student - Academic Calendar - University of Western Ontario
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City <strong>of</strong> London<br />
www.london.ca<br />
Location: On the banks <strong>of</strong> the Thames<br />
River, 200 kilometers west <strong>of</strong> Toronto,<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada<br />
Temperature: Ranging from a July<br />
(summer) average <strong>of</strong> 26 C to a January<br />
(winter) average <strong>of</strong> -7C<br />
Population: Over 350,000<br />
Centennial Hall<br />
Phone: 519-672-1967 or 519-672-1968<br />
www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
Box <strong>of</strong>fice: 550 Wellington St., London<br />
Centennial Hall is a multi-purpose,<br />
wheelchair accessible facility <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
specialized facilities for events such as<br />
Concerts, Dances, Banquets, Meetings,<br />
Conventions, Exhibitions, Trade Shows,<br />
Craft, Fashion and Travel Shows just to<br />
name a few.<br />
Covent Garden Market<br />
Phone: 519-439-3921<br />
www.coventmarket.com<br />
130 King Street.<br />
Complete with fresh produce, gourmet<br />
foods, public square, seasonal outdoor<br />
farmer’s market, ice rink and regular family<br />
programming.<br />
Fanshawe Pioneer Village<br />
Phone: 519-457-1296<br />
www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca<br />
2609 Fanshawe Park Road East<br />
A living history museum that specializes<br />
in fun for children <strong>of</strong> all ages. Experience<br />
London’s past and see weavers, printmakers,<br />
blacksmiths and farmers demonstrate their<br />
trades <strong>of</strong> the past.<br />
Grand Theatre<br />
Phone: 519-672-8800<br />
www.grandtheatre.com<br />
471 Richmond St. Box Office<br />
London’s Grand Theatre is nationally<br />
renowned and presents plays from September<br />
to May. The company also hosts occasional<br />
outdoor arts attractions such as the National<br />
Ballet <strong>of</strong> Canada.<br />
Hockey<br />
www.londonknights.com<br />
London is home to the <strong>Ontario</strong> Hockey<br />
League and Memorial Cup Champions, the<br />
London Knights.<br />
John Labatt Center (JLC)<br />
Phone: 519-667-5700<br />
www.johnlabattcentre.com<br />
99 Dundas Street<br />
Opened in October 2002, this facility is<br />
home to the London Knights and hosts many<br />
sporting and entertainment events (including<br />
Billy Talent, Sting, Jay-Z, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill<br />
Clinton, Harlem Globetrotters and John<br />
Mayer to name a few!)<br />
London Public Library<br />
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca<br />
With 16 comfortable locations, knowledgeable<br />
and friendly staff, and extensive collections <strong>of</strong><br />
material for enjoyment, learning and growth and is<br />
your community hub.<br />
Locations closest to campus:<br />
Cherryhill: 301 Oxford St. W.<br />
London Central Library: 251 Dundas St.<br />
Sherwood: 1225 Wonderland Rd. N.<br />
London Tourism<br />
www.londontourism.ca<br />
This website provides information on<br />
Public Libraries, Community Centers, Local<br />
Attractions, Restaurants, Shopping Malls,<br />
Programs & Activities, and Sports Facilities.<br />
Museums and Art Galleries<br />
www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Museums_and_Historic_<br />
Sites/default.htm<br />
London has many museums including:<br />
• Archival Teaching & Research Museum<br />
• Banting House National Historic Site<br />
• Canadian Medical Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame<br />
• Eldon House<br />
• Fanshawe Pioneer Village<br />
• Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> Archaeology<br />
• London Regional Children’s Museum<br />
• Museum London<br />
www.museumlondon.ca<br />
• Royal Canadian Regiment Museum<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Parks<br />
www.ontarioparks.com<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> has an abundance <strong>of</strong> beautiful<br />
provincial parks that make outstanding<br />
day trips (Pinery Provincial Park) as well<br />
as excellent vacations and scenic holidays<br />
(Algonquin).<br />
Storybook Gardens<br />
Phone: 519-661-5770<br />
www.storybook.london.ca<br />
(Located inside Springbank Park)<br />
An extremely popular children’s attraction<br />
<strong>of</strong> Southwestern <strong>Ontario</strong> located in London.<br />
Open year-round!<br />
Summer Festivals<br />
www.londontourism.ca<br />
London <strong>of</strong>fers many excellent summer<br />
festivals including Sunfest, Rock the Park,<br />
Home County Folk Festival, Rib Fest, the<br />
International Food Festival and more.<br />
City <strong>of</strong> London<br />
30 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012
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