Victoria ParkVictoria Park is one of London, Ontario’s most popular outdoor destinations. Located in the heart of the downtown core, Victoria Park is the place to be all year round, providing customers of Big and Tall London’s Menswear with plenty of fun activities. From summer celebrations to the Winter Wonderland Walk of Lights, you won’t find a more festive green space anywhere else in The Forest City. Take a Walk in the ParkVictoria Park is proud to be a hub of social and recreational activities in London since 1894. Spanning more than 6 hectares (15 acres), Victoria Park is a rare luxury in London’s busy downtown area. Named for Queen Victoria, the park was originally designated as a British military garrison. Customers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Store may be surprised to learn that the park is still used as a military ground when necessary. Troops have been stationed in the park during the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. A number of monuments pay homage to the park’s military history. Customers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing store will find three Crimean War cannons throughout the park, as well as a Sherman Tank and a cenotaph. A memorial to the victims of the Ecole Polytechnique massacre in Montreal is also located in the park. Winter at the ParkThe weather outside may be frightful, but the scenery in Victoria Park is far too delightful to miss. Each year, Victoria Park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland attraction, sporting thousands of Christmas lights and seasonal decoration. Customers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Store will find more than 75,000 lights decorating the park’s trees as well as displays depicting Santa and his reindeer, tin soldiers and the nativity scene. Children of all ages can even post their Christmas wish lists to the North Pole at Santa’s Mailbox. Customers of London’s big and Tall Men’s Clothing Store will find the lights illuminating the park from 5pm to 11pm beginning in November. Outdoor skating is also a part of the Winter Wonderland tradition in Victoria Park, so don’t forget to pack your skates! Free public skating is open to customers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Store from 10am to 5:30pm and 6:30pm to 10pm (weather permitting). Summer at the ParkCustomers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Store are invited to spend their summer outside, thanks to Victoria Park’s unique lineup of festivals and events. From sporting events to tasty cookouts, customers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Store will be pleasantly surprised by this park’s spirited community outlook. Exciting summer festivals worth attending include the Annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the Home Country Folk Festival and Sunfest. Customers of London’s Big & Tall Men’s Clothing Store are also encouraged to take part in the ultra-popular Rib Fest celebration, the Fiesta del Sol and A Taste of London. Victoria Park is one of London’s most beautiful outdoor areas. Customers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing store are invited to visit the park during their upcoming visit to the city. For more information on events in Victoria Park, customers of London’s Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Store can call City Hall at 661-4500 (press 0 to reach an operator). | London Travel GuideCity of London
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