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Top 10 best dog-friendly trails and parks

With so many trails and parks in London, it can be hard to know which ones are dog-friendly and where you can go for a walk.

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Outdoor spaces you’ve never been

London is known as the Forest City for a reason. Before roadways and residential buildings, this area used to be home to a vast sea of forests, valleys, wetlands, and more.

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Building the perfect picnic with food from local London restaurants

With limitless activities and scenic areas to explore, it only feels right to make a perfect picnic kit for a perfect day out in the beautiful Forest City of London.

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Find your next volunteer opportunity

Volunteering and engaging with vulnerable members of society is a privilege. It is a tremendous opportunity to reduce stress, gain professional experience, network, strengthen your community, learn a new skill, make a difference, and so much more!

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A local grocery store with a heart and a mission

Imagine a world where humans are at ultimate peace with one another and with nature. A world where sustainable, cognitive action takes on a newfound importance in people?s everyday lives.

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Exploring the great outdoors and beyond

London is full of hidden gems that most students never discover in their time spent in the city. Many might find themselves wondering: besides college and university campuses what else is even here??

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Nature calling: London’s environmentally significant areas

You may have heard London referred to as the Forest City, and there’s a good reason for that. There are 21 areas in the city that are considered to be Environmentally Significant Areas or ESAs.

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Why is London the Forest City?

London received the nickname from the British government poking fun at Governor John Simcoe, who in 1826 envisioned London becoming the Upper Canada capital.

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Secret gems of the Forest City

London may seem like any other small town, but it takes just one step inside the Forest City to realize how many secret gems are hidden behind the trees.

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Environmentalism in the Forest City

They don’t call it the ‘Forest City’ for nothing.

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A glimpse at local Indigenous heritage

According to oral history and archaeological records, the region in which London was founded has been inhabited for over 10,000 years.

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London’s top parks and trails

When life gets stressful, exploring the great outdoors is the perfect way to get some exercise and ease your mind.

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Best beaches in Southwestern Ontario

When it gets hot in the city, what better way to cool down than to indulge in the beautiful waters of Ontario?

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