Alicia and Sana's Guidebook
Arts & Culture
Gallery Stratford
54 Romeo St SGood family fun
Stratford City Hall
1 Wellington StEssentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
250 King St WPharmacy, as well as some groceries.
Zehrs Great Food
865 Ontario StThe more high-end grocery store in town that's close to us.
Was a Macs convenience store, now it's a another name. If you need something quick, it's the closest convenience store.
240 Graff Ave
240 Graff AvenueWas a Macs convenience store, now it's a another name. If you need something quick, it's the closest convenience store.
666 Ontario St
666 Ontario StreetAnother close-by variety store
760 Ontario St
760 Ontario StreetA bit further, but in case you're in that area and need a variety store
Food Basics
925 Ontario StA budget friendly grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Stratford Festival
55 Queen StAvon Theater
99 Downie StJustin Bieber's childhood home... nothing much to see really, but thought we would add it in case you wanted to take a selfie! :)
288 Willow St
288 Willow StreetJustin Bieber's childhood home... nothing much to see really, but thought we would add it in case you wanted to take a selfie! :)
A must visit location during the summer. Has great $1 ice creams. There's canopy covered boat tours, and pedal boats and canoe rentals.
12 locals recommend
Boat House Patio
30 York StreetA must visit location during the summer. Has great $1 ice creams. There's canopy covered boat tours, and pedal boats and canoe rentals.
JENN & Larry's
49 York StBest Ice-cream in town (sorry, only open during the summer months)
Balzac's Stratford
149 Ontario StThe world's FIRST Balzac's, right here in Stratford!
Tom Patterson Theatre | Stratford Festival
111 Lakeside DrCurrently under construction
Parks & Nature
Tom Patterson Island
Shakespearean Gardens
5 Huron StBeautiful gardens
A peaceful space. There's a path along the back across a small footbridge that is secluded and leads to another park. Overall, it's a lovely place a peaceful walk, and it's only a 5 minutes walk away.
Arboretum Park
559 Martin StA peaceful space. There's a path along the back across a small footbridge that is secluded and leads to another park. Overall, it's a lovely place a peaceful walk, and it's only a 5 minutes walk away.
Long Drive Park
163 Long DrGreat for kids and very close by
Major park and playground in Stratford. Ice cream, burgers and hotdogs available in the summer. Lots of green space.
10 locals recommend
Upper Queen's Park
55 Queen StMajor park and playground in Stratford. Ice cream, burgers and hotdogs available in the summer. Lots of green space.
North Shore Park
Food scene
Additional out of town options and descriptions are available on the Stratford Festival website at:
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/Visit/Dining
Best Indian food outside India. Nice place to eat in, it is expensive though. Take out and delivery available.
11 locals recommend
Raja Fine Indian Cuisine
10 George St WBest Indian food outside India. Nice place to eat in, it is expensive though. Take out and delivery available.
Fellini's - classic Italian cucina
107 Ontario StItalian
Stratford Thai Cuisine
82 Wellington StThe more fancy Thai restaurant in town
Mone-Thai'
43 Market PlAnother Thai place, but more casual than Stratford That.
Boomers Gourmet Fries
26 Erie StYou would never have guessed that so many poutine options were possible!
Was a church that has been turned into a beautiful restaurant. We often go for our Wedding Anniversary. It's expensive.
14 locals recommend
Revival House
70 Brunswick StWas a church that has been turned into a beautiful restaurant. We often go for our Wedding Anniversary. It's expensive.
Bijou Restaurant
74 Wellington StReservations are often recommended
The Bruce
89 Parkview DrFine dining, may require reservations
Rene's Bistro
38 Albert StI haven't eaten here, but the reviews are pretty good
A family favourite for us. Very casual, good fish & chips, inexpensive. A non-fancy sit in restaurant.
7 locals recommend
Joe's Diner
155 Erie StA family favourite for us. Very casual, good fish & chips, inexpensive. A non-fancy sit in restaurant.
Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria
70 Ontario StVery nice restaurant, it's a local favourite!
The Common
80 Wellington StAn eclectic mix of comfort food from around the world, using fresh local ingredients.
The Red Rabbit
64 Wellington StAnother family favourite. Pub style. Great food, good prices.
The Parlour Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
101 Wellington StVery nice restaurant, a bit pricey.
A unique local experience, when available. Call ahead. At certain times of year they have special weekly events. Multi course plates made by chef's in training. Delicious, and unique.
7 locals recommend
Stratford Chefs School - Kitchens
136 Ontario StA unique local experience, when available. Call ahead. At certain times of year they have special weekly events. Multi course plates made by chef's in training. Delicious, and unique.
Mercer Hotel
104 Ontario StVery nice restaurant, a bit expensive but a very good experience.
Romeos Corner Cafe
584 Ontario StClosest restaurant to your place. Pub style food. Good prices.
A popular place in town. Has a diversity of different foods. Casual sit down restaurant (a bit loud), take out available. Good prices.
13 locals recommend
Sirkel Foods
40 Wellington StA popular place in town. Has a diversity of different foods. Casual sit down restaurant (a bit loud), take out available. Good prices.
Soup Surreal
98 Wellington StHaven't been there, but it has great reviews.