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Shakespeare | Ontario

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Fryfogel Tavern & Arboretum

Fryfogel Tavern is a handsome historic site originally built in the early 1800s. The building was constructed by a Swiss immigrant, Sebastian Fryfogel, and was named after him. The location has been kept by amazing staff and volunteers and is continuously being re-established. Paths are created, trees are planted, and parlours are painted. The property is under development to ensure that future generations can enjoy this beginning bit of Canadian history.

The tavern welcomes guests to come and traverse the rich stories this place has to offer. Many tours are held, some special tours, like the Ghost Tours, near Halloween. Register to secure a spot for special events, as the Fryfogel Tavern gets booked fairly quickly during those seasons.

Though the location is far from fully restored, you are welcome to enjoy this architectural gem with its grand bones and fascinating artwork still hanging on its walls. If you happen to drop by, the Tavern might not be open, but the gardens and arboretum are ready to be explored. Investigate the plagues packed with tales of old and records of the property.

Before leaving, consider donating to help the restoration of this historical location.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/FryfogelArboretum/

 

1931 Line 34, Perth East, Ontario

https://www.facebook.com/FryfogelArboretum/

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Shakespeare Brewing Company

You are guaranteed a sip of the authentic Ontario taste at the Shakespeare Brewing Company. Using only Ontario-grown ingredients, this brewing company is trying to redefine what local craft beer means.

The shop supports other small local businesses by using Ontario hops and Ontario barley. What used to be an old-school bus garage is now a quaint brewery with a Shakespearian twist! All the beers are named and designed for this historical era, with drinks like The Fryfogel Fox, The Classy Cow, and The Bumbling Bear. For those unable to make the drive, the brewing company can deliver the beer to you. Keep up with their social media to ensure you don’t miss any special events, like cruise night, where you can show off or check out some vintage cars. The shop is known to host food trucks in their parking lot, so take a bite of a mouthwatering beavertail with your rich Shakespearian beer.

Visit them on Taco night or for a Smoke-N-Grill lunch. Check out their website for their ‘swag shoppe.’ Saturdays, you can find them at the Stratford Farmers Market between the early hours of 7:00 and 12:00.

Photo: https://shakespearebrewingcompany.ca/  

 

2178 Line 34, Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0

(519) 777-5469

https://shakespearebrewingcompany.ca/

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Glen Manor Galleries

Glen Manor Galleries carries quality articles for your home, specializing in 18th and 19th-century antiques from Europe, Asia, and North America. With vintage furniture like French chandeliers, English Georgian Sideboards, and Gilt Mirrors, the location has a unique selection for your household decoration needs. You can discover a number of glass, silver, and bronze antiques. Survey a tall, walnut-cased clock created in London circa 1760. Admire watercolours, miniatures, and popular oil paintings. Take home a collectible, like a French music box or a bronze inkstand. Upgrade your dishes with a Japanese Satsuma Bowl, or spice up your kitchen with a Wedgewood Cheese Dome from the 1800s. Leave your family something to remember you by with the hand-painted Dresden Urn. Fill up a porcelain Louis XV vase with roses for your Queen.

The store is open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10:00 to 17:00. If you would like to visit outside regular hours, you can call and email to make a private appointment or consultation.

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2205 Line 34 Shakespeare Ontario N0B 2P0

519 625 8921

https://www.glenmanorantiques.com/

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The Quilt Place

The Quilt place is a full-service quilt shop carrying over 2000 bolts of quality cotton quilting fabrics, including batiks, Kona solids, the 1930s and 1800s reproduction prints, and William Morris prints. You won’t be in it alone with hundreds of quilting books and patterns. Though for those without the time to pick up the skill of quilting, ready-made quilts are available for sale, as well as custom orders. Enjoy quilt exhibits from artists like Henny Bremer, who recently had a showing of her miniature quilts titled “Henny’s Minis.” Participate in events like the July Shop Hop; prize money goes to the top three winners! Check out the website’s Quilt Event page for a listing of future events, or contact the owners. The friendly staff is knowledgeable in everything quilting and ready to help you get started.

The location is open Mondays to Saturdays, 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sundays and most Holidays. Due to inclement weather conditions, there is a possibility that the shop may be closed at other times, so call or email ahead to ensure they will be open.

Photo: https://www.thequiltplace.ca/open-house/  

 

3991 Perth Rd #107, Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0

1-888-457-7077

https://www.thequiltplace.ca/

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Harry Ten Shilling

Harry Ten Shilling is a lovely tea shop with various loose-leaf teas in stock. As a newly renovated location, the Shakespearian tea store is an underrated gem with fresh traditional quality. Try teas like The Buckingham Palace, Lemon Spice, Satsuma, and the Russian Earl Grey. The business does afternoon tea events, weddings, and markets. Be on the lookout for their booth at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.

