Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Avon River Cruise

 

Before continuing, I must mention why I have not posted since last Sunday. My other computer crashed and may be down for the count. I was out of town, in Stratford, unable to find another computer to use for filing.

Stratford, Ontario, was not always famous like it is today. The first theatre production opened on July 13, 1953. Today Stratford has at least three theatres and possibly more. The new Tom Patterson Theatre is now finished and is simply waiting for the O.K. to open. COVID-19 threw a wrench into the entire massive theatre operation. Until COVID-19 buses from across North America rolled into Stratford attracted by the now world famous theatre.

Stratford in Ontario sits on the Avon River and where the river runs through the city a damn has been built and a long reservoir formed. The river has become a secondary magnet to hold people in town who are first attracted by the theatre. There are small paddle boats and even a small cruise boat to be seen on the river.

To know more, click the link: Stratford Festival.