In its early days, the village developed out of local transport and agricultural trade via rail and ship and evolved mainly into a summer resort community, serving seasonal residences and summer cottagers through much of its history.

The village is now home to mostly permanent residences and commuters supported by larger cities and towns such as Sarnia and Wallaceburg.

Every Civic Holiday weekend in August the town hosts its annual Gala Days.

The federal government through the Canadian Coast Guard continues to operate the facility as a seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat Station.

Inherited from his grandfather in 1742, François Baby owned all the land from this point and all of the Port Lambton site.

Steamers stopped every day at the White Star line dock, during the summer months.

Father Monocq, a secular priest, French, was drowned on January 12, 1861, and the body was found in 1862.

Sombra t. John's Church was built in 1868, and Father Waters was one of the first priests; he resided in Corunna, Ontario.

Gala Days is a summer weekend of festivities including a parade, sports tournaments, music, and family activities.

With a finish line in Brander Park, its final year was 2019 and was furthermore canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.