In 1997 the City of London approved a Sport Tourism initiative which is now directed by Tourism London. Magnificent facilities, experienced and dedicated volunteers and organizational expertise have all contributed to London becoming a destination of choice for sporting events. London boasts an impressive resume of hosting sporting events from grassroots to major international events and everything in between.
The Sport Tourism Division of Tourism London markets London as a premier destination for regional, national and international amateur & professional sporting events. London and area has a long and successful history of hosting a variety of tournaments and events including the jewel, the 2001 Canada Summer Games.
London has also played host to numerous regional, national and international sporting events including but not limited to:
Winterfest 2003 – Ontario Senior Games
2004 Ontario Winter Games
2004 Ontario Summer Games
2004 FIRS World Inline Hockey Championships
2004 Can Am Police Fire Games
2005 World Transplant Games
2005 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships
2005 Memorial Cup
2006 Scott Tournament of Hearts
2006 World Field Lacrosse Championships
2006 CN Canadian Women’s Open (LPGA)
2007 World Synchronized Skating Championships
2008 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge
2009 Canadian Professional Dart Tournament
2009 Euro-Can Cup
2010 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships
2010 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
2010 Inaugural Peter Puck Hockey Tournament
2011 Tim Horton's Brier
2011 World Sledge Hockey Championships
2011 Synchrofest
London is the chosen location for a number of future events including but not limited to:
2012 World Junior Ringette Championships
2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
Event organizers will find London home to numerous first class athletic venues to support a variety of sports. The local hotel and restaurant amenities are second to none and when the competition is over we have numerous one of kind attractions for everyone to enjoy.
We look forward to hosting your event in London!!!!
