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City in Ontario, Canada
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London is a medium-sized city in Southwestern Ontario with a population of 378,000. It is west of Toronto, between Lake Huron and Lake Erie at the fork of the Thames River, which was named after the River Thames in London, England.
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It purports to have one of Canada's most important art collections, and one of the most significant historical artifact collections in Ontario. More than 5,000 regional and Canadian works of art and 45,000 artifacts reflecting the history of the City of London.
London's oldest surviving residence, containing heirlooms and furniture reflecting life in early 19th-century London.
Chronicles the life and achievements of Canadian Sir Frederick Grant Banting, the discoverer of insulin. Adults $5, students and seniors $4, children under 5 free.
A rare example of a bowstring truss bridge. Built in 1875 and spanning 65.8 m, it is the longest working span of its kind in North America.
Wortley Road between Askin St and Tecumseh Ave, was voted one of Canada's coolest neighbourhoods in 2002 by enRoute magazine. Filled with eclectic, locally-owned merchants and cafes.
A downtown art gallery devoted to rising artists with an adjoined blackbox theatre devoted primarily to alternative fare.
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A museum dedicated to the history of the regiment, showcasing many military medals, weapons, military tools and uniforms in an interactive and immersive environment spanning 2 floors.
A charming destination west of downtown complete with green space, picnic areas & facilities, formal gardens, wading pool, playgrounds, small family train track, merry-go-round and Storybook Gardens. Its paved trails are part of a 30-km system for walkers, cyclists, runners and roller-bladers.
According to the City's website this park is one of the most important designed landscapes of the 19th century and has been a hub of social and recreational activities since 1874. Many festivals and events take place here throughout the year. Bring nuts to feed the squirrels.
Open-air museum tells the story of rural communities from 1820 to 1920. Pioneer Village Café on-site, campground at conservation area.
Springbank Park. A family attraction open all year round - animals, rides, games, play areas, a splash area in the summer, skating in the winter, and beautiful gardens.
Simcoe Street Brewery. Guided tours of the brewery where Labatt founder John Kinder Labatt started brewing beer over 160 years ago. The brewery now produces more than 1 billion bottles of beer annually.
Walk or hike part of the 109-km hiking trail which follows the Thames and North Thames Rivers along most of the route. Group hikes for the weekend and following week are listed each Thursday in the London Free Press Thursday Ticket section. The trail is paved for an easy walk in Gibbons, Harris, and Springbank parks.
18-hole golf course, driving range, mini golf, waterslides.
Check out the race calendar or find out more about riding on the track. Bike rentals available.
Live plays and performances. The mainstage season runs from September to May. There is also a secondary venue downstairs called The McManus Studio which is primarily used for the theatre's UnderGrand alternative theatre series, running roughly from November to March and local theatre group rentals for shows of their own.
Former names: John Labatt Centre (2002–2012); Budweiser Gardens (2012–2024)
Check out what attractions are coming to town. You can catch the London Knights - the local OHL hockey team - in action from late August to March.
The Guinness-recognized oldest baseball park in the world, having been continuously used since 1877. The semi-pro London Majors play from April through August.
Delaware Speedway is Canada's oldest paved automobile racetrack, open since 1952. It is one of only two tracks in Canada running NASCAR late models. Racing runs on the 1/2-mile (800 m) egg-shaped oval every Friday night from April through September, weather permitting, with occasional bigger races on weekends.
Concerts and events - check the event schedule to see what's on.
A theatre devoted to primarily classic mainstream revival fare by the amateur London Community Players and musical theatre productions companies with a theatrical season running from October to June. There is also an adjoining smaller secondary venue, The Procunier Hall, for primarily alternative theatre in a more intimate setting. Parking available behind the facility.
90-seat theatre primarily used by the Original Kids Theatre Company, a youth theatrical educational institution, with occasional independent theatre company rental runs.
The fair takes place the first two weeks of September. The site is also home to the Western Raceway, for harness racing and 750 slot machines.
Takes place in July and features top professional world music & dance and jazz ensembles from Canada and abroad. Free admission.
The Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum
Museum about the Black Donnellys and local history.
At Ridout. Very popular Vietnamese/Thai restaurant with many vegetarian options and reasonable prices. It has a second location at Wellington Road and Southdale in the south end of the city.
Great for breakfast, Mennonite-inspired food and good portion sizes. Seasonal desserts are not to be missed and sell out quickly, particularly during strawberry season.
Great place to get food downtown - over 30 vendors offer food that caters to a wide variety of tastes.
Locally famous greasy spoon popular with students and the after-bar crowd. The menu is standard (but good) diner fare, but the milkshakes are terrific.
