London (Ontario): See
1 Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, ☏ +1 519-661-0333. Tue-Sun noon-5PM, Thu until 9PM. It purports to have one of Canada's most important art collections, and one of the most significant historical artifact collections in Ontario. More than 5,000 regional and Canadian works of art and 45,000 artifacts reflecting the history of the City of London. By donation. (updated Aug 2020)
2 Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North (a 4-minute walk north of Museum London), ☏ +1 519-661-0333. London's oldest surviving residence, containing heirlooms and furniture reflecting life in early 19th-century London.
3 Banting House National Historic Site, 442 Adelaide St. North (at the corner of Queens Avenue and Adelaide Street), ☏ +1 519-673-1752. Tue-Sat noon-4PM. Chronicles the life and achievements of Canadian Sir Frederick Grant Banting, the discoverer of insulin. Adults $5, students and seniors $4, children under 5 free.
4 Blackfriars Street Bridge (across the Thames River connecting the north end of Ridout Street with Blackfriars Street.). A rare example of a bowstring truss bridge. Built in 1875 and spanning 65.8 m, it is the longest working span of its kind in North America.
5 Wortley Village. Wortley Road between Askin St and Tecumseh Ave, was voted one of Canada's coolest neighbourhoods in 2002 by enRoute magazine. Filled with eclectic, locally-owned merchants and cafes.
6 The Arts Project, 203 Dundas St, ☏ +1 519-642-2767. Tue-Sat noon-5PM, later for theatre show nights.. A downtown art gallery devoted to rising artists with an adjoined blackbox theatre devoted primarily to alternative fare.
7 Jet Aircraft Museum, 2465 Aviation Lane, unit 2 (at the airport), ☏ +1 519-453-7000. Thu-Sat 10AM-4PM. (updated Oct 2018)
8 The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum (RCR), 701 Oxford Street East, N5Y 4T7. Wed, Fri, Sat 10am - 4pm; Thu 10am - 8pm. A museum dedicated to the history of the regiment, showcasing many military medals, weapons, military tools and uniforms in an interactive and immersive environment spanning 2 floors. (updated Aug 2024)
There are lots of parks in downtown London. They include:
9 Springbank Park. A charming destination west of downtown complete with green space, picnic areas & facilities, formal gardens, wading pool, playgrounds, small family train track, merry-go-round and Storybook Gardens. Its paved trails are part of a 30-km system for walkers, cyclists, runners and roller-bladers. (updated Oct 2018)
10 Victoria Park (one block west of City Hall). According to the City's website this 15 acres (6.1 hectares) park is one of the most important designed landscapes of the 19th century and has been a hub of social and recreational activities since 1874. Many festivals and events take place here throughout the year. Bring nuts to feed the squirrels.