NORTH EAST LONDON

This area is home to seven of London’s neighbourhoods including Carling, Fanshawe, Huron Heights, North London, Stoneybrook, Stoney Creek and Uplands.

North East London is predominately filled with family friendly neighbourhoods. The Fanshawe Conservation Area also calls North East London home, which is a great location for nature enthusiasts. Visitors are able to walk, run, or bike through scenic trails and those who are 18+ with a valid driver’s license can rent canoes or kayaks (limited rentals during the fall season, but mostly available on weekends).

North East London is also home to places such as the London International Airport, the Jet Aircraft Museum and Fanshawe Pioneer Village (a must see during Halloween).

SOUTH EAST LONDON

South East London consists of the neighbourhoods of Argyle, Bradley, Brockley, Crumlin, East London, Glanworth, Glen Cairn, Hamilton Road, Highbury, Jackson, Old Victoria and Westminister.

Similar to other areas of the city, South East London is predominately a family oriented area filled with suburbs and small shops.

In what is considered Old East Village and along King Street, is the Western Fair District which hosts events and shows occurring in London. Within a walk away is the London Farmer’s Market, an expansive indoor market open on Saturdays.

SOUTH WEST LONDON

South West London encompasses the Bostwick, Byron, Highland, Lambeth, Longwoods, Sharon Creek, Southcrest, South London, Talbot, Tempo, Westmount and White Oaks neighbourhoods.

This area features parks and nature areas such as the Jesse Davidson Park, a dog friendly environment that features hiking trails, junior baseball diamonds, full soccer fields and a splash pad for when the days get hot.

Additionally, located within the area is London’s biggest park known as Springbank Park. This 140 hectare park runs along the famous Thames River and is accessible through biking and walking.

Within the White Oaks neighbourhood is none other than White Oaks Mall, one of London’s bigger malls that features selections similar to bigger cities.

NORTH WEST LONDON

North West London encompasses the neighbourhoods of Fox Hollow, Hyde Park, Masonville, Medway, Oakridge, Riverbend, Sunningdale, West London and Woodhull.

Within this area, visitors can find Masonville Place one of London’s major shopping centres which recently underwent modern renovations. Across from Masonville Place are other commercial lots where students and visitors are able to conveniently shop as there is a variety of stores.

The Medway Valley Heritage Forest runs between Windermere, Sunningdale, Western and Wonderland roads with access points at the Museum of Ontario Archeology (which houses roughly two million artifacts from archeology sites within Ontario) and the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate (a historical property run by Heritage London Foundation (HLF) which grants public access to the site). Also located in North West London is the Sifton Bog and Kains Woods, which are both accessible to the public for recreational purposes.

DOWNTOWN/CENTRAL LONDON/WORTLEY

Downtown London, located in the centre of the city is a student orientated area which many will find themselves calling a second home.

Visitors to this area of the city will most likely find themselves stumbling upon Richmond Row, a segment of Richmond Road filled with independent retail stores, restaurants and bars (the majority of London’s student nightlife is within this area).

The London Convention Centre, London Music Hall, Rum Runners, Centennial Hall and Budweiser Gardens are London’s main concert venues. These venues host a variety of concerts and events throughout the year.

For those who enjoy supporting local products, the Covent Garden Market is opened every day and features vendors that sell everything from gourmet pet food to groceries to specialty teas.

Victoria Park is a dog friendly area that sits along Richmond Row and hosts many activities and events throughout the year. Just south of the outskirts of the downtown core is an area known as Wortley Village.

A big contender for best place to live, Wortley Village is a great escape from the usual London atmosphere, offering a quaint environment filled with local shops and green space.