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Downtown and the Forks London, Ontario

Condo living where London began, with Covent Garden Market, Victoria Park, Canada Life Place and the VIA Rail station all within a short walk.

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What it is like to live in Downtown London, Ontario

Downtown London sits at the Forks of the Thames, where the north and south branches of the river meet. It is the city’s central business district and main entertainment district, and it is also home to thousands of residents. Most people here live in condos, from older three and four storey buildings to newer towers with city views. London’s planning motto, residential to the core, shows up on the street: people are out walking long after the offices close.

Daily life here is mostly on foot. Covent Garden Market, Canada Life Place, Museum London, the Grand Theatre, London Music Hall and many of the city’s best restaurants and bars are all in the core. Victoria Park hosts festivals like SunFest and Ribfest and draws an estimated one million visitors a year. The main LTC bus routes meet downtown and the VIA Rail station is about 0.7 km from Dundas and Richmond, so many residents get by without a car.

There are trade offs. Green space is limited compared with the suburbs, parking can be tricky, and condo fees of roughly $400 to $900 or more a month add meaningfully to the cost of owning. Some older buildings have deferred maintenance, so reserve funds and status certificates matter. Construction on new towers and rapid transit is ongoing. If you want a yard and a quiet street, look next door in Woodfield or farther out.

  • 01

    Where the city was born

    Simcoe picked the Forks of the Thames in 1793 for a capital that never came, and the village founded here in 1826 grew into today’s London.

  • 02

    The fire that remade the town

    On April 13, 1845, a fire destroyed about 150 buildings and a fifth of London, the province’s first million dollar fire. Most of the town was rebuilt within a year.

  • 03

    Canada’s first UNESCO City of Music

    London earned the designation in 2021, and many of the venues behind it, from London Music Hall to Canada Life Place, are downtown.

Market snapshot

What homes cost in Downtown London

No sold average is published for the downtown core, so these figures mix current listings with citywide sales. Condo fees and parking can change the monthly cost of two similar units by $400 to $600.

  • 64Days on market, wider downtown area, September 2026
  • $321.50Per square foot, wider downtown list, September 2026
  • 77Active listings, wider downtown area, September 2026

Published prices, each with its source and date, on one $0 to $900,000 scale

  • Entry 2 bedroom condo listing 155 Kent St, September 2026$289,900
  • Downtown median list wider downtown area, September 16, 2026$549,900
  • Newer tower 2 bedroom listing 330 Ridout St N, September 2026$579,900
  • London average condo sale city wide, July 2026$324,100
  • London average sale, all types city wide, August 2026$620,282

These are different measures. The downtown median covers a wider listing area that includes some Woodfield houses, and list prices are not sale prices. Ask us for recent sales in the building you are considering.

Full source list at the bottom of the page. For a specific street, recent sold prices are the real answer, and we can pull them for you.

Homes you will find in Downtown London

  • Newer high rise condo towers

    City views, concierge service and amenity floors in the towers built over the past decade or so.

    Ridout St N, King St, Talbot St, around Victoria Park 1 to 2 beds

  • Older low and mid rise condos

    Often the most affordable way into downtown, with character in the older three and four storey buildings.

    Throughout the core, e.g. Kent St and Wellington St 1 to 2 beds

  • Heritage lofts and conversions

    Converted buildings that keep some of downtown’s older bones.

    Older commercial and warehouse buildings in the core 1 to 2 beds

  • Townhouses

    Few and far between in the core, so they are worth watching for.

    Rare, scattered 2 to 3 beds

  • Victorian and Edwardian houses

    Larger heritage houses, some split into multiple units, just east of the core.

    Woodfield and the eastern edge, e.g. Princess Ave, Queens Ave, Hyman St 3 to 7 beds

When the homes were built: Homes here range from the 1830s to the 2020s. Most condos were built from the 1970s onward, with a wave of new towers since the 2010s and more high rises approved.

