Ready to Move?

1. Before you arrive
Moving to Ontario is one of the most important choices you will ever make. Ontario Immigration provides practical information about how to get started.

2. Working in your profession
Doctors, accountants, architects, plumbers and many other professions and trades are regulated in Canada. Often, newcomers must upgrade their skills and education before they can work in Ontario.

Global Experience Ontario and Access Centre for Regulated Employment can help internationally trained and educated individuals find out how to qualify for professional practice in Ontario. These one-stop centers offers a range of services.

3. Get connected to ethno-cultural communities
London and Middlesex County are home to more than 90 ethno-cultural groups. Many groups have well-established social networks. Some have their own community centres and newspapers.

4. Help when you arrive
London and Middlesex County offer many services and programs to help newcomers get settled quickly. Two key agencies are a great place to start: London Cross Cultural Learner Centre and London Urban Services Organization (LUSO). You'll find many more resources in the Getting Settled section of this website.

5. Visit London and Middlesex County
Come for a visit! London International Airport is located 15 minutes by car from downtown London and 20 to 60 minutes most of Middlesex County. VIA Rail, our national train service, is located in downtown London. Both provide easy access from major cities across Canada.

Visit Tourism London for information about where to stay, whether you're looking for a hotel, motel or executive suite. You'll also find many ideas about things to see and do while you're here.