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