Hidden almost out of sight, just off the Huron Street bridge in downtown Stratford, Ontario lies the Shakespearean Gardens.  This well manicured English garden offers a formal setting with boxwood hedges,stone walkways, benches and gazebo yet comes alive with the brilliant colour of an amazing array of flowers, herbs, shrubs and trees.

The views from the garden are just as impressive with the historic Perth County Courthouse to one side and the gently flowing Avon River on the other side.  Stone steps and a pathway along the Avon River lead you underneath the old Huron Street bridge and towards the Shakespeare Festival.

The tulips were brilliant on my recent visit and I'm looking forward to seeing what is next to bloom.  The Shakespearean Gardens is one of those little pieces of heaven that you can sometimes find in the middle of a city.  The perfect spot to bring a book, sit on a bench by the river and enjoy the sights and smells of an old English garden.

Shakespearean Gardens, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAX

Shakespearean Gardens, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAX

Shakespearean Gardens, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAX

Shakespearean Gardens, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAX

Shakespearean Gardens, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAX

Shakespearean Gardens, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAX

Avon River, Stratford Ontario, Jenny Kotulak photo, Jenny Kotulak real estate, Stratford RE/MAXS

 

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in the Oakville, Ontario area, please check out my websites below for information and advice.  Then contact me for professional help with all your real estate needs.

www.oakvillepropertiesforsale.com  Jenny Kotulak Hall of Fame AwardJenny Kotulak Accredited Senior Agent

www.movingoakvilleseniors.com

 
This post has been included in Ontario Real Estate News Perth County, ON Real Estate News Stratford, ON Real Estate News
Post is included in group: 31 Days of May Challenge 2011
Post is included in group: ActiveRain History Station
Post is included in group: ActiveRain Nature Station
Post is included in group: Canada, eh
Post is included in group: EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN

12 Comments on The Shakespearean Gardens - Stratford, Ontario

MAY
20
2011
2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Wow!  Gorgeous photos Jenny!  I haven't visited the Shakespearean Gardens....but this is going on my list!
10:35pm • #1
1,155,194 Points 29 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Jenny this looks like a place I would really love visiting.  Your photo tour was fantastic.
11:23pm • #2
MAY
21
2011
266,598 Points Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

Great photos Jenny. My Mom used to visit Stratford for the Shakespearean Festival.
1:12am • #3
584,138 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

What a great looking place....complete with London bridge and the river Avon?

And some of the best looking tulips around.
4:07am • #4
274,898 Points 3 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, Jenny!  As always, your pictures have captured that beauty!
7:29am • #5
470,404 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Jenny,

Pfanntastic Tour, your pictures are the best, the scenes are lovely and we all now want to move to your part of the world, gorgeous...

Have a Great Victoria Day Weekend.
10:25am • #6
804,827 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Jenny - I will need to go back and visit Stratford in the near future. 
12:15pm • #7
774,483 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Jenny, great photos and that bridge...how cool is that...I'm sure the Shakespearean Gardens is happy that you brought the Gardens into plain view.
3:49pm • #8
474,000 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Your photos are making me want to visit my cousin and reacquaint myself with Stratford.
4:07pm • #9
471,126 Points 26 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Hi Jenny, oh so pretty.  I love the way you captured the pink tulips, the gardens look like an amazing place.
5:00pm • #10
1,062,814 Points 12 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Jenny, Those are gorgeous photos!  What beautiful gardens! 
10:18pm • #11
MAY
22
2011
341,053 Points 17 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Caroline, there is lots to see and do in Stratford.  I hope you do come and visit.

Thanks Jennifer, I was pleasantly surprised myself how beautiful this garden was.  I have to say I'm missing some of my favourite gardens from my old community but I'm sure I'm going to find lots of new spots to visit.

Hi John, it's going to get pretty busy around Stratford with the festival starting.  Let's hope the tourists spend lots of money.

Hey Jim, yes it looks very European doesn't it?  A little different landscape from Oakville but it is beautiful also.

Thanks Bruce, I just captured the beauty and didn't create it.  I'm sure going to enjoy it though.

Thanks Pfanns, Not quite as big as your Butchart gardens but a spring delight with all the tulips.

Marc, yes you should come up for a visit.  Lots of great spots I could take you to for coffee or tea.

Hi Nick, that bridge itself has historic value.  There was a plaque with details about it.

Hi Janice, yes, you should come visit your cousin.  And visit me too lol.

Hi Mary, I'm so glad I caught the tulips before they faded away.  Can't wait to see what pops up next.

Thanks Tony, no mountains though like you have lol.  But lots to enjoy anyway.

 
12:06am • #12

Login or register to leave a comment