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Shakespeare, Ontario, Canada: Town Proud of Its Name

No specific attractions in Shakespeare, other than discovering uses of the author's name in business signs.

Address:
Hwy 7 / 8, Shakespeare, ON, Canada
Directions:
Along Highways 7 and 8, about five miles east of Stratford, Ontario.
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Town Proud of Its Name

Driving through Shakespeare, Ontario, you would have no idea of this town's name except for the many stores named for the Bard. Care for some pie? How about some Shakespeare Pies? Just find Shakespeare Plaza. Don't forget Shakespeare Variety just down the street.

[Steve Cook, 01/29/2007]

What, no Shakespeare Shakes? And what about Shakespeare Pier?


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