The Waterfront Deck is located on the eastern side of the Inn adjacent to and overlooking the Delaware River and Pea Patch Island. Many believe that the view from the deck is the best waterfront deck view in Delaware, most certainly in this area. The views combined with the commercial and leisure river traffic make for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The deck hosts a variety of events including, graduation parties, wedding receptions, business parties, special events and much more. The Deck can accommodate 125 for meals and up to 200 for receptions. The Riverfront Gazebo Parkland. The Riverfront Gazebo, located in the park just across the street from the Inn is surrounded by parkland and water. This charming location is often the site of weddings in conjunction with receptions at the Inn. The Gazebo itself can easily accommodate a wedding party. The surrounding area can accommodate hundreds. Reservation of the Gazebo and surrounding area is available through the Inn. Adjunctive Off Site Facilities. The Olde Canal Inn has banquet and meeting facilities on site to accommodate up to approximately 125. Since this is a historic Inn each individual meeting room accommodates up to 50 for meals and more for lectures and meetings. The Newbold Room, located on the first floor of the Inn is divided into two rooms by dividing doors. The larger of the two rooms can accommodate 40 for meals in either a boardroom style or individual table arrangements. This section can accommodate about 50 for lectures or seminars. The smaller of the two rooms can accommodate 12 to 15 for either meals or meetings. When the doors are opened the two rooms together can accommodate approximately 50. The Reybold Room, located in the center of the Inn on the first floor is most often used as the main dining room but is often used for banquets, weddings and meetings. This room has the atmosphere that reminds one of the elegant history of the Inn. Since it is immediately adjacent to the Newbold Room on one side and the Front Porch room on the other, it is often combined with these rooms to accommodate parties of up to 125. The Reybold Room by itself accommodates 50 for meals and 60 to 70 for seminars, meetings and lectures. Additionally it can be divided into halves each having one-half the capacity of the total room or each half may be combined with the Newbold Room on one side or the Front Porch on the other to provide the desired size and atmosphere. To determine the capacity of each segment see the room capacity chart at the end of this section. The Penthouse Suite is located on the fourth floor of the Inn. It is renowned in this area for the breathtaking, panoramic views from its large picture windows. While The Penthouse is actually a four bedroom accommodation, complete with kitchen, it is available for banquets, parties and meetings. The enormous great room of the suite makes it ideal for many different types of gatherings. It is a favorite meeting place whenever business meetings and retreats come to the Inn. It can accommodate 40 for meals and 50 for meetings. The Delafort is a passenger vessel that docks just across the street from the Olde Canal Inn. Receptions, parties and events of all sorts take place on the Delafort. Dinner parties, dances and the like at the Inn have been combined with a cruise on this vessel. The Inn also caters all sorts of events on the boat. The Delafort accommodates up to 88 passengers at a time. It can be booked through the Inn. The Grassdale Center. The Grassdale Center is a nature center located in a state park about one mile from the Inn. Meeting facilities at the center accommodate over 125 in one large and pleasant meeting area. Meetings at the center are of catered by the Inn or combined with breakout sessions and meals at the Inn. The Grassdale Center can be booked through the Inn. FacilityLocationDiningReceptionSeminarLecture. CapacityCapacityCapacityCapacity. Newbold Room1st Floor50705060. North Portion1st Floor40505060. South Portion 1st Floor12201515. Reybold Room1st Floor50757090. North Portion1st Floor25303030. South Portion1st Floor25404050. Front Porch1st Floor25402525. Reybold North1st Floor75100n/an/a. Reybold North1st Floor100135n/an/a. Reybold North1st Floor125160n/an/a. Penthouse4th Floor`40505050. Waterfront Riverfront125200n/an/a. GazeboRiverfront200+200+n/an/a. DelafortFort Delaware8888n/an/a. GrassdaleFort Dupont200200200200. CenterState Parkcateredcatered. Reservations Bookings. Promotions Special Offers

