In honour of CANADA DAY I plan to post a daily image of Canada and a link to a random Canadian location we have visited.
Stratford, Ontario is famous for its world-class Stratford Festival, its namesake Avon River, and as the hometown of pop superstar Justin Bieber. Named after Shakespeare's birthplace in England, this scenic hub blends Victorian charm with rich cultural history.
History and Geography
Founded in 1832 and originally nicknamed "Little Thames" before being renamed Stratford.
Sits along the Avon River, perfectly mirroring its English counterpart, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Served as a major railway repair hub for the Grand Trunk and Canadian National Railways for nearly 80 years.
Arts and Culture
The Stratford Festival was launched in 1953 in a giant canvas tent and now operates out of four permanent stages.
Male actors in the theater productions often wear facial hair and sideburns meticulously hand-crafted from real yak hair.
The city features unique self-guided culinary tours like the famous Stratford Chocolate Trail.
Local Landmarks
The Shakespearean Gardens feature plants, herbs, and trees exclusively named after works by William Shakespeare.
Home to a famous flock of over two dozen white mute swans that are ceremoniously released onto the Avon River every spring
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