With a magical indoor space, you can enjoy your tea with lunch! Check out their Fry-Day menu for delicious meals paired with English chips. Munch on a veggie panini or some battered mushrooms, and don’t forget about the mouthwatering chicken fingers. Everyone knows that a baked good always compliments tea, and Harry Ten Shilling knows it too. The shop has recently reopened its ice cream and entered the bakery business. Order a scrumptious macaroon and sip on your marvellous English tea. The creative owner always adds new stuff to the menu, so keep your eye out for new things.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/harrytenshilling

 

2203 Line 34, Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0

https://www.facebook.com/harrytenshilling

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Shakespeare Pies

A family-run pie shop, Shakespeare Pies, started off the backs of a young couple in a garage sale. The business is now run by their daughter, Bethany, and her family. Delight in their hand-formed crusts made entirely from scratch. Bethany’s mother drew from her Mennonite heritage of fine foods and combined it with her love of baking to create an exceptional pie experience. Shakespeare Pies keeps a staff of experienced bakers to ensure the bakery is stocked with fresh fruit pies, meat pies, tarts, bread, and other enticing delicacies.

With over 30 different pie flavours, the shop has something you’ll love. Fruit pies range from the traditional Cherry pie to their divine Elderberry pie. However, their meat-loving customers fill themselves with Beef Pies, Tortiere Pies, Pizza Pies, and Steak & Mushroom Pies. They provide tarts like the Coconut Raspberry tart, Maple Walnut tart, and Raisin Butter tart for smaller appetites. Do you hate cooking but need to eat? Order the frozen meals at Shakespeare Pies, and choose from Lasagna, Turkey Casseroles, or Chicken and Rice. Easy to prepare meals that do not compromise the great taste of homemade food.

Praise about this store could not do it justice; the team working here is entirely committed to providing consistent, high-quality food products for their customers.

Photo: Vlad Umnov; https://shakespearepies.ca/products/bumbleberry/

 

2264 Line 34, Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0

(519) 625 1286

https://shakespearepies.ca/

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Shakespeare Conservation Area

Thirty-two acres of land for hiking, fishing, canoeing, and picnicking are available. This small Conservation Area features a dam and pond, a pavilion and day-use area, and a short woodland trail just north of the Village of Shakespeare.

With a broad grassy lawn near the two parking lots, the site is perfect for an outdoor gathering and volleyball game. Go for a walk around the pond, enjoy the smell of the fresh outdoors, and serve iced tea to your significant other at this charming park. Use the AllTrails app to record your walk, making sure you add it to your collection! This location is also popular for bird watching, checking out the wildlife, and exploring the variety of wildflowers. At the pond, you should look for butterflies, dragonflies, turtles, frogs, and families of ducks and geese.

This area is a fine place to catch fish, usually just small sunfish with the rarer Catfish and Bass. Absolutely stunning in the Fall months!

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/PerthCoTourism/

 

4031 Perth Rd #107, Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0

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Shakespeare Inn

The Shakespeare Inn is a European Style Inn built to serve theatre guests for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. The Inn features executive suites, extended stays, and modern and newly upgraded guest rooms.

All 50-room suites (and connected room suites) have luxurious queen beds. Room configurations vary with room type; some include accommodations like a full-bathtub jacuzzi or a ready-to-go kitchen area. Implementing the UVC-Guestroom disinfection protocols for COVID safety, the location prides itself on upholding the Stay Safe enhanced cleaning guidelines.

The Shakespearean Inn is on theme with their “Hamlet in a Park” park. The site invites you to enter another world with Bavarian Style pathways and suburban-rural gazebos, all complete with large flowerpots and adorable wildlife. Right on some of the best Ontario winter snowmobile and summer hiking trails! Make your reservation today.

Photo: http://www.shakespeareinn.com/shakespeare_-_a_hamlet_in_a/our_country_setting_and_cou/fountains_foliage.html#previous-photo /Organization’s Website

 

2166 Line 34, Shakespeare, ON N0B 2P0

(519) 625-8050

http://www.shakespeareinn.com/

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Wild Hog Country Market

What started as a family farm and the love of meat for that farmer continued through the generations to become a thriving country market. The Wild Hog Country Market is dedicated to providing its customers with high-quality meats, fresh local produce, and a warm family experience.

Enjoy the store’s organic foods from Ontario farms, with meats, cheeses, and produce. Meats range from Beef (steaks, roasts, burgers, etc.) to Pork (smoked pork chops, pork loin, tenderloin, traditionally smoked bacon, hams, etc.). Check out their Café area, the Bakery, and Espresso Bar for an effortless delight. Sip on a Macchiato, a Matcha tea latte, or an organic smoothie. Take something home from their furniture and gifts section. Take a peek at the cookbooks available for your kitchen collection. Admire the seasonal decorations in this modernly rustic building. The location also supports a local florist, acquiring beautiful blooms guaranteed to brighten the gloomiest days.

This site is open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8:00 to 17:00, closing an hour earlier on Saturdays.

Photos: http://wildhog.ca/

 

2785 Line 34, Perth East, ON N5A 6X5

http://wildhog.ca/

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