London, Canada

London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor with a metropolitan area population of 457,720; the city proper had a population of 352,395 in the 2006 Canadian census.

London is the seat of Middlesex County, at the forks of the non-navigable Thames River, approximately halfway between Toronto, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. London and the surrounding area (roughly, the territory between Guelph and Windsor) is collectively known as Southwestern Ontario. The City of London is a single-tier municipality, politically separate from Middlesex County though it remains the official county seat.

London is a clean and safe city with a wonderful network of parks, recreational, and cultural facilities. London is the home of a University called: University of Western Ontario, check it out for more details.

Victoria Park is considered to be one of the most important designed landscapes of the 19th century. It is a hub of social and recreational activities since 1874, an estimated one million visitors come to Victoria Park specifically for the festivals and special events staged within its grounds.
Springbank Park was purchased by the City of London in 1874 to utilize its abundant fresh spring water and has become one of Canada’s best examples of urban parkland. Its offers everything from natural woodlands to formal garden vistas.
The Elmo W. Curtis Gardens and Rayner Gardens are integrated and often called the Rose Gardens. It is is named for the City of London Commissioner who was influential in establishing the rose garden. The Rayner Garden opened in 1983 after Louise Rayner bequeathed $200,000 to establish a rose garden in memory of her son.