Come to a place where people say “hi” to each other when they meet on the street, and a place where friendly service is more important than a sale. It is a place filled with wonderful getaways. Come to Perth County - Just a short drive from you, but a lifetime away from stress.

Explore some of the many exciting getaway packages Perth County has to offer.

Romance in Stratford Let picturesque Stratford set the stage for a perfect romantic getaway anytime of the year. Add a romance package to any reservation and indulge in a bottle of sparkling wine chilled for your arrival, a delectable cheese and fruit plate, completed with a sinful treat from "Chocolate Barr's".

A Peace of Heaven Getaway WOW!! The most affordable unlimited fun you’ve had that will build everlasting memories! Our house is an 1862 Stagecoach Stop, fully Renovated with huge suites with ensuites, Jacuzzi and fireplace.

Romance in Stratford at Mercer Hall Inn Let picturesque Stratford set the stage for a perfect romantic getaway anytime of the year.

After Five Escape to the Forest Motel & Outdoor Resort Trying to get out of the house? We have the perfect solution. Surprise each other with a short drive to Stratford right after work. Enjoy a three course hot meal at Demetre's Family Eatery and then slip across the road to a gorgeous, comfortable room on the waterfront at the Forest Motel and Resort Property. Spend a little time hiking through our forest, take a paddle boat out for a quick spin, feed our swans and then cozy up for the evening in the most comfortable of beds and have a great night's rest. We will have you up early for continental breakfast and off to work you go.

Last Minute Room? Save 30% Need a place to stay at the spur of the moment at a great rate? Call us within 48 hours of arrival and we will offer you a gorgeous, comfortable room on the waterfront at the Forest Motel and Resort Property at a 30% discount.   Spend some time hiking through our forest on 2km of trails; explore lake waters by boat, feed our swans and wildlife.

Shakespeare to the Shoreline

Touring in a Relaxed and Rural Setting

Travelers will find a Shakespeare to the Shoreline trip to be relaxed, rural, and easy to enjoy. Couples and families, girls' getaways groups and passionate treasure hunters will find new treats and travel experiences that are close to home but off the beaten track.

This historic highway - #8 west of the Hamlet of Shakespeare is a route to countryside and coastline communities that will charm visitors into slowing down. Villages with architectural gems, businesses and homes along with restaurants and welcoming bed and breakfast inns are all part of the charms of countryside travel.

The routes and themes offer an amazing array of stops and shops, that welcomes browsers and grazers, travelers with a little time to slow down and relax: tour, taste and linger!

The Taste Trek brochure lists locations offering specialty foods to enjoy right now, or to tuck into a cooler and take home for later dining events. The Side Tours offer routes that loop into the countryside north and south of the highway, enticing visitors to this SW Ontario region to find communities that are new to them, along with special events that happen throughout the four seasons.

Travellers can explore the themed routes: Antiques & Collectibles, Artisans & Art Galleries, Farm Markets, Gardens & Gardeners' Dreams, Historic Stops and Attractions, Live Theatre & Performances, Nature Walks, Dining and Accommodation.

The new Fashion Trek brochure will provide canny consumers with a list of boutiques featuring women's fashions and accessories in villages and towns along the routes.

The Shakespeare to the Shoreline routes pass through communities including Stratford, Mitchell, Seaforth, St. Marys, Goderich and Bayfield. Head north and visit Wingham, Listowel, Atwood, Brussels, Blyth, Lucknow, Millbank and Milverton. Travel south to explore St. Marys, Exeter, Hensall, Zurich, Varna, St. Joseph and Bayfield.

Travel for a day, an afternoon or stay for a couple of nights at historic country inns and delightful bed and breakfast locations and make a break from the schedules Spring, Summer and Fall. Shakespeare to the Shoreline's routes include topnotch dining experiences and luxury accommodation at three of Ontario's finest inns located in Perth and Huron Counties: Westover Inn in St. Marys, Benmiller Innn and Spa just outside Goderich and The Little Inn of Bayfield.

Watch for our NEW Perth County Welcome Centre and Artisan Marketplace opening May 1, 2009 at the gateway to Perth County - Hwy 7&8 - Shakespeare!

Enjoy the pleasures of ‘slow’ and tour, taste and linger! Maps, routes, and themed guide pages are available at www.shakespearetotheshoreline.ca. Brochures and local travel guides are available at information centres in Stratford and Goderich as well as other stops along the routes.

For more information call:

     • Perth County Visitors' Association 1-888-366-0160 www.visitperth.ca
     • Tourism Goderich at 1-800-280-7637 www.town.goderich.on.ca
     • Tourism St. Marys at 1-800-769-7668 www.townofstmarys.com