Explore London & Area

Located midway between Toronto and Detroit, London Ontario Canada offers a multitude of cultural, sporting, and leisure attractions. Visit Tourism London for a full list of current and upcoming events.

Our Neighbourhood

Idlewyld Inn & Spa is located in London's historic Old South neighbourhood, only a few blocks from the heart of Wortley Village - voted Canada's best Neighbourhood 2013. With independent retailers, art galleries, bakeries, and coffee shops, this vibrant urban community is one of the city's best-kept secrets.

Coming to London for business?

Learn more about what makes London tick at the London Economic Development Corporation

Culture

The Grand Theatre – London’s only professional theatre, since 1901
Stratford Shakespeare Festival - World renowned theatre only 45 minutes from London
Orchestra London Canada – Performing everything from the Classics to Rock ‘n Roll
Budweiser Gardens – Southwestern Ontario’s largest sports/entertainment complex
Aeolian Hall – Voted one of Canada’s Top 10 Halls by CBC Radio 3
Museum London – Featuring a collection of regional and national works of art
Eldon House – Visit London’s oldest residence, built in 1834
Downtown Art Walk – A self-guided tour of downtown’s cultural scene

Sports Teams

The London Knights – Our hometown OHL hockey team
The London Lightning – A member of the National Basketball League of Canada
The London Majors - Minor league baseball on the world’s oldest baseball diamond

Recreation & Leisure

Golf -London is the unofficial golf course capital of North America, with many private, semi-private, and public courses to choose from.
Grand Bend – A popular beach town on the shores of Lake Huron
Port Stanley – A historic beach town on the shores of Lake Erie
Fanshawe Conservation Area – Offering boating and year-round trails
Boler Mountain – Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking & Treetop Adventure Park

Markets

Covent Garden Market – A London tradition since 1845
Western Fair Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market – A popular Saturday market in Old East Village

For Young Visitors

London Children's Museum – Exploration and fun for kids of all ages
Storybook Gardens – Featuring a splash pad, play areas, Old MacDonald’s Farm and winter skating trail
Fanshawe Pioneer Village – Step back in time at this open-air museum