This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in Sarnia between 1924 and 2018, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections.

Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.

Location list courtesy of Andrew Turnbull.

Notes

• Discussion/commentary on this list at the Groceteria Message Board.
• Port Huron, Michigan locations here.

Location list

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• 350 Lyndoch St , Corunna | Google Maps Link
• 1985: Foodland (Bluewater)
• 420 Lyndoch St , Corunna | Google Maps Link
• 1990: Knechtel’s
• 1995: Bluewater K
• 1999: Bluewater K
• 2005: IGA (Bluewater)
• 2011: Foodland
• 2018: Foodland (Corunna)
• 4136 Petrolia St , Petrolia | Google Maps Link
• 1995: Your Independent Grocer (Trottier’s)
• 1999: Your Independent Grocer (Trottier’s)
• 2005: Your Independent Grocer (Regnier’s)
• 2011: Your Independent Grocer (Heidi’s)
• 4177 Petrolia St , Petrolia | Google Maps Link
• 1995: IGA (Clarke’s)
• 215 Albert St , Point Edward | Google Maps Link
• 1941: Kenneth D Dent
• 520 Helena St , Point Edward | Google Maps Link
• 1965: IGA
• 1970: IGA
• 1975: IGA
• 1980: IGA
• 1990: Foodland (Point Edward)
• 1995: Foodland (Point Edward)
• 106 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1952: Loblaws
• 1956: Loblaws
• 1961: Loblaws
• 1965: Loblaws
• 1970: Loblaws
• Notes: Misprinted as 105 (1961)
• 150 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1985: A&P
• 1990: A&P
• 1995: A&P
• 1999: A&P Super Fresh
• 2005: Bluewater
• Notes: Bayside Mall
• 172 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1934: A&P
• 184 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Dominion
• 1934: Dominion
• 186 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Loblaws
• 1934: Loblaws
• 1941: Loblaws?
• 1945: Loblaws
• Notes: Not listed 1941
• 190 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1924: Dominion
• 224 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1941: A&P
• 1945: A&P
• Notes: 224-226
• 250 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1956: A&P
• 1961: A&P
• 1965: A&P
• 1970: A&P
• 1975: A&P
• Notes: Demolished
• 256 Christina St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1952: A&P
• Notes: 256-258. Same as 250?
• 338 Christina St S, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Dominion
• 1934: Dominion
• 836 Colborne Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1961: Loblaws
• 1965: Loblaws
• 1970: Loblaws
• 1975: Loblaws
• 1980: Loblaws
• Notes: Now subdivided; fairly original exterior
• 302 Confederation St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1965: Red & White (Smyth’s)
• 1970: Red & White (Smyth’s)
• 1975: Red & White (Smyth’s)
• 1980: Red & White (Smyth’s)
• 1985: Red & White (Smyth’s)
• 1990: Smyth’s
• 1030 Confederation St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 2005: Food Town (Davy Jones)
• 2011: Food Town (Davy Jones)
• 146 East St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1956: IGA (Cranston’s)
• 1965: Red & White (Spence’s)
• 1970: Red & White (Spence’s)
• 424 Exmouth St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1952: Walker Bros.
• 1956: Walker Bros.
• 1961: Walker Bros.
• 1965: Walker Bros.
• 1970: Walker Bros.
• Notes: 426 (1952)
• 560 Exmouth St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1956: Dominion
• 1961: Dominion
• 1965: Dominion
• 1970: Dominion
• 1975: Dominion
• 1980: Dominion
• 1985: Dominion
• 1990: A&P
• 1995: A&P
• 1999: A&P Super Fresh
• 2005: A&P Super Fresh
• 2011: Metro
• 2018: Metro
• 889 Exmouth St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 2018: No Frills (Chris’s)
• 1330 Exmouth St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 2005: Price Chopper
• 2011: Price Chopper
• 114 Front St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1924: Dominion
• Notes: Likely demolished
• 317 George St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1930: M&P
• 1934: M&P
• 1941: M&P
• 1945: McKay
