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| province | Ontario | |
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| Residents | 31.465 (2016) | |
| height | 345 m | |
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Stratford is a city in the southwest of Ontario in Canada and for that is that Stratford Festival Theater known.
background
The city was after Stratford upon Avon named in England, and the local river is also called the Avon. Shakespeare's plays are performed in the most famous local theater.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are the international airport of Toronto Pearson, Kitchener-Waterloo International Airport and London.
Stratford Airporter. Tel. Toll-free: 1-888-549-8602. Provides shuttle service between Stratford and Toronto Pearson International.
By train
1 VIA Rail, 101 Shakespeare Street. Tel. Toll-free: 1-888-842-7245. Daily train service to and from Stratford on the Toronto-London-Sarnia route.
By bus
2 Greyhound, 219 Frederick Street. Tel.: 1-519 273-2160. The local depot is about 3 km from the city center, so you have to take a taxi. When the bus arrives in Stratford, taxis are already waiting at the depot.
For visitors to the Shakespeare Festival, the festival offers a non-stop bus from Toronto and Kitchener to Stratford for performances on select weekends in July, August and September. The rides can be booked at the Festival Box Office at 1-800-567-1600.
In the street
- From Toronto: On Highway 401 West to Kitchener, then West on Highways 7/8.
- From London: via Highway 7.
mobility
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Taxis are plentiful. There is also a flat rate within Stratford.
- Radio cab. Tel.: 1-519-271-4242.
- Stratford City Cab. Tel.: 1-519-272-2222.
- Oneway cab. Tel.: 1-519-508-8888.
Tourist Attractions
theatre
- 1 Festival Theater, 55 Queen Street.
- 2 Tom Patterson Theater, 111 Lakeside Drive.
- 3 Avon Theater, 99 Downie Street.
- 4 Studio Theater, 34 George St. East, on the corner of George Street and Waterloo Street behind the Avon Theater.
More Attractions
The herb garden in Shakespearean Gardens.
- 1 Stratford-Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd. Tel.: 1-519 393-5311. A community museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of Stratford and Perth Counties.Open: September to April Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May to August Sun, Monday afternoon-4 p.m., Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- 2 Art In The Park, Lakeside Drive between North Street and Front Street. Tel.: 1-519 272-0429. An outdoor gallery that exhibits the work of regional artists.Open: Thu, Sat, Sun in June-September (depending on the weather).
- 3 Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo Street. Tel.: 1-519 271-5271. Exhibitions of contemporary and historical art.Open: Thu - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- 4 Shakespearean Gardens, On Huron Street Bridge, next to the Court House. Modeled after traditional English gardens, this garden includes an herb garden, rose garden and picturesque pavilion. It's the perfect place for a picnic.
activities
Regular events
- The world famous festival attracts thousands of theater-goers and tourists to the region every year from April to October. The festival takes place in four theaters across the city: Festival Theaters, Avon Theaters, Tom Patterson Theaters, and Studio Theaters.
- Pigs from all over Ontario are auctioned at the annual Ontario Pork Congress
shop
- weekly farmers market, the farmers from the region sell their vegetables and fruit
kitchen
Cheap
- 1 Joe's Diner, 155 Erie St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L5. Tel.: 1-519-272-9933.facebook url used
Open: daily 7 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. - 2 Soup surreal, 98 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L2. Tel.: 1-519-497-5167.Soups with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, also gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian, without preservatives.Open: Tue to Fri 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
medium
- 3 Features, 159 Ontario St, Stratford, ON N5A, Canada. Tel.: 1-519-272-1878. Known for its good breakfast.Open: 6.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Upscale
- 4 The prune, 151 Albert St, Stratford, ON N5A 3K5, Canada. Tel.: 1-519-271-5052. Fine dining.Open: Tue to Sun 5 pm-9pm.Price: Menu 2 courses CAD 65, 3 courses CAD 79, 4 courses CAD 89.
nightlife
- 1 Molly Bloom's Irish Pub, 26 Brunswick St, Stratford, ON N5A 3L8. Tel.: 1-519-271-2778. Live music every weekend.Open: daily from 11 a.m., Mon-10 p.m., Tue to Thu 0.00 a.m., Fri to Sun 2 p.m.
accommodation
- 1 The Old Rectory B B, 218 Ontario St, Stratford, ON N5A 3H4. Tel.: 1-519-271-7498.facebook url usedThe old building was built in 1902.
- 2 Mercer Hall Inn, 104 Ontario St, Stratford, ON N5A 3H2, Canada. Tel.: 1-888-816-4011. In the heart of the city center and only a few minutes walk from the theaters, with a restaurant and a large selection of beers.
- 3 Agincourt Manor, 78 John St N, Stratford, ON N5A 6K7. Tel.: 519-272-1144. B&B is in a three story Victorian house.
- 4 Forest Motel, 2941 Forest Rd, Gads Hill, ON N0K 1J0. Tel.: 1-519-271-4573. 32 acres of forest, private lake, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, paddle boating, barbecues, lakeside bonfires, single and tandem bikes, continental breakfast, cross country skis, snowshoes, etc.
health
Practical advice
trips
- Kitchener Was formerly called Berlin, is the secret capital of the Germans in Canada, is now known for its Oktoberfest and is only 50 km away.
- To Toronto it's only 150 km.
- The Niagara Falls 190 km away are the tourist highlights.
literature
Web links
- http://www.city.stratford.on.ca/ - Stratford Official Website
- visitstratford.ca - Tourism site of the place
