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London Canada Attractions & Things To Do
Belmont Corn Maze
803 Willsie Bourne Road
London, Ontario, N0L 1B0
This 8 acre corn maze has over 4 km of twists and turns which will surely entertain children and adults of all ages. Picnic tables and benches are provided so you and sit back and have a rest in between the 1st and 2nd part of the maze. After a trip through the maze, walk toward the “Seeds of Knowledge” area where educational posters and other items about corn are displayed.
Double Decker Bus Tours 391 Wellington Street
London, Ontario N6A 1H2
519-661-5000
Tours begin June 28th until September 6th at 10am. Tours are 2 hours in length and depart and return from 391 Wellington Street at Dundas. There will be one stop at Storybook Gardens which will be approximately 20 minutes (included in the admission fee).
East Park/Intencity & Wally World
1275 Hamilton Road East
London, Ontario, N5W 1B1
A fun spot for kids of all ages that is now open year round. East Park is located on 100 acres of parkland and offers the Wally World water park, go-karts, batting cages and picnic grounds, as well as an 18-hole golf course, minature golf, and a driving range. Open April through October weather permitting. In July, 2000 East Park opened. Intencity, it’s new Year-round Indoor entertainment and educational centre featuring a 40’ high rock climbing area, bumper cars, kid’s jungle gym, video games and a restaurant.
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
1424 Clarke Road
London, Ontario, N5X 4A1
A living history museum that specializes in fun for children of all ages. Experience London’s past and see weavers, printmakers, blacksmiths, and farmers demonstrate their trades of the past. See farm animals, more than 25 restored buildings and many artifacts of bygone days.
Good Time Music Hall, The
**Labatt Breweries Tour* *
150 Simcoe St
London, Ontario, N6A 4M3
It was on this same location more than 150 years ago that John Kinder Labatt started brewing beer. It was the beginning of a Canadian company success story so impressive that today the name Labatt is synonymous with great tasting beer. Since the company’s founding, the Labatt Brewing Company has become an internationally renowned brewer. In 1847, Labatt produced about a 1,000 bottles of beer a year. Tours include a Labatt video, a guided tour of the production facilities, taste sampling, question and answer period, and free souvenirs. Today, Labatt is part of Belgium-based Interbrew S.A., forming the one of the largest brewing group in the world with more than 110 countries worldwide.
Banting House National Historical Site
442 Adelaide Street North London ON N6B 3H8
519 673-175
Dr. Sir Frederick G. Banting was the co-discoverer of insulin, as well as a distinguished war hero and a Nobel Prize Laureate. The exhibits at the Banting House outline his contribution to the discovery of insulin, his war efforts, many of his paintings and his visit by the Queen Mother.
Guy Lombardo Music Centre and Museum
205 Wonderland Road South London ON N6K 3T3
519 473-9003
The Guy Lombardo Music Centre, established in 1984, houses artifacts and memorabilia relating to Lombardo and his band the Royal Canadians. Among the memorabilia found here is one of Lombardo’s original recordings, as well as his famous speedboat the ‘Tempo 7’.
Laser Quest
149 Carling Street
London, Ontario, N6A 1H5
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best! The game is tag, hide and seek, cops and robbers, capture the flag and Buck Rogers all rolled into one, enhanced with modern technology.
Lickety Split Ranch
1292 Scotland Drive
London, Ontario, N6N 1L2
A family owned and operated zoo featuring jungle cats, monkeys and much more. Approx. 40-50 species of animals (including birds) to view. Play ground, picnic area. Come & bring a friend. Open May 24 weekend until Labour Day
London Museum of Archaeology and Lawson Prehistoric Village .
1600 Attawandaron Road London ON N6G 3M6
519 473-1360
This unique museum focuses on studying and interpreting the past 11,000 years of human life in Southwestern Ontario. Guided tours are available. Next door to the museum is a reconstructed Iroquoian village that is open during the summer months, visitors can observe archaeological excavations and ask the experts questions.
London Regional Art and Historical Museums
421 Ridout Street North London ON N6A 5H4
519 672-4580
The London Regional Art and Historical Museums provide visitors to the city with a unique blend of both history and culture in one location. The museum is home to a collection of artifacts, as well as historical and contemporary art. Visitors will also enjoy London’s oldest mansion, the Eldon House, which has been well preserved and still contains many of its original furnishings.
