Welcome to Downtown London, Ontario - Your Next Business Destination!

Downtown London is the heart of London, Ontario, a place where culture, business, and community come alive. Downtown is a hub of creativity and innovation, home to a diverse mix of over 1,400 businesses, from powerhouse employers like Canada Life to award-winning small shops, cafés, and restaurants, like London Bicycle Café that give downtown its unique character. As one of London’s fastest-growing neighborhoods, it is a place where people live, work, learn, and connect. Known as the Forest City and UNESCO’s City of Music, downtown offers scenic parks, buzzing patios, and legendary music venues that set the stage for iconic festivals like Rock the Park and Sunfest. With a thriving arts scene, a welcoming and diverse community, and an energy that is impossible to ignore, Downtown London is not just a place, it is an experience.

Message from City of London, Mayor Josh Morgan

“Welcome to the Forest City and UNESCO’s City of Music! London is one of the largest urban centres in Southwestern Ontario, offering businesses limitless opportunities for growth and success. We are excited that you are here to learn more about our growing and diverse downtown, the vibrant heart and pride of our city! London’s downtown has a diverse economy with strengths in post-secondary education and research, life sciences, financial, legal and professional services, creative technologies and digital media, scientific and technical services, and a diverse array of retail, culture, accommodations and food services. With high foot traffic, excellent visibility, and a supportive network through the Downtown London Business Association, businesses are perfectly positioned to succeed. The City of London is committed to fostering a business-friendly environment, offering resources, and support to help you find the ideal commercial location and expedite your business set-up in downtown.”

One of the Fastest Growing Canadian Cities

London is the fastest growing city in Ontario and the 4th fastest growing city in Canada, that strikes the perfect balance between big-city opportunity and small-town charm. As one of Canada’s largest urban hubs, strategically located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario between Toronto and Detroit, London has a thriving population of just over 543,000 people, and is one of the most affordable mid to large sized cities to live, work, and invest in. London offers unparalleled access to major markets and a highly skilled workforce from local post-secondary institutions, Western University and Fanshawe College. London is a city of innovation, entrepreneurship, and possibility with its strong economic foundation and business friendly environment, making it an ideal location for companies of all sizes.

Downtown London! Competitive Advantage for Business

Businesses located in London’s downtown are also supported and backed by the Downtown London Business Association (also known as Downtown London!). Working closely with our business community, Downtown London offers a variety of services and programs including: supporting City Hall to enhance downtown’s streetscapes and public realm beyond the responsibility of the municipality, promoting and marketing downtown businesses, working with partners to deliver downtown events and activations, offering resources, business networking opportunities, and being the champion of downtown businesses to ensure their success. Your success is our success and we look forward to welcoming you and helping your business become a key part of Downtown London’s exciting future.

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Disclaimer

All information presented on this page is sourced from reliable reports and databases, including Environics, Statistics Canada, and Internal reports. For detailed information, please contact us at info@downtownlondon.ca