LAKE VICTORIA LOOP PRELIMINARY CONCEPT VISION
Destination Stratford is in the early exploratory stages of an exciting destination development project. The Lake Victoria Loop project vision is to create a year-round, accessible, 3.3km complete loop including a 335 metre raised boardwalk that connects people, nature, and Stratford’s cultural heritage through a vibrant and sustainable public waterfront. This is a project for everyone, in every season.
Building on the strategic direction established by Destination Stratford’s 2030 Strategic Plan, the Lake Victoria Loop is envisioned as a welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike—supporting everyday recreation, cultural experiences, community gathering, and seasonal programming while providing meaningful connections to the landscape and the Avon River.
Sustainability will be fundamental to the vision, guiding how the shoreline, natural systems, infrastructure, and public spaces are planned and managed for long-term resilience. Through thoughtful design, universal accessibility, and sensitive environmental stewardship, the Lake Victoria Loop will become a distinctive public asset that remains inviting, functional, and connected to Stratford for generations to come.
The feasibility phase is intended to explore the opportunities, constraints, and investment required to realize the vision, while considering long-term value and financial feasibility. Investments should strive to create equitable value for both residents and visitors, supporting a waterfront that serves the community while strengthening Stratford’s appeal as a destination.
The concept vision includes 2 phases:
PHASE 1
COMPLETING THE LAKE VICTORIA LOOP: COMBINING A PROPOSED 1100 LINEAR FOOT BOARDWALK WITH SHORELINE AND ECOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE WATER
PHASE 2
COMPLETE A YEAR ROUND, ACCESSIBLE, AND SUSTAINABLE CONNECTION FOR A LAKE VICTORIA LOOP WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK AMENITIES, ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS, IMPROVED CONNECTIONS, SHORELINE EROSION & A SENSITIVE FOCUS ON ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY
Note that this potential destination development community infrastructure project is not included in the City of Stratford’s 10-Year Capital Plan, and as such would require funding sources from outside of the City’s operational budget / net tax levy.
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Lake Victoria Loop Project Timeline
The concept and preliminary feasibility components are partially funded by our partners:
