{"id":29715,"date":"2015-06-14T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2015-06-14T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=29715"},"modified":"2019-08-08T11:24:53","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T18:24:53","slug":"moving-to-london-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/14\/moving-to-london-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to London, Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Named after its British counterpart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/Ontario\/London\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20150614-movingtolondonontario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London, Ontario<\/a> is a thriving and unique city! The Thames River lies at the heart of The Forest City and offers a beautiful backdrop to a sprawling urban metropolis. If you\u2019ve chosen this beautiful city as your new home, here\u2019s the scoop on moving to London.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29716\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/London-ON.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29716\" class=\"wp-image-29716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/London-ON.jpg\" alt=\"Flickr: phrawr\/ Via: Creative Commons\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/London-ON.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/London-ON-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/phrawr\/6807482756\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flickr: phrawr\/ Via: Creative Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h4>New U-Haul Product Available in London, Ontario<\/h4>\n<p>We are now offering a new product in London, Ontario! These plastic and eco-friendly Ready-To-Go Boxes are a great option for residential moves, business moves, or renovation projects. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Plastic-Moving-Boxes\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=readytogobox&amp;utm_content=20150614-movingtolondonontario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready-To-Go Boxes in Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Moving In<\/h4>\n<p>According to the 2011 Canadian Census, London is the 15<sup>th<\/sup> most populated city, so a mid-size <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/20ft-Moving-Truck\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20150614-movingtolondonontario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving truck<\/a> would be easily navigable through city streets and suburbs.<\/p>\n<p>There are many neighborhoods to choose from. Finding the one that suits you should be a cinch!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>North London<\/strong> is encircled by the Thames River to the north and west and is one of the most prestigious areas, featuring character-laden homes and historic sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Downtown London<\/strong> is a major hub for college students attending the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uwo.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Western Ontario <\/a>(Canada\u2019s Most Beautiful campus) and is host to many summer festivals and events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>East London<\/strong> is known for its heritage and is in a stage of major revitalization. It\u2019s a fantastic place for artists and young families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>South London <\/strong>is home to Wortley Village, which was named \u201cCanada\u2019s Best Neighborhood\u201d by the Canadian Institute of Planners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Weather<\/h4>\n<p>Spring and fall are ideal times to move as the seasons are in full bloom and vibrant colors surround the city with temperatures averaging 10\u00b0C (50\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<p>The winter can take some time to get accustomed to, especially if you\u2019re moving from hotter climates. The average winter temperature is -6\u00b0C (21\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<p>Summers are warm and humid, with an average of 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<h4>Jobs and Education<\/h4>\n<p>Medical research, insurance, manufacturing,\u00a0and information technology are London\u2019s top economic influencers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the University of Western Ontario, London is home to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fanshawec.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fanshawe College<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Do you have any moving tips for new Londoners? Let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Named after its British counterpart, London, Ontario is a thriving and unique city! The Thames River lies at the heart of The Forest City and offers a beautiful backdrop to a sprawling urban metropolis. If you\u2019ve chosen this beautiful city as your new home, here\u2019s the scoop on moving to London. 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