Things to See & Do in Stratford
Mon. Jan. 5, 2009

The Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario
Learn about the history of maple syrup industry in this area. A wide selection of artifacts depicts the methods used by aboriginal people, pioneers and modern-day producers.

Cost: Admission by donation

Open: Jan 2 to Thu. Dec. 31, 2009 , Daily
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm - Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5:30 pm - Sun, Winter hours may vary. Closed Good Friday, December 25 and 26 and January 1
Where: Third Floor of The Mill, St. Jacobs
1441 King Street, North, The Mill, St. Jacobs, N0B 2N0
519-664-1232
www.stjacobs.com

Stratford Public Library
Visit for free Internet service, browse current theatre reviews in the Chalmers Room, or buy a literacy poster featuring a Festival actor. Relax in air-conditioned comfort in the heart of downtown Stratford.

Cost: Free

Open: Jan 2 to Thu. Dec. 31, 2009 , Daily
Hours: 1 pm - 9 pm - Mon, 10 am - 9 pm - Tues - Thurs, 10 am - 6 pm - Fri 10 am - 5 pm - Sat, 2 pm - 5 pm - Sun
Where: Stratford Public Library, Stratford
19 St. Andrew Street, Stratford, Ontario
519-271-0220
www.stratford.library.on.ca

Electricity Exhibit: A Spark of Genius
The story of electricity spans over 400 years but it took 200 years to get to the point where electric light could be produced in the laboratory. Discover the St. Jacobs connection to the use of electricity as a public utility! See the original turbine that provided electric power to the mill and village in earlier days as well as many interesting artifacts, photos and displays. This exhibit is sure to "spark" your interest.

Cost: Admission by donation

Open: Jan 2 to Thu. Dec. 31, 2009 , Daily
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm - Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5:30 pm - Sun, winter hours may vary. Closed Good Friday, December 25, 26 and January 1
Where: Basement Level of The Mill, St. Jacobs
1441 King Street, North, St. Jacobs, N0B 2N0
519-664-2293, ext 212
www.stjacobs.com

St. Marys Museum
The main museum building is a large 1850's home built from locally quarried limestone. The museum offers changing and permanent exhibits. There is a variety of programs including a children's discovery area. Also a woodworking shop and displays of farm implements and early methods of transportation.

Cost: Admission by donation

Open: Jan 1 to Thu. Dec. 31, 2009 , Mon - Fri
Hours: 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: St. Marys Museum, St. Marys
177 Church Street, St. Marys, N4X 1A9
519-284-3556
www.townofstmarys.com/discover

Exhibit - Innovative Huron
Discover what Narcisse Cantin's dream for St. Joseph and the Ontario West Shore Railway scheme had in common. Explore inventions by Huron County residents.

Cost: $5/A, $4.50/SR, $3.50/CH, $18/Family

Open: Tue. Dec. 30, 2008 to Thu. Apr. 30, 2009 , Mon - Sat
Hours: 10 am - 4:30 pm - Mon - Fri, 1 pm - 4:30 pm - Sat
Where: Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol, Goderich
110 North Street, Goderich, N7A 2T8
519-524-2686
www.huroncounty.ca/museum

Home Hardware Historic Exhibit
Find Home Hardware's Roots in St. Jacobs!
Did you know that this business success story began in St. Jacobs? See Home Hardware's Historic Exhibit - a fascinating collection of artifacts and memorabilia.

Cost: Admission by Donation

Open: Jan 2 to Thu. Dec. 31, 2009 , Daily
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm - Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5:30 pm - Sun, Winter hours may vary. Closed Good Friday, December 25, 26 and January 1
Where: The Mill (Basement level), St. Jacobs
1441 King Street, North, St. Jacobs, N0B 2N0
519-664-2293
www.stjacobs.com

Model Train Exhibit
Hear the whistle blowing....experience the charm of Waterloo County's rural past depicted in an HO scale model railway panorama. Also see a large display of railroad memorabilia and 'O' scale trains.

Cost: Admission by donation

Open: Jan 2 to Thu. Dec. 31, 2009 , Daily
Hours: 10 pm - 6 pm - Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 5:30 pm - Sun, winter hours may vary, closed Good Friday, December, 26 and January 1
Where: The Mill, St. Jacobs
4th Floor of The Mill, 1441 King Street, North, St. Jacobs, N0B 2N0
519-664-2293, ext 212
www.stjacobs.com