Stratford is recognized for its
community participation and spirit. The world-renowned Stratford Festival is a product of that
"spirit" and came about as a way to revitalize the local economy when
the CNR shops closed. Now, once again, we are at a point
in our history where we are being asked to
step up and make Stratford an even better place to live.
Our beginnings can be traced back to our
role as a regional centre for agriculture. We were located
on key railway corridors and a wide array of service
and industrial activities developed here. Manufacturing
and agriculture are every bit as much a part of our community
as the arts.
This connection to our agricultural roots is still reflected
in the important central role that the Agricultural
Society buildings continue to play in our
daily activities. Among these buildings is the Rotary
Arena that serves as a link between both rural and urban
as well as recreational and agricultural functions.
The people of Stratford and area have always been like family that not
only lives together but finds the time to play together
as well. This family tradition is a defining feature
of our community that keep us together.
Walkways through our scenic park system, ball
diamonds and soccer fields, parks and schools, arenas
and the fairgrounds – all play an important and
central role in our daily lives.
