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Friday, September 3, 2010

Free Things to Do in London, Ontario

Posted by Nick on June 10, 2010

London, Ontario is located about halfway between Detroit, Michigan and Toronto, Canada. Known as “The Forest City,” London, Ontario has plenty of public parks. Located in downtown London, Victoria Park is the most well-known public park. Throughout the year, a large number of free public events occur in Victoria Park.

London, Ontario is home to quite a few free festivals throughout the year. Some of the festivals that happen each iyear in London, Ontario include:

  • London Fringe Theatre Festival
  • London Ontario Live Arts Festival (LOLA)
  • Pawlooza
  • Home County Folk Festival
  • Expressions in Chalk Street Painting Festival
  • London International Hot Air Balloon Festival
  • Rock the Park
  • London Rib-Fest - North America’s second largest barbecue rib festival
  • Taste of London
  • Pride London Festival
  • Sunfest
  • Afrofesta

London, Ontario is also home to many museums. The Imagination Station is one of the free museum programs that visitors can check out. Another free museum is the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. For art lovers, visit the free Museum London.

Another free thing to do in London, Ontario is take your own self-guided walking tour.

Maple Syrup Festivals You Won’t Want To Miss

Posted by Nick on March 24, 2009

If you are a maple syrup fan, here are some festivals you will want to check out.

Quebec City’s 400th Anniversary

Posted by Nick on January 13, 2008

2008 is a big year for Quebec City. It’s the 400th anniversary of the Canadian town’s inception, and they’re celebrating with a huge winter carnival from February 1-17,2008. Some call it “la party sous zero.” It is sure to be a blast so book your travel today.