La Petite Maison Guidebook
Family Fun
Located in downtown, Victoria Park is one of London Ontario’s most revered social hubs. Sprawling across 7.3 hectares, the park was originally a military base, constructed in 1874. It hosts an array of annual events and features amenities such as a skate park, a bandstand, and a crowd-favorite activity of “squirrel fishing”. Be sure to visit in winter if you’re up for ice-skating!
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Parque Victoria
580 Clarence StLocated in downtown, Victoria Park is one of London Ontario’s most revered social hubs. Sprawling across 7.3 hectares, the park was originally a military base, constructed in 1874. It hosts an array of annual events and features amenities such as a skate park, a bandstand, and a crowd-favorite activity of “squirrel fishing”. Be sure to visit in winter if you’re up for ice-skating!
This park is London’s Ontario largest, encompassing a whopping 140 hectares along a stretch of the Thames River. It boasts 30 kilometres of trails, and its feature attraction is Storybook Gardens, a family park modeled entirely after children’s nursery rhymes and stories.
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Springbank Park
1085 Commissioners Rd WThis park is London’s Ontario largest, encompassing a whopping 140 hectares along a stretch of the Thames River. It boasts 30 kilometres of trails, and its feature attraction is Storybook Gardens, a family park modeled entirely after children’s nursery rhymes and stories.
Storybook Gardens is a storybook themed outdoor park owned and operated by the City of London Parks and Recreation Department. Storybook Gardens provides a fun day of play and learning for families with young children. Park features in the summer season include several outdoor play structures, six amusement rides, a large splash pad, a sand and water play area, and music and dance at the outdoor stage. Open year round, the park also offers winter skating on the beautiful 250 metre outdoor skating trail.
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Storybook Gardens
1958 Storybook LnStorybook Gardens is a storybook themed outdoor park owned and operated by the City of London Parks and Recreation Department. Storybook Gardens provides a fun day of play and learning for families with young children. Park features in the summer season include several outdoor play structures, six amusement rides, a large splash pad, a sand and water play area, and music and dance at the outdoor stage. Open year round, the park also offers winter skating on the beautiful 250 metre outdoor skating trail.
One of London’s most frequented natural landmarks, the Sifton Bog is a Class 2 provincially significant wetland.
The main feature of this 41.6-hectare public site is the floating acid peat bog and associated boreal plant life. Deciduous swamp and upland forest surround the bog, providing a sharp contrast between the northern (boreal) and southern (Carolinian) vegetation types.
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Sifton Bog
1210 Oxford St WOne of London’s most frequented natural landmarks, the Sifton Bog is a Class 2 provincially significant wetland.
The main feature of this 41.6-hectare public site is the floating acid peat bog and associated boreal plant life. Deciduous swamp and upland forest surround the bog, providing a sharp contrast between the northern (boreal) and southern (Carolinian) vegetation types.
The London Children’s Museum provides children and their grown-ups with extraordinary hands-on learning experiences in a distinctly child-centred environment.
Part of the London community for almost 40 years, the Children’s Museum is where approximately 80,000 children and their families visit each year to dream and play and gather to learn and grow.
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Museu Infantil de Londres
21 Wharncliffe Rd SThe London Children’s Museum provides children and their grown-ups with extraordinary hands-on learning experiences in a distinctly child-centred environment.
Part of the London community for almost 40 years, the Children’s Museum is where approximately 80,000 children and their families visit each year to dream and play and gather to learn and grow.
Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an early example of the museum type known as a “Pioneer Village,” initially developed in mid-20th century Ontario by Conservation Authorities.
Fanshawe Pioneer Village tells the story of rural communities in the former townships of Westminster, London, North Dorchester, Delaware, West Nissouri and Lobo in Middlesex County from 1820 to 1920 and the founding and development of the City of London up to 1840.
Fanshawe Pioneer Village is owned and operated by the not-for-profit charity known as the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum with the support of the City of London, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.
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Fanshawe Pioneer Village
1424 Fanshawe Park Rd EFanshawe Pioneer Village is an early example of the museum type known as a “Pioneer Village,” initially developed in mid-20th century Ontario by Conservation Authorities.
Fanshawe Pioneer Village tells the story of rural communities in the former townships of Westminster, London, North Dorchester, Delaware, West Nissouri and Lobo in Middlesex County from 1820 to 1920 and the founding and development of the City of London up to 1840.
