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Researched Updated Oct 21, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
London, Ontario, Canada, at the forks of the Thames and the North Thames, about 200 km from Toronto and from Detroit. The Forest City, and a UNESCO City of Music since 2021. It is separate from Middlesex County and is the county seat. 1
Population
422,324 in the City of London and 543,551 in the London census metropolitan area at the 2021 census. 1 2
Internet Speed
Ookla's Canada median for September 2026 was 376.49 Mbps fixed and 141.34 Mbps mobile. That is a national figure, not a London table. Numbeo puts unlimited local broadband of 60 Mbps or faster at about CAD 78.83 a month. 8 9
Currency & Banking
Canadian dollar (CAD). This Canada research run uses the Bank of Canada rate for 16 October 2026: 1 USD = 1.4154 CAD, so 1 CAD is about 0.71 USD. The 20 October 2026 print was 1.4054. 5
Tap Water
Safe to drink. The City of London supplies treated water from Lake Huron and Lake Erie, runs more than 16,500 quality tests a year, and commits to safe drinking water under Ontario's drinking-water standard. Report a taste, odour or outage on 519-661-4739 (24 hours). Homes built before 1952 can request a free lead test. 7
Power
120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from Europe or most of Asia need an adapter. 6
SIM Card
Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB with auto-pay (the 30 GB includes a 5 GB auto-pay bonus), unlimited Canada-wide talk, and Canada, US and international text. New activations. Buy a SIM online or at a Chatr retailer. Bring photo ID. 4
Banking for Expats
London Transit offices take debit, Visa and Mastercard, and a cash fare is exact change. A named bank that opens accounts for visitors without a SIN was not checked. 3 15
Accommodation
Numbeo in October 2026 puts a one-bedroom at about CAD 1,795 a month in the centre and CAD 1,623 outside it. A furnished one-bedroom at 78-4 Stanley Street is listed at CAD 1,995 a month, utilities and wifi included. 9 10 53
Cashless Friendly
Yes on the bus. London Transit offices take debit and cards. A cash fare is exact change and includes a 90-minute transfer. 3
Short Term Rentals
Heritage Rental lists a furnished one-bedroom at 78-4 Stanley Street for CAD 1,995 a month all-inclusive, or CAD 110 a day. Stays under 28 days add 13% HST, plus a CAD 40 cleaning fee. Delta London Armouries, 325 Dundas Street, is the downtown hotel in a 1905 armoury. A live 2026 hotel rate was not opened. 53 15
Budget Accommodation
Fanshawe Conservation Area campground, 1424 Clarke Road, takes reservations from 1 February 2026 (1-866-668-2267). Check-in is after 2pm. A 2026 nightly rate was not on the rules page. No year-round hostel was confirmed. Highway 401 exits at Exeter Road are the cheaper hotel strip. 30 31 15
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Downtown, around Richmond Row, Covent Garden Market, Canada Life Place and the forks (Museum London and Eldon House). Highway 401 hotels are cheaper and far from those sights. 23 15 22
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The same downtown, especially King Street (Innovation Works at 201 King) and Talbot Street (Reset Social Cafe), with the central library on Dundas Street. Wortley Village is the quieter cafe neighbourhood, a bus ride from that desk. 11 12 39 48 15

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Innovation Works, 201 King Street: flex desk CAD 295 a month with 24/7 access, personal desk CAD 375 a month. No public day pass is listed. Hacker Studios still posts CAD 20 a day and CAD 100 a month for weekday 9am-5pm desks, but its homepage says it is not accepting new members. 11 12 13 14
Best Cafe for Work
Reset Social Cafe, 503 Talbot Street, roasts coffee on site. Monday-Friday 7am-8pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 9am-5pm. Phone 519-645-8888. All-day desks are at Innovation Works on King Street. 39 61 11
Networking Events
TechAlliance hosts a tech meetup on 19 November 2026, 4-6pm, at Lucy's Lounge, 583 Richmond Street. Innovation Works on King Street is the downtown coworking community for people working on local projects. 54 11
Social Events for Expats
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario runs free English classes and settlement help for eligible permanent residents and refugees, with a language assessment at the Cross Cultural Learner Centre, 505 Dundas Street. A named digital-nomad or newcomers meetup was not confirmed. 55