London Regional Children’s Museum
21 Wharncliffe Road South
London Ontario N6J 4G5
519 434-5726
At the London Regional Children’s Museum, there are three flors of hands-on, interactive experiences designed especially for children from infants to 12 years of age. Children are encouraged to learn about their favorite subjects through activities and play in the 9 galleries. Little ones can dig for dinosaur bones, crawl through caves, travel to the stars, run their own McDonalds and more. Themes are Dinosaur; Street Where You Live; Arctic Adventure; Science in Your World; My lace in Space; Child Long Ago; and Caves.
Museum London
421 Ridout Street North
London, Ontario, N6A 5H4
Special events focused on the visual and performing arts.
Beautiful parks and pathways and great sports facilities exist in the Forest City. Family entertainment takes many forms from the lively new Covent Garden Market in the heart of the downtown to the ever-popular Storybook Gardens in Springbank Park. If you are there during the summer months, your visit would not be complete without a Double Decker Bus tour.
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
750 Elizabeth Street London Ontario Canada N5Y 4T7
This museum celebrates the achievements of Canada’s oldest regular infantry. The museum has four main areas: The Centennial Room, the War Memorial Room, A Library and Quiet Room for reflection and prayer.
Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village & Museum
8449 Irish Drive
Mount Brydges, Ontario, N0L 1W0
Ska-Nah-Doht, a recreated Iroquoian village of 1,000 years ago, is located in the beautiful surroundings of Longwoods Road Conservation area and is owned and operated by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. The name Ska-Nah-Doht is from the Oneida language meaning “a village stands again”. Although not built on an actual site, the village is based on data collected by archaeologists and from the traditions passed down to today’s Iroquoian people.
Explore the village with its 18 outdoor exhibits. Find your way through the palisade maze. Then enter a longhouse and imagine cooking supper in a clay pot over a roaring fire. Pretend to grind corn into flour in a wooden mortar and pestles. The village is wheelchair accessible, weather permitting. The Museum, located in the Longwoods Resource Centre, offers hands-on exhibits of Iroquoian culture and displays of artifacts from the archaeological collection.
Storybook Gardens
Springbank Park
London, Ontario
Located in Springbank Park, this theme park has enchanted children with its animals, displays and playground equipment since its opening in 1958.
Wally World at East Park
1275 Hamilton Road East
London, Ontario, N5W 1B1
519-451-2950
East Park has purchased the heart of Wally World with the acquisition of Wally World’s 55’ high 5 slide tower and the wave pool generating equipment. The 5-slide tower features 2 body flumes, 2 extreme speed slides and a tube ride. Wally World at East Park will compliment the existing seasonal and year-round attractions at East Park. In addition to an 18 hole executive golf course, East Park features a driving range, 36 holes of mini-golf, batting cages, waterslides, go-karts and a year-round indoor facility featuring rock climbing, bumper cars, video games and a kid’s jungle gym.
Western Fair – IMAX Theatre
900 King Street
London, Ontario, N5W 5K3
Western Fair Racetrack Slots
900 King Street
London, Ontario, N5W 5K3
London Canada Family Fun Attractions
Adventures on Wonderland
3198 Wonderland Road South
London, Ontario, N6L 1A1
London’s Largest Indoor Playground for children 13 years & under. Complete with a Four Level Jungle Climb, Laser Tag Adventure, Wee One’s Underwater Play World, Karaoke Sing-A-Long Stage and Video & Redemptions Games.
East Park/Intencity & Wally World
1275 Hamilton Road East
London, Ontario, N5W 1B1
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
1424 Clarke Road
London, Ontario, N5X 4A1
A living history museum that specializes in fun for children of all ages. Experience London’s past and see weavers, printmakers, blacksmiths, and farmers demonstrate their trades of the past. See farm animals, more than 25 restored buildings and many artifacts of yester-year.
London Regional Children’s Museum
21 Wharncliffe Road South
London, Ontario, N6J 4G5
A museum where you can touch, play, make noise and have a great time. A museum where you can dig for dinosaur bones, crawl through caves, run your own McDonalds, travel to the stars, and travel back in time. A museum where learning is an adventure.
Ska-Nah-Doht Iroquoian Village & Museum
Longwoods Road Conservation Area
Mount Brydges, Ontario, N0L 1W0
a recreated Iroquoian village of 1,000 years ago, is located in the beautiful surroundings of Longwoods Road Conservation area and is owned and operated by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. The name Ska-Nah-Doht is from the Oneida language meaning “a village stands again”. Although not built on an actual site, the village is based on data collected by archaeologists and from the traditions passed down to today’s Iroquoian people.
