Stratford (Distance from Toronto by car: 2.5 hours)
Scarborough Bluffs (Distance from Toronto by car: 45 minutes)
A quaint English-style town, Stratford, Ontario, is known as a theatre destination. Check the Stratford Festival website for off-season events and performances. To learn about Stratford’s rich history and appreciate the Victorian properties and scenic river views, you can take a self-guided walking tour. Stroll by the peaceful Avon River, where you can see swans and other wildlife, or through Queen’s Park. Enjoy local culture at Stratford Perth Museum – whose exhibitions span heritage quilts, theatre heirlooms and the town’s most famous son, Justin Bieber. Or go to Gallery Stratford for contemporary art by Canadian artists. The unique boutiques, antique shops and artisanal stores in Stratford make this an ideal place to start holiday shopping. Enjoy farm- to-table dining at one of the town’s renowned restaurants, or at the prestigious Stratford Chefs School, which offers dining experiences and drop-in cooking classes to the public year round.
The white cliffs of Scarborough Bluffs overlook Lake Ontario and are the dramatic focal point of a collection of 11 connected urban parks, which stretch for 15 kilometres along the shore. A significant geological feature, the bluffs were formed over 12,000 years ago, by the natural processes of wind and water erosion. This wild escarpment is in Scarborough, a city just east of Toronto and accessible by public transit. In this urban oasis, you can explore nature trails through forest, wetlands, meadows, gardens and sandy beaches. Enjoy the plant life and rock garden at Rosetta McClain Gardens. For a delicious meal, try Mediterranean fare while enjoying the views at Bluffers Restaurant, or head to Stone Cottage Pub for drinks and traditional pub staples, including a few different spins on Canada’s beloved poutine.
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