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber operates in London (Wikivoyage, updated August 2022). Metered taxis include U-Need-A-Cab, 519-438-2121, and London Taxi, 519-657-1111. Buses stop around midnight on major routes. 15
Bike/Scooter Rental
No shared e-scooters: London opted into personal e-scooters only, and share companies cannot operate on public property through the provincial pilot (extended to 27 November 2029). Trek Bicycle Store, 4487 Wellington Road South, rents a Reid City 1 for CAD 50 a day, CAD 100 a weekend or CAD 200 a week, helmet and lock included. No e-bike rentals there. The city lists shop rentals at Trek, Gremlins Bicycle Emporium and Boler Mountain. 27 28 26 84
Best Beach Nearby
Port Stanley Main Beach, on Lake Erie, south of the city in Central Elgin. Wikivoyage lists it on the road south through St. Thomas. It is a sandy public beach, not a London city park. 15 69
Top Regional Airline
Air Canada flies London International Airport (YXU) to Toronto. The summer 2026 schedule (1 May through 31 October) is five daily jets. WestJet flies to Calgary, up to three times a day in that season, and ran seasonal Winnipeg service through 13 September 2026. 16 17 18 82
Top International Airline
Air Canada sells the onward trip through Toronto Pearson. From YXU itself the international flying is seasonal sun routes: Fort Lauderdale from 18 November 2026, Orlando from 19 November, Cancun from 17 December and Montego Bay from 18 December. Porter, WestJet, Air Canada and Air Transat are the named partners. 17 18 16
Highway Access
Highway 401 runs along the south edge of the city, northeast to Toronto and southwest toward Windsor, each about 200 km. Highway 402 leaves the 401 in southwest London and runs west to the Sarnia border with Michigan. Wellington Road (exit 186) is the straightforward way downtown. 1 15
Main Train/Transit Hub
VIA Rail station, 205 York Street, downtown. Station Monday-Saturday 5:45am-10:15pm and Sunday 6:45am-10:15pm. Ticket counter closes 30 minutes earlier. The Windsor-Toronto and Sarnia-Toronto routes both stop here. Museum London is about an 11-minute walk. 19 62 22
Public Transport Passes
London Transit. Adult Citipass CAD 112 a month (unlimited), weekday pass CAD 95, income-related and youth passes CAD 72. Cash fare CAD 3.50 with a 90-minute transfer. Adult smart-card fare CAD 2.65. Children 12 and under ride free (a free fob is required from age 5). The Citipass matches the city costs file. 3
Regional Travel
VIA Rail to Toronto on the Windsor corridor is about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, and also runs to Windsor and toward Sarnia. FlixBus serves Toronto (often 2.25-3 hours), Windsor, Hamilton and Ottawa. Megabus also runs to Toronto. A 2026 fare was not opened. 15 19

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, 800 Commissioners Road East, with the children's hospital on the same site. Emergency department phone 519-685-8141. University Hospital is the other LHSC site, at 339 Windermere Road. In an emergency call 911. 20 21 63 94
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Elements Hot Yoga, the studio that was Moksha and then Modo. Drop-in CAD 21, or CAD 19 for students and seniors 60+. Downtown studio at 677 Richmond Street, unit 4 (519-850-8850); southwest studio at 425 Southdale Road West, unit B. A pass works at both. 45 46
Gyms & Fitness Centers
GoodLife Fitness at Sherwood Forest Mall, 1225 Wonderland Road North, is a 24/7 club with hot yoga (519-641-6222). A membership price was not on the club page. Numbeo puts a monthly fitness membership at about CAD 50.78 (October 2026). 47 9
Laundry Services
The Laundry Cafe, 590 Oxford Street East, is the self-serve laundromat still mapped in the city. The old Adelaide Street North address is not the current pin. A per-load price was not on a page that loaded. 83

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Uber Eats delivers in London, including Plaza Sushi at 519 Richmond Street, Osmow's at 750 Richmond Street and London Pie Co. at 660 Richmond Street. SkipTheDishes and DoorDash were not opened. 52
Best Local Dish to Try
Stobie's Pizza, 484 Richmond Street, the long-running downtown slice shop. Wikivoyage calls the slices a local favourite and notes it usually stays open past 3am. Phone 519-432-2228. 15 89
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Plant Matter Kitchen, 162 Wortley Road, is a fully plant-based restaurant. Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-8:30pm, Sunday 10:30am-2:30pm. Phone 519-660-3663. Copper Branch was not rechecked. 40 68
