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Elmira is centrally located for experiencing the richness of the area. During your stay be sure to enjoy some of the following local attractions along with community festivals and events that occur throughout the year: For further information click on the underlined links.

Local Attractions:

  • West Montrose Covered Bridge...........Built in 1881, Ontario’s last covered bridge
  • Quaint villages of Woolwich......Elmira, St. Jacobs, Conestogo, Elora, Fergus, and more.....
  • Farmer's Markets .......St Jacobs Farmer’s Market and Waterloo Farmer’s Market
  • The Visitor Centre .........in St. Jacobs for some interesting Mennonite history
  • Grand River Raceway..........Harness Racing and Casino Slots in nearby Elora

Theatre, Music and Art Festivals surround us, from amateur and professional theatre to world class opera and symphony performances:

For the outdoor enthusiast: Check out these special links!!

  • Golfing - Elmira Golf Club - One of Ontario's "Hidden Gems"
  • Fishing 
  • Horse Back Riding  Horse Back adventures by the Conestoga River
  • Hiking
  • Bicycling
  • BIKE ON TOURS - Bicycle Tour Routes around Ontario and across Canada

and for the shopper at heart, there are crafts, QUILTS, outlet malls, QUILTS, antiques, QUILTS, and more...for the Quilt enthusiast click on the quilts and get the details on our Special Quilt Retreats!!

Check out the area maps at Pathways Visitor Maps for detailed information on dining, shopping, tours and more... we provide copies of these maps to all our guests.

Area Festivals:

Elmira Maple Syrup Festival    April 5, 2008 - Come.....taste the tradition

Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival  July 10 – 13, 2008

Elora Festival  July 11 – August 3, 2008 - A great summer Music Festival

Fergus Highland Games    August 8 - 10, 2008 - A true taste of Scotland

Waterloo Busker Carnival  August 21 – 24, 2008

Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival   September 27, 2008- Capture the Culture

Oktoberfest  October 10 - 18, 2008 - Canada's Great Bavarian Festival!

Elmira Quilt Auction & Country Market   25 – 26 October, 2008 - Under the hammer!!

Dining

There are many different dining experiences within easy driving distance. We will be happy to recommend restaurants and make reservations for you.

St. Jacobs Area Bed & Breakfast Network

We are proud members of the St.Jacobs and Area Bed & Breakfast Network. More ore information is provided on our Association Website

More of Ontario??.........other parts of Canada??

If you are planning on seeing other areas of Ontario, or other Canadian Provinces and need accommodation check the extensive listings at the Bed & Breakfast Online Canada website. Check our listing for Bristow's Inn

 

 

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