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Edition 27: August
22, 2002
In the
twenty-seventh issue of the Bed and Breakfast Traveller, we take you to
Stratford, Ontario.
Swan on Avon River
with fall colours - Photo Credit: Richard Bain |
Come back
to Stratford in the fall! Warm days and cool nights will embrace you as
you stroll through this expansive park setting or soak in the heritage.
With over 1,000 acres of groomed parkland, warm autumn colours set the
city in a golden glow. The harvest bounty can first be enjoyed as you
travel through the rich agriculturalsurroundings of Perth County and later
as you dine on the bounty in exceptional restaurants.
The Stratford Festival
of Canada is celebrating its 50th season of world-class theatre with four
distinct theatres to capture your imagination. Take in Shakespearean drama
and history, new works and frolicking musicals. Enhance the drama by exploring
backstage at the Festival Theatre or the costume warehouse on a tour.
The season has been extended to November 24, 2002. www.stratfordfestival.ca
Stratford Festival
Marquis - Photo Credit: Marg Boemer |
Spend "A day
in the garden" on September 7 visiting designer gardens, sampling
food and wine, participating in demonstrations and events. Dragon Boat
races encompass Lake Victoria on September 14 and 15 with over
100 teams stroking to the steady beat of the drum to the finish line.
Outdoors, explore
the Ontario Maze, just north of Stratford, where you will discover countries
hidden along the tricky passageways through the world's largest corn/mixed
grain maze. Pick up a "Take a Hike" booklet from the Visitors'
Information Centre, your guide to walking, cycling and skiing trails throughout
Perth County. Meander in the T. J. Dolan Natural Area or take a walk along
the banks of the Avon River where Art in the Park is exhibited and graceful
swans graze at the water's edge. Pack your clubs for a round of golf.
Maybe you prefer sampling the bounty of the harvest at McCully's Hill
Farm where you can slow the pace on a horse drawn wagon ride through the
farm's woodlot.
 The
International Women's Festival will make its debut in Stratford
with amazing speakers, workshops and an incredible marketplace October
3 - 6, 2002. Get in touch with the wise and wondrous woman within.
Visit www.internationalwomensfestival.com.
View The Quilt Project, 199 beautiful quilts on display in Stratford until
the end of October, or plan to attend the auction of these quilts on November
16 where proceeds go to Breast Cancer support. Exhibitions at the Stratford-Perth
Museum explore the Underground Railway. Painting, embroidery and tapestries
are on display at Gallery Stratford. Visit the many independent shops
throughout the city. An Antique Warehouse, book shops, gifts shops and
galleries offer variety you will not want to miss.
Culinary, quilts and
books are the focus of three themed weekends in November. Visit www.4seasonsstratford.com
for detailed information. Packages are available by calling 1-800-461-8500.
Come back and stay
the weekend. While you are in Stratford savouring the cuisine, bidding
on a quilt, absorbing the culture and fall splendour, enjoy a pampered
stay. Superlative comfort and attentive service await. Experience the
encore only Stratford can offer.
A map of Southwestern
Ontario, where Stratford is located, can be found here.
The Stratford and
Area Bed and Breakfast Association
www.bbcanada.com/associations/stratford
Tourism Stratford
www.city.stratford.on.ca
1-800-561-SWAN
1-519-275-2954
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