Stratford, thanks to visionaries like Tom Patterson, has become world famous as the home of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival.

What a change, going from being the hub of the Canadian Railway industry, to a cultural centre in a few short years. But we like to think we did it with grace and style, and have arrived at this point in time with one of the nicest cities in North America to choose to live.

According to Canadian Business Magazine July 2006 edition, Stratford was ranked 15th overall in North America as one of the best places to retire and best place for "Culture Vultures".

Here are a few more great reasons to make Stratford your home.


The City of Stratford
The official City of Stratford website with links to Industrial Development, maps, The Library, etc.

Stratford Shakespearean Festival
Everything you need to get to know about our world class theatre, including the current playbill.

Stratford Ontario Tourism Information
Includes lodging, activities, transportation, events, dining, shopping, rentals and sights.

The Beacon Herald in Stratford
Stratfords local newspaper.

CJCS 1240 - Radio
Stratfords local radio station.

Richard Bain Photography
Richard Bain is a local professional photographer. Most of the decorative photography located on this site was supplied by Richard Bain. To see more of his work and services please visit his web site by clicking on his name above.

Stratford Library

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Web designers for this site.