Stratford in Perth County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Festival Square
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026
1. Festival Square Marker
A property designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974
Erected 1985 by City of Stratford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 43° 22.269′ N, 80° 58.943′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Ontario, in Perth County. It is at the intersection of Downie Street and Ontario Street, on the right when traveling south on Downie Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 01 Downie St, Stratford ON N5A 3H1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area and in Southwestern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gordon Block (a few steps from this marker); Planbook Facade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freeland Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Shakespeare Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); 70-76 Ontario (within shouting distance of this marker); The Freeman Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); The Saving of the Stratford Parks (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Stratford War Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stratford.
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Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 28, 2026
2. Festival Square Marker
Centre of photo, on the the right of the Festival Square sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
