Guidebook for Stratford
Food Scene
Some of our favorites plus the hits with the local tourism scene. enjoy!
The Red Rabbit
64 Wellington StGreat local cuisine with shareable plates.
revel
37 Market PlBest coffee and atmosphere in town
Rheo Thompson Candies
55 Albert StMint smoothies
Edison's Inn
48 Ontario StDelicious lunch features for the foodie in you
Mercer Hotel
104 Ontario StGreat imaginative dishes, excellent bar menu, cool ambience.
The pizzeria downstairs is hip, moody and fun. Friday nights is half price night! Great house wine too.
36 locals recommend
Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria
70 Ontario StThe pizzeria downstairs is hip, moody and fun. Friday nights is half price night! Great house wine too.
Coffee floats! Homemade peanut brittle and a great selection of soft serve treats.
6 locals recommend
JENN & Larry's
49 York StCoffee floats! Homemade peanut brittle and a great selection of soft serve treats.
The best pie and downhome eats around, lots of seating, reasonable prices and a beautiful back country drive. Take home some jam and honey glazed donuts.
9 locals recommend
Anna Mae's Bakery & Restaurant
4060 Perth County Line 72The best pie and downhome eats around, lots of seating, reasonable prices and a beautiful back country drive. Take home some jam and honey glazed donuts.
Drinks & Nightlife
The HUB Stratford
31 Market PlArts & Culture
Stratford Festival
55 Queen StBest selfie location with court house in the background. Try the William Hutt bridge on Waterloo St.
Cour de justice de l'Ontario
100 St Patrick StBest selfie location with court house in the background. Try the William Hutt bridge on Waterloo St.
The Stratford Perth Museum
4275 Huron StJustin Bieber exhibit
Cool sculpture garden and outdoor gardens, trail links to the Festival theater park
20 locals recommend
Gallery Stratford
54 Romeo St SCool sculpture garden and outdoor gardens, trail links to the Festival theater park
Gallery Indigena
69 Ontario StThe best curated selection of Canadian Indigenous Art
Eclectic live music at interesting venues around the city. From free to exclusive, classical to jazz to world influences.
Stratford Summer Music
19 Waterloo St SEclectic live music at interesting venues around the city. From free to exclusive, classical to jazz to world influences.
Shopping
Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail
129 Ontario StAll things kitchen plus beautiful gifts
Treasures
151 Ontario StLocal artisans and fun Canadian gifts
Juno
19 Downie StChildren's boutique shopping at its finest
Perth County Moto
2980 Market PlCool and hip with great merch.
Wills And Prior
94 Wellington StFrench and English decor that will make you rearrange your trunk to fit more in.
Independent bookstore with everything. Great place for Festival related reads, beach books and an incredibly knowledgeable owner. Children's section too.
Fanfare Books
92 92 Ontario StIndependent bookstore with everything. Great place for Festival related reads, beach books and an incredibly knowledgeable owner. Children's section too.
THE GREEN ROOM
40 Ontario StHats, shoes and lots of fun stuff.
Parks & Nature
Arthur Meighan Garden in front of the Festival Theater
Shakespeare Garden beside the court house
13 locals recommend
Shakespearean Gardens
5 Huron StArthur Meighan Garden in front of the Festival Theater
Shakespeare Garden beside the court house
Go down John St. for a parking spot and explore our green spaces and beautiful historic Avondale Cemetary.
13 locals recommend
T.J. Dolan Natural Area
117 Sir Adam Beck RdGo down John St. for a parking spot and explore our green spaces and beautiful historic Avondale Cemetary.
Rent a paddle boat, canoe or kayak to see the swans close up or enjoy a quiet hour on the water.
12 locals recommend
Boat House Patio
30 York StreetRent a paddle boat, canoe or kayak to see the swans close up or enjoy a quiet hour on the water.
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
250 King St WCraig & Jess' No Frills
618 Huron St