Advertising

The City of Stratford offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities at a variety of City locations. Build year-round brand awareness with residents and visitors, reaching hundreds of thousands of potential customers annually.

Contact us to discover how we can create a program that fits your marketing needs, with bundling options for even greater value!

Arena Rink Boards

Our arenas are high-traffic, active spaces that connect the community. They play host to a variety of minor and adult sports leagues, a Junior B hockey club, walking track, high-profile tournaments, and many special events throughout the year.

For more information about rates and availability, please contact Alanna Bowes.

Arena rink board advertisements are available at the following rinks:

Dufferin Arena

Dufferin Arena operates from September to March, offering opportunities to engage athletes, spectators, families, hockey tournament attendees, and public skating participants.

Rotary Complex Rink A

Rink A is an NHL-sized rink in a top tier facility, featuring a pedestrian walking track and seating for 1500 spectators. The rink is viewable from both the downstairs and upstairs lobbies. The facility is open year-round, hosting trade shows, conferences and other events. Reach athletes, spectators, families, and event attendees by advertising in this facility.

Rotary Complex Rink B

Rink B is an NHL-sized rink in a top tier facility with seating for 400 spectators plus additional standing room. The rink is viewable from both the downstairs and upstairs lobbies. The facility is open year-round, hosting trade shows, conferences and other events. Reach athletes, spectators, families, and event attendees by advertising in this facility.

William Allman Memorial Arena

This historic venue is home to the Stratford Warriors Junior "B" hockey club and a multitude of other user groups. The arena seats over 2200 and operates from September to approximately May (based on the Stratford Warriors' season). Reach athletes, spectators, families, and event attendees at the William Allman Memorial Arena, one of the oldest operating arenas in the world.

Recreation Facility Digital Screens

Engage with 500,000 potential customers annually through digital advertising at our recreation facilities. With any of our digital advertising packages, your ad will be displayed across six digital screens in five high-traffic recreation facilities.

For digital screen advertising opportunities at City of Stratford facilities, please contact Alanna Bowes.

The six screens are located at the following facilities:

Stratford Agriplex

Reach athletes, spectators, families, market patrons, seniors, service clubs, and corporate groups at the Stratford Agriplex, a versatile venue hosting a wide range of tournaments and events. This year-round facility supports a multitude of sports groups and is home to the Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association (55+). Two screens.

Stratford Lions Pool

Reach children, families, seniors, and tourists at the Stratford Lions Pool, offering both private and public swimming from June through August. One screen.

Stratford Rotary Complex Arena Lobby

Reach athletes, spectators, families, and event attendees at this top tier facility with two NHL-sized rinks and seating for 1900 spectators. The facility is open year-round, hosting hockey tournaments, competitions, trade shows, conferences, and more. One screen.

Stratford Rotary Complex Community Hall Lobby

Reach families, conference-goers, trade show participants, and event attendees at this year-round venue for sporting, cultural, corporate, and private events. The facility has various meeting spaces and a multi-use community hall with a capacity of 1200 people. One screen.

William Allman Memorial Arena

Reach athletes, spectators, families, and event attendees at one of the oldest operating arenas in the world. This historic venue is home to the Stratford Warriors Junior "B" hockey club and a variety of other user groups. The arena seats over 2200 and operates from September to approximately May. One screen.

Transit Advertising

Bench Advertising

For advertising on benches at bus stops, please contact Creative Outdoor Advertising representative Jan Marsden by email at Janicemarsden@creativeoutdoor.com or by phone at 519-434-1884.

Digital Screens on Buses

We offer advertising on 11 buses, each with three digital screens. These buses run Monday to Friday, providing 16 hours of service per day, with 32 trips on each route daily. The ads play in a continuous loop, changing every 10 seconds. A single 10-second ad can be shown more than 20 times on a typical 30-minute route.

Four "School Special" buses operate during peak hours in the morning and afternoon.

For more information about digital screen advertising on buses, please contact Mike Mousley, Manager of Transit, by email or phone at 519-271-0250 ext. 347.

Exterior and Interior Bus Advertising

For exterior and interior bus advertising, please contact Streetseen Media at 1-800-957-7336.

Sponsor a City Program

Sponsor a Free Public Swim

Promote your business or organization and sponsor a free public swim for the community at Stratford Lions Pool! For more information, visit our Sponsor a Swim page.

Sponsor a Free Public Skate

Promote your business or organization and sponsor a free public skate for the community! For more information, visit our Public Skating page.

05/15/25