Recent Press Releases
5TH ANNUAL LIGHTS ON STRATFORD WINTER FESTIVAL SET TO ‘REIMAGINE’ STRATFORD IN A NEW LIGHT November 13, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD SURPASSES LAST YEAR’S RECORD AS THE LARGEST CHRISTMAS TRAIL WITH FIFTY RETAILERS FOR THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE November 1, 2024
UK AWARD-WINNING COLLECTIVE NYX TO CLOSE OUT LIGHTS ON STRATFORD AT TOM PATTERSON THEATRE IN JANUARY October 29, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD RECEIVES UNANIMOUS APPROVAL FOR YEAR-ROUND AL FRESCO PROGRAM October 16, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD EXPANDS FUNDING FOR WINTER MUSIC POP-UPS September 9, 2024
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ANNOUNCES MAJOR LIGHT ART INSTALLATIONS IN MARKET SQUARE FOR ITS 5TH ANNUAL WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL June 24, 2024
STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND SELECTS 10 NEW CULTURAL EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT IN 2024/25 May 24, 2024
DESTINATION STRATFORD RELAUNCHES SAVOUR & SIP CULINARY TRAIL AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR May 1, 2024
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ILLUMINATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CHARITY FOCUS ON WELLSPRING CANCER SUPPORT CENTRES November 20, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD EXPANDS FREE SHUTTLE BUS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF STRATFORD November 15, 2023
DESTINATION STRATFORD WINS PROVINCIAL ACCESSIBLE TOURISM AWARD November 6, 2023
PERTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE TOWER OF LIGHT TO BE REVITALIZED THIS WINTER November 3, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD TO TRANSFORM TOM PATTERSON ISLAND INTO SPACE ISLAND October 31, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD COMMITTED TO YEAR-ROUND OVERHEAD AND BRIDGE LIGHTS AT TOM PATTERSON ISLAND WITH SPONSOR SUPPORT October 23, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ANNOUNCES MAJOR “DANDELION” LIGHT ART INSTALLATION IN MARKET SQUARE THIS WINTER September 29, 2023
LIGHTS ON STRATFORD ANNOUNCES THE HERITAGE FAÇADE OF 70 ONTARIO STREET HAS BECOME A YEAR-ROUND ART INSTALLATION September 12, 2023
THE STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND SELECTS 8 CULTURALLY DIVERSE EXPERIENCES TO LAUNCH IN 2023/2024 June 21, 2023
DESTINATION STRATFORD LAUNCHES NEW SEASONAL CULINARY TRAIL TO ALIGN WITH OUTDOOR DINING SEASON May 10, 2023
STRATFORD DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT FUND RETURNS WITH A FOCUS ON FUNDING SHOULDER AND WINTER SEASON CULTURAL PROGRAMMING April 11, 2023
DESTINATION STRATFORD ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF LIGHTS ON STRATFORD AND A NEW STRATFORD’S ON INITIATIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH DOWNTOWN STRATFORD January 17, 2023
YOU’RE INVITED! COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO DEFINE WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR STRATFORD ARE HAPPENING IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY January 10, 2023
Recent Coverage
A Stratford play that keeps getting better October 18, 2024 Toronto Sun
These 5 Ontario towns are perfect for a fall weekend getaway October 18, 2024 Streets of Toronto
Al Fresco program gets year-round approval October 18, 2024 Stratford Today
Make your escape to charming Stratford, Ontario September 21, 2024 Toronto Sun
Walking tours a tasty way to learn about food, community: Jasmine Mangalaseril September 21, 2024 CBC Kitchener-Waterloo
Destination Stratford expands funding for winter music pop-ups September 19, 2024 Stratford Beacon Herald
41 Iconic Places to Visit in Ontario, Canada (2024) September 16, 2024 The Planet D
Destination Stratford unveils sports tourism strategy August 20, 2024 Stratford Today
The delights of Stratford A quaint getaway close to home August 1, 2024 Buffalo Spree
Meet Your Maker: Ånde August 2024 Toque
There’s a historic town in Ontario with Shakespeare-themed gardens July 30, 2024 Curiocity
Stratford Café Culture July 29, 2024 Dine Magazine
Headed to the Stratford Festival this year? Here’s what you need to know June 12, 2024 CBC
Stratford: things to do and see in Ontario’s mecca for arts and culture May 17, 2024 Toronto Star
Come celebrate local arts, history and culture in Ontario this summer May 17, 2024 The Globe and Mail
What Toronto can learn from Stratford and Niagara-on-the-Lake: communities can thrive when they prioritize the arts May 17, 2024 Toronto Star
4 Small Towns In Ontario With European Vibes To Visit This Summer May 13, 2024 Forbes
How Stratford, Ontario is Utilizing Sustainable Tourism Initiatives April 15, 2024 Modern Traveller
Small Town Road Trip Destination: Stratford March 2024 Belly magazine
Head to Stratford For a Colourful Spring Getaway – Top Things to See & Do March 28, 2024 To Do Canada
Stamp House Stratford: Come for the Cooking Experience, Stay for the Night March 27, 2024 Ultimate Ontario
7 Dreamy Small Towns Near Toronto That Are Even More Charming In The Spring March 24, 2024 Narcity
Follow Ontario’s best food tours and trails March 2024 Destination Ontario
9 magical destinations in Ontario I love to visit when I’m missing Europe March 22, 2024 Narcity
Stratford Festival celebrates 2023 surplus amidst attendance jump March 20, 2024 CTV London
All the fun of a disco party, sans thumping speakers March 14, 2024 Stratford Today
30 Best Small Towns in Ontario You Need to Visit March 7, 2024 Justin + Lauren
20 Incredible Ontario Destinations To Visit In Your 20s March 5, 2024 Narcity
Lights On Stratford sets the city aglow: record-breaking attendance at this year’s festival February 22, 2024 The Hamilton Spectator
8 of the most romantic cities & towns in Ontario February 8, 2024 Curiocity
These are the best gluten-free restaurants in Stratford, Ontario January 2024 Roadtripper.ca
Lights On Stratford, with a new format, ‘absolutely a success’ January 20, 2024 Stratford Today
Canada’s Hidden Gem is The World’s Smallest Movie Theatre January 17, 2024 NUVO
Lights On Stratford lets you see Stratford in a whole new light January 2024 Roadtripper.ca
Modern Travel – A One Tank Trip to Stratford, Ontario January 10, 2024 Modern Mississauga
The Stratford Chocolate Trail is one of the best ways in Ontario to indulge January 2024 Roadtripper.ca