1 nearest day use hotel from 109 CAD available in London, Ontario, Canada

Visiting London for a day stay and keen to hear what the Canadian city has to offer? Our concise guide is here to give you a few pointers.

Your Handy Guide To London, Ontario

• Food – London has plenty to sink your teeth into. Amongst the most highly rated dining options are The Works restaurant, The Poacher’s Arms pub, Garlic’s Of London, Vietnamese cuisine from Tamarine by Quynh Nhi, and French restaurant David’s Bistro, with much more to experience.
• Spring Bank Park – Spring Bank Park is a large green area alongside the Thames River. There are picnic spots, trails to walk, and soccer fields for those feeling a little more energetic. In addition, the park is home to Storybook Gardens, a family-friendly theme park that features rides and attractions based on nursery rhymes.
• Museums – Museum London is furnished with exhibits dedicated to regional history, culture, and art. London Children’s Museum is a playful place with interactive exhibits. Dino-lovers will love the dinosaur zone, though the claustrophobic might be less keen on the cave crawling. Get hands on with history at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. This pioneer village recreation includes costumed interpreters, interactive fun, and is great for families and history buffs alike.
• Theatres – Theatre-goers have a number of venues from which to pick, including the Grand Theatre, which stages plays and musicals and is still going strong after more than a century since first opening its doors. There’s also Wolf Performance Hall, Gumshoe Mysteries (dinner theatre), and Aeolian Hall Performing Arts Centre to enjoy.

Six Trivia Tips About London

1. Over 140 languages are spoken in London.
2. London was founded in 1826, and became a city in 1855.
3. The city plays host to Rib-Fest, North America’s second largest barbecue rib festival.
4. London is home to Sunfest, Canada’s second largest world music festival.
5. The world’s oldest continuously used baseball ground was established in the city in 1877 (initially named Tecumseh Park and renamed Labatt Memorial Park in 1937).
6. London was built in the middle of a forest, earning itself the nickname “The Forest City”.