Brigden, Ontario

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Brigden is a rural community located at the crossroads of Courtright Line and Brigden Road, near the city of Sarnia, Ontario. Brigden has a population of about 500 and is the centre of a thriving agricultural district.

The community is situated on the former Michigan Central Railroad line and is so named after John Brigden, one of the Canada Southern Railway engineers, who surveyed the road.

The annual Brigden Fair is the last fair of the season in Lambton County, Ontario, occurring on Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend. Other annual events include Brigden Pull & Shine and the Brigden Community Fest.

Brigden is the home of Canadian Idol finalist Joshua Seller.