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Visit our event calendar for the latest things to do before or after your meal!
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“The food in Stratford is indescribably good and on the same level as what you’d find at trendy urban spots in Toronto.”
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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.
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STRATFORD MAKES SHOPPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE SEASON
Grab a seasonal latte and soak up the festive atmosphere of Stratford’s unique, artisanal stores. Hit the Stratford Christmas Trail to get your holiday shopping started. It’s so easy. Just pick six gifts for $30(+HST) from your choice of trendy and distinctive offerings at any of the stops on the trail. Share with family and friends, or keep a treat or two for yourself. We won’t tell.
Purchase your trails in person at Destination Stratford, 47 Downie Street (Monday to Saturday - 9am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm); Bradshaws, 129 Ontario Street (Sunday 11am-5pm); MacLeods Scottish Shop, 80 Ontario Street (Sunday 11am-4pm); and Small Mart, 119 Ontario Street (Sunday 11am-5pm). Present one voucher at each of 6 stops to receive your holiday gift. Christmas Trail vouchers are valid until December 20. Check out the map and brochure for the trail here. See map below!
And don’t forget to take a break in one of our many cafes and coffee shops for some freshly roasted coffees, hot cocoa or a hot toddy and wonderful lunches and snacks.
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 Destination Stratford, 47 Downie Street (Monday to Saturday - 9am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm); Bradshaws, 129 Ontario Street (Sunday 11am-5pm); MacLeods Scottish Shop, 80 Ontario Street (Sunday 11am-4pm); and Small Mart, 119 Ontario Street (Sunday 11am-5pm).
Each trail purchased entitles you to choose six of the stops on a self-guided tour. The Chocolate Trail is offered year-round. Gift certificates available on-line here. See map above!
“Stratford is a remarkable city and an accessible destination for a cultural and culinary getaway.”
- Liz McGuffin, With Wonder & Whimsy
Event Calendar
November 2020 | ||||||
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| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
| Sunday, November 1st Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. My Dearly Departed Exhibition Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit MORE… | Monday, November 2nd Locals' Night at The Restaurant at The Bruce Stratford Christmas Trail Stratford Chocolate Trail | Tuesday, November 3rd Avon Trail Tuesday Morning Rambles Trivia Tuesday Stratford Chefs School | Modern Classics Dinner | Student Chef Michael Guenette Stratford Christmas Trail MORE… | Wednesday, November 4th Stratford Christmas Trail Stratford Chocolate Trail Stratford Chefs School | Modern Classics Dinner | Student Chef Maggie McHugh | Thursday, November 5th Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit Bradshaws Open House - Christmas 2020 MORE… | Friday, November 6th Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition Ghost Hunt at the Queens Inn Stratford Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. MORE… | Saturday, November 7th Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit My Dearly Departed Exhibition Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition Denise Nonomura: Portraits of a Pandemic Exhibit MORE… |
| Sunday, November 8th Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. My Dearly Departed Exhibition Denise Nonomura: Portraits of a Pandemic Exhibit Stratford Christmas Trail MORE… | Monday, November 9th Locals' Night at The Restaurant at The Bruce Stratford Chocolate Trail Stratford Christmas Trail | Tuesday, November 10th Stratford Chefs School | Modern Classics Dinner | Student Chef Nikko Morito-Barber Trivia Tuesday Stratford Christmas Trail Stratford Chocolate Trail MORE… | Wednesday, November 11th Stratford Chocolate Trail Stratford Christmas Trail Stratford Chefs School | Modern Classics Dinner | Student Chef Sean Courville | Thursday, November 12th Stratford Christmas Trail Instant Theatre at Revival House Stratford Chefs School | Modern Classics Dinner | Student Chef Cheyenne Budimlic Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition MORE… | Friday, November 13th Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition Start the Holidays - ONLINE Stratford Christmas Trail MORE… | Saturday, November 14th My Dearly Departed Exhibition Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Stratford Chocolate Trail Guided History Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat MORE… |
| Sunday, November 15th My Dearly Departed Exhibition Stratford Chocolate Trail Denise Nonomura: Portraits of a Pandemic Exhibit Stratford Christmas Trail MORE… | Monday, November 16th Stratford Chocolate Trail Stratford Christmas Trail Locals' Night at The Restaurant at The Bruce Start the Holidays - ONLINE | Tuesday, November 17th Music and Opera Appreciation Fall Home Viewing Kit Start the Holidays - ONLINE Stratford Chefs School | International Inspirations Dinner | Student Chef Aashwin Jeyakumar Avon Trail Tuesday Morning Rambles MORE… | Wednesday, November 18th Stratford Christmas Trail Stratford Chefs School | International Inspirations Dinner | Student Chef Evan Wood Stratford Chocolate Trail Start the Holidays - ONLINE | Thursday, November 19th Stratford Christmas Trail Denise Nonomura: Portraits of a Pandemic Exhibit Stratford Chefs School | International Inspirations Dinner | Student Chef Emma Lidkea Instant Theatre at Revival House MORE… | Friday, November 20th Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition Guided History Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Lights on Stratford - Market Square - Light Sculptures MORE… | Saturday, November 21st Guided History Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Start the Holidays - ONLINE Stratford Christmas Trail Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit MORE… |
| Sunday, November 22nd Stratford Christmas Trail Afternoon Tea at the Restaurant at the Bruce Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit MORE… | Monday, November 23rd Start the Holidays - ONLINE Stratford Christmas Trail Locals' Night at The Restaurant at The Bruce Stratford Chocolate Trail | Tuesday, November 24th | Wednesday, November 25th | Thursday, November 26th | Friday, November 27th | Saturday, November 28th |
| Sunday, November 29th | Monday, November 30th | |||||
“The shopping district is home to thriving local businesses stocking everything from Canadian designer goods, to sustainable fashion brands, to the finest kitchen names and home decor.”
- Liz McGuffin, With Wonder & Whimsy
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