Guidebook for Stratford
and Area
Drinks & Nightlife
Bentley's Bar & Inn
99 Ontario StGood food, friendly local pub.
Sightseeing
Includes Justin Bieber exhibit.
Local museum with historic artifacts and Festival costume displays.
13 locals recommend
The Stratford Perth Museum
4275 Huron StLocal museum with historic artifacts and Festival costume displays.
A lovely example of Victorian architecture, in the heart of town. Outdoor seating for coffee and relaxation.
Stratford City Hall
1 Wellington StA lovely example of Victorian architecture, in the heart of town. Outdoor seating for coffee and relaxation.
Parks & Nature
Swimming, walking trails, hiking, 15 minutes from Stratford.
10 locals recommend
Wildwood Conservation Area
3995 Line 9Swimming, walking trails, hiking, 15 minutes from Stratford.
Page Two invites you to visit our bench - where Garry and Anne Marie became engaged!
Tom Patterson Island
Page Two invites you to visit our bench - where Garry and Anne Marie became engaged!
Lovely place for picnics, and family playground. Ten minute walk from Rocking Chair House. Ample parking if you wish to drive to the park.
10 locals recommend
Upper Queen's Park
55 Queen StLovely place for picnics, and family playground. Ten minute walk from Rocking Chair House. Ample parking if you wish to drive to the park.
Lovely walking paths, and flowers with Shakespearean references. Serene, and ideal for yoga and tai-chi, or simply reading a good book.
13 locals recommend
Shakespearean Gardens
5 Huron StLovely walking paths, and flowers with Shakespearean references. Serene, and ideal for yoga and tai-chi, or simply reading a good book.
Great place to chat with people, see all different breeds of dogs, and lovely walking trail at the back. Pick up an Erie Drive-In ice cream en route.
Stratford Dog Park
159 Packham RdGreat place to chat with people, see all different breeds of dogs, and lovely walking trail at the back. Pick up an Erie Drive-In ice cream en route.
Confederation Park
Lovely walking area with small falls, close to the Stratford Art Gallery.
T.J. Dolan Natural Area Trailhead
Great for a relaxed half-day hike.
Arts & Culture
World class theatre - Shakespeare, modern theatre, and musicals.
69 locals recommend
Stratford Festival
55 Queen StWorld class theatre - Shakespeare, modern theatre, and musicals.
Avon Theater
99 Downie StWorld class theatre, seven minute walk from Rocking Chair House.
World class theatre seven minutes walk from Rocking Chair House.
14 locals recommend
Studio Theatre | Stratford Festival
34 George St EWorld class theatre seven minutes walk from Rocking Chair House.
Exquisite newest theatre named in honour of Tom Patterson, founder of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival.
Tom Patterson Theatre | Stratford Festival
111 Lakeside DrExquisite newest theatre named in honour of Tom Patterson, founder of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival.
Shopping
Rheo Thompson Candies
55 Albert StMint smoothies are a must.
Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
145 Erie StFor all things musical.
Value Village
925 Ontario StGreat selection, fine service, and well maintained.
Always good for a bargain.....
Lovely assortment of fine china, kitchenwares, and gift items.
17 locals recommend
Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail
129 Ontario StLovely assortment of fine china, kitchenwares, and gift items.
Check for hidden gems in this hidden gem. New Hamburg is a lovely town 20 minutes from Stratford.
New Hamburg Thrift CTR
41 Heritage DriveCheck for hidden gems in this hidden gem. New Hamburg is a lovely town 20 minutes from Stratford.
Essentials
Zehrs
450 Erb St WGreat selection, fresh food, good service, reasonable prices.
Shoppers Drug Mart
250 King St WFlat-rate taxi service. Very friendly drivers. Feel free to call in advance to book.
A.u.n.t Gail's Taxi
Flat-rate taxi service. Very friendly drivers. Feel free to call in advance to book.
Entertainment & Activities
Modo Yoga Stratford
204 Downie StRecommended by our guests.
Special offers for short term visitors.