Fanshawe Dam, London

Name: Fanshawe Dam
Address: London, Canada

#34 among attractions in London

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Fanshawe Dam is a dam located on North Thames River near the eastern edge of London, Ontario. The crest of the dam is 625 metres long. It is 30.5 metres in height and drops the river surface 12 metres. Fanshawe Lake is the reservoir created by the dam. The hydroelectric generator of the Fanshawe Dam generates enough power to run 400 households. It is one of three dams on the Thames River and its tributaries. ()

Opened: 1952 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 43°2'29"N, 81°10'56"W

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Fanshawe Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Banting House, Jet Aircraft Museum, The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, Flame of Hope.

4.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Banting House, London
111 min walk • Banting House, located in the heart of London, Canada, is a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin. This humble brick building, known as the "Birthplace of Insulin," is where Banting conceived the idea that...
1.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Jet Aircraft Museum, London
39 min walk • The Jet Aircraft Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of London, Canada, serves as a dynamic hub for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This specialized museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and display of Canadian jet aircraft, highlighting...
3.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, London
98 min walk • The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, nestled in the heart of London, Canada, stands as a testament to the storied history of one of the country's oldest and most storied infantry regiments. This prestigious institution offers visitors a chance to delve into the rich...
4.3 miSW
Memorial
Flame of Hope, London
111 min walk • In the heart of London, Canada, stands the Flame of Hope, a poignant memorial with a resolute mission. This eternal flame was ignited by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother on July 1, 1989, and holds a profound significance: it will only be extinguished when a...
4.1 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife, Theater
Aeolian Hall, London
106 min walk • Aeolian Hall is a historic music venue in London, Ontario. The hall is located in a heritage building at 795 Dundas Street, at the corner of Dundas St. and Rectory St, just to the east of Adelaide St.
3.6 miW
43°1'25"N • 81°14'56"W
Tin Cup Driving Range & Mini Putt, London
92 min walk • Golf, Game and entertainment center
4.2 miSW
42°59'25"N • 81°13'41"W
Palace Theatre, London
108 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Fanshawe Lake
32 min walk • Fanshawe Lake, is a small man-made lake east of London, Ontario. It is fed by the Thames River from the north, and is separated from the river to the southwest by Fanshawe Dam.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London
25 min walk • Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an open-air museum established in 1959 and located in the Fanshawe Conservation Area in London, Ontario.
4.4 miSW
42°59'52"N • 81°14'47"W
LondonSUP, London
113 min walk • Park, Yoga and pilates, Outdoor activities
4.6 miSW
42°59'55"N • 81°15'6"W
Saint John the Evangelist Church, London
117 min walk • Church

Fanshawe Dam, London

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Fanshawe Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)