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Stratford Al Fresco
Say hello to Al Fresco - exploring the outdoors safely this summer starts on the patio.
There's a new way to dine in Stratford, enjoy all your local restaurants' dishes at outdoor seating in Market Square, Memorial Gardens and on Tom Patterson Island.
The Stratford Al Fresco project provides outdoor dining space, with umbrellas, for over 200 people and their take-away meals in Market Square, Memorial Gardens and on Tom Patterson Island - at a safe distance with hand sanitizer stations, additional waste and recycle receptacles, and signage.
NEW! Alcohol is now permitted in the Al Fresco locations if it is accompanied by food and has been purchased as takeaway from a Stratford restaurant. (BYOB is not permitted. The areas will be policed regularly by officers on bicycles.)
Alcohol is permitted only during the following hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 4PM - 7PM
Friday to Saturday: 11AM - 7PM
Also enjoy live outdoor performances throughout Stratford - music, theatre and more. Visit our event calendar for the latest cultural events and experiences.
Share the summer #SavourStratford #LoveStratford #StratfordAlFresco
“The food in Stratford is indescribably good and on the same level as what you’d find at trendy urban spots in Toronto.”
- Travelandstyle.ca
2020 Accommodation Options
Looking for a getaway close to home with great dining and live entertainment at your doorstep? We've confirmed the properties that are open and ready for your stay!
Our accommodation providers have been working hard on their safety and the safety of their guests and they can't wait to see you.
Check out the Stratford Al Fresco project that provides outdoor dining space, with umbrellas, for over 200 people and their take-away meals in Market Square, Memorial Gardens and on Tom Patterson Island - at a safe distance with hand sanitizer stations, additional waste and recycle receptacles, and signage.
Also enjoy live outdoor performances throughout Stratford - music, theatre and more. Visit our event calendar for the latest cultural events and experiences.
Share the summer #SavourStratford #LoveStratford #StratfordAlFresco #StayStratford
If there’s an open accommodation option that we’ve missed, please let us know.
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EXPLORING THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL BURNS CALORIES.
GOOD THING.
The Chocolate Trail is a self-guided tour that introduces you to our world-famous confectioners and bakers. For just $30+HST you’ll get to sample our decadent treats and meet the makers who craft these indulgences year round. Pick up your Trail at Stratford Tourism, 47 Downie Street; Bradshaws, 129 Ontario Street; MacLeods Scottish Shop, 80 Ontario Street; and
Small Mart, 119 Ontario Street.
Each trail purchased entitles you to choose six of the stops on a self-guided tour. The Chocolate Trail is offered year-round.
“Stratford is a remarkable city and an accessible destination for a cultural and culinary getaway.”
- Liz McGuffin, With Wonder & Whimsy
Event Calendar
September 2020 | ||||||
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| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
| Tuesday, September 1st Stratford Chocolate Trail Avon Trail Tuesday Morning Rambles Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada MORE… | Wednesday, September 2nd Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Dazed and Confused - Movies Under the Stars - Parking Lot Edition | Thursday, September 3rd Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Stratford Kiwanis Festival Arts Circles - Combining music and art Stratford Chocolate Trail Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford MORE… | Friday, September 4th VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford Music on the Lawn with Lauren Neilson and Hannah Thomas MORE… | Saturday, September 5th Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Stratford Chocolate Trail SOLD OUT - September 5th Forage&Feast - Socca with Chanterelle Ragout MORE… | ||
| Sunday, September 6th Arts Around Stratford - Walk. Cycle. Drive Sixteen Candles - Movies Under the Stars - Parking Lot Edition My Dearly Departed Exhibition Stratford Sunday Market MORE… | Monday, September 7th Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Avon Boat Rentals Stratford Chocolate Trail | Tuesday, September 8th Avon Trail Tuesday Morning Rambles Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada | Wednesday, September 9th VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Stratford Chocolate Trail | Thursday, September 10th VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Stratford Chocolate Trail Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford Stratford Kiwanis Festival Arts Circles - Combining music and art | Friday, September 11th Music on the Lawn with Rachelle Shubert and Paul Shilton Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford Avon Boat Rentals MORE… | Saturday, September 12th Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford My Dearly Departed Exhibition Avon Boat Rentals Stratford Farmers Market MORE… |
| Sunday, September 13th Perth County Cycling Tour 2020 Stratford Sunday Market Avon Boat Rentals My Dearly Departed Exhibition MORE… | Monday, September 14th Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada | Tuesday, September 15th Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Avon Trail Tuesday Morning Rambles | Wednesday, September 16th Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada | Thursday, September 17th Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford | Friday, September 18th Open Kitchen @Home | Meal Kit w/ Video Instruction | Mediterranean Platter Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Gallery At Night - Music on the Lawn with Lara MacMillan and the Blue Tulip MORE… | Saturday, September 19th My Dearly Departed Exhibition Open Kitchen @Home | Meal Kit with Video Instruction | Umami Vegetarian Avon Boat Rentals Stratford Chocolate Trail MORE… |
| Sunday, September 20th VIRTUAL - Terry Fox Run Stratford Chocolate Trail My Dearly Departed Exhibition Stratford Sunday Market MORE… | Monday, September 21st Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada | Tuesday, September 22nd | Wednesday, September 23rd | Thursday, September 24th | Friday, September 25th | Saturday, September 26th |
| Sunday, September 27th | Monday, September 28th | Tuesday, September 29th | Wednesday, September 30th | |||
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