The Chocolate Road

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Welcome to the decadent part of Stratford! This time, we get to feel like kids in a candy shop...but now, we have adult money. Embark on a delicious, rich, smooth, fruity, sweet...journey with us while we recount our experiences in all the chocolate-related shops in Stratford. Be sure to turn up your volume to get the most out of the audio!

JENN & Larry's

Here, the sound of scoops and milkshakes blends with laughter and riverside breezes. Listen for the rhythmic swirl of soft serve, the tap of spoons on cups, and the buzz of happy customers. This stop celebrates Stratford’s long tradition of sweetness, from classic chocolate dips to creamy malts that have been local favorites for decades.

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Corner Store Candy Co.

Step into a world of colour and nostalgia. Hear the laughter, the candy scoops, and the satisfying clink of glass jars opening and closing. This is Stratford’s playful side. Notice the mix of old and new candies, the joyful chatter of customers, and the tactile sound of sweets being wrapped. Every sound in this space tells a story of delight.

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Distinctly Tea Stratford

Take a pause from sweetness and breathe in the calm aroma of steeping tea. Listen closely...You’ll hear the soft pour of liquid, and the quiet murmur of conversation. Try their chocolate tea drinks. This stop connects chocolate to reflection, showing how warmth and comfort take many forms.

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Buzz Stop Fine Coffees And Teas

Let the aroma of coffee meet the richness of cocoa. You’ll hear clinking cups, and the low hum of conversation that fills the store. Buzz Stop bridges the worlds of chocolate and coffee. Notice how the sounds here feel slower, more grounded, like a pause between sweet moments.

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Chocolate Barr's Candies

Step inside Stratford’s heart of handmade sweetness. Listen for the gentle hum of conversation, and the soft crinkle of wrappers. The air smells like sugar and cocoa, a blend that feels both nostalgic and new. Here, chocolate is celebrated, shared, and told through sound, laughter, and the warmth of small-town craft.

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate

Listen for the steady hum of machines blending with the clink of tools, this shop carries the sound of craft on a larger scale. Notice the geometric shapes around you: the triangles of treats, the circular wheel slicing chocolate, and the squared edges of tables and barks. The air feels richer and sweeter here, layered with the scent of caramel and cocoa. All of this brings light to the chocolatiers’ careful movements keeping tradition alive amid the buzz of machinery.

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Rheo Thompson Candies

As you arrive, you’ll likely smell the chocolate before you even step inside. Notice how the air feels rich and warm, filled with the sounds of wrapping paper, bubbling caramel, and soft laughter. Rheo Thompson isn’t just a shop; it’s a piece of Stratford’s playful spirit. Look for the “Rules of Chocolate” sign, it’s a reminder that here, chocolate is about joy as much as taste.

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University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

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