Map Below: Major Highways accessible from London:  Transportation: Highways 401 and 402 run through the southern boundaries of London allowing for easy vehicle access to many locations, including the United States. Fanshawe park road (Hwy 26), located at the north end of the city allows access to Sarnia. Hwy 4, runs north and south for access to Arva, Lucan, and Centralia. Hwy 4 South takes you to St. Thomas. Hwy 2 (Dundas Street East) heads towards Woodstock, while Hwy 2 west becomes Longwoods Road, which heads towards Chatham. Major Cities within a Day's Driving (Diagram) Transportation to and from London is available via: airport, train, taxi, bus, private shuttle and a car pool program. The London Transportation Commission provides public transit. London Transportation Commission Ride-Guide Map There are many bike paths and bicycle lanes which allow bicycle transportation across the city. Bicycle map London is also developing a transportation master plan for the next 20 years. Hospitals: London Health Sciences St. Joseph's Health Care Shopping: Almost any type of shopping in which you want to participate is available in London from small, privately owned shops and restaurants to big box and international locations. There is an abundance of shopping malls and a thriving downtown. Famous People from London |
History: During the 1600's the the early inhabitants of the London area were the Attiwandaras, Huron and Iroquois who named the local river Askunessippi (Antlered River). The river was known in the 1700's as La Tranche, named by early trappers. In March of 1793, Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe visited the area, selected the Forks of river as his choice for the future site for the capital of the province. In 1796, a parcel of land comprising the lower (main) forks of the Thames River was purchased from the Chippewa by the Provincial Government and in 1800 the District of London was proclaimed. Mahlon Burwell surveyed a 1000 acre (405 hectare) tract of land at the main Forks of the Thames (West side) to be held under a licence of occupation by Joshua Applegarth for the purpose of cultivating hemp in 1808. Wesleyan Methodism was brought to London area by a circuit-riding preacher called George Washington in 1819. Peter McGregor, built the first house in London in 1826 and opened the first tavern, which was a tree-stump with a bottle of whisky placed on top. Peter McGregor holds the title of first settler of London although, some argue that the hemp growing Applegarth, on the west side of the river, deserves the title. The city itself was not founded until 1826 when Royal assent was given to a Provincial Bill designating the forks of the Thames as the administrative and legal centre of the District of London. London has a wild and colourful history, some of which can be seen in this timeline. Read more history... London received its nickname of The Forest City from the British Government to poke fun at Governor Simcoe, as he envisioned a prominent, prosperous city at the forks of the Thames, when it was only a tiny village carved out of the centre of a forest of trees. Since then, London has prospered and continues to live up to the name "The Forest City" by caring for, continually planting and respecting the history of its trees. Architectural Styles: Many different architectural styles of buildings are interweaved throughout London: Greek Revival, Georgian Cottage, Gothic Revival, Italian villas, Victorian and Romanesque Revival and more. The keyhole window is virtually unique to London. The London Advisory Committee on Heritage works closely with city hall to actively support the preservation of historic buildings and sites. An Inventory of Heritage Resources exists and London boasts four Heritage Conservation Districts: Old East, East Woodfield, West Woodfield, and Bishop Hellmuth. Schools Boards: The Thames Valley District School Board and the London and District Catholic School Board both provide educational services to London and area. Private schools are also available in London. The school facilities listed on the District pages list the schools located in the area. No assumption of automatic enrolment to an educational institution is implied. Parents must speak the school board of interest regarding child enrolment Post Secondary Institutions: University of Western Ontario: Fanshawe College Libraries and Museums: Banting House National Historic Site Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Eldon House Elsie Perrin Williams Estate Fanshawe Pioneer Village First Hussars Museum Grosvenor Lodge Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory Ivey Family London Room Labatt Memorial Park Museum of Ontario Archaeology London Regional Children's Museum McIntosh Gallery Museum London Ontario Genealogical Society Royal Canadian Regiment Museum Secrets of Radar Museum University of Western Ontario Archives Jet Aircraft Museum
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