The Great Backyard Bird Count is upon us! 🪶 From February 13-16, connect with nature and birds by counting them wherever you see one, whether that be a park or in your own backyard, and submit your observations online at birdcount.org. ⁠

An unforgettable evening of food and celebration awaits. 🍽️✨ Join Stratford Chefs School on Sunday, March 8, 2026, for the annual Gala Dinner & Auction at the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa. This elegant evening celebrates the graduating Class of 2026 and supports the future of Canada’s culinary scene.⁠

We love Distinctly Tea🫶🍵

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the cinema this year📽️💕 The Stratford Film Festival is kicking off its 2026 Monthly Film Series with the delightful French romantic comedy New Beginning (Nouvel Départ).⁠

Loving this series! Thank you for highlighting Stratford!

This February, the Stratford Chefs School has invited an outstanding lineup of Canadian Guest Chefs, including Stratford Chefs School alums, to design a superb four+ course dinner menu and work alongside students to prepare and serve dishes to the public!🍲🧑‍🍳⁠

June 6th! Get ready for a live presentation of a musical masterpiece in support of #UnitedHousing a subsidiary of #UnitedWay. Watch for more details coming soon! More details at onrushfestival.ca. #SaveTheDate #dsotm #fundraiser #unitedway @visitstratford.bsky.social

So pretty🥰🌕

Another Stratford gem! Glad you enjoyed!🍸❤️

#CLOUD LESS #BLUESKY: A gorgeous day in Stratford Ontario 🇨🇦. “Cold snow melts with the sun’s hot beams.” Henry VI, Part 2, 3.1.224 #blueskyartshow #photography #Shakespeare #Canadian #winter #art #urban #cityscape

Even with Lights On Stratford wrapping up last weekend, we’re still flying high!

Absolutely loving this series!🙌❤️ #LoveStratford

We love a Stratford-inspired Canadian gem!❤️💎🇨🇦

Get ready for Stratford Summer Music 2026! Advertise your local business in our Festival Guide to reach art & culture enthusiasts this summer. Connect with both locals and visitors. Learn about our advertising opportunities today!

Come stay awhile in Stratford 🛌🏠️⁠ ⁠ From moody luxury suites to cozy boutique hideaways, Stratford offers incredible accommodations with style, comfort, and charm. Whether you're here for theatre, a weekend getaway, or our culinary trails, there's a perfect place waiting for you!⁠

Looks like a blast!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to spend the day of love than to take a trip to Stratford? 💌🌹🍫 From intimate restaurants, to romantic walks, and delicious sweet treats on the Chocolate Trail, Stratford is here to share the love💕⁠

Upcoming show for my band, Downie Street Collective. February 6, 2026 ANAF Unit 261 151 Lorne Street, Stratford 8:00PM No Cover

Avondale Music Series presents Beat the Winter Blues with the Festival City Big Band at Avondale United Church on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:30 pm Get your tickets online www.ticketscene.ca/events/5... #stratford #stratfordevents #tickets #ticketscene #concert #supportlocalevents #eventtickets

We ❤️ our local breweries. Thanks for sharing!

I know what I'm doing this weekend👀🎭

Celebrate this Valentine's Day with an award-winning production presented by SpringWorks~Puppetworks! 💘🌹⁠

Love this! Especially the filming location 😉 #LoveStratford

Join us for the highly anticipated return of Stratford Winterfest this Saturday, January 24th!☃️❄️ This family-friendly event runs from 10AM-4PM in Upper Queen's Park and features demonstrations from blacksmiths, ice sculptures, alpacas, children's area games, and delicious food galore. ⁠

When the lights dim, The Common keeps the night alive.⁠ Live tunes, crafted drinks, and the warmth of Stratford After Dark. 🍹🌙⁠ ⁠ visitstratford.ca/afterdark ⁠ #StratfordAfterDark #After9PM #ApresTheatre

