Masonville Mall: What to Expect at London’s Best Mall

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Are you heading to Masonville Mall for London’s best shopping?

You’ve come to the right place! Masonville Mall is London, Ontario’s upscale mall with tons of great stores including brands like Gap, Zara, H&M, and Aritzia. It also has plenty of popular restaurants, cafes and services that make a trip to this mall one of the best things to do in London.

You’ll love the wide selection of fashion and accessories at Masonville Mall, from classic staples to the latest trends. You can also pick up gifts for everyone on your list with a variety of specialty stores – from an Apple Store to Build-A-Bear to David’s Tea and more.

So if you’re ready to explore what’s inside, stick with us as we dive deep into the shops, restaurants, and fun things to do in the best mall in London, Ontario.


A look at the inside of Masonville Mall in London, Ontario.

Masonville Mall in London, Ontario

Masonville Mall, officially called Cadillac Fairview Masonville Place, or simply CF Masonville Place – is the perfect destination for a day of shopping, dining and entertainment. With 154 stores and services, Masonville Mall is home to many top fashion and retail brands and draws in shoppers from all over southwestern Ontario.

The mall also features a Silver City / IMAX Theatre, The Rec Room dining and entertainment venue, multiple sit-down restaurants, and a food court.

The city blocks surrounding the mall are home to various big box stores, restaurants and grocery stores, including Loblaws, Indigo, Best Buy and, one of the area’s newest additions, a Goodness Me Natural Food Market.

With so much to do and so many top brands to shop for, it’s easy to see why Masonville is known for being the top shopping district in London, Ontario.


Masonville Mall Stores

Masonville Mall has some of London’s top stores in the categories of electronics, apparel, accessories, footwear, health and beauty, home goods, jewellery, sporting goods, and toys and hobbies. Here are some of the highlights in each of these categories of shops you can find here:

Electronics

Apple Store, Bell, Best Buy, Chatr Mobile, Fido, GameStop, Koodo, Rogers, Telus Mobility, The Source, Virgin Plus

Apparel

American Eagle Outfitters, Aritzia, Banana Republic, Boat House, GAP & Gap Kids, Guess, Jack & Jones, Lululemon, Roots & Roots Kids, Victoria’s Secret, Zara, Zumiez

Aritzia in Masonville Mall

Accessories

Aldo, Bentley, Claire’s, Fossil, Lids, Sunglass Hut, The Retro Bag

Footwear/Shoe Stores

Foot Locker, Nike, Browns, Call it Spring, Champs, Journeys, Sketchers, Soft Moc, Walking on a Cloud

Health & Beauty

Bath & Body Works, Chatters Salon, Kurves Brow Bar, L’Occitane en Provence, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, MAC, Saje Natural Wellness, Sephora, The Body Shop

Home Goods

Marshalls & HomeSense, Hudson’s Bay, QE Home

Jewellery

Charm Diamond Centres, Michael Hill Jeweller, Pandora, Peoples Jewellers, Swarovski

Atmosphere in CF Masonville Place.

Sporting Goods

Atmosphere, Sport Check

Toys & Hobbies

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Coles, Showcase

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Masonville Mall Apple Store

The Apple Store at CF Masonville Place is the only Apple Store in London. If your Apple device needs the assistance of Apple Specialists, then this is the place to go to get hands-on assistance.

They even offer free Creative sessions where you can learn skills like how to take better photography on an iPhone.

Services in Masonville Mall

There are various services with storefronts in Masonville Mall, including multiple hairdressers and barbers, a currency exchange centre, watch and jewellery repair, hearing care, optometrists, a dentist, shoe repair, tattoo and piercing, tailors and dry cleaning, travel agents, and more.


Masonville Mall Food Court

The food court at CF Masonville Place is home to lots of great fast-food and healthy take-out options. Some of the highlights of dining options include:
✔️Nespresso
✔️Kernels
✔️Orange Julius
✔️Caribe Poke
✔️A&W
✔️Bourbon Street Grill
✔️Mr Sub
✔️Real Fruit Bubble Tea
✔️Starbucks
✔️Cinnabon

Tim Hortons inside Masonville Mall in London, Ontario.

Masonville Mall Restaurants

Aside from the food court, the mall has some amazing sit-down restaurants. In addition to multiple restaurants surrounding the mall, you will find these dining options within the mail itself:

📍Thaifoon Masonville – upscale Thai food featuring local and quality ingredients

📍The Keg Steakhouse and Bar – fine casual dining featuring steaks and seafood

📍Milestones – classy casual bar and grill restaurant

📍Three10 – Canadian pub food within The Rec Room

📍Happiness Dessert and Coffee Bar – one of London’s best cafes, serving delicious European desserts and quality coffee


Entertainment in Masonville Mall

Masonville Mall is home to both a SilverCity Cinema and The Rec Room, two of London’s top dining entertainment options. Together with the mall, these entertainment venues are sure to keep you entertained and happy.

The Rec Room in Masonville is one of the best place to go for entertainment in London, Ontario.
SilverCity Cinema in Masonville Mall is one of the best places to go for entertainment in London, Ontario.

The Rec Room

The Rec Room features unique entertainment experiences such as virtual reality games, video games, axe throwing, pool tables, ping pong and more. It’s also home to two dining venues, trivia nights and live entertainment geared for adults who love to have fun.

SilverCity Masonville Mall

SilverCity Cinema offers a full range of movies, including new releases, classics, and even 3D films. Open weekdays from 3pm-1:15am, and weekends from 12pm-1:15am, SilverCity Cinema in Masonville Mall is one of the largest movie theatres in London, Ontario.


