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One of Bayfield's signature properties is the Little Inn, a historic inn that was built in the 1850s, although an earlier stagecoach stop had existed in the same location since the early 1830s. On October 9, 2011, I had a chance to meet innkeeper Darren Erb who took me on a tour of this historic property. For more than a decade, the inn has been awarded the CAA Four Diamond rating, and it is also a founding member of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas.

We started our tour with the picturesque back garden that is open to overnight guests and day visitors, saw the elegant parlours and sitting rooms on the main floor, the dining facilities with their two large and sun-filled rooms and several comfortable guest rooms in the main inn. Then we walked across the street to check out the Guest Cottage which features a large common room with two pianos and 10 luxury suites with private verandas. Because of its facilities and private setting, the Guest Cottage is very popular with large groups and wedding parties.

With our tour complete, I'd have a chance to get to know Little Inn even better, since I had a dinner scheduled here that would allow me to sample the locally flavoured cuisine of Executive Chef Joseph Petrinac.