About London, Ontario

Discover the "Forest City," one of Canada’s largest cities that is filled with beautiful parks, rich cultural and heritage sites and year-round activities and festivals. London offers everything you need in dining, culture, entertainment, shopping and sports, but with the warm ambience of a smaller community.

Welcome to London

Discover the Forest City

Founded at the forks of the Thames River in 1826, London has grown into an important urban centre. London Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Hospital provide cutting edge research and treatment and it is the Canadian home of businesses such as Ellis-Don, Labatt’s, 3M, Trojan Technologies, and London Life Insurance. And of course, it is also home to Fanshawe College and The University of Western Ontario. The City of London manages to combine all this commercial and academic activity with opportunities to enjoy the city’s green spaces: walk, bike, skateboard, canoe, ski and skate in the parks, or on the extensive network of nature trails.

Things to do and see in London

Arts & Entertainment »

City of London - City Life - Comprehensive overview of all London has to offer its residents
Centennial Hall - Performances range from comedy, blues, country and artistic. Located by City Hall and Victoria Park
The Grand Theatre - Flagship theatre venue in downtown London, featuring The Hobbit this Spring
John Labatt Centre - Entertainment and sporting facility which hosts numerous concerts and events each week
London Arts - Hub for upcoming events from the city's art community; includes theatre, visual arts, music, dance and much more
London Heritage Council - Overview of heritage and cultural events and activities throughout the city
London Free Press - Events - Events taking place around the city; updated weekly
London Knights - Historic OHL hockey team plays in the heart of downtown London
The Arts Project - Overview of upcoming arts events including exhibitions, festivals and theatre

Libraries and Museums »

Museum London - Flagship museum featuring a vast art and history collection; offers numerous children's programs and camps well
Museum of Ontario Archaeology - Museum exploring human occupation in Southwestern Ontario over the past 11,000 years
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame - Exhibit halls and tours focusing on the history and contributions of Canadian scientists to medicine
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum - Military museum dedicated to the regiment's service to Canada
London Children's Museum - Hands-on children's museum offering camps, workshops, field trips and much more

Dining, Cultural Events and Shopping »

Tourism London - Comprehensive website detailing all the city has to offer; from dining, attractions, entertainment, nightlife, festivals, shopping and much more
Downtown London - Provides a complete guide to the downtown core including nightclubs, dining, entertainment, investment, residential services and shopping centres
London Kiosk - Overview of cultural sites and other social activities to enjoy with friends and family
Taste London - Culinary guide showcasing restaurants, specialty shops, farmers' markets and food festivals throughout the city
Covent Garden Market - Upbeat market in the downtown core which hosts a number of cultural events annually, in addition to skating in the winter and local produce, sweets, flowers, meats, breads and cheeses for purchase

Festivals »

London Ribfest - Annual rib festival which takes place in early August at Victoria Park. Hosts numerous family shows, art activities, rides, games and much more
Lola Fest - Cutting edge music festival featuring internationally renowned musicians and performance art that takes place in mid-September
Sunfest - Annual festival in July celebrating various cultures from around the world through food, music and art
London Fringe Festival - Alternative theatre, visual art and film festival hosted in June
Festa Italiana - Annual festival in August celebrating Italian cuisine and culture
Western Fair - Annual city fair held in early September
London International Food Festival - Annual festival in June celebrating cuisine from all over the world
Victoria Park Fall Fest - Festival in early September welcoming the changing of the seasons
Bluesfest - International festival celebrating blues music and culture
Rock the Park - 3-day music festival in Harris Park
Caliente Festival Hispano - Summer festival in July featuring latin food, dance, art and music
Home County Folk Festival - London's longest running music festival, taking place in July at Victoria Park
London International Children's Festival - Festival in early June offering children a chance to experience a variety of performances and art activities
Hockey Night in Canada - Play On! - The official Canadian street hockey tournament, taking place in London in late May
Victoria Park Kids Expo - Family-oriented festival taking place in June
City of London - Upcoming Events - Overview of upcoming events taking place throughout the city
Stratford Shakespeare Festival - Located in Stratford, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival is the largest classical repertory theatre in North America. It draws audiences of more than 600,000 each year and the Festival season runs from April to November

Parks and Recreation »

City of London - Bike and Walk Maps - Maps for walking and bike trails throughout the city
City of London - Parks and Natural Areas - Listings for all parks and natural areas throughout the city
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority - Conservation area located in St. Thomas

Where we are

London, Ontario, Canada

Staying in London

Looking for a place to stay while you're visiting London? See London hotel accommodations HERE and Bed & Breakfast listings HERE.

DINING in London

See Tourism London's comprehensive listings of Where to Dine in London Ontario. VISIT WEBSITE

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