Population: 5,222 (in 2006) Land Area: 12.68 sq. km Population Density: 411.7 per sq. km

In 1866, the biggest gusher in the world rained oil into the air for days, forever putting Petrolia on the map. Petrolia continues to capture the imagination with its beautiful Victorian style architecture, unique shops and restaurants, beautiful parks and a quality of life that is second to none.

Victoria Hall, our Town Hall, is one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the country and is also the home of Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, one of Ontario's leading professional theatres. Its Victorian elegance can be seen throughout Petrolia, especially along our main street with its authentic Chicago-style building design. This unique blend of old fashioned hospitality with turn-of-the-century surroundings makes Petrolia an ideal destination both for visitors and those wishing to make Petrolia their home.

Website: http://www.town.petrolia.on.ca/