Best Dessert Spots
Black Walnut Bakery Cafe bakes on site and roasts its own coffee. Wortley Village at 134 Wortley Road (519-439-2253) and Richmond Row at 724 Richmond Street (519-850-2253). Both are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 8:30am-5pm, and closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. 41 76 96
Affordable Shopping Spots
Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, for produce and prepared food downtown. White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road, anchors the big-box strip between Southdale Road and Highway 401. 44 15
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.ca is the main general online store. 59
Grocery Delivery
Uber Eats is the delivery app confirmed for London, and the page that loaded was restaurants rather than a grocery checkout. A Voila or Instacart London slot was not opened. 52
Bar/Nightlife Area
Richmond Row, Richmond Street between Dundas and Oxford. Barney's at 671 Richmond Street has the large summer patio, and the Ceeps (CPR Hotel) at the same corner has been a Western student bar since 1890. Last call is 2am. The 2026 visitor guide also names Joe Kool's and Burt's Bar on the Row. 15 23
Local Brewery
Anderson Craft Ales, 1030 Elias Street, in Old East. Fall hours: closed Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday-Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Phone 548-888-2537. Toboggan on Richmond Street was not reconfirmed. 42 67
Wine Bars
The Tasting Room, 483 Richmond Street, two doors from the Grand Theatre, with a wine list and four-pour flights. Monday-Tuesday 2-10pm, Wednesday 12-10pm, Thursday 12-10pm, Friday 12-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday closed. Phone 519-438-6262. 43 75
Street Food Stalls
Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, open since 1845. Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, Monday closed. More than 40 merchants, including a foods-of-the-world row. Phone 519-439-3921. 44 73
Popular International Cuisine
Plaza Sushi Downtown, 519 Richmond Street, and Osmow's Shawarma, 750 Richmond Street, both on the live Uber Eats London list. Ben Thanh, 57 York Street, is the long-running Vietnamese and Thai room (Wikivoyage). 52 15

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London's oldest residence (1834), above the forks of the Thames. Museum London is next door at the forks. St Paul's Cathedral is at 472 Richmond Street. Canada Life Place, 99 Dundas Street, is the downtown arena. 23 22 71 79 85
Museums & Art Venues
Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, at Dundas and Ridout. Admission is free. Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, Monday closed. Phone 519-661-0333. Banting House, 442 Adelaide Street North, is the insulin historic site. A current Banting admission price was not opened. 22 64 15 72
Historical Sites
Eldon House (1834) and Banting House, where Frederick Banting worked on insulin, with the Flame of Hope out front. Fanshawe Pioneer Village, inside Fanshawe Conservation Area at 1424 Clarke Road, is the open-air museum of 1820-1920 life. A 2026 village admission price was not opened. 23 15 71 72
Religious Sites
St Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, the downtown cathedral on Richmond Row. 79
Annual Events
Sunfest, a free world-music festival, ran 9-12 July 2026 in Victoria Park (580 Clarence Street), its 32nd edition. The 149th Western Fair ran 11-20 September 2026 at 845 Florence Street; gate admission was CAD 20, and the site says the 150th is in 2027. Kids 10 and under and adults 65+ were free in 2026. 24 25 87
Cultural Districts
Downtown along Richmond Row, Covent Garden Market and the forks, and Old East Village, where Forest City Gallery and Anderson Craft Ales sit on Elias Street. Wortley Village, in Old South, is the cafe and bakery strip. 23 50 42 15
Theater Venues
The Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond Street, open since 1901. Box office 519-672-8800. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors runs 20 October to 7 November 2026. The 2026 visitor guide says single tickets for the next Spriet series went on sale 16 June 2026. 58 23 65
Local Markets
Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. The 2026 visitor guide also names The Market at Western Fair District for weekend produce in fall. 44 23
Music Scene
