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Stratford Walking Tours Come and explore the rich history that Downtown Stratford has to offer on a guided walking tour!

08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today as we celebrate the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women around the globe, we remember the contributions of an early pioneer in the field of medicine with a connection to Stratford.

In 1875, Dr. Jennie (Jenny) Trout was the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada. Dr. Trout was born in Scotland in 1841 and when she was six years old, her family moved to Canada and settled in Ellice Township, near Stratford.

Her family regularly attended the Knox Presbyterian Church (now the Copperlight Centre) in Stratford and Dr. Trout was married there in 1865. Last year, the Copperlight Centre unveiled a plaque commemorating Dr. Trout’s association with the building.

Dr. Trout studied medicine at the University of Toronto, but due to the poor treatment she received as a female student, she transferred to a medical school in Pennsylvania and graduated from there in 1871. She received her medical license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in 1875 and set up practice in Toronto.

05/03/2025

Our March Break Walking Tour for Families takes place one week from today - Wednesday March 12 at 1 pm!

This tour is curated with families in mind as we mix history and hospitality with the following fun-filled stops:

-a visit to the council chambers at City Hall;
-a stop at The Livery Yard for hot chocolate and a cookie;
-a visit to the Stratford Public Library to learn about the beautiful building and hear about the many great programs and services they offer; and,
-a candy tasting and small bag of gummies from the Corner Store Candy Co.

The cost is $24 per guest. Advance tickets are required and they can be purchased on our website: stratfordwalkingtours.ca

So come spend a couple of hours with us and explore Stratford as a family!

Please note that children must be accompanied on the tour by a paying adult. This is not a drop-off event.

02/03/2025

Our March ghost walk is sold out! But don’t worry if you weren’t able to get a spot this month because tickets for the April ghost tour are now on sale on our website.

The April tour takes place on Friday April 11th at 7 p.m.

On the 2-km, 1 hour route you will hear spooky tales and learn about some of the haunted locations in the city.

The cost is $16 per person. Advance tickets are required and they can be purchased at: stratfordwalkingtours.ca

01/03/2025

We’re proud to feature the Corner Store Candy Co. as a stop on our upcoming March Break Walking Tour for Families!

This tour is curated specifically for families and it takes place on Wednesday March 12th at 1 p.m. We mix history and hospitality with the following fun-filled stops:

-a visit to the council chambers at City Hall;
-a stop at The Livery Yard for hot chocolate and a cookie;
-a visit to the Stratford Public Library to learn about the beautiful building and hear about the many great programs and services they offer; and,
-a candy tasting and small bag of gummies from the Corner Store Candy Co

The tour begins at 1 pm and the cost is $24 per guest. Advance tickets are required and they can be purchased on our website: stratfordwalkingtours.ca

So come spend a couple of hours with us and explore Stratford as a family! Destination Stratford Downtown Stratford BIA

Please note that children must be accompanied on the tour by a paying adult. This is not a drop-off event.

27/02/2025

In October of 1894, a murder took place near Listowel that made news across North American. Thirteen-year-old Jessie Keith was brutally killed as she made her way home to the family farm after running an errand for her mother in town.

The crime was so horrific that many speculated that Jack the Ripper had made his way from England to Perth County to commit this heinous crime.

Join us on our next ghost walk as we explore the story of this crime and learn about the trial of Jessie’s killer that captivated not only Stratford, but the entire country.

Our next ghost walk takes place on Friday March 14th at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are required and the cost is $16 per person. Tickets can be purchased at: stratfordwalkingtours.ca

24/02/2025

We have lots of fun activities planned in March so please consider joining us on a tour.

Wednesday March 12 – a specially curated March Break Walking Tour for Families at 1 p.m. (includes hot chocolate and a cookie at the The Livery Yard, visits inside City Hall and the Stratford Public Library and a candy tasting and take-home treat at the Corner Store Candy Co.)

Friday March 14 – our popular Ghost Walk is back! Hear stories about ghostly apparitions and learn about some of the darker history of Stratford on this night time tour.

