About Stratford, Ontario
Stratford is a city of around 33,000 residents on the Avon River in southwestern Ontario, settled in 1832 and named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Best known for the world-renowned Stratford Festival, the city is also recognized as a caring community, supported by active church groups, health and hospital programs, and a police community services unit devoted to residents' well-being.
Renters in Stratford enjoy a downtown filled with restaurants, bakeries, shops, and galleries kept vibrant by the Stratford City Centre Committee, plus acres of parks and trails throughout the city. Upper Queen's Park offers stunning views of Lake Victoria and canoe tours aboard "The Juliet," while the Stratford Lakeside Seniors' Association at the Kiwanis Community Centre Complex keeps residents active with everything from euchre and bingo to fitness and tai chi.