London has been a UNESCO City of Music since 2021. Aeolian Hall is the restored hall for acoustic shows. London Music Hall on Dundas Street is the mid-size room, and Canada Life Place, 99 Dundas Street, takes the arena shows. 1 23 80 81 85
Street Art
Market Lane, beside Covent Garden Market, has the Forest City Playground murals. Across from Museum London, the Centro tower carries the Forest City Portals mural. Old East has mosaic projects along the strip. 23
Art Galleries
Forest City Gallery, 1025 Elias Street, an artist-run centre since 1973. Admission is free. Wednesday and Friday-Saturday 12-5pm, Thursday 12-7pm. Phone 226-289-4025. McIntosh Gallery at Western University has been a public gallery since 1942: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 12-4pm, Sunday closed. Phone 519-661-3181. 50 51 74
Historic Buildings
Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, built in 1834. St Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street. The Delta London Armouries, 325 Dundas Street, is the 1905 armoury converted to a hotel. The castle-like Middlesex county building on Ridout was not reconfirmed on a map pin. 23 15 71 79
Local Heritage
The Forest City, at the forks of the Thames (Deshkan Ziibi). John Graves Simcoe named the site in 1793. London is the birthplace of insulin, marked at Banting House, and a UNESCO City of Music since 2021. 1 22 23

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Springbank Park, on the Thames west of downtown, is the city's largest park at about 140 hectares, with Storybook Gardens inside it. The Thames Valley Parkway runs through it. Fanshawe Conservation Area, 1424 Clarke Road, adds lake trails and a campground on the northeast edge. 1 26 78 30 90
National Parks Nearby
Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Drive, Leamington, about 180 km southwest (about 65 km from Windsor). Parks Canada says to allow a full day. There is no public transit to the gate. Phone 519-322-5700. 29 70
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Thames Valley Parkway is a 43 km multi-use path along the river and connects to more than 150 km of other pathways. The city counts more than 350 km of pathways, bike lanes and cycle tracks. The speed on the parkway is 20 km/h unless posted otherwise. 26 86
Scenic Viewpoints
The forks of the Thames at Museum London and Eldon House, the river path through Springbank Park, and Port Stanley Main Beach on Lake Erie, south of the city. 22 23 78 69
Birdwatching Locations
Westminster Ponds / Pond Mills ESA, about 200 hectares south of Commissioners Road and east of Wellington Road, the largest public ESA in the city. Eleven kilometres of marked trails around kettle ponds. It is a migrant stop for warblers, flycatchers and waterbirds. Stay on marked trails. 32 77
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Fires belong on a registered campsite. At Fanshawe Conservation Area, moving a firepit is prohibited. The Thames Valley Trail allows fires only in designated campgrounds such as Fanshawe and Wildwood, not on the trail. Point Pelee allows fires only in the metal pits at Camp Henry or the Northwest Beach Pavilion. 31 60 93

Other Services and Amenities

Table Tennis Spots
London Table Tennis Club, inside Maple Sports and Rec at 284 Adelaide Street South. Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:30pm. Drop-in CAD 15. Ten Joola tables. Text the club manager on 647-380-3890. 49
Language Classes
YMCA Language Skills in London is free LINC for adults 18 and older who are permanent residents, convention refugees, on a minister's permit, or hold an IRCC eligibility letter. Literacy to CLB 4, weekdays. The wider provincial ESL list on the same page is marked Sarnia only. Book a language assessment at the Cross Cultural Learner Centre, 505 Dundas Street (519-432-1133). London office 519-907-5500 ext. 5400. 55
Libraries & Study Spots
London Public Library, Central Branch, 251 Dundas Street. Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday closed. Phone 519-661-4600. Two hours of free parking at Citi Plaza with a voucher from the desk. Paid all-day desks are at Innovation Works. 48 66 11
Community Centers
StarTech.com Community Centre, 501 Southdale Road West, which houses the Bostwick library branch. YMCA newcomer services and English classes are at the Westmount Education Centre, 785 Wonderland Road South. 48 97
Gaming Lounges
Tilt Arcade Bar, 359 Talbot Street. The hours page lists Monday-Wednesday 3pm-1am and Friday-Saturday 3pm-2am. Thursday and Sunday lines on that page were blank. Phone 226-663-1010. 56 88
Casino & Gaming Halls
