Heritage Streets & Gardens

Stroll heritage streets and gardens at the height of their blooms – don’t miss the Bronze Star Tour of Stratford notables from Glenn Gould to our newest inductees William Ronald, Dama Bell and William Hutt.

To really see Stratford you must take a Pedi Cab along the streets lined with stately Victorian homes and perfect Ontario cottages, along the Avon River and the public gardens that win us regular accolades from Communities in Bloom.

We make it easy for you to appreciate our heritage with pre-recorded guides that you can download of our Heritage Downtown Stroll and Shakespeare Garden Stroll or one of our maps.

As you wander the streets you must pop into the shops that make downtown Stratford a unique shopping destination. We thrive on creativity and many of our shops are a magazine stylist’s dream — funky or one-of-a-kind — from that mid-19th century chandelier to the latest in shoes, hats and bags – no Big Box stores allowed in the heritage downtown.

You will want to pause quite a few times for a refreshing iced latte on a flower-laden patio, a snack made with organic meats, salads or cheeses brought in that day from farms minutes away in Perth County or to sample a cool pint of Stratford Ale. Make sure to bring a shopping bag to take home unique foods – from the oodles of hand-made chocolates (we have three within one square block), to organic breads to Amish pies, preserves and dairy products.