Take a romantic step back in history as you stroll down the streets of Chesapeake City, MD where you can turn back the hands of time and slip into the elegance and charm of this upper Eastern Shore village.

Independently owned and operated for over 18 years by innkeepers Mary and Al Ioppolo, Inn At The Canal offers a warm and personal touch for the traveler. Mary oversees the extensive perennial gardens that produce many varieties of flowers, which are often found in vases throughout the Inn. The gardens also yield many of the herbs which enhance the flavor of breakfast entrées and adorn the plates. The aroma of Mary's homemade muffins, breads and entrées gently beckon you to breakfast. Al not only helps greet and serve guests, but he also owns and operates the INNtiques antique shop, found in the lower level of the Inn. You will find him busy refinishing furniture, polishing and cleaning iron, brass, copper and silver antiques to maintain an interesting assortment in the shop. Click the INNtiques link above to take a quick tour of the shop.

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The shops and restaurants of Chesapeake City are just a few steps from the front door and a lovely view of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and harbor can be seen from several of the rooms.
Established in 1987, the Inn at the Canal was the first bed and breakfast in Cecil County and is the only one to boast an antique shop on-site. The Inn is furnished with antiques and features the two original, hand painted and stenciled ceilings with cast plaster crown moldings. One ceiling has a large, ornate, plaster center medallion.
 
All seven guest rooms are uniquely decorated and feature private baths within each room, individually controlled heat and AC, telephones, and cable TV. We now offer wireless Internet access for our guests pleasure! Our 3^rd floor suite has a new balcony that affords a fabulous view of the city, the waterways and the bridge. The Suite has 3 rooms in addition to the Balcony and provides a private setting for those special events. It's also a great place if you need room to spread out for an extended stay. See our "Rooms" link for views of the rooms and a slide show of the inn. 
If you're planning an off-site meeting, we have a large Victorian Walnut conference table that will easily seat 10 people. 

Our Inn also features a large, restful veranda overlooking the Inn's gardens and the town park on the canal side of the Inn. While sitting on the veranda you can  enjoy our water view, see the ships pass through the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal and delight in watching the harbor with all its activities. On Sunday evenings, you can sit back and enjoy the free summer concerts in the park.

"We had a ball. Your hospitality was exceptional and your town great. What a beautiful view. There's no place better than your porch to relax your cares away!" Ginger and Bill

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