Gateway Casinos London, 900 King Street, at the Western Fair grounds. Phone 519-672-5394, email [email protected]. A current hours table was not on the page that loaded. 57 1

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Numbeo on 15 October 2026 lists CAD 455 per square foot in the centre, about CAD 4,900 per m². A 40 m² studio at that rate is about CAD 196,000. Twenty-one contributors (113 entries over 18 months). The outside-centre rate on the same page is higher, so treat both as a thin sample. 10
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Numbeo lists CAD 475 per square foot outside the centre (15 October 2026), about CAD 5,100 per m², above the centre rate. A 40 m² studio at that rate is about CAD 204,000. Same small sample as the centre rate. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The same Numbeo centre rate, about CAD 4,900 per m² (15 October 2026). A 60 m² one-bedroom is about CAD 294,000 at that rate. Twenty-one contributors only. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About CAD 5,100 per m² on the Numbeo outside-centre rate (15 October 2026). A 60 m² one-bedroom is about CAD 306,000 at that rate. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About CAD 4,900 per m² on the Numbeo centre rate (15 October 2026). An 80 m² two-bedroom is about CAD 392,000 at that rate. No local sale-median was opened to cross-check. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About CAD 5,100 per m² on the Numbeo outside-centre rate (15 October 2026). An 80 m² two-bedroom is about CAD 408,000 at that rate. 10
Corporate Tax
26.5% combined general rate on active business income (15% federal plus 11.5% Ontario). The small-business rate on active income up to CAD 500,000 is 11.2% combined from 1 July 2026 (9% federal plus 2.2% Ontario), down from 12.2% before that date. 35
Dividend Withholding Tax
25% on dividends paid to non-residents with no treaty. Many treaties cut that to 5% or 15% when a company owns a set share of the payer. PwC, reviewed 12 June 2026. Residents are not withheld at 25%; Canadian dividends are taxed in their income. 36
Tax System
Tax follows residency. Significant residential ties are a home, a spouse or dependants in Canada. Without those ties, staying 183 days or more in the year can still make you a deemed resident. There is no nomad tax rate; remote work for a foreign employer is handled as visitor status, not as a special regime. 92 37
Highest Income Tax Bracket
53.53% combined federal and Ontario marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over CAD 258,482. That figure excludes the Ontario Health Premium. Haukioja rates current as at 15 August 2026. 35
VAT
13% HST in Ontario, made of 5% federal GST and 8% provincial tax. 35
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Under the foreign accrual property income (FAPI) rules, a Canadian corporation is taxed on certain income of a controlled foreign affiliate as it is earned, whether or not that income is paid out. PwC, group taxation. 95
Property Tax
Yes. The 2026 residential total (code RTN) is 1.727111% of assessed value: municipal 1.574111% plus education 0.153000%. 33
Property Transaction Tax
Ontario land transfer tax: 0.5% up to CAD 55,000, 1% on the slice to CAD 250,000, 1.5% to CAD 400,000, 2% above CAD 400,000, and 2.5% on the amount above CAD 2 million where the land has one or two single-family homes. Foreign buyers also pay the 25% non-resident speculation tax on residential property, on top of that land transfer tax. 34
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. There is no nomad tax rate. IRCC says a digital nomad working remotely for a foreign employer may use visitor status for up to six months without a work permit, if they do not enter the Canadian labour market. Many air travellers need an eTA (CAD 7). A resident can face a combined Ontario marginal rate of 53.53% on ordinary income. 37 38 35

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. London, OntarioReference
  2. Statistics Canada 2021 Census, London CMAOfficial
  3. London Transit fares and passesOfficial
  4. Chatr prepaid plansOfficial
  5. Bank of Canada FXUSDCADOfficial
  6. Power plugs and sockets, CanadaSecondary
  7. City of London water systemOfficial
  8. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Canada, September 2026Measurement
  9. Numbeo cost of living, London, Canada, October 2026Index
  10. Numbeo property prices, London, Canada, 15 October 2026Index
  11. Innovation Works coworkingOfficial