Inexpensive pasta bar popular with students. The pricing is enabled by bulk quantity with the typical servings in large individual bowls.
A local favourite with great tasting, gigantic slices of pizza. Usually open past 3AM.
A butcher shop with a grill counter, Western Meats and Deli serves hamburgers, souvlaki, steak sandwickes (New York style or Philly style), chicken fingers, and similar lunches - but only lunches - in generous portions for low prices. Takeout only.
Great coffee and cakes, but also sandwiches, pies, etc.
Their slogan, "Minutes from all major hospitals", belies the excellent bar and grill-style food. Great value for money. A local institution.
Open since 1974, the Marienbad serves German and Eastern European food in a cozy, old-world atmosphere. Be sure to check out Chaucer's Pub next door as well for London's best selection of beer.
Gastro pub, excellent Sunday brunch.
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In the Tobaggen brewery. They serve pizza, sandwiches, fonduata, etc. And they can pair you food with the right beer.
Tex Mex, does not take reservations. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Indian restaurant.
Hotel restaurant well known for having an excellent Sunday brunch, including waffles, omelettes, and a sauteed shrimp station. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This popular place serves fresh and delicious authentic Japanese fare. A rare find and a perfect place for a friendly lunch meeting or romantic dinner date.
Local imaginative craft food. A dozen craft beers on taps, interesting cocktails.
Eclectic yet cozy atmosphere.
Do not let the dive atmosphere or the industrial neighbourhood fool you - Vietnam Restaurant has authentic and excellent Vietnamese cuisine.
Authentic English pub food and a wide selection of ales.
A warm, cozy atmosphere and homestyle cuisine.
Good food and lots of great beers.
A very entertaining bar with good crowds, reasonable drink prices, and pleasant staff. The patio is extremely popular in summer, expect long lines.
Officially the CPR Hotel, the Ceeps has been in existence since 1890 and has never stopped being one of the most popular UWO bars. The local joke is "your grandfather drank here, your father drank here, and your son someday will too".
London's largest selection of beer, specializing in Eastern European lagers and ales. The old-world atmosphere is unique in the city, featuring a gigantic stone fireplace, no TVs, and music provided only by a piano.
Build-your-own-burgers, wine and draught beer in the heart of London's historic Old North neighbourhood.
Popular campsite run by local conservation authority. Usually fully booked on holiday weekends.
Near Highway 401 on the south edge of town. All suite hotel. Full kitchens (including dishwasher), jacuzzi, breakfast and dinner buffet is included for around $100. Excellent value. London's #1 rated hotel on TripAdvisor.
Downtown. Converted from an armoury built in 1905. Indoor pool, whirlpool and children's splash pool, plus saunas and a fitness room. Excellent Sunday brunch ($25pp, reservations recommended). Pet-friendly. Rooms start at $180 per night.
Downtown. Fitness room and pool. Rooms start at $140 per night.
One of the best used bookstores to be found anywhere, and a city landmark. A huge selection with a particularly good science fiction section.
London's downtown food and crafts market centre. Retail items include fresh produce, baked goods, bulk foods and small crafts along with eating establishments. There is an upper walkway that includes space for special events, retail outlets and services and arts facilities, including the Spriet Family Original Kids Theatre.
London's last downtown independent record store, specializes in new and used vinyl and hard-to-find CDs.
A large downtown collectable store devoted to pop culture genre print media and collectables. There is a wide variety of comics and books to suit any age and taste, toys like action figures, trading sports cards and T-shirts with a knowledgeable sales staff to help with any questions. Easily accessible a few doors east of London Transit's primary downtown bus transfer point at Dundas and Richmond.
one of London's two major malls and anchors the major retail development in the north end. Try also the Hyde Park big-box development, two miles west on Fanshawe Park Road.
London's family friendly used book store with over 35,000 titles to choose from. Specializing in out-of-print and antique books.
Specializes in punk and metal, with a gigantic, unorganized dollar vinyl section. Surly clerks are right out of Central Casting.
Over 175 stores and services, anchoring a larger big-box retail development stretching up and down Wellington Road between Southdale Road and just south of Highway 401.
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By car
London is most readily accessed from Highway 401 which runs along the southern edge of the city and connects London with Toronto (200 km to the north east) and Windsor (200 km to the Southwest).
By bus
By public transit
50 cash fare (2026) for 90 minutes of travel. Ticket strips of 5 are available at a reduced price at most convenience stores and all Shoppers Drug Mart.
By taxi
By ride hailing
By bike or on foot
The city has an extensive bicycle path network, and many (but not ubiquitous) bike lanes on the roads. A biking and walking map can be found at the city's website.
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