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Home > Canada > Ontario Southwestern > Stratford > Alexandra Inn & Spa |
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Email: Alexandra Inn & Spa Accommodation Host(s): Web Site: |
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This beautiful Italianate home, built in 1873, is situated on a four acre parcel of land in the centre of the City of Stratford overlooking Lake Victoria and just minutes from the Stratford Festival and the Stratford Golf and Country Club. Stratfordites have long been fascinated by the remarkable property at 300 William Street. For years, people in and around Stratford have longed to venture down the winding driveway past the grove of trees that stand guard around one of Stratford's historic mansions. During the time between 1909 until 1929, this home was operated by the Hislop sisters as the Ancrum Brae Private Hospital, a sanatorium whose advertisements claimed it was "particularly adapted to restore impaired nerves and tired brains and bodies". In today's terms, this would be classified as a spa or retreat home. Today, Alexandra is Stratford's premier Bed & Breakfast. It is also Stratford's " Designer's Showcase Home" and has been recently decorated by 12 different area designers. |
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Set in typical Ontario farmlands, this attractive town with a population of 26,000 has many things in common with the famous English town of the same name, and these similarities are far from accidental. Back in 1830 proprietor William Sargint called his inn the Shakespeare Inn, which prompted the community to change its name to Stratford and its river was named the Avon. The most important link, however, was forged in 1953, with the inauguration of the world-famous Shakespeare Festival which is held there each summer and attracts a large international audience. The Shakespeare Festival was the dream of local journalist Tom Patterson, a dream that was realized with the help of Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1953 when the first festival productions were staged inside a tent. The idea took off, an award-winning theater was built, and the festival has grown in size, popularity, and reputation until it now attracts an audience of around 500,000. The season usually extends from June to October, and while the plays performed are predominantly Shakespearean, other classic and contemporary works also feature. International stars appear in the highly-rated productions. There are three theaters in the town - the Festival Theatre at 55 Queen Street, the Avon Theatre at 99 Downie Street, and the Third Stage on Lakeside Drive. |
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Hwy 401, exit at Kitchener, Take Hwy 7&8 to Stratford, Enter Stratford on Ontario St. Turn right onto Waterloo, cross the river & turn right onto William. Appox 1 1/2 blocks on left. Enter at two brick pillars. |
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Open April- November |
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Check in is flexible, Guests must confirm arrival time prior to date, Check out 11am. Cancellation: Two week prior. |
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Visit Our Website | Guide - Stratford, Ontario | Find us with Mapquest | |
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