Tourism London - Index

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Summer CITY
Patio at Robinson Hall
Keeping busy is never a problem in
London. There are plenty of indoor
and outdoor swimming pools to cool
off in. Even if you’re downtown, you
can get your feet wet at the Forks of
the Thames splashpad. If you like
green space and fresh air, we have
more than 20km of paths – much
of it winding along the river.
Fun in the sun at Fanshawe Lake
26–LONDON VISITOR
WARM WEATHER FUN
SPRING MAPLE SYRUP SEASON:
Sap-gathering, syrup-making and sampling
combine to make the maple syrup experience
a traditional spring favourite. The annual
Fanshawe Sugar Bush runs each weekend
in March and daily during the March break
period. There are guided tours, wagon rides,
pancakes and maple syrup. For information
call 519-461-1073. Just outside the city, The
McLachlan Brothers Maple Syrup Camp and
Pancake House offers sugar bush activities
from mid-Feb. through early-April, 10279
Lamont Dr. in Komoka, 519-666-1846,
www.pancakehouse.net
PATHS AND NATURE TRAILS:
The warm weather offers a perfect opportunity
to enjoy walking, cycling or in-line
skating on local pathways. The city has
roughly 30 km of multi-use pathway and
many nature trails. Natural areas where you
can see a variety of birds, deer, frogs, hundreds
of species of plants and diverse ecosystems
include Kilally Meadows, Meadowlily
Woods, Medway Heritage Forest, Sifton Bog,
Warbler Woods, and Westminster Ponds.
Fanshawe Conservation area has a 20 km,
fairly rugged, hiking/bike trail. For a map of
trails and nature areas in the city, visit one of
the city’s tourist information centres or call
519-661-5000.
ROLLER SKATING:
Share a favourite pastime with a new generation
at the roller skating rink at the newly
renovated North London Optimist Community
Centre, 1345 Cheapside St. Weekly
events include a Saturday night all ages skate,
skate rentals available, 519-661-5575 or
519-661-5198.
SATURDAY MORNING WALKS:
Healthy Living and Thames Valley Trail
Association present year round Saturday
walks. Each walk begins at 9 a.m., takes about
an hour, and explores parks, trails and nature
areas within the city including Springbank
Park, Sifton Bog, Kilally Meadows, Greenway
Park, Westminster Ponds, Harris Park, Meadowlily
Woods, Gibbons Park, Warbler Woods