Upper Queens Park, on the banks of Avon river in the alluring Stratford city, provides spectacular views of the river, trees; hundreds of electrified people walking along the river, boating, or picnicking in the park; children playing in the playground, and swans and ducks swimming. Near the city's parking lot which is free of charge on weekends and holidays, there is a riverside patio where tourists can hire boats of their choice (paddle or rowing boats, canoes, or kayaks) and avail themselves of restaurant services. Our friend from Waterloo, my wife, and I had very pleasing experiences, sweet memories to cherish, and we were deeply satisfied with our visit to the park that is about 60 and 135 minutes from Waterloo and Toronto,...
Read moreWith the wind blowing and the cold creeping in, windbreakers, hats and gloves are needed to enjoy a lovely walk. Most trees shed their gorgeous autumn leaves and left trunks barren dark against the greys of the clouds.
Ducks are still on the water, like boating the tides.
Many dogs, mainly on leashes enjoy chasing the squirrels and give bypassing walkers friendly barks. Smiles are exchanged and for brief moments strangers become friends.
Snacks and beverages are mostly available higher up on Ontario Street. Filled water bottles - good idea.
Beautiful sceneries are...
Read moreLove this park. Definitely something worth visiting. We were scared away because we were surrounded with wasps! Was trying to have a cute picnic with my kids by the park while we waited for our cat to be spayed. My one child still had a McDonalds cup of apple juice. We abandoned our apple juice as we were packing up our picnic because the wasps broke through the lid and were INSIDE- I counted 7 inside or on it and more were swarming!!! I couldn't even get close to throw it out. Kids were so sad but... Hey... Other than that it's beautiful! Just... Don't...
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