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London is a medium-sized city that sits at the confluence of the Thames River in Southwestern Ontario. It is a regional centre for education and healthcare, as well as having a strong cultural presence. Its economy is dominated by medical research, which is partly supported by the University of Western Ontario. This is one of the top universities in the country. Another big name school in the city is the London Central Secondary School, which is not only London’s oldest school, but also happens to be one of the best schools in all of Ontario. In short, London is a highly educated city.

London is known as ‘The Forest City’ because of its numerous parks and woodlands. This makes it a beautiful city to live in, with areas along the river being particularly lovely. Still, Victoria Park in Downtown London is one of the most visited in the city and is always listed as a place to visit in any London city guide. Downtown London is one of the most expensive areas in the city to live in, though it is also the most convenient in terms of public transportation. London is also extremely bicycle-friendly, with bike paths and bike lanes found everywhere.

Masonville, in the north part of the city, is where the University of Western Ontario is located. This makes it one of the cheapest neighbourhoods, as it caters predominately to students. It is also a major shopping area. In terms of wining and dining, Downtown London has the largest selection. This happens to be the location of Covent Garden Market, which any Londonor will say is a must for anyone living in or visiting the city.

London is a very safe city. It is also listed as one of Canada’s most liveable cities. This is partly due to its education level and partly due to its calm surroundings. It is also a cultural city that hosts numerous annual festivals, as well as being home to several museums and galleries. A few notable city landmarks include the Museum London, the Museum of Ontario Archaeology, the historic Eldon House and the Grand Theatre. It is also home to the first Labatt Brewery, Springbank Park and the Original Kids Theatre Company.