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Dating in Stratford, Ontario

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About Stratford

  • About 31,000 people live in Stratford.
  • It's part of Ontario.
  • It's about 131 km to Toronto, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Kitchener is about 36 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Woodstock (31 km), Waterloo (37 km) and Ingersoll (37 km).

First-date ideas for Stratford

Stratford is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Woodstock is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Stratford

Who can I meet near Stratford?

More than 970,000 people live within 50 km of Stratford, in 17 towns and cities including London, Kitchener and Waterloo. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Stratford?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Stratford or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Stratford real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Stratford?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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