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City of Londonlondon.ca #LdnOntLocation: On the banks of the ThamesRiver, 200 kilometers west of Toronto,Ontario, CanadaTemperature: Ranging from a July(summer) average of 26 °C to a January(winter) average of -7 °CPopulation: With a population of 366,000,London is Canada’s 11th largest city.Baseballlondonmajors.com | 519-694-6105The London Majors play home gamesat historic Labatt Memorial Park, one ofthe oldest baseball fields in the world.Basketballlightningbasketball.ca | 519-433-0634London is home to the LondonLightning team, a charter member of theNational Basketball League of Canada. InMarch 2012, they won the NBL CanadaChampionship. Their home games areplayed at Budweiser Gardens.Budweiser Gardensformerly the John Labatt Center (JLC)budweisergardens.com | 519-667-570099 Dundas StreetOpened in October 2002, this facilityis home to the London Knights (hockey),London Lightning (basketball), and hostsmany sporting and entertainment events(such as Sting, Jay-Z, Jerry Seinfeld, CarrieUnderwood, Pearl Jam and John Mayer).Centennial Hall519-672-1967 or 519-672-1968centennialhall.london.caBox office: 550 Wellington St.Centennial Hall is a multi-purpose,wheelchair accessible facility offeringspecialized facilities for events such asconcerts, dances, banquets, meetings,conventions, exhibitions, trade shows,craft, fashion and travel shows just toname a few.Covent Garden Marketcoventmarket.com | 519-439-3921130 King StreetComplete with fresh produce, gourmetfoods, public square, seasonal outdoorfarmer’s market, ice rink and regular familyprogramming.Fanshawe Pioneer Villagefanshawepioneervillage.ca | 519-457-12962609 Fanshawe Park Road EastA living history museum that specializesin fun for children of all ages. ExperienceLondon’s past and see weavers,printmakers, blacksmiths and farmersdemonstrate their trades of the past.Grand Theatregrandtheatre.com | 519-672-8800471 Richmond St. Box OfficeLondon’s Grand Theatre is nationallyrenowned and presents plays fromSeptember to May. The company also hostsoccasional outdoor arts attractions such asthe National Ballet of Canada.Hockeylondonknights.comLondon is home to the Ontario HockeyLeague and Memorial Cup Champions, theLondon Knights.London Public Librarylondonpubliclibrary.caWith 16 comfortable locations,knowledgeable and friendly staff, andextensive collections of material forenjoyment, learning and growth and is yourcommunity hub.Locations closest to campus:Cherryhill: 301 Oxford St. W.London Central Library: 251 Dundas St.Sherwood: 1225 Wonderland Rd. N.London Tourismlondontourism.caThis website provides informationon public libraries, community centers,local attractions, restaurants, shoppingmalls, programs and activities, and sportsfacilities.Museums and Art Gallerieslondontourism.ca/Things-To-Do/Museumsand-GalleriesLondon has many museums including:• Archival Teaching & ResearchMuseum• Banting House National Historic Site• Canadian Medical Hall of Fame• London Clay Art Centre• Eldon House• Museum of Ontario Archaeology• London Regional Children’sMuseum• Museum London• Royal Canadian Regiment MuseumOntario Parksontarioparks.comOntario has an abundance of beautifulprovincial parks that make outstandingday trips (Pinery Provincial Park) as wellas excellent vacations and scenic holidays(Algonquin).Storybook GardensPhone: 519-661-5770storybook.london.ca(Located inside Springbank Park)An extremely popular children’sattraction of Southwestern Ontario locatedin London. Open year-round!Summer Festivalslondontourism.ca/EventsLondon offers many excellent summerfestivals including Sunfest, Rock the Park,Home County Music & Art Festival, Rib Fest,the International Food Festival and more.STUDENT GUIDE 2013-201431city of london