  12. CoworkingCafe, Innovation Works, 201 King StreetListings
  13. Hacker Studios coworking pricesOfficial
  14. Hacker Studios, not accepting new membersOfficial
  15. Wikivoyage London (Ontario)Secondary
  16. YXU summer 2026 schedule, 22 April 2026Official
  17. London International Airport route mapOfficial
  18. YXU airline partnersOfficial
  19. VIA Rail London stationOfficial
  20. LHSC Victoria HospitalOfficial
  21. UK FCDO Canada emergency helpOfficial
  22. Museum London visitOfficial
  23. Tourism London visitor guide 2026Official
  24. Sunfest 2026Official
  25. 149th Western Fair, 11-20 September 2026Official
  26. City of London cyclingOfficial
  27. City of London e-scooter pilotOfficial
  28. Trek Bicycle Store London rentalsOfficial
  29. Point Pelee National Park, plan your visitOfficial
  30. Fanshawe Conservation Area campingOfficial
  31. UTRCA 2026 overnight camping rulesOfficial
  32. Westminster Ponds ESA brochure 2024Official
  33. City of London 2026 tax ratesOfficial
  34. Ontario land transfer taxOfficial
  35. Ontario tax rates 2026, Haukioja CPAProfessional
  36. PwC Canada withholding taxes, reviewed 12 June 2026Professional
  37. IRCC Tech Talent Strategy, digital nomadsOfficial
  38. IRCC eTA factsOfficial
  39. Reset Social CafeOfficial
  40. Plant Matter KitchenOfficial
  41. Black Walnut Bakery CafeOfficial
  42. Anderson Craft AlesOfficial
  43. The Tasting RoomOfficial
  44. Covent Garden MarketOfficial
  45. Elements Hot Yoga drop-inOfficial
  46. Elements Hot Yoga studiosOfficial
  47. GoodLife London Sherwood Forest MallOfficial
  48. London Public Library hours and locationsOfficial
  49. London Table Tennis ClubOfficial
  50. Forest City GalleryOfficial
  51. McIntosh Gallery, Tourism LondonOfficial
  52. Uber Eats London, OntarioOfficial
  53. Furnished 1-bedroom, 78-4 Stanley StreetListings
  54. TechAlliance meetup, 19 November 2026Official
  55. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario English classesOfficial
  56. Tilt Arcade Bar hoursOfficial
  57. Gateway Casinos London contactOfficial
  58. Grand Theatre current showOfficial
  59. Amazon.caOfficial
  60. Thames Valley Trail user codeOfficial
  61. OSM Reset Social Cafe, 503 Talbot StreetReference
  62. OSM London station, 205 York StreetReference
  63. OSM Victoria HospitalReference
  64. OSM Museum LondonReference
  65. OSM Grand TheatreReference
  66. OSM London Public Library CentralReference
  67. OSM Anderson Craft Ales, 1030 Elias StreetReference
  68. OSM Plant Matter KitchenReference
  69. OSM Port Stanley Main BeachReference
  70. OSM Point Pelee National ParkReference
  71. OSM Eldon HouseReference
  72. OSM Banting HouseReference
  73. OSM Covent Garden MarketReference
  74. OSM Forest City GalleryReference
  75. OSM The Tasting RoomReference
  76. OSM Black Walnut Bakery Cafe, WortleyReference
  77. OSM Westminster PondsReference
  78. OSM Springbank ParkReference
  79. OSM St Pauls Cathedral, 472 Richmond StreetReference
  80. OSM Aeolian HallReference
  81. OSM London Music HallReference
  82. OSM London International AirportReference
  83. OSM The Laundry Cafe, 590 Oxford Street EastReference
  84. OSM Trek Bicycle Store LondonReference
  85. OSM Canada Life PlaceReference
  86. OSM Thames Valley ParkwayReference
  87. OSM Victoria ParkReference
  88. OSM Tilt Arcade BarReference
  89. OSM Stobies, 484 Richmond StreetReference
  90. OSM Fanshawe Conservation AreaReference
  91. OSM London Bicycle CafeReference
  92. CRA determining residency statusOfficial
  93. Point Pelee park regulationsOfficial
  94. LHSC patient guide, both hospital sitesOfficial
  95. PwC Canada group taxation, FAPIProfessional
  96. Black Walnut Bakery Cafe locations and hoursOfficial
  97. YMCA Westmount Education Centre, LondonOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Instacart (Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore) and Voila by Sobeys Uber Eats is the delivery app confirmed for London, and the page that loaded was…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Movati Athletic (North/South locations) or GoodLife Fitness (Headquartered in London; King… GoodLife Fitness at Sherwood Forest Mall, 1225 Wonderland Road North, is a 24/7 club with…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 53.53% (Combined Federal and Ontario provincial) 53.53% combined federal and Ontario marginal rate in 2026 on ordinary income over CAD…
    • Highway Access Direct access to Highway 401 (Toronto-Detroit corridor) and Highway 402 (to Sarnia/USA) Highway 401 runs along the south edge of the city, northeast to Toronto and southwest…