Fanshawe Pioneer Village is owned and operated by the not-for-profit charity known as the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum with the support of the City of London, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.
Great place to have fun with the family or friends, play 10 pin bowling, billiard or other games. Enjoy drinks with a huge selection of local craft beer and a delicious pizza made on a wood oven. Good place to get entertained!
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Palasad SocialBowl
777 Adelaide St NGreat place to have fun with the family or friends, play 10 pin bowling, billiard or other games. Enjoy drinks with a huge selection of local craft beer and a delicious pizza made on a wood oven. Good place to get entertained!
The Factory is Canada's largest indoor family entertainment centre located in the iconic 100 Kellogg Lane . Spanning over 170,000 sq. ft., it features the largest indoor ropes course IN THE WORLD.
With zip-lines, a trampoline park, ultimate warrior course, massive arcade, kids' indoor playground, virtual reality zone, and escape rooms, it is an experience like no other. New attractions are always being added, meaning that no matter what you're after, The Factory has it. It's fun for everyone — start playing today!
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A Fábrica
100 Kellogg LnThe Factory is Canada's largest indoor family entertainment centre located in the iconic 100 Kellogg Lane . Spanning over 170,000 sq. ft., it features the largest indoor ropes course IN THE WORLD.
With zip-lines, a trampoline park, ultimate warrior course, massive arcade, kids' indoor playground, virtual reality zone, and escape rooms, it is an experience like no other. New attractions are always being added, meaning that no matter what you're after, The Factory has it. It's fun for everyone — start playing today!
Important Place
Banting House National Historic Site of Canada celebrates not only a great Canadian discovery, but the life and career of Sir Frederick Grant Banting (1891-1941). Come to celebrate the most important medical discovery of the twentieth century and experience the life of the man you thought you knew. Permanent exhibitions include: London - the birthplace of insulin, Banting as the co-discoverer of insulin, artist and war hero, the Royal Visit and the Flame of Hope.
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Banting House National Historic Site
442 Adelaide St NBanting House National Historic Site of Canada celebrates not only a great Canadian discovery, but the life and career of Sir Frederick Grant Banting (1891-1941). Come to celebrate the most important medical discovery of the twentieth century and experience the life of the man you thought you knew. Permanent exhibitions include: London - the birthplace of insulin, Banting as the co-discoverer of insulin, artist and war hero, the Royal Visit and the Flame of Hope.
Virtually unchanged since the nineteenth century, Eldon House is London’s oldest residence and contains family heirlooms, furnishings and priceless treasures of the Harris Family.
Eldon House is a historic site in downtown London that has been preserved and maintained since 1960 when it was donated to the City of London. It was home to four generations of the Harris family, and is an excellent example of Georgian and Regency architectural styles. Its gardens are considered among the most beautiful in the city.
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Eldon House
481 Ridout St NVirtually unchanged since the nineteenth century, Eldon House is London’s oldest residence and contains family heirlooms, furnishings and priceless treasures of the Harris Family.
Eldon House is a historic site in downtown London that has been preserved and maintained since 1960 when it was donated to the City of London. It was home to four generations of the Harris family, and is an excellent example of Georgian and Regency architectural styles. Its gardens are considered among the most beautiful in the city.
Museum London is an art and history museum located in London, Ontario, Canada. It is located near the forks of the Thames River. It started its operations in 1940 with London Public Library and amalgamated with London Regional Art Gallery and London Regional Historical Museum in 1989.
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Museum London
421 Ridout St NMuseum London is an art and history museum located in London, Ontario, Canada. It is located near the forks of the Thames River. It started its operations in 1940 with London Public Library and amalgamated with London Regional Art Gallery and London Regional Historical Museum in 1989.
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is a museum located in northwest London, Ontario, Canada. It is dedicated to the study and public interpretation of over 11,000 years of human history in Ontario. It is adjacent to a reconstruction of the Lawson Site, a 16th-century pre-contact Attawandaron People's village.
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Museum of Ontario Archaeology
1600 Attawandaron RdThe Museum of Ontario Archaeology is a museum located in northwest London, Ontario, Canada. It is dedicated to the study and public interpretation of over 11,000 years of human history in Ontario. It is adjacent to a reconstruction of the Lawson Site, a 16th-century pre-contact Attawandaron People's village.
This globally-recognized public research university offers an exemplary learning experience that engages the best and brightest people.
