The city of London, located in Southwestern Ontario is a major city in Canada. It has a population of 366,151, a 3.9% increase from the 2006 census. Unlike its popular namesake, the capital of the United Kingdom, the Canadian city offers a much relaxed and slower paced lifestyle. It is a regional centre of healthcare and education. The city hosts many festivals, including Sunfest, the Home County Folk Festival, the London Fringe Theatre Festival, the Expressions in Chalk Street Painting Festival, Rock the Park, Western Fair, the London Ontario Live Arts Festival (LOLA) and The International Food Festival. London enjoys a humid continental climate. Due to its close proximity to Lake Huron and Lake Erie, it experiences large seasonal contrast. The summers are warm to hot and humid, and temperatures above 30°C occur around 10 days per year. Spring and autumn are short, and winters are cold, with snowfall over 2 metres (79 in) per year. The city is home of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, who were the 2004-2005 OHL and Memorial Cup Champions. The city is served by the London International Airport (YXU), which is the 12th busiest passenger airport in Canada.
Accommodation in London
There are close to 60 renowned hotels and other accommodation options serving travellers to London, Canada. Whatever your budget or individual preferences, there are a range of different priced options you can choose from in different localities of the town. The rates vary upon the time of the year you are visiting. Generally, the summer months are more expensive due to the influx of tourists from across the country and even from United States. Make sure you book well in advance. You can do that through the Internet, especially through booking websites such as Agoda and Expedia that offer a variety of different options at competitive prices. Hotels generally would not charge you for the booking but would only take your credit card details in case of cancellation. The most popular budget option in London is ACBB Accommodations on 190 Wellington Street. It is the only backpackers' hostel in London. Other reasonable priced accommodations include Staybridge Suites on 824 Exeter Roady - that offers excellent value and is rated as the top hotel in London on TripAdvisor - Hampton Inn (840 Exeter Road), Country Inn & Suites (774 Baseline Rd E), among many more. For luxury options, you can go for Delta London Armouries on 325 Dundas Street or Hilton London Ontario, 300 King Street.
This information is correct as of January 2016.
