After a three-year hiatus, TennoCon is returning as an in-person event. Players from all across the globe are making the trip to attend!
To help make that journey easier, we’ve put together a list of must-know locations all over London, Ontario — ranging from the convention centre to some of our favorite eateries around town. Additionally, we’d like to suggest some general dos and don’ts for traveling and attending the convention, which you can find at the end of the post!
Key Locations:
TennoCon 2023 Location: RBC Place London Convention Centre
300 York St
London, ON
N6B 1P8
London International Airport
10 Seabrook Way
London, ON
N5V 3B6
London Train Station (VIA Rail)
205 York St
London, ON
N6A 1B1
Grocery Stores:
John & Harriet’s Valu–Mart London
179 Wortley Rd
London, ON
N6C 3P6
Valu-mart
234 Oxford St E
London, ON
N6A 1T7
Pharmacies:
Shoppers Drug Mart
431 Richmond St #100
London, ON
N6A 6E2
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
413 King St
London, ON
N6B 1S5
Restaurants:
Pizzeria Madre
320 Thames St #106
London, ON
N6A 1A5
Plaza Sushi
519 Richmond St
London, ON
N6A 3E8
Zen Gardens
344 Dundas St
London, ON
N6B 1V7
The Early Bird
355 Talbot St
London, ON
N6A 2R5
The Morrissey House
361 Dundas St
London, ON
N6B 1V5
Burger Factory
276 Wharncliffe Rd N
London, ON
N6H 2C3
If you would like even more restaurant recommendations, be sure to read the TennoCon 2023 Welcome Booklet — which will be given out to attendees on the showfloor. Each location was hand-picked by the staff at Digital Extremes!
Top Things To Do (And Not To Do) While Traveling To TennoCon 2023
There’s a smidge of uncertainty that comes with traveling, especially for anyone making an international trip. So, to make things easier for everyone, we’ve outlined essential dos and don’ts during your trip to TennoCon!
Do:
– Keep your passport handy
For international travelers, you must have a valid passport or travel visa to cross the Canadian border. So keeping that information on hand while going through customs is critical — for example, don’t keep your photo ID or travel documents in a checked bag while flying!
– Check if you need an eTA Card
Another tip for Tenno traveling internationally: anyone traveling from outside of the U.S. or Canada may first need to acquire an eTA Card. You can find instructions on how to apply for an eTA Card, as well as exemptions and other necessary information, at this link
– Be aware of sales tax
Sales tax isn’t always part of an item or service’s price listing in Canada. Ontario, in particular, has a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), which adds an extra 13% tax on whatever you purchase within the province. If you buy something that comes out at a higher cost than the vendor lists, just know ahead of time that this is why!
– Understand the metric system (at least a little)
If you’re traveling from the U.S. or any country that uses imperial measurements, please note that Canada uses the metric system. Meaning that street signs will list long distances in kilometers. This shouldn’t impact how you get around very much, so long as you’re staying close to the convention centre, but it’s good to keep in mind when you’re out and about!
– Bring an umbrella
While we (obviously) can’t predict the weather during TennoCon ahead of time, there’s been a lot of rain in London in the months leading up to the show. Stuffing an umbrella or raincoat in with whatever bags or backpacks you may bring is a safe bet. It can’t hurt, at any rate!
– Wear comfortable shoes
You’ll be on your feet a good deal while traveling and while at TennoCon itself, so treat them right! This might be a no-brainer for people who have attended conventions before, but try to wear shoes that you can walk in for hours without your feet getting sore. Your body will thank you later — trust us.
Do Not:
– Don’t bring weapons to the convention
Any sharp or blunt instruments — and especially firearms — are not welcome at TennoCon. Props for cosplay are fine, but they can’t be items that could easily harm another person. A fake prop axe made of foam rubber is probably fine! An actual axe is definitely not.
– Don’t be rude or harass other attendees
It’s simple: be kind and respectful to everyone around you at TennoCon. There will be a zero-tolerance policy for anyone harassing convention staff, attendees or anyone else at the event. TennoCon is a special event that brings Tenno together only once a year, so let’s keep it a positive experience for all.
– Don’t disregard site rules or convention staff
This one is pretty straightforward. If someone working at TennoCon tells you not to do something, don’t do it! There will be a couple of areas at the convention centre that are off-limits to attendees, for example, so don’t ignore any signage or official staff that tell you not to go somewhere.
– Don’t bring winter gear
Contrary to popular belief, winter doesn’t last year-round in Canada! In addition to the rain, the weather has been awfully warm in London of late — regularly hovering around 30°C (86°F). So be sure to bring your summer wardrobe!
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