Top 11 Places to Visit in
Bancroft | Ontario
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The Mineral Capital of Canada
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Bancroft and the northern region of Hastings is one of the most unique areas geologically in the world! Almost 90% of all types of minerals found on earth are located in North Hastings. Bancroft is a major destination for recreational rockhounding enthusiasts. As the “Mineral Capital of Canada,” Bancroft has something for everyone. Gem and […]
Mineral Collecting Hot Spots
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Bancroft is the “Mineral Capital of Canada,” so take advantage of your chance to dig up something of your own at one of the many local hot spots. Whether you identify as a hobby collector or a large-scale collector, there is plenty to discover. From Richardson Mine, Ontario’s first gold mine, to the CN Rock […]
- 8 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0
- 613-332-151
- https://www.bancroftontario.com/rock-collecting-sites/
Rockhound Gemboree
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Canada’s Largest Gem and Mineral Show August Hailed as the largest gem and mineral show that Canada has to offer, the Rockhound Gemboree is an annual festival provided by the Bancroft community. The Gemboree is held every summer in August. Check online at bancroftontario.com for details on dates and times. Photos: facebook.com/BancroftRockhoundGemboree
- North Hastings Community Centre (103 Newkirk Blvd) and the Curling Club (63 Newkirk Blvd.)
- (613) 332-1513 ext. 213
- https://www.bancroftontario.com/rockhound-gemboree/
Camping on the Lake
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Camping on one of the many lakes in the Bancroft area or in the nearby Algonquin Park is an attraction that draws visitors from all over. There are camping experiences available for any type of camper, whether you enjoy the community feeling of a bustling campground, or if you desire the peace and solitude of […]
Art Gallery of Bancroft
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Run by dedicated volunteers, the Art Gallery of Bancroft manages to show 12 new exhibits every year. Local artists are always featured, and their work may be available in the gift shop for purchase. The gallery occasionally shows works from outside the community, providing a way for locals to keep up with the happenings of […]
Snowmobiling with the Highlands Wilderness Tours
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With over 350 km of groomed trails in the area, Bancroft is a snowmobiling hotspot. Home to the abundant snowfall, the town has grown several snowmobile clubs. The Highland Wilderness Tours offer guided outdoor tours of both Bancroft and Algonquin Park. There is more than just snowmobiling too; horseback riding, dogsledding, and ATVing are also […]
Hastings Heritage Trail
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This trail makes up part of the Central Ontario Loop, yet its sense of local history gives it an individual identity. As 350 km of multi-use trail, the path follows an abandoned railway line. The trail begins in Glen Ross and extends Northward towards Lake St. Peter. Discover scenic lakes, picnic spots, abandoned mines, and […]
Kawartha Dairy Bancroft
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This is a must-stop when in cottage country. The retail walk-up window at a long-running, family-owned dairy farm known for its ice cream. For over 80 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that started it back in the beginning. “No better ice cream […]
Landis Fruit Market
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Bringing you Ontario’s fresh flowers, fine produce and home-style baking. Landis Fruit Market was originally opened in 1996 in Birds Creek. As the business was growing, the family decided to move the business to Bancroft, where it took on the current name of Landis Fruit Market. Photos: Vlad Umnov
Bancroft Village Playhouse
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The Bancroft Village Playhouse is a stunning historic theatre in the heart of downtown Bancroft. It has been hosting sold-out plays, musicals and concerts since the early 1990s. Formerly the Bancroft Community Hall, the historical building was once the local jail, courthouse and library. Photo: Vlad Umnov
The Old Tin Shed
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The Old Tin Shed is a primitive and cottage country decor shop. We are in the business of making your home cozy with a variety of candles in delicious scents, handmade soaps, honey, preserves, locally made products, pillows, throws, and so much more. You can also find kitchenware, carpets, lighting, and linens to brighten your […]