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Stratford | Ontario

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The Stratford Festival

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.

Accessibility measures are also in place to ensure that all guests – including, but not limited to, those with low vision, hard of hearing, restricted mobility, support people, or service animals – can enjoy the atmosphere and performances.

Located in the city of Stratford, Ontario; linked to Highway 401 by Highway 8 or by Perth Road113/County Road 6

Photo: Corey Seeman, flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

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Avon Theatre

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.

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Home Town of Justin Bieber

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 a performance video on YouTube. She continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs.

Check young Juster’s video on our website, and don’t miss the Avon Theatre where he started.

Read more about Justin Bieber | People of Small Towns

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Shakespearean Gardens

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, burning down the Dufton Woolen Mill that originally occupied this site.

The garden contains a variety of plants, many of which have been mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays. The location also houses picnic benches, as well as a beautiful gazebo, frequently used as a location for weddings.

Entrance into the park is free for all visitors and contains a wheelchair-accessible ramp for assisted access into the grounds.

Photo: Ken Lund, flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Gallery Stratford

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: https://www.facebook.com/GalleryStratford/

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Home Town of Peter Mansbridge

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 airport’s PA system. The station manager at the local CBC radio station heard his baritone over the intercom and offered him a job as a disc jockey.

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The Stratford Perth Museum

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 $5.00 to $7.00 based on age and is open from 10 am-4 pm each day.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/StratfordPerthMuseum/

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The Boathouse

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/

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Home Town of Novelist Timothy Findley

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 Stratford Festival in 1953, acting alongside Alec Guinness.

In the mid-1990s, he moved to Stratford, Ontario, and divided his time between there and France. He died in Provence in 2002.

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Upper Queen’s Park

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 Park event is taking place, where artisans can showcase their pieces for viewing and purchase.

The formal picnic area at this site may be reserved for private celebrations, accommodating groups of up to 200 people.

Washrooms are located on-site.

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Tom Patterson Island

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 planets orbiting and thousand-star lights overhead.

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