It was back in my early years of elementary school when I first remember seeing one: There, projected on the gymnasium wall, bigger than life, was a...

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Mention the name Stratford, Ontario, to most people, and its annual celebration of Shakespeare is the first thing to come to mind. Though the town...
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While many a small Canadian town will claim to be a Victorian village, Stratford is without a doubt the real deal: a place where vintage architecture has been lovingly preserved.
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Long seen as the benchmark for good nutrition, Canada’s Food Guide needs to be rewritten. The next time you visit your doctor or nutritionist...
A tradition of award-winning gardens in Stratford
For the gardener in all of us, any exploration of Stratford, Ontario, in the warmer months has to include the town’s world-class gardens. Topping...
Bring Your Appetite to Stratford
If you’re a fan of buying locally produced food, then Stratford is your 100-mile-diet dream. A trip in the fall means the 100-miler will have plenty...
A trip down the Bacon and Ale Trail, and into the sweet beyond
If you’re like me, you’re probably a fan of pub grub. In Stratford, Ontario, you can get plenty of that along the Bacon and Ale Trail. Since...
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