The Top 11 Things You Must Do In London, Ontario

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1. Test out your axe-throwing skills - and feel like the quintessential Canadian stereotype - at BATL Grounds

BATL Grounds

London’s only axe-throwing centre offers 7500 square feet of space with 22 targets available for private events and leagues. Bring your own friends, drinks, and snacks and make yourself at home, you crazy Canuck!

2. Grab a beer and some gourmet wood-fired pizza at Toboggan Brewery

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Good food. Great beer. Super chill atmosphere. Perfect for a first date, or a night out with your favourite friends. The Toboggan team even have their own bottle shop so you can also enjoy some local brew from the comfort of your own couch.

3. Hang out with your pals in Victoria Park

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This little gem is located right in the heart of downtown. While it is the perfect place for a casual game of frisbee or even a nap in the grass, it’s also host to some of the most entertaining events London has to offer, such as Sunfest, Ribfest, Pride, Home County Music & Arts, and so much more.

4. Visit the Western Fair Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market. #shoplocal

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It’s hard to drag yourself out of bed on Saturday mornings, but it’s worth it for all the local goodies. Pastries, breads, meats, cheeses, fruits and veggies, natural and holistic products, plants, seeds, popcorn, pizza, coffee—all local, all made with love, right in the heart of Old East Village.

5. Hit up the Frog

Barking Frog

The Barking Frog is a London staple, and although the long running establishment took a short hiatus last year, it’s back with a new menu, sweet patio, and is wilder than ever.

6. Grab some late night eats at London’s newest joint, Burger Burger.

Burger Burger

The name says it all—they do burgers, and they do ‘em well.

7. Catch a concert or professional sports game at the JLC—er… Budweiser Gardens.

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Home to the London Knights, London Lightning, RBC Theatre, and a 10,000+ person amphitheatre, the recently renamed Budweiser Gardens is the place to see all of your favourite all-stars.

8. Shop at Illbury + Goose.

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What better way to submerse yourself in the local scene than by sporting some Canadian-made threads designed right here in the Forest City?!

9. Drink beer.

London Brewing Co-Op

With micro-breweries popping up all over the city, and London being known as the home of Labatt’s, there is no doubt that this is a beer town. Treat your tastebuds to local brews like Forked River, Toboggan, and The London Brewing Co-Op, or head to Milos Craft Beer Emporium to sample all the best craft beers that our lovely province has to offer.

10. Get fancy.

Black George

Check out some of London’s best fine dining spots, there is no shortage of options for an intimate dinner over some obscenely delicious noms. Visit Black George (formerly Kantina) or TOOK—tell them we sent ya ;)

11. Test out your totally believable Irish accent at McCabes.

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Looking to have a low-key lunch while enjoying a pint? Want to catch the game while splitting a pitcher with some buds? Have the urge to get wild on a Wednesday with half-price bottles of wine and live local music? How does Karaoke Tuesday sound? This Irish-style pub has got something for everyone.

London has always been known to be a big city with a small town feel. It's the kind of place where you can get to know your neighbours and where supporting local is the norm. With so much to offer, it is impossible to fit all the best things about this city into a list of just 11—but it's a start!

What's your favourite thing about London, Ontario?