NASCAR's Monster Mile hosts two Winston Cup, two Busch Grand National and Indy League races each year. Wilmington Blue Rocks. This Carolina League champion is an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Home games are played at Wilmington's Frawley Stadium. University of Delaware. The University of Delaware competes in 23 sports with the America East conference. In football the Blue Hens compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Thoroughbred racing April through November. Harness racing November to April. Casino Slots Gambling. Delaware Park Dover Downs. Back Creek Golf Club, Middletown: 7,003 yds. par 71. Frog Hollow Golf Club, Middletown: 18 Holes. Vandegrift Golf Club, Bear: 9 Holes Executive Course. Delcastle Golf Club, Wilmington: 6,628 yds. Par 72. Ed Porky Oliver Golf Club, Wilmington: 6,115 yds. Par 69. Rock Manor Country Club, Wilmington: 5,908 yds. Par 69. Three Little Bakers Country Club (semi-private), Wilmington: 6,609 yds. Par 71. Garrisons Lake Country Club, Smyrna: 7,028 yds. Par 72. Biderman Golf Course, Wilmington: 6,383 yds. Par 72. Brandywine Country Club, Wilmington: 6,414 yds. Par 71. Cavalier Country Club, Newark: 6,536 yds. Par 71. DuPont Country Club, Wilmington: Course # 1: 6,405 yds. Par 71. Course #2: 6,171 yds. Par 71. Course #3: 4,166 yds. Par 61. Hercules Country Club, Wilmington: 6,637 yds. Par 72. Newark Country Club, Newark: 6,289 yds. Par 72. Wilmington Country Club, Wilmington: North: 6,331 yds. Par 71. South: 6,936 yds. Par 71. Delaware Smash - World Team Tennis Assoc., owned by Billie Jean King. Features Martina Navratolova and the Jensen Brothers. Home matches in July and September.

Delaware City Vicinity. Fort Delaware Fort Delaware State Park. Fort Delaware, located on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the Delaware River, is a Union fortress dating back to 1859. This fort was originally built to protect the ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington. It's most noted use was as a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Today it is a State park open to the public. The fort has undergone a 20 million dollar restoration and is staffed by historians and history students who dress and act in the era of the Civil War. Living history exhibitions and tours are given daily. Reenactments with participation reenactors from regional historical groups take place on many week-ends during the summer season. Ghost tours are offered on select evenings during the spring, summer and fall. These tours include enactments and story telling by a famous area story teller. You are invited to tour the fort and explore the ramparts, soldiers' quarters, parade grounds, gun emplacements and much more. Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island can be seen from most rooms at the Olde Canal Inn. Pea Patch Island is more than a historical fort. It is also offers many natural treasures. It is the home of many different species of herons, egrets and ibis. It is the largest Atlantic Coast nesting ground north of Florida for wading birds. Pea Patch Island is reached by ferry that departs from a dock on the waterfront in Delaware City across the street from the Olde Canal Inn. The ferry also traverses the river and dock at Fort Mott on the New Jersey side. Fort Dupont Fort Dupont State Park. Named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, this fort was actively used as a military base from the Civil War through World War II. It was used as an active fort and training facility for all or these wars. During WW II it was used to house prisoners from Rommel's Africa Corps. The brick and frame buildings of the fort remain to this day as does the parade ground, soldiers quarters, a movie theatre, library, gymnasium and storage buildings. While the buildings are presently not open to the public, the grounds are open and can easily be toured on foot or by car. Fort Dupont State Park also contains 322 acres of natural beauty and wildlife. There are also recreational opportunities that include picnicking, fishing, hiking, tennis and basketball. The park also has a nature and educational center with exhibits and meeting facilities. Meetings at this facility can be catered locally from the kitchens of the Olde Canal Inn. Fort Dupont and Fort Dupont State Park are within walking distance of Delaware City. Fort Mott Fort Mott State Park. Fort Mott is the third fort in a three fort system built in the mid 1800's for the purpose of protecting Philadelphia and Wilmington from naval invasion. Fort Delaware and Fort Dupont are the other two forts in the system. Fort Mott is located on the eastern bank of the Delaware River in New jersey, across from Delaware City, Fort Delaware and Fort Dupont. Today the ramparts and embankments of the fort are open to the public. Surrounding the fort is a state park that is open to the public. Fort Mott can be reached by taking the ferry that goes to Fort Delaware. Delaware City Historical District. The historical district of Delaware City is one of the largest in the State of Delaware with more that 250 contributing buildings. A self guided walking tour is available. The tour guide for this tour includes a map, and descriptions of the historic properties as well as pictures and sketches. The guide is available without charge at the Olde Canal Inn and at City Hall. Currently the only accommodations in the historical district are the guest rooms and suites at the Olde Canal Inn. Port Penn Port Penn Interpretive Center. Port Penn Interpretive Center is located in the quaint Village of Port Penn just four miles south of Delaware City. The center offers displays and programs explaining the folklife of the unique and historic wetland and historic communities found along the shores of the Delaware River. Self-guided walking tours feature historic home of Port Penn, as well as the scenic marshlands surrounding the town. Historical Attractions. Cultural Attractions. Tour the Inn - Tour the Area

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Parking lot
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set