Getting around

How far everything is from Dundas and Richmond

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Approximate travel times from Dundas and Richmond, London, Ontario
DestinationDistanceWalkBikeDrive
Covent Garden Market0.2 km5 min5 minNot practical
Canada Life Place0.3 km5 min5 minNot practical
Victoria Park0.7 km10 min5 minNot practical
VIA Rail station0.7 km10 min5 min5 min
Museum London and the Forks of the Thames0.8 km10 min5 min5 min
Richmond Row (Richmond St and Kent St)15 min5 min5 min
St. Joseph’s Health Care1.9 km25 min10 min10 min
Wortley Village2.1 km25 min10 min10 min
Victoria Hospital (LHSC)4.3 km50 min20 min15 min
Western University4.7 km55 min20 min15 min
University Hospital (LHSC)5.2 km60 min25 min15 min
Fanshawe College (main campus)6.7 km80 min30 min20 min
CF Masonville Place6.8 km80 min30 min20 min
White Oaks Mall7.6 kmNot practical30 min20 min
Highway 401 (Wellington Rd)Not practicalNot practical20 min
London International AirportNot practical50 min25 min

Estimates from Dundas St and Richmond St, walking at 5 km/h, cycling at 15 km/h and driving at city speeds plus parking time, rounded to 5 minutes; where walking is faster than driving, no drive time is shown. Traffic changes things, so check the live directions.

Is it right for you?

Who Downtown London suits best

  • Young professionals and first time buyers

    Condos start in the high $200,000s, and you can walk to work, dinner and the bus.

  • Downsizers and right sizers

    Low maintenance condo living close to theatres, the market and VIA Rail.

  • Car free households

    Most daily needs are within about a 10 minute walk, and the city’s main transit hub is here.

  • Investors

    Professionals and students keep rental demand steady. Check reserve funds and fees building by building.

  • Hospital staff

    About 10 minutes by car to St. Joseph’s and 15 minutes to Victoria Hospital (estimates).

Worth knowing: Less ideal for families who want a yard and a quiet street, or for buyers who need easy parking.

Around Downtown London

Parks, culture and places nearby

  • 0.2 km

    Covent Garden Market

    Fresh produce, artisan food vendors and cafes at 130 King St, with an outdoor farmers market in season.

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  • 0.3 km

    Canada Life Place

    Home of the London Knights (OHL) and London Lightning, and the city’s main arena for big concerts.

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  • under 0.5 km

    Central Library at Citi Plaza

    London Public Library’s main branch, in the former Wellington Square mall, alongside college and university space.

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  • 0.7 km

    Victoria Park

    Downtown’s central green, home to SunFest and Ribfest in summer and outdoor skating in winter.

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  • 0.8 km

    Museum London

    The city’s art museum, set right at the Forks of the Thames.

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  • under 1 km

    Eldon House

    Built in 1834 for the Harris family, it is London’s oldest surviving home and now a museum.

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  • under 1 km

    Grand Theatre and London Music Hall

    Professional theatre at the Grand and touring live music at London Music Hall.

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  • 0.9 km

    Harris Park and the Forks

    Riverfront festival grounds that host events such as Rock the Park.

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  • Thames Valley Parkway

    Off road paths that run east and west along the river from the core, good for walking, running and cycling.

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  • 1.5 km

    Labatt Park

    The world’s oldest continuously used baseball grounds and home of the London Majors.

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Schools

Schools near Downtown London

Downtown is served by the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board. Attendance boundaries are address specific, so always confirm catchment with the board’s school locator.

  • London Central Secondary School

    TVDSB public high school at 509 Waterloo St, founded in 1877.

  • H.B. Beal Secondary School

    TVDSB public high school known for arts, media and technical programs, drawing students from across the city.

  • Catholic Central High School

    LDCSB Catholic high school at 450 Dundas St, opened in 1950, offering the IB Diploma Programme.

  • Fanshawe College

    Downtown space at Citi Plaza and in the core, with the main campus about 6.7 km away.

  • Western University

    Satellite space at Citi Plaza, with the main campus about 4.7 km north.

What is changing

What is changing in Downtown London

  • Approved 2026

    Downtown Reimagined plan

    Council approved a 10 year Downtown Plan alongside the 2026 to 2030 Economic Development Strategy, a roadmap to strengthen downtown as a place to live, work, invest and visit.

    Ontario Construction News
  • Approved 2023

    Two riverfront towers at King and Ridout

    Council approved rezoning for towers of 53 and 43 storeys with about 800 units beside the Middlesex County Court House, set to be London’s tallest buildings.

