Places worth the detour in London

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of London, Canada, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (2). Best known: St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica, London. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites2 Parks & cemeteries2 Museums & culture2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Built landmarks1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica, London

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Church in Ontario, Canada

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2.St. Paul's Cathedral

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Church in London, Ontario

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3.Eldon House

Ruins & the uncanny · 19th century · Hidden gem

Historic house museum in Ontario, Canada

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4.Victoria Park

Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem

Park in Canada

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5.Flame of Hope

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monument in London, Ontario

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6.Springbank Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in London, Ontario, Canada

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7.Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

London, Ontario

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8.Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Astronomical observatory in London, Ontario, Canada

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