    • Historic Buildings Middlesex County Building (Castle-like architecture on Ridout St) Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, built in 1834. St Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond…
    • Historical Sites Fanshawe Pioneer Village (Open-air museum) Eldon House (1834) and Banting House, where Frederick Banting worked on insulin, with the…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 150-300 Mbps; Rogers and Bell offer Gigabit fiber (approx. $90 CAD/month) Ookla's Canada median for September 2026 was 376.49 Mbps fixed and 141.34 Mbps mobile…
    • Language Classes Luso Community Services and Fanshawe College ESL programs YMCA Language Skills in London is free LINC for adults 18 and older who are permanent…
    • Laundry Services The Laundry Café (1030 Adelaide St N) - Wash and fold services available The Laundry Cafe, 590 Oxford Street East, is the self-serve laundromat still mapped in the…
    • Libraries & Study Spots London Public Library - Central Branch (251 Dundas St) London Public Library, Central Branch, 251 Dundas Street. Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday…
    • Local Brewery Anderson Craft Ales (Old East Village) and Toboggan Brewing Co. (Richmond St) Anderson Craft Ales, 1030 Elias Street, in Old East. Fall hours: closed Monday and…
    • Local Heritage Named the 'Forest City' due to its extensive tree canopy The Forest City, at the forks of the Thames (Deshkan Ziibi). John Graves Simcoe named the…
    • Local Markets Covent Garden Market (Daily); Western Fair Market (Weekends) Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. The…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub London VIA Rail Station (205 York St) - Major hub for the Windsor-Quebec City corridor VIA Rail station, 205 York Street, downtown. Station Monday-Saturday 5:45am-10:15pm and…
    • Museums & Art Venues Museum London (Art/History) and Banting House (Birthplace of Insulin) Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, at Dundas and Ridout. Admission is free…
    • Music Scene London Music Hall and Aeolian Hall (Historic venue) London has been a UNESCO City of Music since 2021. Aeolian Hall is the restored hall for…
    • Must-See Landmarks Eldon House (London's oldest residence), St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London's oldest residence (1834), above the forks of…
    • National Parks Nearby Point Pelee National Park (approx. 2 hours away) Point Pelee National Park, 1118 Point Pelee Drive, Leamington, about 180 km southwest…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Springbank Park and the Thames Valley Trail (40km+ of paths) Springbank Park, on the Thames west of downtown, is the city's largest park at about 140…
    • Networking Events TechAlley London (Monthly at Innovation Works) and London Economic Development Corporation… TechAlliance hosts a tech meetup on 19 November 2026, 4-6pm, at Lucy's Lounge, 583…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Canada Post (Main: 451 Talbot St), UPS Store, FedEx Ship Centre not set
    • Popular International Cuisine Through Thick and Thin (Pizza), Bangkok Pad Thai (Richmond St) Plaza Sushi Downtown, 519 Richmond Street, and Osmow's Shawarma, 750 Richmond Street, both…
    • Population 422,000 (Metropolitan: 540,000) 422,324 in the City of London and 543,551 in the London census metropolitan area at the…
    • Power 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets 120 V, 60 Hz, type A and B plugs (two flat pins, or with a round ground). Visitors from…
    • Property Tax Approximately 1.35% of assessed value annually Yes. The 2026 residential total (code RTN) is 1.727111% of assessed value: municipal…
    • Property Transaction Tax Ontario Land Transfer Tax (tiered; approx. 1-2% on average home) Ontario land transfer tax: 0.5% up to CAD 55,000, 1% on the slice to CAD 250,000, 1.5% to…
    • Public Transport Passes London Transit Commission (LTC); Monthly pass: $95 CAD; Single fare: $3.50 CAD London Transit. Adult Citipass CAD 112 a month (unlimited), weekday pass CAD 95…
    • Regional Travel Megabus and FlixBus to Toronto (approx. $25-$40 CAD); VIA Rail to Windsor/Toronto VIA Rail to Toronto on the Windsor corridor is about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30…
    • Religious Sites St. Paul's Cathedral (Richmond/Queens) St Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, the downtown cathedral on Richmond Row.
