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London ( / ˈlʌndən /) is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city had a population of 422,324 according to the 2021 Canadian census. London is at the confluence of the Thames River and North Thames River, approximately 200 km (120 mi) from both Toronto and Detroit; and about 230 km (140 mi ...
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London, Ontario is a large city exactly halfway between Detroit, Michigan and Toronto, Ontario. It is also the home of the University of Western Ontario. With a population of 457,720 it is the seat of Middlesex County. It is an hour and a half drive from Sarnia, Ontario and an hour drive from Forest, Ontario .
London ( / ˈlʌndən /) is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city had a population of 422,324 according to the 2021 Canadian census. London is at the confluence of the Thames River and North Thames River, approximately 200 km (120 mi) from both Toronto and Detroit; and about 230 km (140 mi ...
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London is a major manufacturing centre for southwestern Ontario, founded in 1793. Nicknamed the "Forest City," London has an abundance of urban parks and woodlands. Early in its history it was considered as a potential site for the capital city of Upper Canada, but that title eventually went to York (later Toronto). The city is roughly rectangular ...
By train
1. See also: Rail travel in Canada 42.9819-81.24642 London station, 205 York St. Ticket open counter M-F 5:30AM-9:45PM, Sa-Su 6:30AM-9:45PM; station opens with the ticket counter and remains open until 10:45PM.(updated May 2021) 1. VIA Rail Canada, toll-free: +1-888-842-7245. Operates many intercity trains across Canada.(updated Apr 2022) The following routes operate daily to London: 1.1. Between Sarnia and Toronto including stops in London, St. Marys, Stratford, Kitchener, Guelph, Georgetown...
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). Highway 402runs due west from its connection to the 401 in south-west London and ends about 100 km to the west at the Ontario-Michigan border in Sarnia. The speed limit on the 401 in most parts is 100 km/h, but expect most people to be travelling at ~120 km/h in good conditions. The easiest exit off t...
By bus
1. FlixBus. Service from Detroit (3.5-3.75 hours), Windsor, Chatham-Kent, Hamilton (1.5-1.75 hours), Kitchener, Toronto (2.25-3 hours), and Ottawa.(updated Aug 2023) 2. Megabus. Bus service from Toronto.(updated Jul 2021) 3. Strathroy-Caradoc Inter-Community Transit. Shuttle bus service from Sarnia.(updated Jul 2021) 4. Onex Bus. Bus service to London from Toronto (3.25 hours), Kitchener, and Woodstock.(updated Jul 2021) 5. CampusBus. Bus service from Kitchener/Waterloo and Toronto.(updated O...
By car
London is fairly easy to navigate, as its streets are based on a grid system. Except for a short section of Highbury Avenue, the city lacks internal freeways. Roads have a speed limit of 50 km/h unless signed otherwise. Traffic can cause delays, especially around Downtown and the University. Oxford Street, Dundas Street and Commissioners Road are major east-west arteries. Fanshawe Park Road runs east-west across the northern part of the city while Southdale and Exeter Roads go east-west throu...
By public transit
The London Transit Commission (LTC), ☏ +1 519-451-1347.(updated Sep 2022)Operates within the city at a $3.00 cash fare (2020) for 90 minutes of travel. Ticket strips are available at a reduced price at most convenience stores. If you are staying longer and anticipate using transit often, a contactless smart card offers reduced fares and passes. Children 12 years and under ride for free. Buses vary from every 5 minutes downtown, to every 15 to 60 minutes in various other areas. The LTC doesn't...
