When we say colour in Stratford, we mean more than colour from the colour wheel—well, really we do mean that colour too. The splots of orange in a field of full-size pumpkins, the points of red in the apple orchards, the blaze of trees as the sun morphs their leaves into a salad of blazing red, bright yellow and orange leaves on the ground. Sure, we mean that. But we also mean colour as in local customs, the people of Perth County, the colour in the community and the shops, the flavour of life in our little city. Enticing Packages

Tours behind the wheel

Have wheels and an engine? Then you can really explore the area, known for the large stands of deciduous trees (the pretty colours) with very few conifers (year-round green) to darken up the panorama. read more...

Amish culture... a peek inside

This is perhaps the rarest jewel that we have to offer this autumn—an almost once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and observe the Amish community going about its everyday business. read more...

Fall strolls & cycles roll

Imagine seeing all the majesty of autumn, the crimson, burnt orange and crayon-colour yellows of the trees against wicked blue skies, leaves crunching under your feet, all within an hour’s walk or cycle. read more...

Shopping with pretty coloured bills

To a quote a visitor whom, when asked why she liked shopping in Stratford so much, said, “Ooh, it’s because I like spending these pretty coloured bills!” read more...