    • SIM Card Bell, Rogers, Telus. Budget options: Public Mobile, Lucky Mobile (approx. $40 CAD for… Chatr, the Rogers prepaid brand, is the practical visitor SIM: CAD 35 a month for 30 GB…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Guy Lombardo Bridge at sunset; Civic Garden Complex The forks of the Thames at Museum London and Eldon House, the river path through…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Vrbo, and executive suites like Residence Inn by Marriott (approx. $2,800… Heritage Rental lists a furnished one-bedroom at 78-4 Stanley Street for CAD 1,995 a month…
    • Social Events for Expats London Newcomers' Club and 'Forest City Digital Nomads' Meetup group YMCA of Southwestern Ontario runs free English classes and settlement help for eligible…
    • Street Art OEV Murals and various installations along Dundas Place (pedestrian-friendly zone) Market Lane, beside Covent Garden Market, has the Forest City Playground murals. Across…
    • Street Food Stalls Covent Garden Market (Indoor/Outdoor stalls) - 130 King St Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, open since 1845. Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $6,500 CAD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $260,000 CAD) Numbeo on 15 October 2026 lists CAD 455 per square foot in the centre, about CAD 4,900 per…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $4,800 CAD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $192,000 CAD) Numbeo lists CAD 475 per square foot outside the centre (15 October 2026), about CAD 5,100…
    • Table Tennis Spots London Table Tennis Club (Hamilton Rd) London Table Tennis Club, inside Maple Sports and Rec at 284 Adelaide Street South…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality (sourced from Lakes Huron and Erie) Safe to drink. The City of London supplies treated water from Lake Huron and Lake Erie…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents Tax follows residency. Significant residential ties are a home, a spouse or dependants in…
    • Tech Repair Services London Computer Repair (Wharncliffe Rd) and Cellular Magician not set
    • Theater Venues The Grand Theatre (471 Richmond St) The Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond Street, open since 1901. Box office 519-672-8800. Dracula…
    • Top International Airline Air Canada (via Toronto Pearson) or Swoop (budget options) Air Canada sells the onward trip through Toronto Pearson. From YXU itself the…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Canada Express / WestJet Encore operating from YXU (London International) Air Canada flies London International Airport (YXU) to Toronto. The summer 2026 schedule…
    • VAT 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) 13% HST in Ontario, made of 5% federal GST and 8% provincial tax.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Copper Branch (Richmond St) and Plant Matter Kitchen (Wortley Village) Plant Matter Kitchen, 162 Wortley Road, is a fully plant-based restaurant. Monday-Thursday…
    • Wine Bars The Tasting Room (483 Richmond St) The Tasting Room, 483 Richmond Street, two doors from the Grand Theatre, with a wine list…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Modo Yoga London (711 Richmond St) - $20 CAD drop-in Elements Hot Yoga, the studio that was Moksha and then Modo. Drop-in CAD 21, or CAD 19 for…

    business and tax items rewritten (Studio and 1- and 2-bedroom purchase prices in and outside the centre, Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax, Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads). Small-business combined rate 11.2% from 1 July 2026; residential property tax 1.727111% (haukioja.me, london.ca, numbeo.com).

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