Discover Friendly and Supporting Businesses and Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
Pride Guide Directory - The Big Gay 2023 Edition
For Businesses:
Have you seen the gay playbill for the Stratford Festival?
Have you read the list of 10 queer events as part of the Meighen Forums in Pride Month, aka June?
Have you checked out the list of community-based Pride events?
The SPCC, Destination Stratford, and the Festival are working together to reach the queer travel-tourism and cultural media from Chicago to New York and all points between.
This is the year to make sure you’re listed in the Stratford Pride Guide.
This year, you have choices:
Contact us to arrange your subscription with one of our volunteer canvassers. Good for one year.
[email protected]
(519) 273-7722 (SPCC)
Your donations support the Stratford Pride Community Centre, also supported by United Way Perth-Huron and TD Bank Group.
For Individuals - Using the Guide
If you see one of these decals in a Stratford, Ontario business, you know it's in the Stratford Pride Guide.
Our directory of over 50 businesses, services, organizations, and professionals welcomes LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.
Whether you're visiting, planning a visit, planning a move here, or already living in Stratford, you'll find these businesses support the Stratford Pride Community Centre and so, welcome you as you are and with dignity.
Stratford, Ontario, Canada, is a magnet for the arts-inclined traveller. Home to the world-famous Stratford Festival, the largest classical repertory company in North America, our beautiful small city of 34,000 full-time residents also boasts other, smaller seasonal theatre troupes, a symphony, an art gallery, outdoor summer cinema, a summer music festival, and some of the best restaurants in Canada. With such a lively arts scene and being a mere two-hour train trip or highway drive from the largest LGBTQ+ community in the country in the city of Toronto, it's a favourite destination for a diverse population of travellers.
Stratford is also a favourite permanent destination for those looking for a safe and welcoming community to become a part of. This guide will help you find businesses and organizations to suit your style, whether you're coming for a visit or putting down roots. Easy-to-scroll-through listings are alphabetical and categorized by type.
Accommodations
Allison's Brunswick House: A Literary B&B
109 Brunswick St.
Stratford, ON N5A 3L9
[email protected]
www.brunswickhouse.ca
Hosts: Gay Allison & Geoff Hancock (23)
Ariel's Boutique B&B
289 Cobourg Street, Stratford N5A 3G6519 272-2961www.ariels.caTOP-10, 5-⭐, Heritage boutique accommodation just steps from the Festival Theater.Park & Walk everywhere. Enclosed porch, back deck, 2 course gourmet breakfast.AC/WIFI/TV. Twin, Queen & King - all ensuite bathrooms.
Avery House B&B
Dufton House
Hughson Hall Bed and Breakfast
220 Hibernia St., Stratford, ON N5A 5V7
519-305-0780
www.hughsonhall.com
follow us @hughsonhallbb & www.facebook.com/hughsonhall
Hughson Hall is an 1875 Victorian Italianate mansion sitting on a professionally manicured half acre property. TripAdvisor rated #1 Luxury B&B & award-winning gardens, wedding / event venue. Walking distance to downtown. Large elegant guest rooms /ensuites. Personal AC & heat/WiFi/TV/Smoke & pet free. Arrival complimentary wine & charcuterie and 3 course gourmet breakfast included.
North of Avon & B Suites
36 Waterloo St. N. Stratford
(519) 400-9819
www.northofavon.com
We look forward to having you stay in our Century Home, in a spacious, upscale, private suites with king or queen beds, ensuite bathrooms, living room/kitchenettes and separate suite entrances. 5-minute walk to Avon River, Tom Patterson Theatre and 8-minute walk to downtown. Relax on the verandah, deck, or garden. Hot breakfast served daily, parking onsite, AC, Wifi, Cable. Everyone is Welcome!
(23)
Queens Inn
Stratford Suburban Motel
The Bruce Hotel
Food and Drink
Angela's Gelato & Fine Refreshments
Annie's Seafood Restaurant - Stratford
698 Ontario Street
Stratford, ON
(519) 271-8100
Order ahead for pick-up:
https://anniesseafoodrestaurant.lightspeedordering.com/
The region’s finest in fish & chips since 1997, with an East Coast and UK influence. Colossal onion rings, signature poutines, seafood dinners and a full gluten-free menu (GFFP certification per National Celiac Association).
Cafe Bouffon
70 Ontario St.
Stratford, ON N5A 3H2
(519) 273-6666
www.cafebouffon.ca
Features Breakfast/Lunch
Fellini's Italian Cucnia
We are a family owned and operated restaurant serving up house made Italian comfort food like; pizzas, pastas, classic entrees, breads and desserts all with casual Italian fare.
https://www.fellinisstratford.com/
107 Ontario St., Stratford, ON.
https://www.facebook.com/fellinisitalian/
https://www.instagram.com/Fellinisstratford/
Heritage Hops Brew Co.
