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Stratford is a quaint city located in the landform region of the Great Lakes - St Lawrence Lowlands, but that does not mean that there isn't anything to do or see. Here is an overlook of Stratford, Ontario, Canada featuring nearby cities, nearby bodies of water and places of interest!
For more information about the landform, visit our natural landscape page conveniently located under the section titled "physical geography" or simply, click here! To get a more realistic experience and location, check out this interactive map! This will also give you the opportunity to discover the city at your own speed and find places of interests that suit your tastes!
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Nearby Bodies Of Water
The closest bodies of water are in the city itself! There is the Avon River and Lake Victoria. For more information about these bodies of water, go to our natural landscape page conveniently located under the section titled " physical geography" or click here! |
Festival Theatre
The Festival Theatre is a world renowned venue and the primary theatre for the Stratford Festival. It is on 55 Queen St, north of Cobourg St, west of Romeo St, south of Delamere Ave and east of Morenz Dr. The theatre was placed there because it needed a larger area for its size. It is an important place of interest because it is an internationally famous theatre where you can see the works of Shakespeare and other artists' come alive before you on stage. One should care about this attraction because it significantly inspired the design of countless other theatres worldwide. It is also the largest classical theatre in North America! |
City Hall
City Hall is a civil historical monument that was built in 1898-1899. As displayed on the map, it is situated in downtown Stratford near the Avon Theatre. This is because a city hall is in the heart of its city. It is an important place of interest because it showcases Stratford's rich history and its impressive architecture. One should care because it is a place that makes crucial decisions that may affect us, as well. Another reason to care is that it is important to know what is happening in other regions. |
Avon Theatre
The Avon Theatre is a prominent landmark in the heart of the city. It is located in downtown Stratford because it is the most popular and convenient area in the quaint city. Therefore, it is an area that can easily attract more people to the theatre than other locations. You may wonder how this is different than any other theatre. Firstly, a certain global pop sensation has expressed his memories about this site at the start of his career and despite your feelings toward him, one cannot deny that he has pushed the Avon Theatre into the spotlight. Other than visiting for the mere satisfaction of experiencing where a celebrity grew up and seeing the star, one can also witness the main event which is a series of plays performed by actors all around the world. One should care about this place of interest because it is the second largest classical theatre in North America following its neighbour, the Festival Theatre. Another reason to care is that it is one of the most traditional theatres in North America and a venue that launches significantly more major musicals than many others. |
Last Updated: June 1st, 2014