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SpringWorks - PuppetWorks! and more
217 Wellington Street
Stratford ON N5A 2L7
Puppets! & Multi-disciplinary Arts! Live performances, interactive play, workshops; acclaimed international & national artists showcased in Stratford. Young’uns, their grownups and the adventurous of all ages can discover the magic at the 4th annual World in a Weekend: International Puppet Festival, July 31- August 4 and our programming throughout the year. Follow SpringWorksFestival for all the exciting details.
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Theatre Vacations
6710 Drummond Road
Unit 4
 Niagara Falls ON L2G 4P1
905.356.0884
2025 Packages! As the Stratford Festival's Official Package Partner, we provide customized travel planning. Combine theatre, meals, rooms, airport transfers and more. Call us for easy one-stop shopping and competitive pricing!
Toll Free : 877.356.8365
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ART & MUSEUMS

Schneider Haus National Historic Site
466 Queen Street South
Kitchener ON N2G 1W7
519.742.7752
Nestled in the heart of downtown Kitchener, this vibrant public gathering space connects the past and present. Enjoy camps, gardens, hands-on activities, indoor/outdoor exhibits, special events and more! Old Haus, new stories. Available for private events. Connect with us @RWMuseumArchive.
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McDougall Cottage Historic Site
89 Grand Ave South
Cambridge ON N1S 2L7
519.624.8250
Downtown Cambridge’s hidden gem! McDougall Cottage circa 1858, is a unique space to explore, with stunning murals, heritage gardens, engaging exhibits and activities for all. Connect across generations at this riverside haven. Available for private events. Connect with us @RWMuseumArchive.
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Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village
10 Huron Road
Kitchener ON N2P 2R7
519.748.1914
Visit Ontario’s largest community museum. Explore 12,000 years of Waterloo Region, past to present. Enjoy hands-on activities, camps, gardens, historic buildings, indoor/outdoor exhibits, special events, walking trails and more! Available for private events. Connect with us @RWMuseumArchive.
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Stratford-Perth Archives
4273 Line 34 (Highway 8 West)
R.R. # 5
 Stratford ON N5A 6S6
5192710531ext259
Welcome to Stratford-Perth Archives! Explore exhibits celebrating Stratford and Perth County's heritage. Book an appointment to work with treasures from our collections, curated just for your research interests!
Toll Free : 1.800.463.8275
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St. Marys Museum and Archives
177 Church Street South
St. Marys ON N4X 1B6
519.284.3556
Beautiful 1850s home built from St. Marys limestone. Twelve exhibit areas, changing displays and seasonal activities. Excellent resources for local history research. Open daily June, July, August; weekdays year-round.
Web Site: stmarysmuseum.ca
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Stratford Perth Museum
4275 Huron Road
Stratford ON N5A6S6
519.393.5311
Just west of Stratford. Open 10-4 daily. Don't miss To Thine Own Self costume & audio exhibit. 10 historic performances exploring gender, including Martha Henry's Prospero & S. Jackman-Torkoff's Richard II. Also home to the world's only Justin Bieber Exhibit!
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Art in the Park Association of Stratford
Between Front Street and North Street, along the Avon River
Stratford ON N4Z 1J2
519.508.0988
Stratford Art in the Park. For 50+ years and counting, located between two of the Festival’s famous theatres, our premier art show runs 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. every Wed, Sat, and Sun, weather permitting, from late May until end of Sept.
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Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
386 Church Street South
St. Marys ON N4X 1C2
519.284.1838
Our renovated and expanded 3500 sq. ft. Hall of Fame & Museum is situated on our beautiful 32 acre site that also contains baseball fields and walking trails. We are also home to the Centre for Canadian Baseball research.
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Agora Gallery
100 Downie Street
Stratford ON N5A 1W9
519.272.1221
AGORA GALLERY is Stratford's fine art gallery specializing in work by professional regional artists since 2014! Don't miss our popular Summer Exhibition featuring a diverse and exciting range of art by more than 20 talented visual artists, including Ruth Abernethy, Patsy Berton, Tom Campbell, Candida Girling, Gloria Kagawa, Chris Klein, Tanya Lyons, Eva McCauley, Edward (Teddy) Payne, John Pennoyer, Kathi Posliff, Lesley Walker-Fitzpatrick, Kim Wilkie and Anna Yuschuk to name just a few!
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GIFTS & CULINARY

