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Plummer reigns as Stratford turns 60
Christopher Plummer stars in “A Word or Two,” a one-man show at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Story by Sandra Williams-Hervé Vacay.ca Writer STRATFORD, ONTARIO — According to entertainment...
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Give an encore for chocolate in Stratford
Story by Sandra Williams-Hervé Vacay.ca Writer Jenn & Larry’s (and Gail’s too, from this photo) is a place no ice cream lover should miss. (Sandra Williams-Herve/Vacay.ca) STRATFORD, ONTARIO — Some...
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Savour Stratford’s food festival blooms
Chefs Connie DeSousa of Calgary’s CHARCUT and Montreal’s Chuck Hughes (Le Bremner, Garde Manger) were among the 2011 attendees of Savour Stratford. (Sandra Williams-Herve/Vacay.ca) Story by Sandra...
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Get bacon-blitzed in Stratford
The bacon-wrapped croissant at Revel Caffe in Stratford includes two hard-boiled eggs and enough pick-me up to get your day started right. (Rod Charles/Vacay.ca) Story by Rod Charles Vacay.ca Deputy...
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Spend a tasty weekend in Stratford
Stratford boasts Ontario’s finest theatre festival, as well as unique culinary finds. (Terry Manzo photo) “Great Canadian Weekends” feature customized itineraries of the nation’s finest destinations...
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Warp speed with Nazneen Contractor
Nazneen Contractor now lives in Los Angeles, but spent many younger days in Toronto. She was the first actress of East Indian ancestry to star in a Stratford Festival production. (Ian Brown photo)...
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Savour Stratford draws huge crowds
Tim Larsen of Mercer Hall is grinning beneath the pig’s head as Ingrid de Martines of Perth Pork Products shows off some treats at Savour Stratford. (Rod Charles/Vacay.ca) Story by Rod Charles...
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Vacay.ca ends summer with a bang
A mother grizzly bear and her cub on the Orford River Valley in central British Columbia. (Adrian Brijbassi/Vacay.ca) Three of Vacay.ca’s dedicated explorers packed in as much as they could to enjoy...
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Top 5 Shakespeare festivals in Canada
Stratford boasts Canada’s finest Shakespeare festival, an annual celebration of the Bard’s plays that is about to enter its 62nd year. (Terry Manzo photo) Story by Vacay.ca Staff In Canada, there are...
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Star chefs grace Stratford Culinary Fest
Dale MacKay, seen here at work at Ayden Kitchen and Bar in Saskatoon, will be among the chefs demonstrating their skills at Stratford’s annual culinary fest. (Julia Pelish/Vacay.ca) Story by Sandra...
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Chef Rich Francis returns to Stratford
Chef Rich Francis, a “Top Chef Canada” Season 4 finalist, is rejuvenating First Nations cuisine through Aboriginal Culinary Concepts. (Photo courtesy of Red Works Studio) Story by Sandra...
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Best theatre spots in small-town Ontario
The Springer Theatre Playhouse sits on the banks of the St. Lawrence River at the gateway to the 1000 Islands. It is a lovely setting that will enthrall theatre-goers. (Jamie Ross/Vacay.ca) Story by...
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A day with Anne Frank in Stratford
The Anne Frank exhibit is visiting Stratford this summer, coinciding with the Ontario town’s famous theatre festival. (Rod Charles/Vacay.ca) “Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a...
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Enjoy Stratford with your Valentine
Take a cooking class with your Valentine at Stratford Chef School. (Courtesy Terry Manzo Photography) STRATFORD, ONTARIO – In a city like Stratford every day feels like Valentine’s Day and that’s why...
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Get on the road to Stratford this summer
Canadian actor Geraint Wyn Davies strikes a pose near the Shakespeare statue in Stratford, Ontario. Davies is performing in two shows this season. (Rod Charles/Vacay.ca) Story by Rod Charles Vacay.ca...
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Stratford Shows the World it has an Appetite For Words
Mary Berg, MasterChef Canada winner and author of Kitchen Party, will share insider tips for stress-free cooking at Appetite for Words in Stratford, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Appetite For Words)...
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