Considered Canada’s most beautiful university, Western’s main campus spans 481.2 hectares of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures that provide an idyllic environment for our community of scholars.
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Western University
1151 Richmond StThis globally-recognized public research university offers an exemplary learning experience that engages the best and brightest people.
Considered Canada’s most beautiful university, Western’s main campus spans 481.2 hectares of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures that provide an idyllic environment for our community of scholars.
Many consider this historic, intimate music venue as the best place in London to catch a show. Completed in 1884, the former town hall provides a truly eclectic atmosphere to enhance any musical act that comes to town.
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Aeolian Hall - Performing Arts Centre
795 Dundas StMany consider this historic, intimate music venue as the best place in London to catch a show. Completed in 1884, the former town hall provides a truly eclectic atmosphere to enhance any musical act that comes to town.
Fanshawe is a comprehensive college serving the greater London region by providing flexible learning arrangements and experiential education opportunities developed in response to labour market needs.
One of Ontario’s largest colleges - with four campuses in London, Simcoe, St. Thomas and Woodstock - Fanshawe serves close to half a million people with a promise to educate, engage, empower and excite.
We offer more than 200 degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs to 43,000 students each year, helping people unlock their potential and achieve success in a variety of disciplines including applied arts, business, health care, human services, hospitality and technology.
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Fanshawe College
1001 Fanshawe College BlvdFanshawe is a comprehensive college serving the greater London region by providing flexible learning arrangements and experiential education opportunities developed in response to labour market needs.
One of Ontario’s largest colleges - with four campuses in London, Simcoe, St. Thomas and Woodstock - Fanshawe serves close to half a million people with a promise to educate, engage, empower and excite.
We offer more than 200 degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs to 43,000 students each year, helping people unlock their potential and achieve success in a variety of disciplines including applied arts, business, health care, human services, hospitality and technology.
Sport and Entertainment Venue
This historic sports and entertainment center allows for attendees to experience a hockey game, a concert, and touring Broadway shows among numerous other events.
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Budweiser Gardens
99 Dundas StThis historic sports and entertainment center allows for attendees to experience a hockey game, a concert, and touring Broadway shows among numerous other events.
Food scene
What better way to access the soul of London than through its farmers and food?
“Affordably fresh, friendly and local”, it’s best to arrive hungry as the selection of meats, fruits, and baked goods are among the finest in the city. The market is outdoors May through December.
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Covent Garden Market Building
130 King StWhat better way to access the soul of London than through its farmers and food?
“Affordably fresh, friendly and local”, it’s best to arrive hungry as the selection of meats, fruits, and baked goods are among the finest in the city. The market is outdoors May through December.
This popular local spot serves all-day breakfast and was even featured on Food Network Canada’s You Gotta Eat Here!
You'll love the retro diner vibes decked with funky decor, vintage posters and vinyl records on the walls.
If you’re craving some fried food, go with the delicious chicken and waffles which uses fried chicken thighs for a juicier meat. The cincher is the waffles are also fried, which makes for a great guilty pleasure or hangover cure. Top it off with your choice of either syrup or hot honey.
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Early Bird Coffee & Kitchen
613 Queen St WThis popular local spot serves all-day breakfast and was even featured on Food Network Canada’s You Gotta Eat Here!
You'll love the retro diner vibes decked with funky decor, vintage posters and vinyl records on the walls.
If you’re craving some fried food, go with the delicious chicken and waffles which uses fried chicken thighs for a juicier meat. The cincher is the waffles are also fried, which makes for a great guilty pleasure or hangover cure. Top it off with your choice of either syrup or hot honey.
British gastropub in a heritage building with an intimate outdoor courtyard.
Here you won’t find the common bacon-wrapped scallops, but instead, find delicious sea scallops wrapped in house-smoked salmon. If you prefer red meat, the Irish Enchilada gives you a deliciously tender, Guinness-braised pulled lamb with cheddar cheese baked in a flour tortilla. While you’re at it, why not pair it with a local craft beer!
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The Church Key Bistro-Pub
476 Richmond StBritish gastropub in a heritage building with an intimate outdoor courtyard.
Here you won’t find the common bacon-wrapped scallops, but instead, find delicious sea scallops wrapped in house-smoked salmon. If you prefer red meat, the Irish Enchilada gives you a deliciously tender, Guinness-braised pulled lamb with cheddar cheese baked in a flour tortilla. While you’re at it, why not pair it with a local craft beer!
