London

The forks of the Thames River, explored by John Graves Simcoe in 1793, are a defining geographical feature of what is now Canada's 11th largest city.

The City of London manages more than 200 parks. They range from major urban city-wide parks such as the 140-hectare Springbank Park to more intimate neighbourhood green spaces that may be just a small oasis of native species plantings. London boasts many natural areas that are considered environmentally significant on a local, regional, provincial or even national scale. In addition to the natural areas, the city also features approximately 22 kilometres of paved bike paths along the Thames River.

London is the regional centre for Southwestern Ontario. It has an international reputation for excellence in health care and research and is the home of one of Canada's oldest universities, the University of Western Ontario. Convenient access by rail, road and air, is an important contributing factor in the popularity of "The Forest City" as a business location and tourist destination.

Some nearby communities include: Ingersoll, St. Thomas, Sarnia, Stratford and Woodstock.

Visit the official London website.