Things to do in Stratford
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
This restored 1877 Italianate mansion was the home of James Livingston, the “Flax Mill King” of Canada. Guided tours offer details about the restoration, the antique furnishings and the life of the Livingstons. The house is noted for its three-dimensional trompe l'oeil artwork. Of special interest are the walls and ceiling of the library, where scarcely a square inch is unpainted. The belvedere has a small art gallery, and the Wilmot Historical Museum in the basement has exhibits of local interest and displays of township artifacts. Call (519) 634-8444 for more information.
60 Snyder's Rd. W, Baden, ON N3A 1A1
Gallery Stratford
Gallery Stratford is in a heritage building surrounded by two parks. The gallery presents more than 12 exhibitions of traditional and contemporary works of art by local and international artists annually. Gardens accent the grounds of the gallery. Call (519) 271-5271 for more information.
54 Romeo St., Stratford, ON N5A 4S1
Stratford Festival of Canada
The internationally acclaimed Stratford Festival presents a 6-month repertory season in four distinctive venues, encompassing the works of William Shakespeare, other great playwrights of the past, contemporary drama and musical theater. Among the works on the 2008 playbill are “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Caesar and Cleopatra,” “All's Well that Ends Well,” “Cabaret,” “The Music Man,” “The Trojan Women,” “Love's Labour's Lost,” Palmer Park” and “Moby Dick.” Guided tours of the costume warehouse, the Festival Theatre and gardens are available; phone for schedule and prices. Visitors' Guides are available in February. Ask about preview performances. Call (519) 273-1600 for more information.
55 Queen St., Stratford, ON N5A 4S1
Stratford-Perth Museum
Stratford-Perth Museum is an interactive museum in the former Stratford Normal School. The Museum depicts the history of Perth County and Stratford. Displays feature the military history of the county, textiles and a children's area with an 1827 printing press. Changing exhibits also are featured. Call (519) 271-5311 for more information.
182 King St., Stratford, ON N5A 4S1
Woodstock Museum
Woodstock Museum, 466 Dundas St., is housed in the 1853 town hall and features an 1879 council chamber and the restored 1889 Grand Hall, once used for concerts. Eight galleries interpret the story of Woodstock from 10,000 B.C. to the present. Call (519) 537-8411 for more information.
466 Dundas St., Woodstock, ON N4S 1C4