London

London is a city in Middlesex County in southwestern Ontario, spreading across both sides of the Thames River. The layout connects residential areas with parks, woodlands, and walking trails that run throughout the urban territory.

The settlement began in 1826 and grew into a transportation hub following the arrival of the Great Western Railway in 1853. The railway connection transformed the small community into a trade center for southwestern Ontario.

Local artists and students from the nearby university shape daily life across neighborhoods with galleries, live music, and street art. Residents gather regularly at neighborhood markets and parks where community festivals and sporting events take place throughout the year.

The public transit system with over 40 bus routes connects residential neighborhoods to commercial districts, schools, and hospitals across the city. Most areas are accessible on foot or by bicycle during the day, especially along the river paths.

The Blackfriars Bridge built in 1875 is the oldest working wrought iron bowstring arch bridge in all of North America. Pedestrians still cross it on the same historic framework that was imported from England over a century ago.

Location: Middlesex County

Inception: 1826

Elevation above the sea: 251 m

Shares border with: Kitchener, Aylmer

Website: https://london.ca

GPS coordinates: 42.98370,-81.24970

Latest update: December 2, 2025 23:10