Nestled in the heart of southwestern Ontario, amid a vast expanse of green farmland, Stratford, Ont., exudes an unpretentious charm. But this small city of 33,000 inhabitants is also Ontario’s ...

STRATFORD, Ontario — It’s a small city that practically shouts “Shakespeare!” Majestic white swans float in the Avon River, not far from Falstaff Street and Anne Hathaway Park, named for ...

A black swan, rarely seen in the UK, has been spotted in Stratford. Shakespeare's hometown typically attracts huge numbers of white swans on the River Avon, with an estimated 80 thought to be ...

The River Avon runs through Bristol, England, where there's a dedicated community of open water swimmers who swim in the river. Some do it all year long.

The Avon River at Stratford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m). Updated Thu 13 Feb at 2:25am Thursday 13 Feb at 2:25am Thu 13 Feb 2025 at 2:25am / Effective from Tue 11 Feb ...