{"id":1407,"date":"2017-08-02T16:33:31","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T16:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:08:12","slug":"things-to-do-in-london-ontario-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/things-to-do-in-london-ontario-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in London, Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What to do in London, Ontario<\/h2>\n<p>When people talk about visiting London, you may be thinking London, England but you really should be thinking about Ontario&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londontourism.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">London<\/a>. It has so many things to do and because it is the home of a major university (Western University), there is a youthful energy around the city that makes it feel like a happening place. It is also a hub of great festivals, so make sure you check the Summer Fun Guide <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/festivals-fairs-and-events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event listings<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calendar<\/a> to see what is going on when you are there.<\/p>\n<h2>Festivals in London, Ontario<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the festivals you might want to plan around include:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1412 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-12.16.44-PM-300x182.png\" alt=\"Trackside Music Festival London\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-12.16.44-PM-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-12.16.44-PM-825x504.png 825w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-12.16.44-PM.png 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fleetwood Country Cruize-In<\/a> (June) is Canada&#8217;s Largest (&amp; one of North America&#8217;s biggest) Outdoor Car Show. And if you&#8217;re into classic cars, they also have summer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.countrycruizin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">weekly cruize ins<\/a> Thursday evenings from 5pm to dusk at Plunkett Estate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonbluesfest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">London Bluesfest<\/a> (Aug) features world class headline acts at London&#8217;s harris Park.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fiestalondon.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fiesta London Mexican Festival<\/a> (June) celebrates Mexico with mariachi, folklore, and food in the Covent Garden Market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rockthepark.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Rock the Park Music Festival<\/a> is a 4 day music festival (July) in support of local charities, which caters to all music fans for at least one night of each genre.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatlesfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">London Beatles Festival<\/a> (September) is a weekend for Beatles fans of every age with theatre programming &amp; top entertainment on main stages and satellite venues easy walking distance from the hub.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tracksidefestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Trackside Music Festival<\/a> (July) is a toe- tapping festival for country fans, with top international talent.<\/p>\n<h2>Amusement Parks &amp; Adventures in London, Ontario<\/h2>\n<p>While you&#8217;re in London for the festivals, here are some other things to do:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastparkgolf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">East Park<\/a> has a water park, go karts, rock climbing, bumper cars, batting cages, mini golf,\u00a0 and more. Or see if you are smarter than your friends at <a href=\"http:\/\/exoduslondon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Exodus London<\/a> Escape Rooms. Or zip through the Carolinian forest from the treetops at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bolermountain.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Boler Mountain<\/a> &#8211; Treetop Adventure Park.\u00a0 Into baseball? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonmajors.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">London Majors <\/a>Baseball\u00a0 is affordable family fun.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re of age, take the <a href=\"londontour@labatt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Labatt London<\/a>\u2019s Hometown Brewery Tour and enjoy samples (book ahead) or cheer for your faves at live harness races at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiawathahorsepark.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hiawatha Horse Park<\/a> &amp; Entertainment Center.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1414\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-12.18.50-PM-300x189.png\" alt=\"Fanshawe Pioneer Village London\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-12.18.50-PM-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-12.18.50-PM.png 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bring the little ones to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.london.ca\/storybook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Storybook Gardens, an e<\/a>nchanted storybook-theme park, with amusement rides &amp; entertainment. They&#8217;d probably like the PYO berries and Sundae bar at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heeman.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Heeman Greenhouses<\/a> &amp; Strawberry Farm or the year round market with lots of extras like an ice rink and entertainment at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coventmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Covent Garden<\/a> Market &amp; Outdoor Farmers\u2019 Market. And once they&#8217;ve had a treat, visit one of the great museums like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">London Children&#8217;s Museum.\u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fanshawe Pioneer Village<\/a>&#8216;s living history museum or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thercrmuseum.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Royal Canadian Regiment Museum<\/a>\u00a0 which highlights Canadian history since 1860s are great for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>So while there is no Buckingham Palace in London Ontario, it still has lots to offer and should definitely be added to your list!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do in London, Ontario When people talk about visiting London, you may be thinking London, England but you really should be thinking about Ontario&#8217;s London. 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