City hall has put some awesome tips for things to do, as well as transit and parking information.

I’m posting their press release here.  Think of it as your city guide to Thanksgiving weekend in London.  🙂

Things to do

There’s lots to do this long weekend, whether with friends, family or with your kids.

• Check out London’s Tree Trunk Tour. These beautiful sculptures demonstrate London’s love of trees and our reputation as the Forest City. Check out the map of locations and plan your tour. Check out: https://www.londontourism.ca/treetrunktour/
• Explore one (or more!) of London’s unique natural areas. London is home to 21 Environmentally Significant Areas which include wetlands, forests and meadows as well as valleylands and significant wildlife and make for the perfect spot to see the autumn colours. (http://www.london.ca/residents/Environment/Natural-Environments/Pages/ESAs.aspx)
• Enjoy a round of golf (weather permitting). Visit london.ca/golf for course information and to book a tee time.
• Help pick the winner of the 2019 Urban Design People’s Choice Award. Check out the submissions for the 2019 People’s Choice Award and vote for your favourite nominee.
• Stay active at a Community Centre. The following community centres are open with special holiday hours and free programming on Monday, October 14.
Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre (open 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Pickleball: 8:30- 11:30 a.m.
Drop-in Basketball: 12 – 3 p.m.
Drop-in Badminton: 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Bostwick Community Centre, YMCA and Library (open 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA and Library (open 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
All other community centres are closed on Monday, October 14 and will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 15.

 

Getting around

 

Cycling
Plan your route on two wheels using the 2019 bike map ( http://www.london.ca/residents/Roads-Transportation/cycling/Pages/Bike-and-Walk-Map.aspx) and remember to check the Parks Construction web page (http://www.london.ca/residents/Parks/Parks-Projects/Pages/ParkconstructionFAQ.aspx) see if any of your pathways are impacted by construction.

Core Construction
If you’re picking up visitors from the VIA Rail station please note that the York Street construction zone has shifted east, towards Clarence Street, as our downtown sewer separation continues. Motorists and cyclists should now enter and exit the VIA Rail station from Richmond Street as access to VIA Rail from Clarence Street is now closed for construction.
Be sure check London’s Core Area Routes map to see what’s open and clear around the downtown core and download the Waze navigation app for the most accurate local road closure information.
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are reminded to stay alert and obey all construction signs to ensure your safety and the safety of our crews.

London Transit
London Transit will be operating on a holiday/Sunday service schedule (http://www.londontransit.ca/plan-a-trip/routes-schedules/) on Monday, October 14. London Transit users can go to realtime.londontransit.ca  ( http://www.londontransit.ca/plan-a-trip/routes-schedules/ ) or use Google Maps for specific route information.

Overnight Parking
Have guests visiting for the weekend? Don’t forget to register for an overnight parking pass if you or your guests plan to park on-street overnight (http://www.london.ca/residents/Parking/Parking-Rules/Pages/Overnight-Parking.aspx). Passes are available online, by phone at 519-661-4537, or in person at the Parking Services Office, 824 Dundas Street. Passes do not need to be printed or displayed in the vehicle. All other parking restrictions remain in effect, including parking between the sidewalk and the roadway, prohibited

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