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Stratford | Ontario
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Region:
Perth county
Known For:
Stratford Festival | Avon River swans | Victorian architecture | Culinary scene | Home town of Justin Bieber & Timothy Findley | Charming downtown
Best For:
Theatre & Culture | Romantic Getaways | Riverside Walks | Culinary Experiences | Weekend Trips
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Best stays in Stratford Ontario
The Stratford Festival
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Running from April to October each year, this famous theatre festival, founded in 1953, continues to provide audiences from around the world with rich performances by highly talented artists. In addition to theatre activities, the festival also presents a range of cafés, picnic areas, and festival shops as options for leisurely activities throughout the day. […]
Avon Theatre
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One of four distinct stages of the Stratford Festival, the Avon Theatre presents a rejuvenated-meets-vintage locale to experience live theatre performances, including Shakespearean plays, musicals, and concerts. This renowned theatre also offers special access seating on the orchestra level for theatregoers desiring a wholly immersive experience. Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina, CC-BY-3.
- 99 Downie Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 1X2
- +18005671600
- https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/Visit/TheatreAndGuides
Home Town of Justin Bieber
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Justin Drew Bieber was discovered by a talent manager through his YouTube video covering songs in 2008. Justin was born in 1994 in London, Ontario and grew up in Stratford. In 2007, aged 12, Bieber sang Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” for a local singing competition in Stratford and was placed second. His mother, Pattie Mallette, posted […]
- 99 Downie Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 1X2
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- https://1000towns.ca/justin-bieber-singer/
Shakespearean Gardens
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This large garden area, created and maintained in honour of William Shakespeare, is a quaint and relaxing site for an afternoon stroll. Of great interest to many visitors is the 65-foot tall chimney, acting as a landmark for this historic locale. The chimney is all that remains from a fire that took place in 1919, […]
- 5 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L6
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- https://www.stratfordgardens.com/shakespearean
Gallery Stratford
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One of Ontario’s longest-operating public art galleries, Gallery Stratford presents exhibitions of local, national and international visual artists. From the architectural design of the building itself to the contemporary sculptures and art pieces within, this is the perfect location for people of all ages to visit and become inspired by the creativity surrounding them. Photo: […]
- 54 Romeo Street South, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 4S9
- (519) 271-5271
- https://www.gallerystratford.on.ca/
Home Town of Peter Mansbridge
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Peter Mansbridge was chief correspondent for CBC News and anchor of The National, CBC Television’s flagship nightly newscast. He resides in Stratford. Mansbridge worked as a ticket agent for Transair at Churchill Airport in Churchill, Manitoba. His broadcast career began in a singular fashion in 1968. His duties included announcing arrivals and departures over the […]
The Stratford Perth Museum
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This historical museum is located on a 5-acre site encompassing an 1870 Victorian buff brick home, woodlands and trails, presenting visitors with rich insight into the cultural heritage of Stratford’s past. The Stratford Perth Museum houses various collections while hosting workshops, plays, picnic experiences, and tours for their guests. Admission into the museum ranges from […]
- 4275 Huron Road, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6S6
- 519-393-5311
- https://www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca/
The Boathouse
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Experience Avon through an expertly guided river tour, or rent a bike, canoe or paddle boat to explore on your own. The Boathouse is Stratford’s only riverfront patio, presenting guests with the main menu, meeting a variety of dietary needs, and delicious soft-served ice cream to cool off from the warm summer sun. Photo: https://www.avonboathouse.ca/
- 30 York Street Lower Level, Stratford, ON N5A 1A1
- (519) 271-7739
- https://www.avonboathouse.ca/
Home Town of Novelist Timothy Findley
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Timothy Irving Frederick Findley was a novelist and playwright. He wrote a memoir, From Stone Orchard, about his experiences living at a farm on the outskirts of Cannington. Findley was born in 1930 in Toronto and resided at Stone Orchard, a farm near Cannington, Ontario, and Stratford. He joined the original acting ensemble of the […]
Upper Queen’s Park
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This beautiful park, overlooking Lake Victoria, spans approximately 6 acres in size and contains many amenities, such as playground equipment, a covered pavilion, shaded green spaces, and picnic areas – making it the perfect location to spend an afternoon with family and friends. When visiting in the summer months, inquire if an Art in the […]
- 55 Queen Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 4M9
- (519) 271-0250
- https://www.stratford.ca/en/play-here/parksforestry.aspx#Upper-Queens-Park-Pavilions-and-Picnic-Areas
Tom Patterson Island
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This beautiful park, located along the shores of Stratford, hosts outdoor dining, immersive events, and a peaceful landscape for everyday outings. Of note is the Lights on Stratford event, where visitors are welcomed to board the island via a footbridge to experience an interstellar light show involving a giant sun centred above the island, with […]
- 300 Lakeside Drive, Stratford
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- https://visitstratford.ca/events/lights-on-stratford-tom-patterson-island/
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