News from the Shores of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

Tour Maryland's Crab & Oyster Trail

Did you know Maryland has an official State Crustacean? It’s the blue crab and, in Maryland, crabbing is an important part of our diets as well as our heritage and economy.

Discover Maryland's Only Remaining Historic Covered Bridges

Iconic and nostalgic, covered bridges have long beckoned us with their romantic and charming reminder of simpler times. Once dominating the rivers and streams of our American landscape, few remain for us to walk in our ancestors’ footsteps and marvel at their ingenuity. Out of Maryland...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a Different Way with a Unique Getaway

The Inn at the Canal, circa 1870, is a unique and intimate seven-room bed & breakfast located on the banks of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Retaining many original features, the Victorian residence is the largest and most ornate on the street.

Tour a Trio of Wineries in the Rivers to Canal Wine Corridor

Relax and enjoy an overnight or weekend stay at the charming Inn at the Canal, your ideal home-base to soak in our history and experience the Rivers to Canal Wine Corridor on the Upper Eastern Shore. With a unique location between two bays, the Delaware Bay and Chesapeake, the ...

Celebrate Your Love at Romantic Inn at the Canal

The innkeeper and staff at the Inn at the Canal are ready to assist you in your celebration of love in beautiful and quaint Chesapeake City on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Romance your special someone at our intimate and charming Victorian B&B, located on the banks of the Chesapeake and...

Explore Elkton's Local Craft Breweries

There’s still plenty to do in winter during your visit to Chesapeake City and one of the best ways to spend some time in the area is to visit the region’s many breweries. We’ve outlined a few of them here, but there are many more scattered around the area nearby. Take...

Christmas Candlelight Tour

Explore Chesapeake City this Christmas on a walking tour of more than ten homes, bed & breakfasts, and churches in our city’s historic district. Along the way, listen to strolling carolers singing your favorite classic holiday songs. Horse and carriage rides will also be available, for...

Holiday Gift Certificates

Having trouble this year finding a great gift for one of those hard-to-buy-for friends or the hard-to-impress in-laws? We’ve been there. Luckily for you, the Inn at the Canal offers gift certificates that can be purchased online for someone special. So plan on sending the in-laws on a trip...

Enjoy the Chesapeake's Finest Delicacy at Mount Harmon Plantation

Fall is a great time to visit Chesapeake City; there are always community events and activities taking place, from pumpkin carving to hay rides, haunted houses, and some of our favorite traditionally Bay foods. This November, the Bull and Oyster Roast at Mount Harmon features traditional Eastern...

Discover the Heritage of the Chesapeake at the Upper Bay Museum

Located in North East in Cecil County, the Upper Bay Museum preserves the rich history and heritage of the maritime culture, and more specifically “the waterman”, of the Chesapeake Bay that has come to indisputably define Maryland. From the serious waterfowl hunter to the sports...