London turns history on its head. Incomparable, this is a global city, blending big business with regal pomp, refined museums with a gritty music scene. Busy, commercial districts sit streets away from a ticking tower, a royal church and historic theatres. London is dizzying. Catch your breath in the many leafy parks or cozy pubs, while grappling with an impressive and eclectic past and present.
Visit London: get started
London calling! Take a city tour of London attractions like Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. For shopping, swing by Harrods, while the British Museum and the Tate Modern are must-sees for art lovers. Get the best view on the London Eye, or get theatre tickets to Shakespeare's Globe. Find London hotels and flights from Canada, or look into our London and Paris tour packages!
London travel guide
Destination facts
Language
English
What to bring back
Vintage books or antique maps from legendary bookshops, Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes or Shakespeare merch, something delightful from Harrods or magical from Hamleys, and exhibit-based souvenirs from the city’s many museums.
What to eat
A full English breakfast, real Shepherd’s pie, chicken tikka masala, traditional afternoon tea (finger sandwiches and scones with jam served with tea), and delicious dishes from all over the world.
Fun fact
Many have loved London through the centuries, including a plethora of famous musicians, writers, poets, and more. Blue plaques on buildings across town show where they once worked or lived—look out for the former homes of Virginia Woolf, Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury, Mary Shelley, and so many more.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
