Located in the heart of beautiful, picturesque Perth County, Stratford is where old-world charm and character meets the amenities of the modern era.
Our Property was built originally in 1875 as a group of four townhouses. The Daly Terrace Townhouse, as it was known, was erected by the prominent Daly family. Construction was supervised by Stratford's Mayor and Perth federal MP Thomas Mayne Daly. His son, Junior, had many successes including being the first Manitoba MP to sit on the federal cabinet. The property has been home to three past mayors.
The Stratford Hotel has the honour to be designated as a heritage building by the Ontario government, and the designation will protect this building for years to come.
The city is well known for being the home of hte Stratford Festival, previously known as the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. While Shakespeare's plays are still produced, plays in a wide range of genres are offered each year, from May to October. Our charming city and Victorian era buildings provide visitors and residents alike with a pleasent atmosphere and many distractions and activities.
The swan has become a symbol of the city. Each year twenty-four white swans are released into the Avon River.
Stratford Summer Music, in ites 17th year, runs for about a month. In 2016 the event, run by the city, offered 85 concerts, a third of them free or "pay what you can". The 2016 budget was $800,000 with funding provided by agencies such as the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund.
World class dining, fantastic shopping, galleries, beautiful parks, the calming Avon River, and unforgettable Theater all minutes from our front door. Welcome to Stratford.
