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City of Londonwww.london.caLocation: 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: Over 350,000BaseballPhone: 519-661-5575www.londonmajors.com25 Wilson Avenue(519) 661-5575The London Majors team plays homegames at historic Labatt Memorial Park, oneof the oldest baseball fields in the world.Centennial HallPhone: 519-672-1967 or 519-672-1968www.centennialhall.london.caBox office: 550 Wellington St., LondonCentennial 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 MarketPhone: 519-439-3921www.coventmarket.com130 King Street.Complete with fresh produce, gourmetfoods, public square, seasonal outdoorfarmer’s market, ice rink and regular familyprogramming.Fanshawe Pioneer VillagePhone: 519-457-1296www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca2609 Fanshawe Park Road EastA living history museum that specializesin fun for children of all ages. ExperienceLondon’s past and see weavers, printmakers,blacksmiths and farmers demonstrate theirtrades of the past.Grand TheatrePhone: 519-672-8800www.grandtheatre.com471 Richmond St. Box OfficeLondon’s Grand Theatre is nationallyrenowned and presents plays from Septemberto May. The company also hosts occasionaloutdoor arts attractions such as the NationalBallet of Canada.Hockeywww.londonknights.comLondon is home to the Ontario HockeyLeague and Memorial Cup Champions, theLondon Knights.John Labatt Center (JLC)Phone: 519-667-5700www.johnlabattcentre.com99 Dundas StreetOpened in October 2002, this facility ishome to the London Knights and hosts manysporting and entertainment events (includingBilly Talent, Sting, Jay-Z, Jerry Seinfeld, BillClinton, Harlem Globetrotters and JohnMayer to name a few!)London Public Librarywww.londonpubliclibrary.caWith 16 comfortable locations, knowledgeableand friendly staff, and extensive collections ofmaterial for enjoyment, learning and growth and isyour community hub.Locations closest to campus:Cherryhill: 301 Oxford St. W.London Central Library: 251 Dundas St.Sherwood: 1225 Wonderland Rd. N.London Tourismwww.londontourism.caThis website provides information onPublic Libraries, Community Centers, LocalAttractions, Restaurants, Shopping Malls,Programs & Activities, and Sports Facilities.Museums and Art Gallerieswww.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Museums_and_Historic_Sites/default.htmLondon has many museums including:• Archival Teaching & Research Museum• Banting House National Historic Site• Canadian Medical Hall of Fame• Eldon House• Fanshawe Pioneer Village• Museum of Ontario Archaeology• London Regional Children’s Museum• Museum Londonwww.museumlondon.ca• Royal Canadian Regiment MuseumOntario Parkswww.ontarioparks.comOntario has an abundance of beautifulprovincial parks that make outstandingday trips (Pinery Provincial Park) as wellas excellent vacations and scenic holidays(Algonquin).Storybook GardensPhone: 519-661-5770www.storybook.london.ca(Located inside Springbank Park)An extremely popular children’s attractionof Southwestern Ontario located in London.Open year-round!Summer Festivalswww.londontourism.caLondon offers many excellent summerfestivals including Sunfest, Rock the Park,Home County Folk Festival, Rib Fest, theInternational Food Festival and more.City of London30 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012