The summer travel season will be here before you know it, and people all across Western New York will be planning their annual getaways. With gas prices continuing to rise, many of us will be looking for a fun getaway destination perhaps a little closer to home. If that’s the case, you may want to check out nearby London, Ontario.

The best way to do that is to watch the “Discover Our Spirit” videos produced by Tourism London. From cultural and recreational destinations to great restaurants and hotels, there are dozens of brief videos for you to check out. And while the videos are very informative, they’re not very long, each ranging from approximately one to three minutes!

If you’ve never been there, London is one of those cities that appeals to all ages. Among the attractions are a wide variety of festivals, museums, recreational facilities, shops and markets, adventure parks, theater, tours and much more. 

To watch the London videos, visit

http://www.londontourism.ca/Discover-Our-Spirit/Most-Popular-Videos

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The London Skating Club is pleased to announce their winter skating show, “Dreams on Ice” & Silent Auction will be taking place on Sunday, April 1, 2011, at Western Fair District Sports Centre – 3:00 pm show.

This skating show is in Memory of Evelyn Bastow, who contributed over 60 years of volunteer time to the London Skating Club as a volunteer, judge, coordinator & skater. Evelyn Bastow passed away in December 2011, and the show is in memory of her with the adult program skaters from the club dedicating a special number in Memory of Evelyn. The Bastow family will be in attendance for this event.

Proceeds from the event will support our charity partners, Jesse's Journey and the London & Region Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy Canada, as well as the London Skating Club.

This event will showcase nearly 200 of the clubs talented skaters from as young as three to our adult program skaters. Don’t miss this great event to see National Adult Competitor and medalist, Beverly Dodge perform, along with club’s many nationally recognized synchronized skating teams, in addition to the many young skaters, StarSkate athletes and competitive skaters from the London Skating Club.

The London Skating Club, celebrating 105 years of skating in London, is one of the largest and oldest skating clubs in Canada.

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If you love music and you’re also looking for a nearby summer getaway, why not plan an excursion to nearby London, Ontario, in June, where you can catch two big musical acts on stage at the John Labatt Centre with a five-day period! Yanni kicks things off with a show at 8 p.m. June 23, while Neil Diamond is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 28.

Yanni’s contemporary symphonic music has inspired millions of fans around the world. In concert, his passionate, soaring melodies and lush orchestration create a spirited and uplifting musical experience like no other. While on tour, Yanni and his orchestra will play favorites from throughout his career, as well as selections from his latest album, “Truth of Touch” (2011).

Rock and pop icon Neil Diamond, a 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and 2011 Kennedy Center honoree, will take his greatest hits on the road on a much-anticipated North American tour kicking off in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on June 1 and closing in Las Vegas on Sept. 1. The 2012 tour will feature all of Diamond’s classic favorites!

For more information on these concerts, please visit www.johnlabattcentre.com. The JLC is located at 99 Dundas St. in beautiful downtown London. And, for helpful information on planning a quick getaway to London, please visit www.londontourism.ca.

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