Canada🇨🇦 | townsStratfordShakespeare theaters, Avon swans, pump-house gallery, Saturday market | things to do and best time to go

Stratford has a small local bus system that costs about US$2 to 3 a ride, payable in cash with exact change on board. Most backpackers never need it, because the core is flat and walkable and traffic is light. Intercity links are the real concern, so plan ahead.

• Walking: Free and the best way to see everything. Riverside paths smell of cut grass and water, and you pass swans and theater doors on the way. Expect snow and ice in winter.
• Local bus: Stratford Transit runs a handful of routes on weekdays and Saturdays, with limited evening service. Handy for reaching a motel or grocery store on the edge of town.
• Bike: Rentals and shared paths along the Avon River cost roughly US$20 to 35 a day. A 20-minute spin gives you views of the water and the parkland.
• Intercity train and bus: VIA Rail and regional

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Stratford has a small local bus system that costs about US$2 to 3 a ride, payable in cash with exact change on board. Most backpackers never need it, because the core is flat and walkable and traffic is light. Intercity links are the real concern, so plan ahead.

• Walking: Free and the best way to see everything. Riverside paths smell of cut grass and water, and you pass swans and theater doors on the way. Expect snow and ice in winter.
• Local bus: Stratford Transit runs a handful of routes on weekdays and Saturdays, with limited evening service. Handy for reaching a motel or grocery store on the edge of town.
• Bike: Rentals and shared paths along the Avon River cost roughly US$20 to 35 a day. A 20-minute spin gives you views of the water and the parkland.
• Intercity train and bus: VIA Rail and regional buses link Stratford to Toronto and Kitchener in roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with fares around US$20 to 45. The station is a short walk from downtown, and the ride gives you rolling farmland views.
• Taxi and rideshare: A short trip across town runs US$8 to 15. Useful after late shows when buses have stopped.

Stratford sits in rural southwestern Ontario, and the train and bus links make several half-day or full-day outings easy for a budget traveler.St. Marys: Known as the “Stonetown,” St. Marys has limestone buildings, a quarry swimming hole and a small museum. Allow about 30 minutes by car (no direct public transit, so a rideshare may cost US$30 to 40 each way). Come in summer for the quarry. First-timers often arrive without a ride back.

Kitchener-Waterloo: Cafés, a farmers market in St. Jacobs and a lively university scene. The bus or train takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour, with fares around US$10 to 20. Visit Saturdays for the market. A common mistake is arriving after the stalls close at mid-afternoon.

London: A larger city with museums, parks and cheap eats. Allow about 1 hour by bus or … read more 👉

Stratford sits in rural southwestern Ontario, and the train and bus links make several half-day or full-day outings easy for a budget traveler.St. Marys: Known as the “Stonetown,” St. Marys has limestone buildings, a quarry swimming hole and a small museum. Allow about 30 minutes by car (no direct public transit, so a rideshare may cost US$30 to 40 each way). Come in summer for the quarry. First-timers often arrive without a ride back.

Kitchener-Waterloo: Cafés, a farmers market in St. Jacobs and a lively university scene. The bus or train takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour, with fares around US$10 to 20. Visit Saturdays for the market. A common mistake is arriving after the stalls close at mid-afternoon.

London: A larger city with museums, parks and cheap eats. Allow about 1 hour by bus or train, US$15 to 30 return. Good any time of year.

Toronto: A long but doable day by train, about 2 hours each way at US$30 to 60 return, best in spring or fall. Leave early and check the last train back.👉 Explore Toronto