Masonville, London
Masonville | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Old Masonville Bridge | |
  Masonville Location in Ontario | |
| Coordinates: 43°02′16″N 81°17′07″W / 43.03778°N 81.28528°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| City | London |
| Government | |
| • MP | Arielle Kayabaga (London West) |
| • MPP | Peggy Sattler (London West) |
| • Councillor | Corrine Rahman (Ward 7) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 10,260 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| Postal Code | N6G, N5X |
| Area codes | 519, 226 |
Masonville is a neighbourhood in the city of London, Ontario, Canada. Located in the northern part of the city, the area is bordered by Fanshawe Park Road to the north, Wonderland Road to the west, Richmond Street to the east, and Windermere Road to the south. Almost all of its residents live in low-density, single detached dwellings.[1]
History
Acquired by London in 1961, it was previously rural farmland. In the 1980s, Masonville saw a construction boom, with single-detached homes, townhomes, apartment complexes, and student housing built thereafter.[2][3][4]
For recreation, Masonville is home to a branch of the London Public Library. Masonville is notable for being the location of Masonville Place, a large shopping centre that opened in 1985, anchored by retailers including Cineplex Entertainment and Marshalls. It is also a hub for the London Transit Commission.[5]
With a population of 10,260 as per the 2021 Canadian Census, Masonville has an almost even divide between men and women. Most of its population is between the ages of 15 and 64 years old. Masonville also has a large Chinese-origin population.[6]
Government and politics
Federally, Masonville has been represented by the northwestern riding of London West. A longtime Liberal Party stronghold, it has been represented by Arielle Kayabaga since the 2021 Canadian federal election.[7]
Provincially, Masonville has been represented by the northwestern riding of London West. A longtime Ontario New Democratic Party stronghold, the riding has been represented by the NDP's Peggy Sattler since 2013.[8]
Municipally, Masonville has been represented by Corrine Rahman at London City Council since the 2022 London, Ontario, municipal election.[9]
Education
Masonville is notably adjacent to the University of Western Ontario, or Western University.[10]
The neighbourhood is home to multiple elementary and secondary schools, including:
- Masonville Public School (Thames Valley District School Board)[11]
- St. Kateri Catholic School (London District Catholic School Board)
- Stoneybrook Public School (Thames Valley District School Board)
- Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School (London District Catholic School Board)
- A.B Lucas Secondary School (Thames Valley District School Board)
- Jack Chambers Public School (Thames Valley District School Board)[12]
References
- ↑ "Uplands" (PDF). Neighbourhood Profiles. City of London - Planning Division. 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
- ↑ "Power BI Dashboard". Power BI. Microsoft. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ "White Oaks". NeighbourGood London. NeighbourGood London. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "In Your Community: CF Masonville Place". CTV News. CTV News. 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "City hall is recommending a pair of corridors to serve as the spines of London's proposed rapid-transit system". Retrieved 2016-06-02.
- ↑ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2022-02-09). "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - London West [Federal electoral district (2013 Representation Order)], Ontario". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ↑ Stacey, Megan (2021-09-22). "Harassment charges dropped in case involving councillor-turned-MP". The London Free Press. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ↑ "Ontario byelections: 2 NDP wins projected". CBC News. August 1, 2013.
- ↑ "London mayoral, council races locked in". Blackburn News. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ↑ "Masonville Place - Regional mall in London, Canada". canada.malls.com. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ↑ "Construction at Masonville Public School to start this month". CBC News. CBC News. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Jack Chambers Public School". Thames Valley District School Board. Retrieved 25 April 2016.