Town of Stratford

The Town of Stratford has embraced the concept of Sustainability and has a vision of a future where:

residents social, physical and spiritual needs are met, where our culture is diverse and thriving, where our heritage is protected and celebrated, where our natural environment is protected and respected, where there is a thriving local economy and where there is an open, accountable and collaborative governance system.

Company History

The Town of Stratford, once Southport, Bunbury, Cross Roads, Keppoch-Kinlock and Battery Point, has a wide and varied history. In early times the area had been used as a Mi’kmaq summer camping area, and during the French regime several families were recorded in the 1752 census at Anse de St-Pierre (in the area later called Keppoch). The first settlers, the Acadians, brought farming, shipbuilding and brick making to our area. When the European settlers arrived some 20 years later, the land was opened for further development. On April 1, 2020, the Town of Stratford celebrated the 25th anniversary of the amalgamation that created the Town of Stratford.

The Town of Stratford is experiencing an era of rapid population growth and development. Amid this growth, a strong sense of community history has become paramount. Attitudes toward heritage preservation have improved dramatically in recent years with people recognizing the intrinsic value of built heritage. As well, it is acknowledged that there is economic and environmental benefits in addition to the cultural and historic value within the built heritage of our community.

Company Facts

The Town of Stratford has adopted the Triple C approach to engagement – communication, consultation and collaboration. This is a continuum of engagement that will increase as the complexity and impact of a decision increases. We will communicate to residents and stakeholders when we have information to share. We will consult with residents and stakeholders when there are options and alternatives available. We will collaborate with residents and stakeholders on major decisions and policies to ensure that our vision and direction reflects the will of the people.

Stratford, Prince Edward Island is a vibrant, growing, welcoming community where the best of PEI’s land and water resources blend with a mix of urban and rural living to create the balanced lifestyle people are looking for, and engaged residents actively share the responsibility of innovative governance with their elected officials.