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Diverse Cultural Backgrounds
London, Ontario is a multicultural city with more than 15% of the population being born outside of Canada. This diverse population ensures a mix of cultures, traditions, and international cuisine.

Home to Western University
One of Canada's oldest and most prestigious institutions, Western University, can be found in London, Ontario. It's renowned internationally for its research programs and boasts over 30,000 students.

Rich in Parks and Green Spaces
London has been dubbed the "Forest City" due to its impressive abundance of parks and green spaces. The city has over 200 parks with many walking and biking trails.

Wonderland Gardens
London’s Wonderland Gardens, a beautifully landscaped park and garden facility, has been a centerpiece in the city. It hosts a variety of cultural and community events each year.

Appreciation for Arts
The city is a hub for arts and culture with over 100 arts organizations and groups, including an orchestra, operas, art galleries and professional theatre companies.

Hometown of Famous Personalities
Several famous personalities hail from London, Ontario, including renowned pop star Justin Bieber, acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling, and the celebrated actress Rachel McAdams.

Home to Canada’s First Baseball Game
London, Ontario was the site of the first recorded baseball game in Canada on June 4, 1838. A monument in Labatt Park commemorates the event.

Boasts the World’s Longest Skating Trail
The city prides itself in having the world's longest naturally frozen skating trail. Every winter, locals and tourists alike flock to the scenic 12.5 km skating trail at Victoria Park.

Rich History of Beer Brewing
Home of the Labatt Brewery, London has a rich history of beer brewing dating back to the 19th century. The city remains a hub of craft beer production with numerous local microbreweries.

Famous for its Festivals
London, Ontario hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, ranging from music and movies to beer and food, showcasing the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

The Blackfriars Bridge
Blackfriars Bridge in London, Ontario is one of the oldest and rarest bridges in Canada. This wroughtiron bowstring arch through truss bridge was opened to traffic in 1875.

Eldon House, The Oldest Residence
The Eldon House, built in 1834, is London, Ontario’s oldest residence. It's now a museum preserving the lifestyle and furnishings of a prominent family from the 19th century.

Active Theatre Scene
The Grand Theatre, a professional theatre company located in downtown London, produces and presents highquality, innovative productions, making the city a destination for theatre lovers.

Famed Covent Garden Market
The Covent Garden Market, in operation since 1845, is a culinary treasure of London. Vendors here offer fresh produce, artisan cheeses, international foods, and gourmet spices.

Unique Street Names
London, Ontario features several streets named after its sister city of London, England. Streets like Oxford Street, Hyde Park Road, and Richmond Street mirror the UK capital’s geography.

Popular Film Location
Thanks to its architecturally diverse buildings and scenic natural beauty, London has become a popular location for film shoots, from movies and TV series to commercials.

The Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Fanshawe Pioneer Village is a major attraction where visitors can experience life in the 19th century with its collection of over 30 historical buildings.

The ReForest London Initiative
ReForest London is an initiative started by the city to plant over one million trees as part of restoring the city’s rich woodland cover and encouraging environmental sustainability.

A Hub for Medical Research
London, Ontario is a hub for medical research with renowned institutions such as Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute leading advances in medical science.

The Banting House National Historic Site
Banting House is important to medical history, as it's the birthplace of insulin. Today, it's a museum dedicated to Dr. Frederick Banting who discovered insulin here in 1920.

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