Stratford has a thriving downtown core with many fashionable shops and restaurants. The city and surrounding Perth County boast many fine golf courses and recreational areas that make it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway. Our cultural life extends beyond the Festival Theatre with several fine museums and art galleries. Stay with us and explore our many local amenities.

 

Golf

All golf courses listed below are open to the public.

• Stratford Country Club18 holes, $$$, 53 Romeo St. N, Stratford, (519) 271-4212
• Stratford Municipal Golf Course9 holes, different front & back tees, $, 251 Norfolk, Stratford, (519) 271-0214
• Ironwood Golf Club18 holes, $$, 1 Mile east of Exeter off Highway 83 , (519) 253-1521
• Mitchell Golf & Country Club18 holes, $$, Mitchell Ontario, (519) 348-8991
• Rebel Creek18 hole championship course, $$$$, 1517 Snyder’s Road Petersburg, (519) 634-8666
• Science Hill Country Club18 holes, $$, RR1 St. Marys , (519) 284-3621
• St. Marys Golf & Country Club18 holes, $$, Queen St. E. St. Marys, (519) 284-3703
• Tavistock Golf Course18 hole executive par 3, $, Tavistock , (519) 655-2274
• Woodlands Links18 holes, $$, RR3 Clinton on Highway 8, (519) 482-7588

Hiking / Walking Tours

• Park lands surrounding the picturesque Avon River and Tom Patterson Island feature picnic areas, walking and cycling paths.
• For hiking enthusiasts, the Avon Trail offers a variety of nature walks. ThE avon Trail can be entered from the Old Grove on John Street in Stratford, near the Avondale Cemetery.
• The West Perth Thames Nature Trail offers a look at upland, aquatic and wetlands natural areas. The trail can be entered at Lions Park, Mitchell, west of Stratford on Highway 8 (Huron Street in Stratford).
• Within the city beautiful tree-lined streets with gorgeous homes and heritage architecture beckon the casual stroller.
• Just south on Highway 7, Wildwood Conservation Area offers more nature trails and cross-country skiing in the winter.

 

Shopping

Downtown Stratford boasts many fine specialty shops and art galleries on Ontario Street, Wellington Street and Market Place, and don’t forget to look for those little gems tucked away on York Street. Come shop for everything from designer clothing, toys and diversions, jewellery and books to vintage kitchen accessories.

Restaurants

Here for your convenience is a list of some of Stratford’s notable eateries. For many of these restaurants reservations are recommended. Many are open for after theatre drinks and light meals.

• The Annex Room Inn, Café & LoungeStone oven pizzas, seafood, pastas and more, $$, 38 Albert Street, Stratford, (519) 271-1407
• Bentley’s Bar & RestaurantThe place to be for beer, terrific food and a fabulous atmosphere., $, 99 Ontario Street, (519) 271-1121
• Bijoux RestaurantModern French cuisine and an ever changing menu, $$-$$$, 74 Welllington Street, Stratford, (519) 273-5000
• Bistro 104 & Bistro To GoChef inspired cuisine, vegetarian selections presented with flair, $$, 104 Downie Street, (519) 275-2929
• The Boar’s Head PubOld fashioned English style pub, $, 161 Ontario Street, (519) 271-1400
• Carters’ on Downie RestaurantContemporary innovative cuisine, $$$, 116 Downie Street, (519) 271-9200
• The Church Restaurant & BelfrySophisticated cuisine for an acclaimed dining experience, $$$$, 70 Brunswick Street, (519) 273-3424
• Demetre’s Family EaterySteak, seafood and pasta, featuring delicious Greek dishes, $, 1100 Ontario Street, (519) 272-0755
• Down The Street Bar & CaféOpen kitchen, ethnic flavours enhance local produce., $$$, 30 Ontario Street, (519) 273-5886
• Elizabethan RestaurantFare ranging from the simple to the more formidable, $, 95 Ontario Street, (519) 271-3580
• Fellini’s Italian Café & GrillStone-oven pizzas, fresh pastas, seafood, steaks and fabulous entrées, 107 Ontario Street, (519) 271-3333
• Foster’s InnA seasonal menu based on local ingredients with ever-changing daily specials, $$-$$$, 111 Downie Street, (519) 271-1119
• Henry’s At The Queen’sThis traditional dining room offers wonderful cuisine and warm hospitality, $-$$, 161 Ontario Street, (519) 271-1400
• Keystone Alley CaféA café by day; a dining experience by night., $$$, 34 Brunswick Street, (519) 271-5645
• The Old PruneSuperb modern cuisine. Delightful service and enchanted gardens, $$$$, 151 Albert Street, (519) 271-5052
• Pazzo RistoranteBar & Pizzeria, Pizza and inspired Italian cuisine in a dramatic setting, $$-$$$$, 70 Ontario Street, (519) 273-6666
• Rundles RestaurantAcclaimed modern French cuisine, $$$$, 9 Cobourg Street, (519) 271-6442
• Sapori Pasta & Seafood HouseAuthentic Italian cuisine and seafood, $$, 20 Wellington Street, (519) 273-7660
• Stratford’s Olde English ParlourFull menu served from steak to seafood to snacks., $$-$$$, 101 Wellington Street, (519) 271-2772
• The Sun Room RestaurantInnovative and affordable cuisine – vegetarian, seafood, stir-fries and steak., $$, 55 George Street West, (519) 273-0331
• Tango Coffee BistroEnjoy freshly prepared foods daily. Coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner, $, 104 Ontario Street, (519) 271-9202
• York Street KitchenEat in or take out our famous sandwiches, soups and salads, $, 41 York Street, (519) 273-7041

 

(This listing was taken from the 2005 Stratford Festival Visitors’ Guide and should not be considered a recommendation on our part.)

Museum

• Stratford Perth Museumfeatures intriguing exhibits related to Perth County with changing special events. Located in the “Discovery Centre” in the old Normal School directly across from the entrance to the Festival Theatre Sept. – April: Tues.- Sat. 10 – 4. May – Aug.: Tues. – Sat. 10- 5, Sun. and Mon. 12 – 5. (519)-271-5311
• Joseph Schneider Haus MuseumA National Historic Site and the farm home of Kitchener’s first Mennonite family. Costumed staff, special events and exhibits, summer theme weeks. Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; daily in July, August. 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener, (519) 742-7752; fax (519) 742-0089
• St. Marys MuseumBeautiful 1850’s home built from St. Marys limestone. Twelve exhibit areas, changing displays and seasonal activities. Excellent resources for local history research. Open daily June 1 to Labour Day. Monday to Friday year-round. 177 Church Street South, St. Marys, (519) 284-3556
• Castle Kilbride National Historic SiteFully restored 19th-century home of James Livingston. A tour of the home is a journey into the lavish Victorian era. 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden, (519) 634-8444, toll-free 1-800-469-5576

Galleries

• Gallery StratfordOver 14 inspiring exhibitions are presented annually in this prominent public art gallery. Open year-round Tuesday to Sunday. 54 Romeo Street, Stratford, (519) 271-5271
• Gallery 96A collective of local artists and artisans exhibit on a rotating basis. Located in the Discovery Centre directly across from the entrance to the Festival Theatre. (519) 271-4660