By taxi
1. U-Need-A-Cab, ☏ +1 519-438-2121. 2. London Taxi, ☏ +1 519-657-1111.
42.982613-81.2573341 Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, ☏ +1 519-661-0333. Tu-Su noon-5PM, Th until 9PM. It purports to have one of Canada's most important art collections, and one of the most...42.981804-81.2562882 Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North (a 4-minute walk north of Museum London), ☏ +1 519-661-0333. London's oldest surviving residence, containing heirlooms and furniture reflec...42.990008-81.2340843 Banting House National Historic Site, 442 Adelaide St. North (at the corner of Queens Avenue and Adelaide Street), ☏ +1 519-673-1752. Tu-Sa noon-4PM. Chronicles the life and ac...42.988979-81.2594154 Blackfriars Street Bridge (across the Thames River connecting the north end of Ridout Street with Blackfriars Street.). A rare example of a bowstring truss bridge. Built in 187...43.05512-81.181041 Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Road (in Fanshawe Conservation Area), ☏ +1 519-457-1296. Tu-Su 10AM-4:30PM, Victoria Day-Thanksgiving. Open-air museum tells the story of ru...42.95717-81.316642 Storybook Gardens. Hours vary throughout the year. Springbank Park. A family attraction open all year round - animals, rides, games, play areas, a splash area in the summer, skat...42.97783-81.247133 Labatt Brewery Tours, 150 Simcoe St, ☏ +1 519-850-TOUR (8687), londontour@labatt.com. Simcoe Street Brewery. Guided tours of the brewery where Labatt founder John Kinder Labatt s...42.88977-81.426624 Thames Valley Trail. 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 follow...42.979588-81.2480533 Westervelt College, 303 Richmond Street.(updated Oct 2018)43.00924-81.272724 University of Western Ontario.(updated Oct 2018).43.01282-81.199755 Fanshawe College. one of Ontario's leading colleges and the largest college in Southwestern Ontario.(updated Oct 2018)42.934966-81.2068486 Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology, 500 Newbold Street.(updated Oct 2018)According to London Tourism, London has "more shopping per capita than anywhere else in North America." 1. 42.982159-81.2486831 CityLights bookstore, 356 Richmond Street (between King and York streets), ☏ +1 519-679-8420. One of the best used bookstores to be found anywhere, and a city landmark. A huge selection with a particularly good science fic...
Most of the Canadian and North American chain restaurants are represented in London, including The Keg, Kelsey's, Red Lobster, Tony Roma's, Milestones, Swiss Chalet and East Side Mario's. Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, has about 30 locations within the city.
Generally, the locals head to the bars and clubs around 10-11PM and stay until closing time at 2:30AM (last call is at 2AM). Cover charges are minimal ($5-10) or nil, while drink prices are relatively reasonable. 1. 42.99252-81.251831 Barney's, 671 Richmond St, ☏ +1 519-432-1425. A very entertaining bar with good crowds, reasonable drink prices, an...
Camping
1. 43.0375-81.18351 Fanshawe Conservation Area (Camping), 1424 Clarke Rd (accessible by public transit on weekends by taking bus #400), ☏ +1 519-951-6181, toll-free: +1-866-668-2267, infoline@thamesriver.on.ca. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: Noon. Popular campsite run by local conservation authority. Usually fully booked on holiday weekends. From $43 per site per night.
Mid-range
1. 42.927624-81.2140662 Staybridge Suites, 824 Exeter Rd, ☏ +1 519-649-4500. 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. 2. 42.92713-81.213643 Hampton Inn London Ontario, 840 Exeter Rd (Near Highway 401 on the south edge of town), ☏ +1 519-649-6500. 3. 42.96301-81.225224 Country Inn & Suites, 774 Baseline Rd E (Across...
Splurge
1. 42.98525-81.242965 Delta London Armouries, 325 Dundas St, ☏ +1 519-679-6111. 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. 2. 42.98446-81.243286 Doubletree by Hilton London Ontario, 300 King St, ☏ +1 519-439-1661. Downtown. Fitness room and pool. Rooms start at $140 per night.
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Feb 9, 2022 · New census data suggests London is Ontario's fastest growing city, 4th fastest in Canada. Population gains driven mainly by people moving from overseas, other Ontario cities. Colin Butler ·...
Aug 12, 2020 · European settlement began in 1793, London was founded in 1826 and became incorporated as a city in 1855. Now home to nearly 400,000 residents, London has continued to grow, expand and prosper over the years. London is often touted as the biggest small town around.
What is now known as the City of London was founded in 1826. However, oral history and archeological records show that the London region has been inhabited for over 10,000 years. Some of the indigenous peoples who have called this region home include the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lenni-Lenape Nations.