The success of Barbara Czyz’s foodie-mobbed bistro is due to its modern European cuisine, chalkboard offerings, and attentive vibe. Specialties include goulash with potato pancakes, krokiety (crepes) and red borsch made from beets, slow cooked cabbage rolls, and tender peirogi with sweet and savoury fillings. 697 Dundas Street, 519-649-2225
Unique Food Attitudes
697 Dundas StThe success of Barbara Czyz’s foodie-mobbed bistro is due to its modern European cuisine, chalkboard offerings, and attentive vibe. Specialties include goulash with potato pancakes, krokiety (crepes) and red borsch made from beets, slow cooked cabbage rolls, and tender peirogi with sweet and savoury fillings. 697 Dundas Street, 519-649-2225
Heidi and Bill Vamvalis are pillars of hospitality, and have been serving Mediterranean cuisine and traditional English Fish and Chips for over 38 years. Mykonos sports a festive covered patio at the back of the restaurant, which is heated during the cooler weather. The Mykonos Platter with moussaka, pastichio, souvlaki, tsaziki, tiropitaki, spanakopita, loukanica and dolmathaki is outstanding. 572 Adelaide Street N., 519-434-6736
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Mykonos Restaurant
572 Adelaide St NHeidi and Bill Vamvalis are pillars of hospitality, and have been serving Mediterranean cuisine and traditional English Fish and Chips for over 38 years. Mykonos sports a festive covered patio at the back of the restaurant, which is heated during the cooler weather. The Mykonos Platter with moussaka, pastichio, souvlaki, tsaziki, tiropitaki, spanakopita, loukanica and dolmathaki is outstanding. 572 Adelaide Street N., 519-434-6736
Long Duc Ngo, the welcoming hands-on proprietor, offers a selection of accessibly priced noodle, rice and soup dishes. The substantive menu includes superb spring rolls, pho, sizzling hot pots, and many seafood and chicken dishes. Pho Dac Biet is the signature rice noodle broth with rare and brisket beef, beef balls and tripe with fresh herbs. 1074 Dundas Street, 519-457-0762
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Vietnam Restaurant
1074 Dundas StLong Duc Ngo, the welcoming hands-on proprietor, offers a selection of accessibly priced noodle, rice and soup dishes. The substantive menu includes superb spring rolls, pho, sizzling hot pots, and many seafood and chicken dishes. Pho Dac Biet is the signature rice noodle broth with rare and brisket beef, beef balls and tripe with fresh herbs. 1074 Dundas Street, 519-457-0762
Community-focused, local, sustainable and accountable are the words used to describe the Root Cellar’s philosophy. With an emphasis on “from scratch” seasonal menus, the culinary team led by chef Dani Gruden-Murphy procures ingredients from local organic farmers for this hip artisanal culinary collective and London’s first co-operatively owned nanobrewery. 623 Dundas Street, 519-719-7675
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The Root Cellar
623 Dundas StCommunity-focused, local, sustainable and accountable are the words used to describe the Root Cellar’s philosophy. With an emphasis on “from scratch” seasonal menus, the culinary team led by chef Dani Gruden-Murphy procures ingredients from local organic farmers for this hip artisanal culinary collective and London’s first co-operatively owned nanobrewery. 623 Dundas Street, 519-719-7675
Sightseeing
Visitors of the Fanshawe Lake Trail are gifted with gorgeous views of Lake Fanshawe, as the trail winds its way around the secluded lake. This property is accommodating to hikers of all abilities, as it offers a shorter 3.4-kilometre hike, or a daunting 20-kilometre hike for those ambitious hikers looking to spend the whole day among the breathtaking nature.
Fanshawe Lake
Visitors of the Fanshawe Lake Trail are gifted with gorgeous views of Lake Fanshawe, as the trail winds its way around the secluded lake. This property is accommodating to hikers of all abilities, as it offers a shorter 3.4-kilometre hike, or a daunting 20-kilometre hike for those ambitious hikers looking to spend the whole day among the breathtaking nature.
This 5.1-kilometre trail is a neighbourhood accessible out and back trail that stretches through the northwestern corner of the city. A very accommodating trail for hikers of all skill levels and their dogs. Fox Hollow offers a nice mix of suburbia as well as nature, extending into Medway Valley Heritage Forest. The trail is mostly paved, making it ideal on even wet and slippery days.
