| Gather your group together and visit Stratford. Plan your visit around one of these themes or let us help you build a customized itinerary. Groups of 15 or more receive special pricing for Stratford Festival theatre tickets. |
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Stratford Garden Festival – February 28, 2008 – March 2, 2008 |
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- Visit the Stratford Garden Festival
" It's Magic!" is the theme for this year's festival. Enjoy the displays, discussions and demonstrations.
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- After lunch visit Stratford's Antique Warehouse. Over 20,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles under one roof!
- Or shop in Stratford's Victorian city centre with unique stores and independent book shops.
- Or book a step-on guide to give your group a tour of Stratford (available through Tourism Office)
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Step-On Try-On
Bring your camera to record the sites and the fun you'll have on this tour as you see the city and see yourself in costume. |
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- Step-on guided tour of Stratford
Introduce your group to Stratford with a 90-minute tour including historical sites, parkland, residential areas and theatres. Stops at the Shakespearean Gardens and Confederation Park complete the tour.
- Costume Warehouse Tour
Visit one of the three largest costume warehouses in the world! With over 50,000 costumes and props, your imagination will take you away. Be sure to bring your camera to take some photos of your friends in costume!
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- Lunch at one of Stratford's restaurants. Set your group free to choose and explore the shops as well.
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- Theatre Performance
The lights dim and the stage comes to life. Choose from one of 14 performances in one of 4 theatres at the Stratford Festival.
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All the World's a Stage
Immerse yourself in theatre and enjoy the performances even more with this look behind the scenes and a chance to delve into the play more deeply. |
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- Festival Theatre Backstage Tour
Go behind the scenes at the Festival Theatre to see where props, costumes, wigs and bijoux are created.
- Prologues
Attend a literary lecture focusing on the plays of the day at the Kiwanis Centre.
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- Enjoy lunch at one of Stratford's great restaurants or order a picnic to eat along the banks of the Avon.
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- Theatre Performance
The lights dim and the stage comes to life. Choose one of 14 performances in one of 4 theatres at the Stratford Festival.
- Shopping
Explore the treasures in the shops in Stratford's Victorian city centre.
- Dinner
Time to relax and savour a delectable dinner. Pair it with the perfect wine for a memorable experience.
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- Theatre Performance
Comedy, tragedy, musical or drama. A night to remember.
- Post- Performance Discussion (Festival Theatre - Friday evenings in July and August)
More questions about the play? Ask a member of the acting company in a Q&A setting.
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Start with Art
Visual arts are exploding in Stratford with many private studios, galleries and shops. |
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- Gallery Stratford
Meet your docent who will introduce you to the current art exhibit at this regional art gallery housed in the original waterworks building surrounded by beautiful gardens and parks.
- Art in the Park
Along the banks of the Avon River you can see the work of many area artists in an outdoor, juried exhibit and sale. (Wed., Sat. & Sun)
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- Lunch
If you can't draw yourself away from the park for lunch in one of Stratford's remarkable restaurants, order a picnic and soak up the beauty.
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- Gallery 96
This co-operative gallery has been in existence for many years showcasing the work of area artists. It is located in the Discovery Centre, a heritage property across from the entrance to the Festival Theatre.
- Private gallery/studio tour
Visit the private galleries in the city centre and throughout the city. Canadian Indigenous art, pottery, woodcuts and multi-media are some of the work you will see. You are sure to be impressed and find a treasure to take home.
- Dinner
Now it's time to explore the culinary arts in Stratford with a visit to a fine restaurant.
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- Theatre Performance
Complete your visual arts day with a trip to the Stratford Festival.
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Architecturally Yours
Look more closely at the details as you explore Stratford on foot historically and architecturally. |
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- Guided Historical Walking Tour
Discover the history of Stratford on a guided tour. Pick out unique architectural features on city landmarks.
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- Lunch
Pick one of Stratford's restaurants in an historic property.
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- Stratford Perth Museum
Expand your knowledge of the area with a visit to the Stratford Perth Museum. Learn how roads were measured and see an old style printing press as you explore our past.
- Castle Kilbride
Take a trip to Baden where excellent examples of trompe l'oeil painting is revealed on a tour of this National Historic Site.
- Dinner
Enjoy dinner at one of Stratford's fine restaurants.
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- Theatre Performance
Enjoy world-class theatre in a unique tent-like structure or what was once a vaudeville theatre.
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Music and Flowers
We love them both and enjoy them together. We invite you to do the same. Bring your camera and take home your favourites. |
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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 that are named in Shakespeare's plays.
- Confederation Park and Millennium Park
These beautiful gardens provide a respite from a busy life at home. 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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Fresh, Preserved and Fermented
How do you like your fruit? Fresh from the farm? Preserved in a jar? Fermented in a wine bottle? Here are all three for you to sample.
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- McCully's Hill Farm
Tour the farm and woodlot on a horse-drawn wagon ride. Visit the farm market for local maple products, fruits, vegetables and naturally raised meats.
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- Lunch
Continue along the road to St. Marys where you will find some great stops for lunch.
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- The Best Little Pork Shoppe
Now its off to Shakespeare, just east of Stratford, where you can shop for animal curios and great local food products. Ask to meet the fainting goats!
- Birtch Farms & Estate Winery
Head south to this country fruit winery featuring various styles, only 20 minutes from Shakespeare. Tour the facility. Sample wines and shop the market.
- Dinner
Return to Stratford for dinner at the restaurant of your choice.
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- Theatre Performance
Complete your day in the countryside with Oklahoma!
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Black Hats and Red Walls
Meet your guide and explore Mennonite heritage in Perth County. |
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- Mennonite Information Centre
Our first stop is in Millbank where a 40 minute video is presented followed by Q&A period. Discover why some Amish and Mennonites still drive horse and buggies, use distinctive styles of clothes and worship in their homes.
- Lunch at a Mennonite restaurant offers a country meal with pies and breads baked fresh daily.
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After lunch explore this small community where the hardware store and grocery store reflect an earlier time.
- Country Quilts and Crafts
Visit a Mennonite farm where you are welcomed into the farmhouse and quilts are made and sold. This is a cherished tradition passed down through the generations.
- Harness Maker's shop
Here a Mennonite family makes horse harnesses that are shipped to destinations around the world.
Return to Stratford in time for dinner and a theatre performance. |
