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Stratford Al Fresco
Say hello to Al Fresco - exploring the outdoors safely this summer starts on the patio.
There's a new way to dine in Stratford, enjoy all your local restaurants' dishes at outdoor seating in Market Square, Memorial Gardens and on Tom Patterson Island.
The Stratford Al Fresco project 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.
NEW! Alcohol is now permitted in the Al Fresco locations if it is accompanied by food and has been purchased as takeaway from a Stratford restaurant. (BYOB is not permitted. The areas will be policed regularly by officers on bicycles.)
Alcohol is permitted only during the following hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 4PM - 7PM
Friday to Saturday: 11AM - 7PM
Also enjoy live outdoor performances throughout Stratford - music, theatre and more. Visit our event calendar for the latest cultural events and experiences.
Share the summer #SavourStratford #LoveStratford #StratfordAlFresco
“The food in Stratford is indescribably good and on the same level as what you’d find at trendy urban spots in Toronto.”
- Travelandstyle.ca
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.
Share the summer #SavourStratford #LoveStratford #StratfordAlFresco #StayStratford
If there’s an open accommodation option that we’ve missed, please let us know.
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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 Stratford Tourism, 47 Downie Street (Monday to Saturday - 9am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm); 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.
“Stratford is a remarkable city and an accessible destination for a cultural and culinary getaway.”
- Liz McGuffin, With Wonder & Whimsy
Event Calendar
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| Thursday, October 1st Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford | Friday, October 2nd Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Open Kitchen @Home | Meal Kit with Video Instruction | Mexican MORE… | Saturday, October 3rd Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Exhibitions at Gallery Stratford Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Open Kitchen @Home | Meal Kit with Video Instruction | Sourdough Bread MORE… | ||||
| Sunday, October 4th Stratford Sunday Market Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. My Dearly Departed Exhibition Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity MORE… | Monday, October 5th Locals' Night at The Restaurant at The Bruce Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada | Tuesday, October 6th Trivia Tuesday Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity Avon Trail Tuesday Morning Rambles VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada | Wednesday, October 7th VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity | Thursday, October 8th Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. | Friday, October 9th Ghostbusters (1984) - Movies Under the Stars - Parking Lot Edition Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada MORE… | Saturday, October 10th VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat My Dearly Departed Exhibition Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. MORE… |
| Sunday, October 11th Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity My Dearly Departed Exhibition Stratford Chocolate Trail Tom Campbell: Outside/In Public Art Project MORE… | Monday, October 12th Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity Tom Campbell: Outside/In Public Art Project VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Locals' Night at The Restaurant at The Bruce | Tuesday, October 13th Tom Campbell: Outside/In Public Art Project Stratford Chocolate Trail Avon Trail Tuesday Morning Rambles Music and Opera Appreciation Fall Home Viewing Kit MORE… | Wednesday, October 14th Tom Campbell: Outside/In Public Art Project VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity Stratford Chocolate Trail | Thursday, October 15th Bill Craig LIVE at Molly Bloom's Irish Pub! Tom Campbell: Outside/In Public Art Project Instant Theatre at Revival House Bill Craig LIVE at Molly Bloom's Irish Pub! MORE… | Friday, October 16th VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Into The Woods - Movies Under the Stars - Parking Lot Edition Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Stratford Chocolate Trail MORE… | Saturday, October 17th Denise Nonomura: Portraits of a Pandemic Exhibit Historic Guided Nature Tours at the Forest Motel and Woodland Retreat Tom Campbell: Outside/In Public Art Project Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity MORE… |
| Sunday, October 18th VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Afternoon Tea at the Restaurant at the Bruce My Dearly Departed Exhibition Denise Nonomura: Portraits of a Pandemic Exhibit MORE… | Monday, October 19th Locals' Night at The Restaurant at The Bruce VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Stratford Chocolate Trail Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity MORE… | Tuesday, October 20th Music and Opera Appreciation Fall Home Viewing Kit Tom Campbell: Outside/In Public Art Project Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada MORE… | Wednesday, October 21st Stratford Chefs School | Modern Classics Dinner | Student Chef Aashwin Jeyakumar Fall Reading Challenges on Beanstack! - Online Activity Stratford Chocolate Trail VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada MORE… | Thursday, October 22nd VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit Stratford Chefs School | Modern Classics Dinner | Student Chef Jonathan Dowdell MORE… | Friday, October 23rd VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Beetlejuice (1988) - Movies Under the Stars - Parking Lot Edition Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition MORE… | Saturday, October 24th Two Point Seven Percent Exhibition: Indigenous Art From Gallery Stratford's Permanent Collection. VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada Stratford Farmers Market Stratford Chocolate Trail MORE… |
| Sunday, October 25th Bonnie Richardson: COVID-19 Impressions Exhibit VIRTUAL EXHIBIT - Rosemary Sloot - Rosemary Memories of a Dutch Family's Immigration to Canada My Dearly Departed Exhibition Picture of the Future TBA: Images by Michael Walton and Poetry by Tara Walton Exhibition MORE… | Monday, October 26th | Tuesday, October 27th | Wednesday, October 28th | Thursday, October 29th | Friday, October 30th | Saturday, October 31st |
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