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Learn to drive in Sarnia
We've taught Sarnia-Lambton to drive since 2015, out of our downtown office on Durand Street. Using MTO-approved courses, professional local instructors, and a real local reputation.
Downtown Sarnia · Since 2015
- 109 Durand StreetSarnia, ON N7T 5A1
- (519) 381-4250info@journeysdrivingacademy.com
- By appointment onlyCall or email anytime
- En françaisInstruction disponible
Offered in Sarnia
What you can take here
Local favourite
Beginner Driver Education
The full MTO course for new Sarnia drivers: 20 hours in class, 10 hours in-vehicle and 10 hours of Homelink. Four packages to choose from.
From$849.99+ tax
Private Lessons
One-on-one road time, booked by the hour or package. We'll pick you up and drop you off within our service area.
Starting at$59.99/ lesson
Defensive Driving
Canada Safety Council or Ontario Safety League courses, booked according to your needs with flexible timing. Court/MTO mandated, fleet and school bus programs available. Possible insurance reduction.
FormatCall to book
Need a commercial licence? We also train Class B, C and E/F in Sarnia. See commercial training
Sarnia calendar
Register for a Sarnia class
Pick a date, then pay in full or hold your seat with a $350 deposit. These are Sarnia dates only.
- Four days in class, 9am to 3pm
- 109 Durand Street, downtown Sarnia
- The balance is due before completion
Upcoming Sarnia classes
Beginner Driver Education
Sat Oct 17, Sun Oct 18, Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25
Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22
Sun Dec 27, Mon Dec 28, Tue Dec 29, Wed Dec 30
Sat Jan 16, Sun Jan 17, Sat Jan 23, Sun Jan 24
Sat Feb 13, Sun Feb 14, Sat Feb 20, Sun Feb 21
Mon Mar 15, Tue Mar 16, Wed Mar 17, Thu Mar 18
Don't see a date that works? Call Jodi at (519) 381-4250 and she will find one that fits.
Private lessons
Lessons and courses in Sarnia
One-on-one time behind the wheel for new drivers, newcomers, seniors, or anyone getting ready for a road test. Buy a lesson or package here.
- Single lessons up to 10-hour packages
- Pickup and drop-off within our service area
- Road test prep packages
Private lessons and courses
Sarnia
Private Instruction (1 hour)
Private Lesson Plus
Private 5 Lessons
Private 5 Lessons with Road Test Prep
Private 10 Lessons
Private 10 Lessons with Road Test Prep
Senior or Driver Improvement Course
Why Journeys in Sarnia
Sarnia-Lambton's favourite driving school.
We're not a franchise that rolled into town. Nicole opened Journeys here in 2015 and still teaches on these roads: 27 years instructing, bilingual, trained by the Ontario Safety League, Canada Safety Council and P.R.I.D.E. Almost 3 decades later, most of our students come from someone in Sarnia telling someone else to call us.
When you call, Jodi answers. She spent 17 years at the Sarnia DriveTest office before joining Journeys. With over 25 years in the driving industry, she knows exactly how the licensing process works here. No call centre, no chatbot, no runaround.
2015Serving Sarnia-Lambton since
98%Pass rate
2,500+Students trained
The people you'll actually meet
Meet the Sarnia team
Nicole Mongrain
Owner & Instructor
“I designed and built a driving academy rather than a school. The difference is that an academy is built on refining, educating and giving the student the tools to excel. It’s not just about teaching the basics of driving.”
English · FrançaisG training, defensive, OSL trainer
Sandra Adair
Instructor
“I believe in getting to know each of my students and learning what anxiety they may have about driving, and helping them relax and become a competent, safe, defensive driver.”
EnglishNew and anxious drivers, G2 prep
Alex Curry
Instructor
“I am very patient as an instructor and do everything in my power to help you with your basic and advanced driving skills and prepare you for your tests.”
EnglishRoad-test prep, highway, commercial
Jodi Denny
Office Manager
“I previously worked as a Customer Service Agent at the Sarnia DriveTest office for 17 years. I believe my years of experience and knowledge of the licensing process is a great asset I bring to the Journeys team.”
EnglishBooking, paperwork, the whole process
From our Google reviews
What our students say
“Journeys was absolutely amazing with our teen! Jodi make things flawless with booking and lessons. … The only place to go for drivers Ed!”
“Nicole is a wonderful driving instructor - experienced, knowledgable, and professional. This is an excellent local business to support when your child is ready to learn the rules of the road. Highly recommended!”
“When my G1 was about to expire and I had already gave everyone I know panic attacks by trying to teach me to drive, it was Journeys Driving Academy's instructor Nicole's fantastic knowledge and experience that had me no longer taking buses.”
Find us in Sarnia
Right in downtown Sarnia.
109 Durand Street
Sarnia, ON N7T 5A1. In downtown Sarnia.
- (519) 381-4250
- info@journeysdrivingacademy.com
- By appointment only. Call or email anytime to set one up.
- Free visitor parking on site and on Durand Street
We also teach students from
- Petrolia
- Wyoming
- Forest
- Watford
- Warwick
- Bright's Grove
- Camlachie
- Corunna
- Courtright
- Sombra
- Aamjiwnaang First Nation
- Kettle & Stony Point First Nation
Pickup and drop-off area
Do you live inside our Sarnia boundaries?
For in-vehicle lessons we pick you up and drop you off anywhere inside our service area. That's roughly a 20-minute drive from the Sarnia office, shown as the shaded area on the map. Live outside it? You can still book. We meet you at a spot inside the area.
- Sarnia
- Bright’s Grove
- Camlachie
- Aamjiwnaang
- Corunna
- Wyoming
- Petrolia
Close to the line? Call Jodi at (519) 381-4250 with your address and she'll confirm.
Ready to drive
in Sarnia?
Pick a class date and register online, or call and we'll help you figure out the right place to start.
Questions? Call Jodi at (519) 381-4250 By appointment only · info@journeysdrivingacademy.com