• 373 George St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1941: Red & White
• 1945: Red & White
• Notes: Likely demolished
• 191 Indian Rd S, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 2005: Food Basics
• 2011: Food Basics
• 2018: Food Basics
• 260 Indian Rd S, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1965: Dominion
• 1970: Dominion
• 1975: Dominion
• 1980: Dominion
• 1985: Dominion
• 710 Kemsley Dr , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1980: Super Save (Ron Phibbs)
• 1985: Super Save (Ron Phibbs)
• 1990: Valu-Mart (Ron Phibbs)
• 1995: Valu-Mart (Ron Phibbs)
• 1999: Valu-Mart (Wright’s Family)
• 2005: Valu-Mart?
• 2011: Valu-Mart (Sarnia)
• 2018: Valu-Mart (Ken’s)
• Notes: Also listed as 703 Cathcart Blvd (opposite facing road) in 1999.
• 645 Lake Shore Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1956: Red & White (Cameron’s)
• 1961: Red & White (Wilson’s)
• 1130 Lake Shore Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1956: IGA
• 1961: IGA (Garbutt’s)
• 1965: IGA (Garbutt’s)
• 1970: IGA (Garbutt’s)
• 1975: IGA (Garbutt’s)
• Notes: 1140 (1956-61)
• 2600 Lake Shore Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1990: Knechtel’s
• 1995: Knechtel’s
• 1999: Knechtel’s
• 2005: IGA (Bright’s Grove)
• 2011: Foodland
• 2018: Foodland (Bright’s Grove)
• 2713 Lake Shore Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1965: Red & White
• 1970: Red & White
• 1975: Red & White (Ned’s / Winskill’s)
• 1980: Red & White (Bright’s Grove)
• 1985: Red & White (Bright’s Grove)
• Notes: Exact location unclear. Listed separately under both Ned’s and Winskill’s names in 1975.
• 165 Lochiel St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1930: M&P
• 1105 London Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1961: A&P
• 1965: A&P
• 1970: A&P
• 1975: A&P
• Notes: Likely demolished
• 1125 London Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1975: Loblaws
• 1980: Loblaws
• 1985: Loblaws
• Notes: Likely demolished
• 1249 London Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1980: A&P
• 1985: A&P
• 1990: A&P
• 1995: A&P Super Fresh
• Notes: Likely demolished
• 1279 London Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1970: IGA
• 1375 London Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1975: Miracle Food Mart
• 1980: Miracle Food Mart
• 1985: Miracle Food Mart
• 1990: Miracle Food Mart
• 1995: A&P
• 1999: A&P Super Fresh
• 2005: A&P Super Fresh?
• 2011: Metro
• 2018: Metro
• Notes: Kmart adjacent?
• 1380 London Rd , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1970: Dominion
• 1975: Dominion
• 1980: Dominion
• 1985: Dominion
• Notes: Lambton Mall
• 274 Maxwell St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1934: M&P
• 1941: M&P
• 133 Michigan Ave , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1941: Kenneth D Dent
• 145 Mitton St S, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1924: Scott & Bond
• 1930: Walkers’
• 1934: Walker Bros.
• 1941: Walker Bros.
• 1945: Walker Bros.
• 1952: Walker Bros.
• 1956: Walker Bros.
• 1961: Walker Bros.
• Notes: 147-9 (1930), 145-7-9 (1934), 145-9 (1941 on)
• 161 Mitton St S, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1930: Dominion
• 1934: Dominion
• Notes: Misprinted as 116 (1930)
• 600 Murphy Rd N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1999: Zehrs
• 2005: Zehrs
• 2011: Real Canadian Superstore
• 2018: Real Canadian Superstore
• 101 Ontario St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1934: M&P
• 1941: M&P
• 288 Ontario St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1961: IGA (Sarnia)
• 196 Victoria St N, Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1952: Dominion
• 1956: Dominion
• 1961: Dominion
• 1965: Dominion
• 1970: Dominion
• 1975: Dominion
• 1980: Dominion
• Notes: 200 (1952). Likely demolished
• 334 Wellington St , Sarnia | Google Maps Link
• 1924: Red Store
• 1930: Red Store?
• 1934: Red Store
• Notes: Not listed 1930
• , | Google Maps Link
• 1924: Courtesy of Andrew Turnbull (http://www.andrewturnbull.net/)