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Happy Father’s Day to all the dedicated, supportive, loving dads out there! On June 21 (and the rest of the year too, really) we’re celebrating all the fathers, step fathers, brothers, uncles, partners, family friends, and all the other supportive men who care for us each and every day. Father’s Day is a great reminder to show them some extra love and to spend some quality time together! 🙌

This prize list also serves as great inspiration for anyone who’s gift shopping this week, but one lucky winner will take it all home! Enter for your chance to win a basket full of goodies for the father figure in your life. 💙

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @coventgardenmarketcanada
2️⃣ Like this post (& share to your stories for a bonus entry)
3️⃣ Tag the dads in your life and let them know how appreciated they are!

Winner will be picked on June 17th, 2026 so you’ll have enough time to pick up before Father’s Day! ⏰

💵 $50 in gift certificates, usable anywhere in the Market!
🪵 Custom cutting board with the CGM logo from @guindoncreations
💌 Reversible apron and two greeting cards from @magpiescollectedcreations (pick your fav!)
☕️ One bag of coffee beans each from @rafsayegh (Campfire) and @hasbeans_official(Scottish Grog)
🥤 One bottle of Boylan Birch Beer from @hasbeans
🥒 Mela Watermelon Water, dill pickles, and Heartbeat hot sauce from @havaris_produce
🧦 Two pairs of Father’s Day themed socks from @fmnflowers
🍫 Beer nuts, peanut brittle, chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels, and a mini chocolate bar from @chocolatefactory_stmaryslondon
💵 $50 in @chriscountrycuts_london gift certificates to buy bbq provisions! Pairs nicely with the Norfolk BBQ spice rub and original barbecue sauce 😉

Join us for an unforgettable night at the 24th Annual Forest City London Music Week 2026 as London Calling Back brings live music, energy, and local talent to the heart of the city.

Featuring performances by:
Snede • Ten Heads • Doppelgangers • Black Donnellys • Lucy’s • Wabi Sabis • Legend Killers

Market Square
Saturday, June 13, 2026
5 PM – 11 PM
FREE & Open to the Public!

Come celebrate music, community, and the spirit of London’s bicentennial with an incredible lineup and unforgettable vibes. See you there! 🙌🎶

Everyone’s favourite vintage market, hosted by our very own DugOut Vintage, is coming back to Rotary Square on Saturday June 20th from 4-9pm. Visit us again to shop from 30+ vendors and connect with vintage lovers and collectors alike!

For the proud parents and loved ones, don’t forget that we’ve got ample underground parking right across the street from Canada Life Place and 1 hour free parking on weekdays with validation. ♥️🚗

🍽️ Find delicious food at our variety of restaurants
📸 Take photos at a local landmark
💐 Find the perfect flowers, cards, and gifts for your graduate
♥️ Make memories to last a lifetime right here in the heart of London!

Forget Me Not Flowers (@fmnflowers) is your go-to spot for ready-made bouquets for the UWO convocation ceremonies and again the following week for Fanshawe convocation! Find them just inside the Talbot Street entrance! 💐🎓🙌

They’ve got so many gorgeous blooms in the perfect shades for both schools, ready to make your graduate feel extra special on their big day. 💜❤️ Don’t forget to grab some chocolate from @chocolatefactory_stmaryslondon and a card from @magpiescollectedcreations to add a little extra sweetness! Cheers to all the 2026 grads! 🎓

The Market is open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm ✨

It’s convocation season! Gift your graduate something sentimental with custom laser engraving by Guindon Creations. From stoneware keepsakes to custom glassware, these thoughtful gifts capture a moment in time so your 2026 grad can celebrate their achievement and embrace the future. 

Ordering through Mike and Pat supports a family-owned small business and saves you the hassle of shipping fees and delays from online ordering. Reach out to them at guindoncreations@outlook.com or call 226 239 5828 to inquire! 💻📞

Every Sunday here at the market, we host Sampling Sundays, a chance to try delicious bites from different vendors. Whether it’s your first time tasting or a reminder of how good it really is, it’s the perfect way to explore what’s local and tasty!

However, please note that there is no Sampling Sunday this week: stay tuned to see what’s on the menu for the next one!

🎉 GREAT NEWS: You could win one of 6 $1,000 draws featuring $500 in Downtown Dollar Gift Cards to keep and $500 to share with an independent local business 🎉

HOW? 👀
1️⃣ Shop, dine or enjoy the many services provided by our local businesses 🛍
2️⃣ Upload any receipt of $15 or more to to https://shopdtl2win.com/
3️⃣ Enter your receipts by midnight each Sunday to be included in the next draw!

For full contest rules, including no purchase necessary means of entry and defined terms, visit the contest website at ShopDTL2Win.com 

We’ve had our new Market hours for nearly a year now, and we’d love to hear what you think of them. Please take a moment to fill out our quick survey and let us know how the new hours are working for you: your input helps us serve you better!

As a thanks for sharing your thoughts, we’ll be giving away $50 in Market gift certificates to one lucky survey respondent EVERY WEEK! Don’t miss out on your chance to win.