Stratford Walking Tours are set for another season in the Festival City, beginning over the Mother’s Day weekend with a tea and tour that might be a perfect gift for mom.
Offered on Saturday and Sunday (May 11) and continuing on weekends after that, the walk starts at the Tom Patterson Theatre. A walk along the Avon River to the Stratford Festival will include some historical details about the sites and influential people.
The walk ends at the Bruce Hotel with a cup of tea and a scone.
Tour owner Laurie Leduc has brought back some favourites and added a splash of new offerings this season.
Leduc is bringing back the popular ghost walks, and the history and heritage tours.
“That’s where I point out the different buildings and point out the unique architecture and tell some stories about the people and places and events in the past.”
New this year is Steps to the Stage: a history of the Stratford Festival Tour.
Guests will learn about the early years of Stratford and its development into the Festival City, starting with a cruise on the Avon River and then a foot tour around downtown.
The exterior of the festival’s theatre buildings are showcased as is the role of Festival founder Tom Patterson.
“It’s just a great opportunity and a new way to explore.”
Leduc said walking tours are not just for tourists. It’s a great way for locals to see their city and community.