Explore the village with its 18 outdoor exhibits. Find your way through the palisade maze. Then enter a longhouse and imagine cooking supper in a clay pot over a roaring fire. Pretend to grind corn into flour in a wooden mortar and pestles. The village is wheelchair accessible, weather permitting. The Museum, located in the Longwoods Resource Centre, offers hands-on exhibits of Iroquoian culture and displays of artifacts from the archaeological collection.
London Museum of Archaeology
1600 Attawandaron Road
London, Ontario, N6G 3M6
The London Museum of Archaeology is a unique Canadian museum devoted to the study, display, and interpretation of the human occupation of Southwestern Ontario over the past 11,000 years. The Museum is located beside the Lawson Prehistoric Indian Village, a site occupied by the Neutral Iroquois in the 15th century A.D.
Laser Quest
149 Carling Street
London, Ontario, N6A 1H5
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best! The game is tag, hide and seek, cops and robbers, capture the flag and Buck Rogers all rolled into one, enhanced with modern technology.
London Canada Events & Entertainment
Annual Events
New Year’s Day Levee
January 1: Eldon House
Saturday, January 1, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Welcome the New Year at a traditional New Year’s Day Levee. Exchange greetings and gather with friends for refreshments in the Interpretive Centre. Admission by donation.
Contact: 519-661-5169
Snowfest International
Late January
Snowfest International takes place at various downtown locations. Call 633-9224
London Golf & Travel Expo
Mid-February
Annual London Golf & Travel Expo takes place February 11 – 13 at the Western Fair Event Centre. Show hours are: Friday from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
The Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Throughout March
The Fanshawe Sugar Bush takes place on weekends throughout March and during March Break. Call 461-1073 for hours of operation and additional information.
Late March
Annual London Orchid Society Show
Show takes place Saturday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Agri-Plex, Western Fairgrounds (900 King Street). Call 434-6831 for additional information.
Late July, early August
London Air Show and Balloon Festival
Held at London Airport. More than 75,000 attend this event at which dozens of beautifully covered hot air balloons fill the air.
Late July, early August
Best Ribs at the London Rib Fest (same weekend as the Balloon Festival)
Late Fall
Experience the hilarity of the Canadian Comedy Awards Festival at various downtown venues.
Mid-Late September
Western Agricultural Fair
Western Fair Event Centre
316 Rectory St London, Ontario N5Y5P8
800-619-4629 or 519-438-7203
Londons Major event: The Annual Western Agricultural Fair. The annual Western Fair runs for 10 days in September with a special childrens midway, top name performers at the Grandstand, home arts and agricultural and horticultural competitions. Over 300,000 attend.
Winter Wonderland
November 26 – January 3
Winter Wonderland takes place in Victoria Park from November 26 – January 3. The Lighting of the Lights takes place November 26 at 6:00 pm. The City Hall Promenade Deck will be open for viewing the park from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm on the following dates: November 26-28, 30, December 2-5, 7-12, 14, 16-19, 21-24, 27-30. Although the lights will remain on until 11:00 pm on January 3, the promenade deck will only be open until December 30. Please call 661-5230 for additional information.
December and January
Victorian Christmas at Eldon House
Early December – January 2: Eldon House
The Garden Club of London and Eldon House staff create the sights and smells of an old-fashioned Christmas in which the house is festooned with decorations of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Contact: 519-661-5169
Mid-December
Children’s Christmas Parties at Eldon House
December 11 – December 12: Eldon House
Saturday, December 11, Sunday, December 12, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Hour-long parties for children 10 years old and younger. Stories, entertainment, treats and all the Christmas highlights of Eldon House bring the season alive for youngsters. Pick up your tickets at Museum London or Eldon House.
Unique Gifts for the Festive Season
Throughout December: Inuit Gallery
To celebrate each Festive Season many unique gift items from $20 are brought into the gallery. Contact: 519-672-7770
New Year’s Eve Party
December 31: Tourism London Aeolian Hall presents its New Year’s Eve Party. Event takes place from 9 pm – 3 am. Call the Palace Theatre Box Office at 432-1029
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* Region: Ontario
* Geography: Northern Hemisphere