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    7 Spring Activities for Sports Enthusiasts in London

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    • Author Tourism London
    • Date March 26, 2026
    • Category Sports & Recreation
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      Sports & Recreation, Things To Do
  • Calling all sports fans & outdoor enthusiasts! Looking for fun things to do this spring in London, Ontario? We've put together a listing of the best activities for you and your friends to check out.

    Set your cabin fever aside and get out to enjoy all of the outdoor activities that London offers in the spring! Don't forget to tag us in your pictures with #ExploreLdnOnt to be featured on Tourism London's website and social media!



    Golf

    Golfer playing a round of golf at Tarandowah Golf
    Tarandowah Golf Course • @nicoleeosborne

    Work on your golf game with a round at one of 18 golf courses located within or just outside the city, including two municipal run courses: Thames Valley Golf Course and Fanshawe Golf Course. Click here for a full directory of local public golf courses.
     


     

    Boler mountain

    e sliding down a zip line at Boler Mountain's Treetop Adventure Park
    Boler Mountain Treetop Adventure Park • London, Ontario

    The fun doesn’t end at Boler Mountain when the snow melts. Their Treetop Adventure Park awaits with zip lines, rope bridges and obstacle courses set among the trees. Prefer staying grounded? Tackle Boler's mountain biking trails! They vary in difficulty from beginner-friendly routes to challenging expert treks.

     



    Forest City Road Races 

    Finish line at the Forest City Road Races held in London, Ontario
    Forest City Road Races • London, Ontario

    The Forest City Road Races offers an annual event! Test your running skills in the Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and a 600m Kids' Fun Run. There’s a distance for everyone. The 2026 race day is June 7th: click here for more information about the Forest City Road Races.
     



    East Park

    A mother and her son riding together in a Gocart at East Park in London, Ontario, Canada
    East Park • London, Ontario

    Just off Hamilton Road, East Park is a local favourite has that has undergone a major waterpark upgrade. Their five-slide tower features thrilling attractions like the Funnel Flush slide, River Racer mats and more. When it’s time to towel off, the fresh-air fun continues with go-karts, batting cages, mini-golf, driving ranges and an 18-hole executive golf course.

     



    Canada Life Place 

    The London Knights hockey team standing for the national anthem before the start of a game with a packed crowd in attendance at the Canada Life Place in London, Ontario, Canada
     London Knights at Canada Life Place • London, Ontario

    Catch a game at Canada Life Place! The OHL playoffs begin in March and the London Knights have a great record of going on deep playoff runs. So, although hockey isn't always associated with spring, fans in London have a unique opportunity to drive to the game with the windows down and cheer on the Knights in their quest for another championship!

     


     

    Fanshawe Conservation Area

    Boy fishing at Fanshawe Conservation Area during sunset
    Fanshawe Conservation Area • @ontsouthwest

    A great way to spend an afternoon is going for a hike at Fanshawe Conservation Area. This 3,000 acre outdoor playground has over 20 km of biking and hiking trails for you to enjoy. Be sure to check out the annual Fanshawe Dragon Boat Festival when you're in town!
     



    Delaware Speedway

    Cars racing around the Delaware Speedway track
    Delaware Speedway • @markose.photography.art

    Feel the action, feel the adrenaline, feel the rush at Delaware Speedway. Home to some of the finest stock car racing in Canada, Delaware Speedway provides an intimate atmosphere for those looking to watch a race. They even offer driving experiences for those adrenaline junkies. The 2026 season kicks off May 8th. Click here to get your Delaware Speedway tickets.

     


    With this great list of outdoor activities in hand, you have no excuse not to get out and explore London, Ontario this spring! Tag @TourismLondon and #ExploreLdnOnt in your fun to be featured.

     

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