You know, for a city with a metro population of almost half a million people, there is a surprising number of green spaces, parks and other places that make it easy to keep fit and stay active in London. I’ve always liked to stay in shape and try to run at least a couple of
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It was one of my favorite days of the year recently – Canada Day on July 1. This is the day on which Canadians celebrate the forming of their country by the Constitution Act back in 1867. Up until that point, Canada was split into three separate colonies ruled by the British Empire. Perhaps that
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London city life can become dreary especially during the cold winters. Why not travel to the tropics and try scuba diving in Bali? You can get help by using diver mobile apps used by professional divers. Also, destinations could be better when you discover places to dive in the US. Appreciate a great deal dealing with the excellent attractions
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We’ve had some articles for the kids, now here’s one that’s strictly for the grown-ups! There are some great links between booze and London and while I wouldn’t want you to go away with the idea that we are all big drinkers here, we are nevertheless really proud of our heritage. Think Dublin and you
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As cities go, London Ontario isn’t very big so wherever you stay you will be able to visit any areas of interest you like. Travel is good, with 38 well-planned bus routes which link up really well. We like cycling and with cycleways alongside many of the main roads, getting about is pretty easy. Here
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London has some great malls for when you’re in a hurry or when you have a special and specific purchase in mind. But here we also like our independent stores so when you’re in the mood for a bit of a wander or when you are just looking for that gift that is out of
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Londoners have never forgotten that their city began as a clearing in the forest and in fact too many London Ontario is known as the Forest City. The Tree Trunk Tour is unique to London as far as we know and is a favorite of many – tourists or otherwise. It all began with just
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As a family, we love going out to a show or film – sometimes we grab a bite to eat afterward or if we are in the mood to forget we are very sensible parents of two, Wendy and I like to go on to a club instead. London has some great theatres but we
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Whatever weather you like to go out in, we can promise you some if you visit London Ontario. With 2 meter snowfalls on record (December 2010 was our last real biggie) and temperatures of 100°F recorded in summer, you can see that here you pays your money and takes your choice – winter for the
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Eating out in London has something for everyone and I hope this short piece will give you some ideas. Friends of ours with daughters keep telling me that Sarah is coming up to the age when all little girls turn vegetarian, at least for a while. As we wait for that to happen, we make
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