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London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.

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London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City - Windsor Corridor. Is a regional centre of health care and education.

Population: 366.151

The city hosts a number of musical and artistic exhibits and festivals, which contribute to its tourism industry, but its economic activity is centred on education, medical research, insurance, and information technology.

London's university and hospitals are among its top ten employers. London lies at the junction of Highway 401 and 402, connecting it to Toronto, Windsor, and Sarnia. It also has a modern international airport, train and bus station, ideal for international students trips.

Weather

London has a wet continental climate. Because it is situated in the vicinity of the large lakes, there are four distinct seasons here. Summers are warm and humid which makes things feel muggy. Winters are cold with temperatures around -30 degrees Celsius. Because of the wind from the lakes there are many thunderstorms in this region.

The London Transit Commission (LTC) is responsible for the operation of the public transit system on behalf of the City of London, Ontario, Canada. The LTC has 37 regular bus routes, plus 3 community bus routes.

London Transit offers a variety of fare payment methods for your convenience. Please note when purchasing tickets or passes from either LTC Office location, only cash payment is accepted. ATM machines are available on-site.Senior citizens may be eligible for a discount on London Transit tickets and passes.

One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.75 C$

Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 80.50 C$

You can't fail to be excited by London's amazing attractions.

East Park: East Park is one of Southwestern Ontario's attractions. It offers water slides, mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, driving range and new indoor activity center Intensity with rock climbing, bumper cars and video games.

East Park does not charge an entrance fee and parking is always free.

Museum London: The heart of a museum is its collection and Museum London is proud to house one of Canada's great art collections, and one of the most significant historical artifact collections in Ontario.

Canada Games Aquatic Centre: The Canada Games Aquatic Centre is truly a world-class swimming and diving facility, host to a multitude of top-level meets, including the Canada Summer Games.

Thames Valley Golf Course: The Thames Valley Golf Course is situated along the Thames River just 10 minutes from downtown London. The 18 hole Classic Course features natural topography of the land, pleasant and picturesque elevation changes, large mature tree lined fairways, and tricky undulating greens. The experience is extraordinary!

Richmond Row: Richmond Row is London's most interesting and innovative shopping district with over 200 businesses catering to your every need or fine dining and casual cafes.

Source: http://www.londontourism.ca/Things-To-Do