MacLeods Scottish Shop
80 Ontario Street
Stratford ON N5A 3H2
519.873.5850
Come in to discover unique, high-quality clothing, giftware, and food from all over Scotland, Ireland, and England. Find us in the heart of beautiful downtown Stratford, or online at scottishshop.com.
Toll Free : 1.888.771.0302
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The Barkery! The Healthy Bakery For Dogs
130 Downie Street
Stratford ON N5A 1X1
519.273.6311
Welcome to Stratford! Be sure to drop by the store and pick up some tasty handmade, all natural, human grade treats for your dog! We only use spices and natural colours for our treats! We've been the Bark of the Town since 2001!
Web Site: www.thebarkery.ca
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Poppin Kettle Corn
164 Downie Street
Stratford ON N5A 1X1
226.888.8850
Pop in today to find your favourite flavour of gourmet popcorn. We offer a wide variety of sweet and savoury gourmet popcorn hand popped in small batches. We have the perfect snacks to satisfy your cravings!
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Rhéo Thompson Candies
55 Albert Street
Stratford ON N5A 3K2
519.271.6910
You've seen the theatrics on stage, now discover the delicious drama of handcrafted confections at Rhéo Thompson Candies. With 152 varieties of sweets, including our infamous Mint Smoothies®, you may come for the theatre, but you will stay for the chocolate. Sample the show at Rheothompon.com. Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. (seasonal).
Toll Free : 888.271.6910
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Zenfire Pottery & Mercantile
114 Queen Street East
St. Marys ON N4X 1A5
519.615.6347
Welcome to Southwestern Ontario's pottery destination, Downtown St Marys! We sell an array of gorgeous handmade pottery, much of it fired in-house. As well as locally made, unique gifts. Come tour our inviting studio and, yes, we offer classes too!
Web Site: zenfirepottery.ca
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Little Falls Crafters Market
83 Queen Street East
St. Marys ON N4X1B7
519.284.0433
A short drive up the road to beautiful St. Marys, with over 150 local artisans displaying their handmade items, you're sure to find something you love. Visit us to support local artistry and embrace the beauty of handmade!
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Chocolate Barr's Candies
Derek Barr
 55 George St. West
5192722828
 Stratford ON N5A 1A6
519.272.2828
Handmade chocolates and candies. Our 22nd Year in business and we have over 170 creations to wow you! Truffles, Creams, Caramels, Minties, and gelato in the summer! SWEET! Mon. to Sat. 9am to 530pm. Sun 11am to 4pm.
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Stratford Festival Shop
55 Queen Street and 99 Downie Street
Stratford ON N5A 6V2
5192714040ext2320or5580
A Theatrical Shopping Experience. Original clothing, one-of-a-kind jewelry, journals, books, pashminas, housewares and more. All purchases directly support the Stratford Festival. Two convenient locations across from the Festival Theatre and next to the Avon Theatre – or shop online.
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FASHION

Danielle O'Connor Jewellery
96 Downie Street
Stratford ON N5A 1W8
548.585.0007
Canadian jewellery designer located across from the Avon Theatre. Specializing in hand made one of a kind jewellery, custom jewellery design, repairs, luxurious bath and body product and unique giftware. A popular destination for Stratford visitors.
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DISTILL GALLERY
53 Market Place
Stratford ON N5A1A4
519.814.9600
Established in 2003, Distill proudly shows well-crafted handmade Canadian designs. The collection includes ethically made and artistic fashions, imaginative jewellery, unique curated home décor, pottery, and textiles.
Web Site: distillgallery.com