Attractions and Places To See around Thames Centre - Top 4

This is a small pond, right on the edge of Stoney Creek Valley Trail. It's a short scenic stop, and ducks and geese are often seen here.

The Thames Valley Parkway is London’s primary multi-use trail system, stretching over 40 kilometres through parks, forests, and along the Thames River. Its paved surface connects neighbourhoods, conservation areas, and downtown landmarks, forming the backbone of the city’s active transportation network. Popular with cyclists, runners, and walkers, the route offers scenic river crossings, shaded stretches, and access to natural areas like Kilally Meadows and the Coves.

The North Thames River is about 125 kilometres long, flowing southeast from Mitchell to downtown London, where it joins the South Thames at the Forks. It cuts through steep glacial valleys with rocky beds and wooded slopes, forming one of the few intact riparian corridors in the region. Here, it runs wide and shallow, bordered by beautiful floodplain forest, meadows, and wetlands that support diverse plant and animal life. Keep an eye out for herons, turtles, and the occasional quiet flash of a muskrat slipping into the water along its beautiful banks.

This is a lovely, relatively easy path that follows along Medway Creek through a peaceful stretch of forest. The trail winds through tall hardwoods and open wetland flats, with boardwalks in the low areas and views of the creek along the way. It’s an easy, quiet walk that feels tucked away, and is the perfect place to spend a few hours surrounded by nature.

This is a great spot to get a clear view of the Thames River that flows through southwestern Ontario, winding 273 kilometres from Tavistock to Lake St. Clair. In London, it cuts through the city in a wide, wooded corridor, with trails, bridges, and parks lining both banks. The river’s slow current and forested valley make it a breathtaking central feature of the region’s natural landscape.