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Key facts

Type city[1]
Province Ontario[1]
Country Canada[1]
County seat Middlesex County[2]
River Thames River[3]
Incorporated as city 1855[2]
Population (2021) 422,324[1]
Land area (city) 420.5 square kilometres[1]

London, Ontario is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada.

Context

London, Ontario is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada, and is the seat of Middlesex County. It sits on the Thames River and is part of the Quebec City–Windsor corridor. The city was incorporated in 1855 and has a population of 422,324 as of 2021. Known as the 'Forest City,' London is a significant centre for healthcare, education, and industry in the region [1].

Documented claims

  • The city was chosen in 1792 as a planned location for a capital of Canada West (Upper Canada), but the plan did not materialize. [3]
  • Settlement did not take place until 1826. [3]
  • London is described as a transportation and industrial center because of its interlake location. [3]
  • Destination Ontario says London is the largest municipality in southwest Ontario. [4]

Related

London Knights Memorial Cup: 2025 Third Win & HistoryLondon Knights are a major junior hockey team based in London, Ontario, and their Memorial Cup win is a notable local sports event.

Questions and answers

What is London, Ontario best known for?

London, Ontario is best known for being a centre for healthcare and education in southwestern Ontario. It is also recognized as the largest municipality in the region [4].

Which city is closest to London, Ontario?

The closest major city to London, Ontario is Toronto, located approximately 200 kilometres to the southeast [1].

Sources

  1. 52 Facts About London Ontario - FactSnippet — factsnippet.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 25 Facts About London (Ontario) — facts.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Trivia Time! How Well do you Know London Ontario — theagencyrealestate.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Explore London, Ontario | Destination Ontario — destinationontario.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places