Gallery Stratford

Southwestern Ontario


In a wonderful renovated yellow-brick pump house (c 1880), Gallery Stratford exhibits innovative contemporary art with a Canadian emphasis. Regular art classes, movie nights and family days are also held. It's very kid friendly.


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