Saturday March 22 – we’re presenting a History and Hospitality food tour. Come on a culinary adventure as we make stops at 3 downtown establishments for food and drinks along a route where you will learn about the people, places and events that shaped the history of Stratford (details and tickets for this tour will be released later this week).

17/02/2025

While the weather today is cold and snowy, better days are ahead… eventually! We have another ghost walk planned for March so please consider joining us as we explore the darker side of Stratford’s past!

The tour departs at 7 p.m. on Friday March 14th. On our 2-km, 1 hour route you will hear about some spooky tales and learn about some of the haunted locations in the city.

The cost is $16 per person. Advance tickets are required and they can be purchased on our website: stratfordwalkingtours.ca

15/02/2025

Happy National Flag Day! Sixty years ago today, our iconic flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill.

The maple leaf has become a globally recognized symbol of the unity, diversity and prosperity of our nation.

Cheers to Canada - true north, strong and free. 🇨🇦

📷Photo by Mike Beitz

14/02/2025

Only two spots remain on our Valentine’s Day ghost walk!

Visit our website to get tickets and join us at 7 pm on Friday February 14th as we take a snowy stroll through the streets of downtown Stratford and hear ghostly tales and dark stories from the city’s past.

The one-hour long, 2 km guided walked is $15 per person. Further information at stratfordwalkingtours.ca

10/02/2025

Listen to the interview that aired on 107.1 CJCS - Stratford this morning. Thanks Jamie for highlighting our upcoming tours.

09/02/2025

We have a fun-filled Family Day weekend coming up!

On Friday (Feb 14), we’re hosting a ghost walk and on Saturday (Feb 15) we’re holding a culinary tour.

So bundle up and get ready for a winter walking adventure!

Full details and ticket information is available on our website: stratfordwalkingtours.ca

02/02/2025

Join us on Family Day weekend for a winter culinary walking tour through downtown Stratford!

This special event takes place on Saturday February 15th at 1 pm when we gather at city hall and hear an overview of the early history of Stratford.

During our walk through the historic downtown core, we will make stops at: The Livery Yard, Mercer Kitchen/Beer Hall/Hotel and MacLeods Scottish Shop to sample some of the delicious culinary fare and retail options that Stratford has to offer.

Throughout the tour you will learn about some of the important people and events in the history of Stratford as well as hear details about some of the city’s iconic buildings and architecture.

Tickets (which are available on our website) are $65 per person and that includes all food and beverages, tax, gratuities and a two hour guided walk.

Visit stratfordwalkingtours.ca for details! Downtown Stratford BIA Destination Stratford

31/01/2025

Our Valentine’s Day ghost walk takes place two weeks from today so be sure to secure your tickets now!

One of our stops is the Stratford Jail, shown here, which has lots of spooky tales associated with it.

Come and explore with us as an expert guide takes you on a 2 km, one-hour guided walk and tells you about the dark and mysterious side of Stratford’s history.

The cost is $15 per person and tickets can be purchased at: stratfordwalkingtours.ca.

23/01/2025

It’s another cold, snowy day in Stratford, but we’re keeping warm with memories of our summer walking tours.

We do have two tours in February however for those brave enough to face the cold - a ghost walk on the 14th and a culinary tour on the 15th. Visit our website for details and to purchase tickets: www.stratfordwalkingtours.ca

Looking forward to warmer days and more tours in 2025. Downtown Stratford BIA Destination Stratford

19/01/2025

We are pleased to partner with Mercer Kitchen/Beer Hall/Hotel and feature them as a stop on our upcoming Family Day weekend culinary walking tour.

Mercer’s Izakaya-inspired menu and lively, casual atmosphere will be showcased as we sample some of their delicious fare on our February 15th tour - a tour that will pair great food and history as we explore downtown Stratford on a culinary adventure.

On the tour you will learn about the people, places and events that shaped Stratford and sample great food and beverages along the way.

Tour details and tickets can be found on our website: stratfordwalkingtours.ca

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