If you only have a day to spend visit Stratford's Shakespearean Gardens and the Arthur Meighen gardens on the Stratford Festival grounds. Shop for yourself, your home or that favourite person on your list. A morning browse through The Quilt or a walk along the Avon River will recharge your batteries. Lunch at one of our great restaurants or order a picnic to eat in the park.
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Refreshed and Revitalized |
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- Walk along the Avon River
Get your day off to a good start with a brisk walk along Lakeside Drive.
- Day Spa
Book your appointments to pamper yourself at one of Stratford's day spas.
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- Dinner
The perfect ending to a perfect day is dinner at one of Stratford's fine restaurants.
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Patchwork and Paradise |
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- Double Deck Bus Tour
Board an authentic Double Deck Bus from Britain to take a tour of the city. See Stratford from a fresh perspective.
- Lunch
Here's your chance to check out some great lunch spots.
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- Feed the swans
After lunch stop by the Tourism Office and pick up a bag of swan food for $1.00 each. They'll be happy to see you.
- The Quilt: A Breast Cancer Support Project
This exhibition and sale of beautiful quilts began as a one off project and now its in its 9th year! Over 150 quilts are on display and open for bid before the gala quilt auction in November.
- H.M.S. Razzamajazz
After dinner, stroll along the river to hear music playing from the H.M.S. Razzamajazz.
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Music and Flowers |
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- Arthur Meighen Garden Tour
Learn about the Stratford Festival's perennial gardens, Elizabethan garden and carpet garden on this 45 minute guided tour. (Book ahead)
- Hermione Presents Song, Dance and the Spoken Word
Add a 50-minute performance by Stratford Festival artists of song, dance and the spoken word to your itinerary. This 30's and 40's repertoire is sure to please.
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- Shakespearean Gardens
The jewel in the crown of Stratford's public garden is hidden away next to the Perth County Court House. Find flowers growing here that are named in Shakespeare's plays.
- Confederation Park and Millennium Park
These beautiful parks provide a respite from our busy schedules. Sit by the waterfall in Confederation Park before walking among the fountains in Millennium Park.
- Dinner
Select a restaurant to suit your taste Indian, Tapas, Italian or French.
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- Musical Theatre Performance
You'll be singing and dancing on the street after attending Oklahoma! or My One and Only.
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All Fore a Star Search |
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- St. Marys Golf and Country Club
Book your tee off time and get out on the links. You'll enjoy the picturesque views. Stop at the 19th hole to celebrate your best shots!
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- Bronze Star Search
Find the stars of Stratford's best and beloved embedded in the sidewalk in front of City Hall and the Avon Theatre.
- Paddle boating or Canoeing
Enjoy the peace and quiet as you paddle your way along the river.
- Private Book Shops
Search out the latest releases or that hard to find edition at one of Stratford's independent book shops.
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- Theatre Performance
You've seen the actors on stage, now find them winding down at a local pub.
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Shakespeare to the Shoreline |
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- Antiques and Collectibles
Pick up a brochure or visit www.shakespearetotheshoreline.ca with options to go antique hunting between Shakespeare and Lake Huron. Stops and maps are noted in the brochure.
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- Lunch along the way at a quiet country café.
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- Gardeners' Dreams
On the return trip to Stratford change your focus to gardens and garden shops, historical sites or nature walks. Each themed driving tour offers unique ways to discover and enjoy the area.
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