Stratford Winterfest 2024 

Stratford Winterfest started in 1998 as a one-day event to encourage residents to get outside and enjoy winter. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has participated in Winterfest since its inception, at times on the organizing committee and always by providing activities.  

The 2024 Winterfest was held in Upper Queen’s Park in Stratford on Saturday, January 27. This year, the UTRCA installed a Story Hike on site featuring the book, Song for the Snow, written by Jon-Erik Lappano and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler. This book was chosen for its connection to winter and traditions and underlying message of hope for a healthy, balanced environment. Despite the warmer weather this year, the organizing committee reported a great turnout of around 3000 people and that the UTRCA’s efforts to connect people with nature were very much appreciated.