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Living in Riverbend, London
Buyers who want new construction and the west end's parks and trails.
What is it like to live in Riverbend?
Riverbend is a newer neighbourhood on London's far western edge, along the Thames. Homes are newer detached houses and townhomes. It suits buyers who want new construction near the west end's parks and trails, and who don't mind a drive of about 20 minutes to downtown.
Who Riverbend suits
- Best for
- Buyers who want new construction and the west end's parks and trails.
- Worth knowing
- It is the furthest part of the city from downtown in this guide, about 20 minutes off-peak. Riverbend Public School is planned for 2027/28 and is not open yet.
- Where
- Far west, London
Homes in Riverbend: types and age
Newer detached homes and townhomes.
Homes for sale in Riverbend
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Commute times from Riverbend
- 20 min to Downtown London
Downtown is about 20 minutes off-peak.
Drive times are off-peak estimates by car. Open Riverbend in Google Maps ↗
Parks, shops and places near Riverbend
The Thames
The river runs along the neighbourhood's edge.
Springbank Park & Boler Mountain
Parks, trails and winter skiing a short drive east.
Schools near Riverbend
Schools in and near Riverbend. This is a location guide, not an attendance area: your address, grade, program and available space decide which school your child can attend.
Elementary schools
- Byron Northview Public School ↗Public · JK–81370 Commissioners Rd W, London
- West Oaks French Immersion Public School ↗Public · French immersion · JK–81050 Plantation Road, London
- St. Nicholas Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–81956 Shore Rd, London
Middle years: Grades 7–8
These schools offer Grades 7–8, including within JK–8 schools.
- Byron Northview Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- West Oaks French Immersion Public School ↗Public · French immersion · JK–8
- St. Nicholas Catholic School ↗Catholic · JK–8
High schools: Grades 9–12
- Saunders Secondary School ↗Public · 9–12941 Viscount Rd, London
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School ↗Catholic · 9–121360 Oxford St W, London
School names, addresses and grade ranges: Ontario Ministry of Education, September 2026 directory, checked against the current board sites.
Riverbend: common questions
On the city's far western edge, along the Thames.
Riverbend Public School is a future school, currently expected to open in 2027/28. Until then, nearby schools include Byron Northview Public School, West Oaks French Immersion Public School and St. Nicholas Catholic School.
About 20 minutes off-peak, the furthest of the neighbourhoods in this guide.
Newer detached homes and townhomes.
Buying or selling in Riverbend?
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