1. Downtown
Start here for Covent Garden Market, restaurants, the library and events. This is London’s busy centre. If you stay out in the evening, check when the last bus home leaves before you go.
Numbers on the map match the descriptions. North is up.
L1–L16 Public libraries
S1–S4 ServiceOntario offices
P1–P15 Parks and nature
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Start here for Covent Garden Market, restaurants, the library and events. This is London’s busy centre. If you stay out in the evening, check when the last bus home leaves before you go.
The stretch of Richmond north of downtown is a go-to for restaurants, shops and an evening out. It can feel lively and noisy late at night.
Just east of the core: older houses, leafy streets and an easy walk toward Victoria Park. Come for a relaxed look at London’s heritage streets.
Tree-lined streets and older homes between downtown and the university area. A pleasant place for a daytime walk and a look at established London.
This is where you go for a village feeling inside the city: coffee, independent shops and a stroll along Wortley Road. An easy first neighbourhood outing.
Come for independent businesses, arts and performance spaces, and the Western Fair District nearby. Explore with a destination in mind; the feel changes from street to street.
The name means “south of Horton”. A neighbourhood close to downtown and the river, with older homes and redevelopment. Useful to recognize when people describe central London.
A small historic area across the river from downtown. Blackfriars Bridge and nearby river paths make a good starting point for a walk.
University buildings, students and busy term-time streets. Visit for the campus and events; check parking and visitor access before going.
When someone says Masonville, they often mean the north-end mall and surrounding shops and restaurants. Handy for a shopping trip; roads are busy.
The northwest shopping-and-neighbourhood area around Hyde Park Road. Good for errands and restaurants; distances between stops can be longer than they look.
Established west-end streets, shopping along Oxford and access toward the river. Think everyday errands mixed with quiet residential pockets.
A west-end village feel, with Springbank Park nearby and Boler Mountain to the south. A favourite direction for a park outing or outdoor activity.
Farther west: newer neighbourhoods, the West 5 area and nearby woodland walks. Choose an official trail entrance and check trail conditions.
A southwest area Londoners associate with shopping and established residential streets. Handy for everyday services around Wonderland and Commissioners.
The southwest village that became part of London. Come for local shops and community places; allow more travel time from the city centre.
South-end shopping around White Oaks Mall and Wellington Road, with residential streets nearby. Useful for errands and meeting up over food.
Southeast neighbourhoods near ponds, natural areas and everyday services. Use marked public trails; wooded routes are better explored in daylight.
A broad east-end area with shopping along Dundas and many residential streets. A practical place for errands; “Argyle” covers more than one small pocket.
Northeast London around Fanshawe College and surrounding neighbourhoods. Think campus activities, local services and parks; the conservation area is farther northeast.
Free library card with proof of address. Free Wi-Fi, computers, English conversation groups, children’s programs and newcomer help.
| L1 | Central Library | 251 Dundas St, N6A 6H9 |
|---|---|---|
| L2 | Beacock Library | 1280 Huron St, N5Y 4M2 |
| L3 | Bostwick Library | 501 Southdale Rd W, N6K 3X4 |
| L4 | Byron Library | 1295 Commissioners Rd W, N6K 1C9 |
| L5 | Carson Library | 465 Quebec St, N5W 3Y4 |
| L6 | Cherryhill Library | 301 Oxford St W, N6H 1S6 |
| L7 | Crouch Library | 550 Hamilton Rd, N5Z 1S4 |
| L8 | East London Library | 2016 Dundas St, N5V 1R1 |
| L9 | Glanworth Library | 2950 Glanworth Dr, N6N 1N6 |
| L10 | Jalna Library | 1119 Jalna Blvd, N6E 3B3 |
| L11 | Lambeth Library | 7112 Beattie St, N6P 1A2 |
| L12 | Landon Library | 167 Wortley Rd, N6C 3P6 |
| L13 | Masonville Library | 30 North Centre Rd, N5X 3W1 |
| L14 | Pond Mills Library | 1166 Commissioners Rd E, N5Z 4W8 |
| L15 | Sherwood Library | 32-1225 Wonderland Rd N, N6G 2V9 |
| L16 | Stoney Creek Library | 920 Sunningdale Rd E, N5X 0H5 |
Health cards (OHIP), driver’s licences, Ontario photo cards and birth certificates. Bring your documents and check hours before you go.
| S1 | Dundas and Talbot | 100 Dundas St · Bell Building, main entrance on Talbot St |
|---|---|---|
| S2 | Dundas and Beatrice | 1790 Dundas St E, Unit 18 |
| S3 | Fanshawe Park and Hyde Park | 1280 Fanshawe Park Rd W · Inside Walmart |
| S4 | Wharncliffe and Campbell | 2295 Wharncliffe Rd S · In East Lambeth Plaza |
London’s largest park, stretching along the Thames. Paved paths for walking and cycling, picnic areas, and Storybook Gardens for young children (admission charged).
Downtown’s main park. Summer festivals and events, and an outdoor skating rink in winter.
A big open park beside the river at the edge of downtown, used for outdoor concerts and festivals. A good place to join the riverside paths.
Where the two branches of the Thames meet, next to downtown. The Thames Valley Parkway, a long paved path along the river, passes through here.
A river park north of downtown with a playground, open lawns and paths along the water. Popular with families.
A riverside park near SoHo with sports fields and paths along the Thames.
Sports fields and river paths west of downtown. Follow the river west to reach Springbank Park.
A long east-end park along the river, with sports fields and walking and cycling paths.
A south-end community park with sports fields and open space, close to White Oaks Mall.
A large conservation area around Fanshawe Lake in the northeast: walking and cycling trails, picnics and camping. An entry fee applies.
A natural area of ponds and woods with trails and boardwalks. Look for birds and turtles; stay on marked trails.
A boardwalk leads into a rare bog, unusual for a city. A short, quiet nature walk in the west end.
Wooded valley trails along Medway Creek, near Western University. Trails can be steep and muddy; wear good shoes.
Woods and meadows along the Thames in the east end, reached by the historic Meadowlily Bridge.
Quiet forest trails in Byron, in the west end. Best in daylight; stay on marked trails.
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