    CBC News
  • Approved 2026

    30 storey tower at Ridout and Kent

    Approved in March 2026, a 286 unit tower at 550 Ridout St N will replace a 30 unit rental building and two houses just north of the core.

    CBC News
  • Underway

    Rapid transit

    The Downtown Loop and the Wellington Gateway to White Oaks are under construction, and the City is seeking funding for a north line to Western and Masonville.

    City of London

Downtown London: common questions

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It is the city’s most walkable neighbourhood, with Victoria Park, Covent Garden Market, Canada Life Place, theatres, galleries and many of London’s best restaurants a short walk away. It is also the main transit hub. Most residents live in 1 and 2 bedroom condos.

In September 2026, 2 bedroom condo listings ran from $289,900 at 155 Kent St to $579,900 at 330 Ridout St N, and the median list price for the wider downtown area was $549,900. Monthly condo fees of roughly $400 to $900 or more are an important part of the cost. For a specific building, look at what has actually sold there recently.

Yes. Downtown is London’s most car optional neighbourhood, with most daily needs within about a 10 minute walk. The city’s main bus routes meet here and the VIA Rail station is about 0.7 km away.

High school options include London Central Secondary, H.B. Beal Secondary and Catholic Central High School. Elementary catchments are address specific, so check with the Thames Valley District School Board or the London District Catholic School Board.

Approved projects include towers of 53 and 43 storeys at King and Ridout Streets, which would be London’s tallest buildings, and a 30 storey tower at Ridout and Kent Streets approved in 2026.

London began at the Forks of the Thames, where downtown sits today. Simcoe chose the site in 1793 and the village was founded in 1826. London became a town in 1840 and a city in 1855.

Catch a London Knights game at Canada Life Place, see a show at the Grand Theatre, shop Covent Garden Market, or visit Museum London and Eldon House. Victoria Park hosts festivals like SunFest and Ribfest.

Downtown condos attract steady rental demand from professionals and students, but results depend heavily on the building. Review condo fees, reserve fund health and the status certificate before buying.

Western’s main campus is about 5 km north, roughly 15 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus or bike.

Eldon House, built in 1834 for the Harris family, is London’s oldest surviving home and is now a museum.

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Sources and further readingLast reviewed September 2026 by Featherstone Sadler Real Estate Group
  1. NeighbourGood London (City of London), Downtown: Role as business and entertainment district, attractions, transit hub, residents group
  2. Cassidy & Co. Real Estate, Downtown London neighbourhood guide (2026): Home styles, condo fees, adjoining neighbourhoods, trade offs, buyer fit
  3. ViewHomes, Downtown London listings (September 16, 2026): Median list price, listings count, days on market, price per square foot, sample listings, postal codes
  4. Locorum, Neighbourhoods: Downtown London: Older low and mid rise buildings, residential to the core
  5. Wikipedia, London, Ontario: History, 1845 fire, Eldon House, Citi Plaza, Victoria Park, Labatt Park, UNESCO City of Music
  6. nesto.ca, London housing market: London average condo sale price, July 2026 (LSTAR)
  7. Envelope Real Estate Group: London average sale price, August 2026
  8. CBC News, riverfront towers approved (October 17, 2023): 53 and 43 storey towers at 50 King St and 399 Ridout St
  9. Global News, Council approves downtown London towers: Tower units and conditions
  10. CBC News, 30 storey high rise at Ridout and Kent (March 3, 2026): 550 Ridout St N approval
  11. Ontario Construction News, Downtown Reimagined plan (July 2, 2026): 10 year Downtown Plan approval
  12. City of London Get Involved, Wellington Gateway: Rapid transit construction
  13. CBC News, north end transit funding (January 21, 2026): North line to Western and Masonville
  14. Wikipedia, Catholic Central High School: Address, 1950 opening, IB Diploma Programme
  15. Wikipedia, London Central Secondary School: Address and 1877 founding
  16. Tourism London, Covent Garden Market: Market details
  17. Downtown London on Google Maps

Travel times and distances are estimates. Prices are published figures with their dates; for a current number on a specific street, ask us for recent sold data.