MOVING to / from LONDON, ONTARIO
London, Ontario - Community Overview
London’s history dates back to 1793 when it was suggested by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe as the site for the capital of Upper Canada. The Old World influence is still strong, with many landmarks still maintaining the historical names of London, England, such as Hyde Park, Pall Mall and Victoria Park. The Court House, built in 1831, was fashioned after Malahide Castle in Ireland. In 1878 it was enlarged and a third tower added.
London was incorporated to town status in 1840. Following fires in 1844 and 1845 the town was rebuilt and the population grew to 4,584. In 1855 London achieved city status with the first mayor being Murray Anderson. Huron College was established in 1863 and the University of Western Ontario was established in 1878.
London dominates the Western Ontario region as the centre of commerce, industry and finance. It is the market centre for the prosperous surrounding agricultural community - one of the richest agricultural areas in Canada - for more than 100 years, a factor of great significance to its continuous growth.
London’s importance as a financial centre is due primarily to its well-known and long established Canadian firms in the trust, securities and insurance fields. It has always had a well-balanced manufacturing industrial base, with widely diversified industries that broadened the economic base of the whole community.
The City of London is located along Highway #401 - the MacDonald Cartier Freeway, with Highways #402, 2, 4 and 7 also accessing the city. London is approximately 190 km west of Toronto and approximately 193 km northeast of Detroit, Michigan. The Thames River flows through the city.
The population of London numbers approximately 352,395.
For more information about London:
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Cable
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Hydro
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Gas
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Water
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Garbage
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Recycling
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Telephone
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
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Thames Valley District School Board
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Conseil Scolaire Public de District du Centre-Sud (58)
For information about Roman Catholic Separate Schools, please contact:
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London District Catholic School Board
Additional educational institutes:
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Fanshawe College
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University of Western Ontario
WEATHER
London has an average July temperature of 20.5°C and an average January temperature of -6.3°C. The average annual precipitation is 987 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit: www.theweathernetwork.com
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:
The London Free Press
The Londoner
MEDICAL INFORMATION
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St. Joseph's Health Centre
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Parkwood Hospital
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London Health Sciences Centre
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Children’s Hospital
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University Hospital Campus
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Victoria Campus
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing
Driver and Vehicle Licence Office
Public Transit
London Transit
For more transportation information, visit:
COMMUNITY
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Parks and Recreation
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London Public Library
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London Pools
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London Arenas
For information about upcoming events in London, visit:
SPORTS AND LEISURE
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Parks and Recreation
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YMCA
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Golf Courses
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Ski Resorts
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
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Annual Events
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Western Fair
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Farmers Market
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Fanshawe Pioneer Village
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John Labatt Centre
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London Regional Children's Museum
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Museum London
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Victoria Park
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Storybook Gardens
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the London area, visit:
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Loblaws
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Metro
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Sobeys
Specialty Stores
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Covent Garden Market
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Indo-Asian Groceries & Spices
SHOPPING CENTRES
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White Oaks Mall
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Westmount Shopping Center
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Masonville Place
ENTERTAINMENT
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Movie Theatres
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Restaurants
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Live Theatre
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Nightlife
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Parks to Visit
This information has been compiled from various sources. In our effort to provide you with accurate information, we have used the most current reference material available to us and we hope you find this helpful. If you have any comments about this service, or if we can be of further assistance, please contact Minute Men Moving & Storage at 1-888-708-7700. We can be reached by e-mail at info@minute-men.com.
