London is the home to two post-secondary institutions: The University of Western Ontario (UWO founded in 1878) and Fanshawe Community College. The first Labatt and Carling breweries were also built here.
To satisfy visitor's artistic interests there are attractions such as The Grand Theatre, Orchestra London, the London Regional Art and Historic Museums plus a myriad of special events focused on the visual and performing arts. London also boasts the well-known Storybook Gardens in Springbank Park.