Rates: Single(one adult) $115.00 per night; Standard Suite nbsp $130.00 per night; Horsham Suite Double (two adults) $130.00 per night; Standard Suite $150.00 per night; Horsham Suite. Taxes of 10% not included in rates. Open All Year Visa MasterCard accepted is a small intimate property blending the charms of yesterday with the modern amenities of today. It provides a peaceful and soothing escape from the stresses of today. Truly an adults retreat. Our seven spacious guest suites are distinctively decorated with antiques and period furnishings. Each has a really comfortable queen size bed, with the exception of the Hannah Bristow Suite which has an antique brass double size bed, and a private balcony. Our beds are complimented with fine linens, down filled duvets ands feather pillows to indulge and pamper you. Each suite has an en suite four piece bathroom, with deep soaker tubs, lots of great fluffy towels, toiletries and hair dryers. There is an ample sitting area and a colour cable TV artfully hidden in the period armoire. Clock radios are also provided for your added convenience. Our premier Horsham Suite also has a fireplace and TV/DVD/CD player. Guest suites are named after some of the previous property owners. Each with its own character, and original pieces of artwork. All the upper level rooms have magnificent floor to ceiling Gothic windows. is air conditioned for the warmth of summer, and centrally heated for the cool of winter. In respecting our local regional bylaws, other guests and the Inn, Smoking is only permitted while outdoors. Sorry, we are not equipped to accept pets, and we do not accommodate children. To tempt your tastebuds, our delicious breakfast begins with freshly brewed coffee, specialty teas juice. Creatively prepared fresh seasonal fruit, followed by a hot entree. Then tastefully finished with Inn baked muffins, fruit loaves and our famous scones, accompanied with jams. Bon Appetit! The perfect way to start off your day of varied activities. At breakfast we encourage lively conversation with all our guests, as well as providing interesting information on the history of the area, and pointing out the many things to see and do, while ensuring that you do not explore on an empty stomach! Bristow;s Inn is the perfect place for intimate gatherings for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations of any kind - or for family reunions. We will be glad to help with the details to make the occasion really special. Edward Bristow Suite Gateman Suite Hannah Bristow Suite. Ernst Suite Bowman Suite Moyer Suite. Cancellation Policy: As a small property we do not overbook and guarantee your reservation. Cancellations for whatever reason must be made at least 72 hours prior to the reservation date, to avoid charges for unused accommodation. For that very special gift why not use a Bristow;s Inn Gift Certificate?

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. Built in 1881,;s last covered bridge. Quaint villages of Woolwich. St. Jacobs, Conestogo, Elora, Fergus, and more St Jacobs Farmer;s Market and Waterloo Farmer;s Market in St. Jacobs for some interesting Mennonite history. 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: Elmira Theatre Company. Drayton Festival Theatre. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Schoolhouse Theatre. Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Centre in the Square - Kitchener. Kitchener-Waterloo Opera. For the outdoor enthusiast: Check out these special links!! Horse Back adventures by the. Bicycle Tour Routes around for the shopper at heart, there are crafts, and more...for the Quilt enthusiast click on the quilts. 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. Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. Cometaste the tradition. Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival. July 10; 13, 2008. July 11; August 3, 2008 - A great summer Music Festival. Fergus Highland Games. Waterloo Busker Carnival. August 21; 24, 2008. Wellesley Apple Butter Cheese Festival. October 10 - 18, 2008. 's Great Bavarian Festival! Elmira Quilt Auction Country Market. 25; 26 October, 2008 - Under the hammer!! 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 other parts of. If you are planning on seeing other areas of and need accommodation check the extensive listings at the. Online Canada website. Check our listing for

Bristow;s Inn is easily reached: Travelling West from Toronto on Highway 401 take exit 278 (travelling east from London take exit 278B) for Highway 8 West to Kitchener/Waterloo, then take exit for Highway 85 North, and follow signs for Elmira. Arthur Street is the main north/south street that you drive in on. Bristow;s Inn is located on the left side of the street, just past Brubacher Street. Parking is at the rear of the Inn. Some sample travel times: St. Jacob;s - 5 mins Kitchener/Waterloo - 10 mins Elora - 20 mins Fergus - 25 mins Guelph - 20 mins Stratford - 45 mins London - 60 mins Toronto - 60 mins

Elmira is nestled in the heart of Mennonite country, known for the lush rural splendour of many farming communities, where sharing the road with a horse and buggy is a way of life. An ideal spot to come and relax and enjoy a richer, slower pace of life of a much simpler time. Edward Hannah Bristow were the first settlers in this area, arriving from England in 1832. By 1834 they had acquired 50 acres of land in Woolwich Township and built a General Store, Tannery and Potashery. This small hamlet became known as Bristow;s Corners. By 1849 Edward had become Postmaster of West Woolwich. In 1853, the hamlet was officially named Elmira with a population of about 250, and continued to prosper as many Mennonites moved into the area, some from Pennsylvania, in order to escape the conflicts of the US civil war. By 1886 the population had grown to 760 at which time Elmira was incorporated as a Village. Elmira continued to flourish as a farming and manufacturing centre, and by 1923 has a population of 2,650 and officially became a town. The current population of Elmira is just over 8,000. Bristow;s Inn was named after Elmira;s founding father Edward Bristow. The property was built as a farmhouse in 1860 on Edward Bristow;s land by Jacob Bowman. The style of the property is referred to as Gothic Revival or Picturesque style, popular for Ontario farmhouses in the 1860's, and is entirely of wood clapboard construction, with the main features being the Carpenter Gothic windows and ornate trim work. There have been a number of owners over the years, and although he did not own the property, the first mayor of Elmira, Peter Stumpf occupied the property in 1923. The house was designated as a;Heritage Building; by the Township of Woolwich in 1989, and the same year extensive restoration brought the property back to it;s original design, at the same time creating a seven room Country Inn, with modern amenities, and opening for business in September 1989. In 1991, the Inn received an;Award of Excellence; from the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation for the restoration of the property.

Long considered a sign of hospitality, the pineapple is now widely recognized as sign of Welcome and Friendshipand so we welcome you to Bristow;s Inn. The pineapple;s exact origins are unclear but history declares that the fruit had been found in many tropical locations from Brazil, to the Caribbean to the south sea islands. Christopher Columbus, was probably the first to introduce the fruit to Europe in 1492 where it became dubbed the king of fruits, and of course today, the pineapple has become synonymous with Hawaii. The fruit was referred to as the Pine of the Indies, as the early explorers felt it resembled the pineconethe English added the apple for the fruit;s texture...and the Pineapple name was established. The early sea captains, would place a pineapple on the their gateposts, when returning from their voyages, to let neighbours know they were home, and would be pleased to entertain themand so the origins of the Pineapple as a symbol for hospitality and welcome were created. Welcome to Elmira...and Bristow;s Inn

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Heating
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted