
Stratford (Ontario) Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
Stratford is in the Canadian province of Ontario. Stratford, [1] or [2] is known internationally for the Stratford Festival, acclaimed for its presentation of Shakespearean, classical and musical theatre.
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Get in
By highway, from London, east via highway 7; from Toronto, west via 401 to Kitchener, then west via highways 7/8
VIA Rail/AMTRAK west from Toronto, Guelph and Kitchener, east from London and Sarnia
Greyhound from Toronto and Kitchener
By air, to Toronto Pearson, or Hamilton, or Kitchener-Waterloo, or London, with ground service to Stratford
Get around
See
Do
Stratford – named after the birthplace of the Bard, after all – is famous for its annual Shakespeare Festival, staging traditional and contemporary interpretations of William Shakespere's plays; as well as many other performances in Stratford's four theatres.
Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen Street. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie Street. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside Drive. Studio Theatre, Corner of George and Waterloo streets behind the Avon Theatre. http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/index.cfm
Shakesperian Gardens,
Stratford-Perth Museum, 270 Water Street (Located next to the Festival Theatre.) http://www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca
Art In The Park, At Lakeside Drive in Stratford, members of Art in the Park have presented an outdoor show since 1968. Every Wed, Sat and Sun, during June, July, August & September weather permitting, the works of regional artists are represented. http://www.artintheparkstratford.com/index.html
Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo Street. Exhibits, Classes, and Events. http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca/
Buy
Eat
Foster's Inn, 111 Downie Street, tel: 1-888-728-5555, Located just two doors from the Avon Theatre. http://www.fostersinn.com/home.html. The ever-changing daily specials compliment the familiar, adventurous and even exotic menus. Great cuisine, clean crisp decor with friendly efficient service assures your experience will be memorable.
Drink
TANGO Coffee Bistro, 104 Ontario Street, tel: 519-271-9202, http://www.tangocoffeebistro.com/ Located Uptown Stratford, 15 minutes walk down the beautiful park from the Festival Theatre. Live entertainment. A unique combination of warm atmosphere, art, music, delicious food, and of course, great coffee.
Sleep
Get out
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