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Day trips from London, Ontario: 9 Southwest Ontario choices
London is a practical starting point for a beach town, a rail-park walk, a small-town countryside loop, a Lake Huron village or a full Point Pelee nature day. Pick one route rather than trying to combine this spread-out region in a single rushed loop.
Plan the landscape, not a rushed loop
One-day rule: choose one card as the main plan. Point Pelee is the longest commitment and Parks Canada recommends allowing a full day.
Transport note: these are predominantly car trips. Point Pelee specifically says there is no public transit to the park; confirm any local service before building a car-free plan.
Official planning links
Official planning links
Use the official source for your exact date after choosing a guide.
- Parks Canada: Point Pelee visit planning Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- Central Elgin beaches Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- St. Thomas Elevated Park Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- Village of Sparta Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- Municipality of Bluewater beaches Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- Wildwood Conservation Area Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- Longwoods Road Conservation Area Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- Upper Thames: Dorchester Conservation Area Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.
- City of London parks Check current access, booking, parking and safety information before leaving.