Draft:Downtown London
Central business district in London, Ontario, Canada
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Downtown London is the primary urban core of London, Ontario, Canada. Roughly 7.3 square kilometers (2.8 sq mi) in area,[2] It is bordered by Oxford Street to the northwest, Tecumseh Avenue to the southwest, the Thames River to the southeast, Adelaide Street to the east, and Wharncliffe Street to the west. As of the 2021 census, the total population of the area was 26,034.[4]
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Downtown London | |
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 Skyline of downtown London facing east above the "Forks", at the confluence of Queens Avenue and Dundas Street | |
 Interactive map of Downtown London | |
| Coordinates: 42°59′5.7″N 81°14′43″W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| Region | Southwestern Ontario |
| Downtown | London |
| Government | |
| • MPs | Peter Fragiskatos |
| • MPPs | Terence Kernaghan |
| • Councillors[1] | David Ferreira |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.3 km2 (2.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 26,034 |
| • Density | 3,580/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4:00 (EDT) |
| FSAs | N6A, N6B |
Features
Downtown London is home to many important buildings from a variety of industries, including finance, entertainment, and government. These include One London Place and the Dominion Public Building.[5][6]
Neighbouring regions
The downtown core makes up portions of what is locally known as the 'Core Area', along with the nearby retail and residential blocks of Richmond Row, Old East Village, and Midtown.[7]
Notable constructions
Government:
Recreation and Entertainment:
- Canada Life Place
- Labatt Memorial Park
- Harris Park
Historic:
- Eldon House (now converted to museum and Harris Park)
- Banting House
Religious:
Commercial:
Demographics
As of the 2016 census, areas designated by Oxford Street, Thames River, Tecumseh Avenue, Adelaide Street and Wharncliffe Road, a total land area of approximately 7.3 square kilometers.[2][3][4]
Statistics (from 2021)
- Population: 26,034
- Population density: 3,580 people per square kilometer.
- Population change (2016–2021): +12.07%.
As of 2025, it is politically encompassed by the federal riding of London Centre and the provincial London North Centre. Peter Fragiskatos and Terence Kernaghan are the respective representatives in government.
Transportation
Transit service
The Rapid Transit system will converge at a central downtown hub, with two corridors serving East London and South London.[8]