanical Gardens on College Ave. we ran into  our condo neighbour Heather, who gave us a tour. Heather is a member of the Horticultural Society and also works her magic on the amazing gardens in the courtyard of Venetian Village.

Wendy loves gardens and enjoyed Heather's tour.

Sarnia Observer file photo

It was a coincidence that at our next visit, The Mullberry House on London Road, we were greeted by another condo neighbour, Fern. She met us at the front entrance and gave us some of the history:

Mulberry House
This home was built in 1867, reputedly by Alexander Mackenzie, and received its name from the mulberry bushes on the property. Also known as the “Saddy House” as Mayor Marceil Saddy lived there for many years. The home features bargeboard gables, original doors, floors, ceiling beams, and three fireplaces.

I wish I could have heard the magnificent organ at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, but it looked like it could make some serious sound.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

The original church was built in 1841, and the current building opened on July 1, 1867. Canada's second Prime Minister, Alexander Mackenzie, worked as a brick layer before his political career and helped to build the church. Mackenzie was buried from this building. Have a guided tour of the church, view photographs and artefacts of the church and Alexander Mackenzie, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

I had some things to pick up at my US mailbox so we drove across the Blue Water Bridge to Port Huron MI and did a little shopping to round out our first day.
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