The Stratford Christmas Trail captures the spirit of giving and the joy of checking off that list. Throughout November and running until December 20, twenty-seven shops present fabulous stocking stuffers to delight on Christmas morning. You'll discover unique and individual gift ideas when you stroll our festive streets visiting shops draped in fresh cedar rope and tied with big red bows. Stratford Tourism is making it easy to kick off your holiday shopping with The Christmas Trail - just choose six gifts for $30 (+HST).

City Hall all dressed for the season
 
Here is how it works. Purchase your trail at Stratford Tourism and receive your map and six vouchers to exchange for your choice of unique and distinctive gifts ready for you at 27 stops on the Christmas Trail. Share with friends and family to delight on Christmas morning – or keep a treat for yourself.
 
Here are few gifts found along the trail: For the gentleman on your list choose a fine shave cream, locally distilled Fireshine cinnamon liqueur, and a special steak spice blend. For your neighbour or favourite teacher, pick up a festive posie pot, a jolly greeting card, and melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. For your Secret Santa, choose tasty Stratford-made peanut brittle and Christmas blend coffee to accompany a one-of-a-kind costume fabric keepsake ornament. Going to a party? Your Hostess will enjoy a bouquet of large pine cone fire starters, sweet and spicy mixed nuts, and a festive Swedish sponge cloth for clean up after the party. If there is a holiday traveller, on your list consider a tribute to Canada 150 with a maple leaf luggage tag, Stratford-made fudge to enjoy on the trip, and a homemade healthy dog treat for the family fur baby.

Stratford shops offer an array of unique and individual gifts for everyone on your list.
 
"The art of shopping in Stratford is revealed with a surprising collection from the funky to the eclectic to the fashionable, all in a vibrant setting of architectural beauty dressed for the season. The Christmas Trail has become a Stratford holiday tradition presenting opportunities to explore new shops, revisit favourites, and see unique gifts in a friendly atmosphere," says Lori DeGraw, Executive Director.

Shopping at Chocolate Barr's is always sweet.
 
Participating Christmas Trail stops, all dressed up for the season with gifts ready and waiting for you include: The Artful Badger; Bard's Steakhouse; The Barkery; Black Angus Bakery & Catering; Blowes Cards & Gifts; Bradshaws; The British Touch (Shakespeare); Buzz Stop; Distill; Distinctly Tea; The Flower Shop and More (St. Marys); The Gentle Rain; Jenn & Larry's; Junction 56 Distillery; Olive Your Favourites; Resonance; Rocky Mtn Chocolate; Samsonite Retail Outlet; Small-Mart General Mercantile; The Spa Near the Tracks; The Spa on Albert; Stratford Chefs School Kitchens; Stratford Festival Shop; Sun Rayz (St. Marys); Treasures; Village Craft & Candle (St. Marys); Wills and Prior.
 
The Stratford Christmas Trail is available at Stratford Tourism, 47 Downie Street (open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm and Saturday 10 am- 4 pm, for $30 (plus HST). Trail goers are invited to share their experiences using #ChristmasTrail. The final Christmas Trail shopping day will be Sunday, December 20, 2017.

Catch some quiet moments enjoying your favourite brew at a Stratford café.
 
For full details about the Christmas Trail participants and the offers, go to www.visitstratford.ca/ChristmasTrail or call 519-271-5140 or 1-800-561-7926. There you will also find lots of holiday activities to enjoy and celebrate the season.

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