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Why Stratford

 

Stratford, Ontario is geographically, economically and technologically well situated. Located in southwestern Ontario, we couldn't be more central to Canada’s most advanced logistical and intellectual assets.

Canada’s main transportation web:

  • Close to Highway 401, Canada’s main ground transportation artery.
  • Within a 2.5 hour’s drive of five border crossings.
  • On mainline passenger and freight rail service to Detroit, Chicago and Buffalo.
  • Within an hour’s drive of three regional international airports.

Canada’s leading technology hub:

  • Stratford is the home of the University of Waterloo’s Stratford Campus
  • Progressive business park and commercial development zones.

Southwestern Ontario’s University Triangle within an hour’s drive of four major universities:

  • Digital technology titan, the University of Waterloo.
  • Sir Wilfrid Laurier, particularly stands out for its Business and Economic School, Music Department and graduate programs in Social Work.
  • University of Western Ontario, home of the world-renowned Ivey School of Business and state-of-the-art health care at University and Victoria Hospitals
  • University Guelph, best known for its agricultural studies.

Unsurpassed Quality of Life:

  • Home of the world famous Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
  • We are also the home of Stratford General Hospital, one of the province’s finest healthcare facilities.
  • Highly-educated and productive working population, all with access to continuing education at no fewer than four technical colleges within an hour’s drive.
  • Unsurpassed regional recreational and local sports facilities, including major new recreation complex.