Masonville Farmer’s Market

On Fridays from 8am-1pm between mid-May and early October each year, farmers and food artisans gather to sell their products in the parking lot of the mall in an outdoor market. This is a great place to get locally grown produce and locally made foods.

You can usually find freshly baked breads and baked goods, dairy products, honey, local and sustainably raised meats, flowers, produce and more.


Masonville Mall Hours

The open hours of CF Masonville Place are currently as follows:
Weekdays: 10am-9pm
Saturdays: 10am-8pm
Sundays: 10am-5pm
If you plan on visiting on a holiday remember to check if the hours are different.


Masonville Mall Address & Directions

📍1680 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6G3Y9

If you plan on driving to the mall, you will find it at the intersection of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road in London’s north end (just north of Western University).

If you plan on busing to the mall on London Transit Commission (LTC), the following bus routes go to the mall: Routes 10, 13, 16, 19, 25, 34, 90, 92, and 93.

the Keg and Entrance 1 of Masonville Mall in London Ontario.

What’s Near Masonville Mall

The great shopping in London continues beyond the walls of CF Masonville Place. There are many big box stores as well as smaller independent businesses all within the four corners of the intersection of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road.

Directly north of the mall are Loblaws, Best Buy, Staples, PetSmart, Indigo, Starbucks, Canada Computers, The Shoe Company and many other stores and restaurants.

Just east of the mall (near the SilverCity entrance) is Masonville Square, where you’ll find Winners, Farm Boy, Dollarama, McDonalds, and more.

Directly surrounding the mall to the south and west you will find apartments and condos, including the luxury apartments at Masonville Yards. This is a prime neighbourhood for students of nearby Western University, which is a short 20 minute walk away.

A bit further out to the west and east, you will find quiet residential streets of well-maintained, middle and upper-class family homes.

Tucked away on the north side of Fanshawe Park Road in quiet residential streets of Sunningdale, one of London’s best and most affluent neighborhoods.

And, just 1 km south of Masonville you will find Western University, one of Ontario’s top universities.


Restaurants Near Masonville Mall

There are lots of great chain and independent restaurants in north London! Here’s a look at the top restaurants nearby to check out:

📍Richie’s Family Restaurant – Richie’s is well known in London for classic diner meals. If you’re looking for good value, large portions, and a friendly restaurant atmosphere, Richie’s should be on your list for casual restaurants near Masonville Mall.

📍Beertown Public House – For a great restaurant with a patio in Masonville, head to Beertown. They’ve got tons of selection on beers, ciders and pub food, and a modern, casual atmosphere that’s great for going out to eat with your friends.

There are lots of great patios and restaurants near Masonville, London!

📍The Canadian Brewhouse – If you’re in the mood for a busy sports with a HUGE patio, definitely check out The Canadian Brewhouse. While food can be a bit on the pricey side, the atmosphere of the patio is unparalleled anywhere else we’ve been in the city.

📍Forrat’s Chocolate Lounge – If you’re looking for a romantic restaurant in Masonville, we recommend heading to the restaurant of local London chocolatier, Marc Forrat. His restaurant located in Masonville Square serves up amazing desserts, charcuterie boards, crepes, and of course, chocolate foundue.


Hotels Near Masonville Mall

There are no hotels within close walking distance of the mall, but downtown London hotels are only a quick drive or bus ride away down Richmond Street. Here’s our recommendations for where to stay near Masonville Mall:

Hotel Metro

Hotel Metro, our choice for best downtown London Ontario hotel

8.7/10⭐ (557 Reviews)

Hotel Metro is a modern boutique hotel located across from the busy Covent Garden Market and Budweiser Gardens in downtown London.

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The Park Hotel

The Park Hotel in downtown London Ontario

8.1/10⭐ (851 Reviews)

The Park Hotel is a modern all-suite hotel with free daily grab-and-go breakfast, fitness room, lounge and conference rooms.

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Guest House on the Mount

Guest Hpuse on the Mount, a budget hotel near Masonville Mall London Ontario

7.0/10⭐ (640 Reviews)

If you’re looking for a budget hotel in north London, consider staying at the Guest House on the Mount on Windermere Road.

While it may not come with the same luxury of a regular hotel, the Guest House provides affordable short-term and long-term accommodations in London, with the option of ensuite rooms or rooms with shared bathroom facilities. There is also a shared kitchen, communal lounges and coin-laundry.

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Masonville Mall vs White Oaks Mall: Which is Better?

If you’re visiting London or new to the city, you may be wondering which is better, Masonville Mall or White Oaks Mall? The answer to this is largely a matter of preference and convenience, as they are both busy, well-established malls that are home to a variety of sought-after stores.

Since Masonville is in the north end of London and White Oaks is in the south, most people will choose based on convenience or which mall has the store they’re looking for.

Some shoppers also prefer the layout of Masonville, as well as the convenience of the cinema and popular sit-down restaurants.

Bath & Body Works in Masonville Mall
Stores like lululemon in Masonville.

FAQs

Here’s a look at some of the most common questions about CF Masonville Place.

When is Masonville Mall Open?

CF Masonville Place is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 10am to 8pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Note that hours may be reduced on holidays.

How Many Stores Does Masonville Mall Have?

CF Masonville Place has approximately 154 stores and services, ranging from clothing and shoes to electronics to specialty and collector items.

Can You Eat at Masonville Mall?

Yes, Masonville Mall has several places to eat in its food court, as well as some sit-down restaurants and cafes.

Who Owns Masonville Mall?

Masonville Mall is owned by Cadillac Fairview.


Conclusion: Masonville Mall in London, Ontario

If you’re looking for the most variety of top brands and stores in London, Ontario, then you have to check out CF Masonville Place. With over 150 stores complimented by the mall’s modern, upscale atmosphere, shopping here is a great way to spend the day in London.

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