Come to Stratford early and stay late! Construction delays may be significant in summer 2019 so be sure not to miss out on any fun!

Hwy 6 to Embro/401: Replacement of large culvert Aug-Nov

Expect delays but road will not be closed. Hwy 7 detour is suggested as above, if there is an overlap.

Hwy 8 between Stratford and Shakespeare: In progress

Beginning in early June, stretches of this road between the west end of Shakespeare and the east end of Stratford will be reduced on weekdays to a single lane, with flag people controlling traffic in both directions. Delays may be lengthy, so please allow additional time for your trip. (Both lanes are expected to be open on evenings and weekends.)

Stratford-Perth Archives Exhibit - PARADES, PICNICS and POWER: Celebrating 125 Years of Labour Day

Event Date: Open Mon. to Fri. from Oct. 15th, 2019 until Jan. 31st, 2020
Check our Full Event Calendar for specific dates and times.

Event Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Host: Stratford-Perth Archives

Contact: 519-271-0531, ext 259
Email: archives@perthcounty.ca

Details:

Stratford-Perth Archives Exhibit - PARADES, PICNICS and POWER: Celebrating 125 Years of Labour Day

There's lots to see in the James Anderson Gallery at Stratford-Perth Archives. This year's exhibit is Parades, Picnics and Power! Explore Stratford's infamous furniture strike in 1933 and James Reaney's King Whistle play about it. Many items from the Kroehler Furniture factory on display, including the King Whistle himself. Check out a champion soap box car from Labour Day races in times past and see photos of the annual parade queeens.

This event is wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Location: Stratford-Perth Archives, Stratford, 4273 Huron Street, Stratford

Website: perthcounty.ca/archives

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