“Canada’s Victorian Oil Town”, known for starting the oil industry in North Amaerica is home to Victoria Hall (housing Victoria Playhouse), a National Historic Site of Canada. Petrolia’s unique history is complimented by its lush parks, grand churches and colourful gardens.

The Victoria Playhouse is a 400 seat, state of the art theatre housed in one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the county. Originally a fire hall, municipal office, police hall, jail, and opera house, it was completed in 1889 for a total cost of $35,000. A fire in 1989 caused extensive damage so it was later restored and re-opened in 1992 to be the Playhouse we know and love today. Visit Petrolia to enjoy all of the unique sites, shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and of course, our home, the renowned Victoria Playhouse.