Top 5 Reasons People are MOVING to STRATFORD Ontario Canada

Do you love the idea of living in a beautiful SMALL TOWN? After spending time stuck in heavy traffic in Nashville and Toronto, and breathing in New York City air we decided we should consider moving to a small town. STRATFORD is a charming town in Southwestern Ontario, rated by Money Sense Magazine as a top ten place in Canada to retire. Today I will show you five reasons why you should consider moving to Stratford.
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[johnnolan]

Had to see when this was uploaded, Stratford is crazy expensive, homeless encampments, crime is way up, etc. Its not the Stratford of even 5 years ago!!

[reneelagrandeur]

We actually don’t classified as a small town anymore. We’re technically a small city, but Stratford hold onto it fiercely that were small town for it tourism.

[LadyMarch]

You can't find a house for under $800k. Rent averages $2000. Every business and factory is hiring, because no one can afford to live here. There's no homeless shelter for men over 25, so they just roam around. And anything not nailed down goes missing.

[rvd]

The people in the comments ragging on Stratford fail to realize that most towns have the same issues these days. The cost of living pretty much anywhere in Ontario right now is absurd, that's not a problem unique to Stratford. The city is growing pretty rapidly, and we definitely don't have the support infrastructure and amenities to keep up with the growth. There's definitely more crime compared to 5-10+ years ago, but again, I think thats not a problem particular to here. Thanks for the video.

[davestewart]

Yes, high rent is an issue everywhere, but more so here. When you do the math, a rental here costs more per square foot than Toronto.. Significantly more. Last I checked it was approximately $1.17 more per square foot for a one bedroom.

*Edit* the "free" wi-fi gives you access to the local paper, city hall, and festival webpages. If you want to use it for anything else, get out your credit card.

[CharlieA]

I see everyone dogging on this town and this video for inaccuracy due to crime rate skyrocketing, housing becoming expensive, homeless issues and other things. Funnily enough, if you refer to Stratford upon Avon, UK which is this town's original inspiration, similar in population, similiar amenities, pretty much all the same except SUA just gets a lot more tourists as it's Shakespeare's birthplace. I'm from SUA. I am seeing the exact same problems its laughable. This is a common occurrence for all small towns at the moment and I don't think it's unique to this one, and I don't think it's just unique to Canada. Cut this guy some slack.

[BP-kpgj]

Stratford is getting busier than it used to be. Traffic is on the raise. No more a peaceful city. Too many new house are coming up which is not good for the city itself; none are affordable. I don't know why the authorities are doing this rather that building new communities somewhere else needed. When I moved here in 2015 it was nice and a calm place, now it is not, I am already feeling it. I see myself moving to a peaceful place in the future.

[karenhull]

|Should actually be called SNOBBYTOWN, I know, I grew up there

[neuguy]

1: Stratford is NOT a safe city
2: comparing housing prices to Toronto is just ridiculous. It isn't cheap to live here and the jobs don't pay well
3: the avon river is absolutely disgusting. The swans are cool but the water is horrendously gross
4: can't hate on the chef school. One of the only good things about stratford
5: festival theater is way over priced, seats are very uncomfortable, and 90% of the patrons are snotty unpleasant people. Not a fun experience at all

Definitely do not recommend moving here, save your money and go somewhere better that's cheaper. There are many better places close by

[BunnyWatson-kw]

Cynthia Dale and Peter Mansbridge now make Stratford their home.

[kenwood]

Yes it is a pretty city, but every city has its challenges. Huge rich-poor divide with over half the city making less than a living wage. Stratford is expensive. Do your research.
Note that this is a marketing video presenting the rose coloured glasses version.

[kirkstewart]

Do you like the idea of living in a small town with a huge gap between rich and poor? Do you like living in a town full of pretentious, pompous entitled snobs? Then Stratford is the place for you.

[BunnyWatson-kw]

One reason is that Ron Sexsmith live there.

[ThreeKayTwo]

Stratford is not a place to move to. Do NOT MOVE HERE!!!!

[maryloucarruthers]

Dont do it! WE HAVE MORE DRUGS, MORE HOMELESS!