City of London

For more information about the City of London, please visit www.london.ca.

Midway between Detroit and Toronto, London is at the heart of Southwestern Ontario. As Canada's 10th largest centre, London has a population of over 464,000 and serves as a regional hub for surrounding communities.

Nestled throughout the city, London's parks are networked into the city's extensive bike and walking trails. These parks serve as the backdrop for wading pools and waterpads, summer festivals and activities as well as key attractions like Storybook Gardens, Eldon House (the City's oldest remaining residence) and the Old Courthouse.

Of note, is Victoria Park - a 15-acre park located in the heart of the downtown core. Here, an estimated one million visitors enjoy the many festivals and special events that take place year around including Sunfest, London Rib Fest and an annual Family New Years Eve celebration.

When it comes to medical firsts, London, Ontario has been a leader for decades - from Dr. Frederick Banting 1920 discovery of insulin to today's leading edge work in robotic surgery.  London is well-served by a broad health care delivery network that includes traditional and alternative medicine.

The city is home to three teaching hospitals - St. Joseph's Health Care London, London Health Sciences Centre and the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario.  As well, two of Canada's largest medical research facilities are located here - Robarts Research Institute and the Lawson Health Research Institute.  The health care and life sciences sector in London employs over 18,000 people, including over 2,000 researchers.

London offers a wide variety of places and programs to fit all your recreation and entertainment interests and needs. Whether you like to play outside or remain indoors, be alone or enjoy the company of others, you can always find ways and places to play in London.

Our city is home to many private and public golf courses, summer festivals that occupy almost every weekend from July to August, a bustling nightlife and a myriad of theatre, music and museum options. And don't forget the John Labatt Centre - a fabulous sports arena and recreation facility home to the London Knights and renowned for big-name acts including Cher, Sting, Billy Idol, Broadway musicals and so much more.