Top 9 Places to Visit in
London | Ontario
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Banting House, Birthplace of Insulin
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National Historic Site of Canada Banting House is known as “The Birthplace of Insulin.” It is the house where Sir Frederick Banting woke up at two o’clock in the morning on October 31, 1920, with the idea that led to the discovery of insulin. That year, Frederick Banting decided to open a private practice in […]
Storybook Gardens
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Located inside Springbank Park, this theme park is a kid’s dream! Themed around popular fairy tales and nursery rhymes, this park is a world of its own. The Storybook Gardens provides a fun and exciting day of play and learning for families with young children. The park features several outdoor play structures, six amusement rides, […]
Covent Market
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Located right in Downtown London this indoor market is open 6 days a week offering an abundance of food, services, a local’s farmers’ market twice a week and tons of cultural festivals and events. The market has been serving London since 1835 and is still running strong today. Fresh produce, fruit, cheese, and meats are […]
Springbank Park
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This 300-acre park is the largest park in London. It stretches along a part of the Thames River and contains 30 km of trails. The Park is full of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Inside the park, you’ll find 4 soccer fields, a wading pool, two play structures along with swings, a paved […]
- 1085 Commissioners Road W, London, ON, N6K 4Y6
- 519-661-5575
- https://www.ontariossouthwest.com/listing/springbank-park/1768/
Home Town of Justin Bieber
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Canada’s pop icon Justin Bieber was born in London, Ontario on March 1st, 1994. He grew up in Stratford ON. The famous singer is among the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 150 million records sold. He has received numerous awards including two Grammy Awards, a world record 21 MTV Europe Music Awards, 20 Billboard […]
St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica
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Dating back to 1851, this beautiful church features stained-glass windows and a Casavant organ. Located in the heart of the downtown area of London this stunning piece of architecture can be visited during the day. Photo: Jfvoll, CC BY-SA 4.0
Victoria Park
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Victoria Park is an 18-acre park located in downtown London. It is home to many community events including Sunfest and the Home Country Folk Festival. The park is home to an abundance of melanistic Eastern Gray Squirrels. During the winter months, the park is beautifully lit up with Christmas lights on the trees and an […]
Home Town of Ryan Gosling
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Academy Award Nominee Actor Ryan Gosling was born in London, Ontario on November 12th, 1980. At the age of 12, Ryan attended an open audition in Montreal for Disney Channel’s The Mickey Mouse Club. He landed the spot and signed a two-year contract and moved to Orlando Florida. Fellow cast members of Ryan’s included Justin […]
Museum London
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The London Museum is home to over 5,000 artworks and 45,000 artifacts. The museum features pieces from the famous Group of Seven and many regional artists. The museum offers different exhibits throughout the year to keep each visit unique. The museum also has a restaurant called the River Room that overlooks the Thames River. Photo: […]