The Hub Pub and Patio
JENN and Larry's Ice Cream Shoppe Secondary Title
Riverside @ 49 York St
Stratford, ON N5A 1A1
Mercer Kitchen - Beer Hall & Hotel
Pazzo Pizzeria
70 Ontario StreetStratford ON N5A 3H2519.273.6666
Join us in Stratford’s most historic cellar for delicious thin-crust pizza, pasta, antipasti and salads. Service is quick and friendly; groups are easily accommodated in our large dining room, but reservations are a must. A good selection of wines by the glass, cocktails and beer are offered at our bar, a popular meeting-place after the play. Price Range: $$Toll Free : 877.440.9666Web Site: www.pazzo.caToll Free : 877.440.9666Web Site: www.pazzo.ca
Sirkel Foods
Soup Surreal
Retail
Apropos & Apropos For Men
Apt. 6 Apothecary
Locally Made Skin Care and Bath Items
Blowes Stationery, Cards & Gift
34 Wellington Street
Stratford, ON N5A 2L2
PH (519) 271-5712
FAX (519) 271-379
https://www.blowesstationery.com/
FB: blowescardandgifts
Cannabis Cannabis
[email protected]
(519) 305-1115
90 Wellington St.
Stratford, ON N5A 2L2
www.cannabiscannabis.com
@cannabiscannabisofficial
DISTILL
96 Downie St.
Stratford, ON N5A 1W9
www.distillgallery.com
[email protected]
(23)
Downie Street Bakehouse
The Green Hair Spa
(519) 305-0941
IG @thegreenhairspa
https://www.thegreenhairspa.com/
LA OSA Jewelry & Vintage
A destination vintage boutique! You'll find a fun, curated collection of vintage clothing and accessories at La Osa as well as unique sustainable and independent brands in a bright, welcoming and stunning historic space in downtown Stratford. Open Tuesday - Sunday.
34 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ontario
519-305-6500
@pamela_osa
Knot Too Shabby Bridal
180 Ontario St.
Stratford, ON N5A - 3H4
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/KnotTooShabbyBridal
@knottooshabbybridal
(23)
Little Leaf Cannabis Co Inc.
Optical Design of Stratford
Ross' Bike Works
Ross Taylor, Shop Keeper
Sound Fixation
The Spa Near The Tracks
Stratford Business Centre
Village Studios
Wuerth's Shoes (23)
Crisis Assistance / Personal Support
Parents, Family & Friends (PFLAG) is always a good place to start. The local chapter can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pflagstratford.
Talk Suicide Canada 1.833.456.4566. Canada Suicide Prevention Service | Crisis Services Canada
https://kidshelpphone.ca/ For young people looking for support in a crisis or ongoing: Get Support - Kids Help Phone Peer-to-peer, phone, text, messenger, or live chat.
Call the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Line for confidential, non-judgmental, and information support. https://www.youthline.ca/
OPEN CLOSET | Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (hivaidsconnection.ca) Open Closet is a social support group for LGBT2Q+ (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, 2-spirit, queer) youth between 14 and 18 years of age. https://www.hivaidsconnection.ca/opencloset
Trans Wellness Ontario is committed to providing quality care and services while ensuring a healthy and safe environment for our clients and team members. https://www.transwellness.ca/
Find a Clinic | Sexual Health Ontario
For answers to your sexual health questions, counselling, testing, and referrals, there are many sexual health clinics throughout Ontario that are here for you. Find a sexual health clinic in your neighbourhood. https://sexualhealthontario.ca/en/find-clinic
Rainbow Health Ontario. Based in Toronto, a program of Sherbourne Health, Rainbow Health Ontario creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve LGBT2SQ communities. Rainbow Health Ontario. https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/
Professionals
BrokerLink Insurance, Stratford
Attn: Ian E. Lee
51 Albert St.,
Stratford, ON N5A 3K2
(226) 243-0050
Toll Free 1(888) 915-8159
Fax (519) 271-1746
[email protected]
Home and Company Real Estate, Corp.
Contact:
Tong Zhou, Broker,
[email protected]
(519)-801-9528
Brad Douglas, Realtor,
[email protected]
(416) 999-4996
Heather McDowell (she/her)
Real Estate Salesperson
With Sutton Group First Choice Realty Ltd. Brokerage
M: (519) 703-4444
[email protected]
Everything Done But the Packing!
Laura Morlock (she/her)
Real Estate Agent
RE/MAX a-b Realty Ltd.
Text/Call: (226) 750-3493
[email protected]
www.lauramorlock.com
IG: @laura.morlock_
FB: @lauramorlockstratfordrealtor
Twitter: @LauraBMorlock
TD Bank
41 Downie St.
Stratford, ON N5A 1W7
(519) 271-4160
Branch # 54
Officiant
Bettianne Hedges, BA, Officiant with Humanist Canada
As a licensed officiant, I provide a non-religious option to weddings that meet the needs of contemporary couples. As a writer and as a public speaker trained with the Stratford Festival, I have the skills to create a celebration that is very unique to the both of you. Your wedding can be simple, elegant and to the point or carefully crafted to include any elements you envision - together we can create a celebration that reflects your commitment to each other. I also provide the opportunity for short notice and small venue ceremonies. Summer/Fall 2023 dates still available. Hope to elope? I have venue ideas or can come to your home.
Bettianne Hedges289-308-6124
Real Estate
Bettianne Hedges, BA, Broker Keller Williams Edge Realty, Brokerage
I have twenty years of experience providing full service real estate throughout Southwestern Ontario.
289-308-6124
Health and Wellness
Katie Booker, MSW, RSW
Supports those with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is currently accepting new clients and can be contacted at katie. [email protected] or (519) 275-2187 ext 13.
Heather McDowell (she/her)
Certified Death Doula, specializing in MAiD, infant and pregnancy loss, and death care for the LGBTQIA2S community
M: (519) 703-4444
[email protected]
Brent Cairn Pleasance, Counsellor
Offering both mental health support and more depth-oriented counselling sessions in person and online. [email protected]
(289) 805-33325