Borrow a Wonder Pass
Welcome to Stratford Public Library, where the power of knowledge meets the joy of exploration! In addition to our extensive collection of books and resources, we are delighted to offer a range of exciting passes that are available with your library card!
Escape into the tranquility of nature, experience the freedom to travel and discover new places, steep yourself in local history, or immerse yourself in the captivating world of theatre. Your journey starts here!
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Parks Passes
Gain free admission to Upper Thames and Ontario Parks! Park Passes are available through a province-wide partnership to provide opportunities to spend time in nature and explore the beauty of Ontario.
Upper Thames Parks (May - Nov)
Borrow an Upper Thames Parks pass for free entry to Wildwood, Pittock and Fanshawe Conservation Areas.
- Must be borrowed from a patron’s home library
- 1 pass per person
- Loans for 1 week, held for 3 days
- $2 per day if late
- Can be reserved
- Cannot be renewed
- 1 pass admits 4 people walking or biking OR 1 vehicle and its passengers.
The pass is valid for entry during the parks’ regular operating seasons and regular business hours only. Park capacity limitations will apply.
Visit Upper Thames Parks for information about park locations, restrictions and more to help you plan your visit.
Ontario Parks (Available Year Round)
Borrow an Ontario Parks pass for free day-use access to all Ontario Provincial Parks.
- Must be borrowed from a patron’s home library
- 1 pass per person
- Loans for 1 week, held for 3 days
- $2 per day if late
- Can be reserved
- Cannot be renewed
- 1 pass admits 1 vehicle and its passengers
- The pass covers the cost of park admission, is valid for day use only, and does not cover overnight stays or the costs of renting equipment.
The pass is valid for entry during the parks’ regular operating seasons and regular business hours only. Park capacity limitations will apply.
Passes come in a kit containing binoculars, guidebooks, a compass, and activities.
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Stratford Festival Passes
Discover the history and magic of the Stratford Festival with two of our Library Wonder Passes. Using your library card, you can visit the Costume Warehouse & Archives or be inspired by the Set Changeover Experience. Thanks to the Stratford Festival for providing these passes to the community.
Stratford Festival Treasures Tour: Costume Warehouse and Archives
Explore, reminisce, and discover what decades of theatre history looks like as you tour through the Festival's Costume Warehouse and Archives. Their Guides will walk you through “history in the making” as you learn how each prop and costume has defined their past and continues to revolutionize their future.
Borrow Stratford Festival Treasures Tour pass from SPL for free entry to the Costume Warehouse and Archives (350 Douro Street, Stratford).
- Must be borrowed from a patron’s home library
- 1 pass per person
- Loans for 1 week, held for 3 days
- $2 per day if late
- Can be reserved
- Cannot be renewed
- 1 pass admits 2 people
Reserve a Stratford Festival Tresures Tour Pass
Visit the Stratford Festival Treasures Tour website for tour details.
Set Changeover Experience
Ever want to see how the magic happens? Ever wonder what tricks the Festival designers, crew and technical teams have hidden behind the scenes? Settle into the auditorium after the afternoon show to watch their skilled stage-crew transform the stage for the evening performance. Your guide will share details of the process, including technical knowledge invisible to the average theater-goer!
Borrow a Set Changeover Experience pass from SPL for free entry to the experience.
- Must be borrowed from a patron’s home library
- 1 pass per person
- Loans for 1 week, held for 3 days
- $2 per day if late
- Can be reserved
- Cannot be renewed
- 1 pass admits 2 people
Reserve a Stratford Festival Set Changover Experience Pass
Visit the Stratford Festival Set Changeover Experience website for tour details.
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PC Connect Bus Pass
PC Connect is a public transit service that provides transportation throughout Perth County, Stratford, St. Marys, Kitchener/Waterloo, and London. PC Connect provides affordable and accessible service on weekdays and Saturdays and provides connections to other services such as GO Transit.
- Must be borrowed from a patron’s home library
- 1 pass per person
- Loans for 4 days, held for 3 days
- $2 per day if late
- Can be reserved
- Cannot be renewed
- 1 pass gets 2 adults and 2 children from the same household on the PC Connect Bus
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Stratford Perth Museum Pass
The Stratford Perth Museum celebrates the rich and diverse communities of Perth County and has exhibits that augment the visitor experience for people coming to Stratford. It is also home to the world-famous Justin Bieber exhibit "Steps to Stardom", created by Justin and his family.
Borrow a Museum Pass for free admission to the Stratford Perth Museum
- Must be picked up from Stratford Public Library
- 1 pass per person
- Loans for 1 week, held for 3 days
- $2 per day if late
- Can be reserved
- Cannot be renewed
- 1 pass admits up to 2 adults and 2 children