• Almonte was once known as "North America's Manchester."Ontario Flag image by skyf from Fotolia.com
  
  Almonte, Ontario, is 50 km away from Ottawa, the capital of Canada. There are several tourist attractions in Ottawa, including Parliament Hill and The Corel Center. Almonte currently does not have any hotels or motels within the community, however it has five bed and breakfast establishments. Some of them are located in private homes, and others are in mansions. Many of the bed & breakfasts in Almonte are located along the Mississippi River, and offer fishing, hiking and boating.
  
  

The Tara Loughan

• The Tara Loughan Bed and Breakfast is located on Tatlock Rd. near the village of Clayton, which is 12 km away from Almonte. The hosts at this bed and breakfast are Orchid and Jack Reid. Located by a wooded lakeside setting, close to the Mississippi River, the bed and breakfast is a newer model house with two bedrooms. While staying at Tara Loughan, you can enjoy fishing, canoeing, relaxing and exploring.
  
  Tara Loughan,
  
  2645 Tatlock Road, RR # 1
  
  Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0,
  
  613 -256-1481
  
  ottawaregion.worldweb.com/Almonte/
  
  

Menzies House

• The Menzies house is an 1850s heritage home located on the Mississippi River. It is a 35 minute drive from Ottawa, and is walking distance from an antique store and art gallery. A full breakfast is served every morning, and there is a 20x40 pool on the property for guests to use - as well as a large guest room where you can watch TV. Wireless Internet is located throughout the B&B, and a $35.00 deposit is required for booking. The establishment will accept personal checks.
  
  Menzies House,
  
  80 Queen St.
  
  Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0,
  
  613-256-2055
  
  menzieshouse.com/hosts.htm
  
  

The Old Burnside

• The Old Burnside rests on 7 acres of land. It is a mansion on the Mississippi River, a 45-minute drive from Parliament Hill in Ottawa. This three-room bed and breakfast, has twin, full and queen bed options. The prices range from $95 to $125 a night, depending on which bed size you choose. At Old Burnside, a complimentary breakfast is served in the morning and tea is served in the afternoon. The bed and breakfast claims to offer warm hospitality along with canoeing, fishing and bicycles for you and your guests to use. Brochures are available upon request.
  
  The Old Burnside
  
  218 Strathburn St.
  
  Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0,
  
  613-256-2066,
  
  bbcanada.com/1006.html
  
  

The Squirrels Bed & Breakfast

• This Bed & Breakfast in Almonte is styled like a German Chalet, and is located near the Corel Centre Ottawa. The B&B has three guest rooms available, with a single, twin and king bed option, and shared bathrooms. The house is also air-conditioned throughout. A full breakfast is served, which includes fresh homemade bread and marmalade. The rates to stay at the Squirrels Bed and Breakfast range from $45 to $85 a night. The hosts claim to offer home comfort to world class travelers. The Squirrels Bed & Breakfast is open for bookings all year, excluding Christmas.
  
  The Squirrels Bed & Breakfast
  
  190 Parkview Dr. Almonte
  
  Ontario, K0A 1A,
  
  bbcanada.com/29.html
  
  613-256-2995