What a great read on such a special place!🙌❤️

One month until Valentine's Day! 💘⁠ Now's the time to plan a romantic getaway to Stratford.⁠ Think cozy restaurants, charming stays, winter walks, live music, and plenty of moments worth lingering over. Whether it's a full weekend away or a spontaneous overnight, Stratford is ready to set the mood 💕

I think I'm quite ready for another adventure 😊🧙‍♂️⛰️

Missing those holiday sweets already? 🍫 Keep the indulgence going with the Chocolate Trail!⁠ ⁠ Choose 6 chocolatey treats from over a dozen local stops and enjoy them now or save them for later. ⁠

Snowy days have us daydreaming about summers in Stratford ☀️🌳 📸 The Boathouse Stratford #lovestratford #stratfordontario #summer

Lights On Stratford will be closed tonight (Thursday, Jan. 15) due to a significant winter snowstorm, a wind chill warning, and unsafe driving/walking conditions. The team is working hard to prepare for reopening tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!

Tucked inside the Destination Stratford Welcome Centre lobby, Wayfinding is an immersive installation that invites visitors to move through darkness not as something to fear, but as a space for reflection, growth, and transformation.

Last year, Stratford was voted one of the CBC's Top Ten Travel Bucket List destinations. Hear from the locals on what they think makes this place so special ❤️ #lovestratford #stratfordontario #cbc #cbctravelbucketlist #travel

Cold days call for bold flavours ❄️🥓 Warm up this winter on the Bacon & Ale Trail, a culinary experience filled with hearty bites, local brews, and serious comfort food.

Marking our calendars✏️📆

Last chance to dance 🎧✨The final Silent Discos of the Lights On season are January 9 and January 16 at 8pm in Market Square. Don’t miss out! #dancelikenooneislistening #silentdisco #stratford

On this day in 1945, John Till was born in Stratford, Ontario. He started his career playing guitar in Ronnie Hawkins band and was a member of two of Janis Joplin's bands. After Joplin's death, Till moved back to Stratford. He died in 2022.

Stratford Walking Tours has a BRAND NEW tour for the winter that pairs perfectly with Lights On Stratford's BIRDS OF A FEATHER exhibit! 🦉❄️🪺

Blast from the past✨🏛️ #StratfordOntario #LoveStratford #History #HistoricalPhotos #HistoricBuildings

FREE Silent Discos are BACK for Lights On Stratford, and we can't wait to dance like no one’s watching! 🎧✨ Get ready to move under the winter lights with your headphones on, the beats flowing, and Market Square glowing all around you. 💃🕺🪩

my first show of 2026 is in Stratford Ontario at Fosters Inn theres a concert only option a dinner and a show option and a dinner, show and room option lots of options

For those wondering what #Stratford Ont.looks & feels like in winter, check this video from producer Mark Glaseby, who goes by @GLASBO on other channels. @visitstratford.bsky.social sponsored him but, as a local, I can vouch the images & experiences are authentic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2stp...

Get ready for Stratford Summer Music 2026! First artists revealed: 🎶 Hilario Durán Trio - July 10 🎶 SSM Jazz All-Stars - July 31 🎶 Janina Fialkowska's Birthday - Aug 1 Stay tuned for more! #StratfordSummerMusic #SSM2026 #LiveMusic #StratfordOntario

Beautiful photos! Hope you enjoyed!🐦❤️

A little lavender magic after hours. ✨⁠ Settle in with signature cocktails and soft lighting at Bluebird Restaurant! visitstratford.ca/afterdark/ #StratfordAfterDark #NightcapNotables #VisitStratfordON

So well deserved!🙌😊

Walkin' in a winter wonderland ❄️

Experience the glow of the 6th annual Lights On Stratford Winter Festival of Lights ✨

Stratford is a city that begs to be painted, and Carol Clark's watercolours capture its essence beautifully 🎨🏞️🫶

It’s the final week to enjoy the Christmas Trail, and if you’ve been waiting to visit, now is the moment! 🎄✨⁠ Follow your trail, wander Stratford’s festive streets, and redeem your six vouchers for holiday treats and gifts at 50 participating stops.