Stratford Ontario Map

About Stratford, Ontario

Stratford is a city in Perth, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Stratford is located at 43.3725°N, 80.9764°W.

Stratford rests upon the rolling terrain of southwestern Ontario, defined by the quiet passage of the Avon River as it winds through the landscape near the Seebach Hill. It lies 32.5 km north-west of Woodstock, ON (from Woodstock, ON: bearing 324°T), and is situated 12.7 km west-north-west of Tavistock. Lake Victoria occupies the heart of the settlement, its waters mirroring the changing light of the sky and offering a stillness that seems to anchor the surrounding fields. The air here carries a crisp, inland quality, smelling faintly of damp earth and the distant, sun-warmed harvests of the nearby countryside. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the broader horizon opens toward the Wildwood Conservation Area, where the land stretches out in long, quiet expanses that catch the golden, heavy glow of the afternoon sun. Established during the nineteenth century, Stratford grew from its initial reliance on the fertile soil and the necessity of the railway into a hub for manufacturing and agricultural trade. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, balancing the demands of modern industry with a deep respect for the agrarian roots that first drew people to the banks of the Avon River. Artisans and makers find a home here, contributing to an atmosphere where the clatter of machinery and the soft talk of commerce blend into the daily routine. People move through their tasks with a deliberate attention to detail, as if the very act of building or growing something well is a quiet defiance against the swift passage of the hours. Cultural life in Stratford flourishes with a distinction that draws visitors to the stages and galleries that define its identity. The community celebrates a profound dedication to the performing arts, which has fostered a reputation far beyond its borders and attracted world-renowned actors who lend their voices to the local air. During the summer months, the streets hum with the energy of those arriving to witness plays and music, creating a vibrant contrast to the hushed, reflective beauty of Lake Victoria at dawn. This focus on the creative spirit ensures that Stratford remains a destination where the imagination is held in as high regard as the land itself, inviting a life lived with both purpose and grace.

About This Stratford Map Page

Explore Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.3725, -80.976389. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Stratford includes the postal code (N5A), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Stratford is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.