NIAGARA FALLS- STAY FOR LESS "$C"

LONDON , Ontario Province, was created by an enthusiastic Anglophile, Isaac Crouse (1825 – 1915) as the alternative Capital City for CANADA . Located N/S between Lakes Erie & Huron & halfway E/W from Toronto to Windsor it's an ideal stopping off point if travelling to/ from Chicago & beyond. London ( England ) is GB's favourite World City & London ( Ontario ) has so many familiar names & places - Hyde Park, Chelsea , Lambeth, Westminster , Piccadilly & River Thames the only problem is they're all in the wrong place! all the same it's an interesting place with an authentic “ English Tea Shop” on Talbot St. !

ACCOMMODATION

NO1 – ACBB “HOSTEL” at 190 Wellington Street (right from Bus/ Railway Station, then right again under Rail Bridge & continue South) tele 519 936 7823 – www.allcanbb.com - $C21 in 5 – 7 mixed dorms incl. linen & a choice breakfast, sep showers/ wc's. The main building has a quiet ground floor lounge & a friendly self-catering kitchen is found upstairs on the 1 st with an ideal outside decked patio area at the rear. This is a new Hostel venture carefully created by the owners, Patrick & Shelly, who know about good World Hostels & have set themselves up in London - GB wishes them success!

Reserve – Rainbow Avenue “Hostel” – GB special invitation only, excellent hospitality in a great neighbourhood.

FOOD supplies are readily available at the local Supermarket on the opposite side of Wellington St. but there are also plenty of eateries & coffee/tea shops in the Centre – Tim Horton is a new friend!

TRAVELLING AROUND this Town is easy on foot with plenty of riverside walks & Parks to explore. To get further afield, however, LTC or London Transit will help you out but a Bus Route Map is essential to get your bearings. Both the Greyhound Bus & VIA Rail Stations, to/from Toronto or Chicago, are almost next to each other on York Street, close to No1 Hostel & the Town Centre

FREE SIGHTS TO SEE

1. THAMES RIVER – circumnavigates the Town with pedestrian' cycle pathways & picturesque Parks
2. ST PAULS CATHEDRAL – a red bricked Gothic Revival Church built for Anglicans in 1846
3. OXFORD / DUNDAS STREETS – are the main Shopping Streets in the heart of this Town
4. COVENT GARDEN MARKET – is covered stylish fruit, veg & craft stalls plus an Oyster Bar
5. WESTMINSTER PONDS – area of woods & ponds with viewing Tower & Boardwalk - South
6. ROYAL CANADIAN REG. MUSEUM – oldest Infantry Regiment in Canada from 1885
7. CENTRAL LIBRARY – central modern building with mini Art Gallery & free Internet
8. LAWSON INDIAN VILLAGE – active dig & reconstruction of a 500 year old Native Village
9. SIFTON BOG PARK – home to unusual plants & animals, 9 Orchids, Lemmings & Shrews - West
10. ELDON HOUSE - oldest residence puts you in the past to understand how London became London

CHARGE SIGHTS NOT TO MISS

1. LABATT BREWERY TOUR – Canada 's No1 brew “Blue” is made here, good tour & samples!
2. FANSAW PIONEER VILLAGE – return to 19C where costumed blacksmiths, farmers relive life
3. LONDON MUSEUM – impressive Glass Building on Riverbank tells story of London from 1826

  
* Debra, Brian, Chase, Dom, Wayne & Pam, Tony, Patrick & Shelly, Moose Lodge.

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