Fox Hollow
This 5.1-kilometre trail is a neighbourhood accessible out and back trail that stretches through the northwestern corner of the city. A very accommodating trail for hikers of all skill levels and their dogs. Fox Hollow offers a nice mix of suburbia as well as nature, extending into Medway Valley Heritage Forest. The trail is mostly paved, making it ideal on even wet and slippery days.
This hike is located conveniently just minutes from the 401 and offers guests a scenic treat! The trail stretches 5.6 kilometres through the wilderness, offering gorgeous views of multiple ponds throughout the duration of the hike.
Westminster Ponds is also home to The Meeting Tree, a 675-year-old tree and one of just three heritage trees in the City!
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Westminster Ponds
696 Wellington RdThis hike is located conveniently just minutes from the 401 and offers guests a scenic treat! The trail stretches 5.6 kilometres through the wilderness, offering gorgeous views of multiple ponds throughout the duration of the hike.
Westminster Ponds is also home to The Meeting Tree, a 675-year-old tree and one of just three heritage trees in the City!
Neighbourhoods
This area is an undisputed centre of all things counter-culture and the centre of the city’s edgy art and music scene, as well as a growing restaurant cluster on the corridor.
The neighbourhood contains 28% of the city’s listed and designated heritage properties as well as some key city venues.
Dundas Street is home to the London Clay Arts Centre, the Palace Theatre, the Aeolian Performing Arts Centre and the Western Fair Farmers’ & Artisans.
You will also find many great opportunities for recreation and entertainment such us The Factory, Palace Theatre, Aeolian Hall and The Banting House which is a real cultural landmark.
The Western Fair with Saturday & Sunday Farmer's Market offers a great place to buy your favorite local produce and more.
Close by there are a few local breweries, Storm Stayed Brewing Company, Dundas & Sons, Powerhouse, Anderson's and London Brewing and Two Distilleries, Union Ten and Paradigm Spirits.
For coffee, lunch or dinner there are several coffee shops and restaurants to choose from such as Mykonos Restaurant, Unique Food Attitudes, Thai Taste, Vietnam Restaurant and more.
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Old East Village
This area is an undisputed centre of all things counter-culture and the centre of the city’s edgy art and music scene, as well as a growing restaurant cluster on the corridor.
The neighbourhood contains 28% of the city’s listed and designated heritage properties as well as some key city venues.
Dundas Street is home to the London Clay Arts Centre, the Palace Theatre, the Aeolian Performing Arts Centre and the Western Fair Farmers’ & Artisans.
You will also find many great opportunities for recreation and entertainment such us The Factory, Palace Theatre, Aeolian Hall and The Banting House which is a real cultural landmark.
The Western Fair with Saturday & Sunday Farmer's Market offers a great place to buy your favorite local produce and more.
Close by there are a few local breweries, Storm Stayed Brewing Company, Dundas & Sons, Powerhouse, Anderson's and London Brewing and Two Distilleries, Union Ten and Paradigm Spirits.
For coffee, lunch or dinner there are several coffee shops and restaurants to choose from such as Mykonos Restaurant, Unique Food Attitudes, Thai Taste, Vietnam Restaurant and more.
Groceries
Great grocery store, large selection of food, household items, clothing and more. Very clean and organized with affordable prices.
7 minutes by car to the La Petite Maison
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Real Canadian Superstore
825 Oxford St EGreat grocery store, large selection of food, household items, clothing and more. Very clean and organized with affordable prices.
7 minutes by car to the La Petite Maison
Great small local grocery store. From the strawberry fields only miles from your home to the vineyards of grapes in California, to the orchards of cherries in Chile and the kiwi groves in New Zealand. The world teases your palette, with exciting flavours. Join Will, SUNRIPE’s owner as he travels the Toronto Food Terminal early each morning to bring the world’s indulgences to your doorstep.
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SUNRIPE Freshmarket on Adelaide
1800 Adelaide St NGreat small local grocery store. From the strawberry fields only miles from your home to the vineyards of grapes in California, to the orchards of cherries in Chile and the kiwi groves in New Zealand. The world teases your palette, with exciting flavours. Join Will, SUNRIPE’s owner as he travels the Toronto Food Terminal early each morning to bring the world’s indulgences to your doorstep.
Canadian food retailer that offers a large variety of items for your groceries
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Metro
1030 Adelaide St NCanadian food retailer that offers a large variety of items for your groceries