Bancroft tourist information
Bancroft Ontario
Bancroft is called the "Mineral Capital of Canada" because of its unique area geology. The region encompassing a 60 kilometre radius around Bancroft has a greater number of minerals to be found than any other corresponding region in Canada (or possibly North America). In the year 2003 Bancroft hosts its 40th Annual Rockhound Gemboree, Canada's largest mineral and gem show.
Whether you are looking for a vacation getaway or a new home ... the Bancroft District is a great place to live, work or visit. Come and experience the unique atmosphere of a frontier town surrounded by rugged highlands, with the picturesque Eagle's Nest, a 150 metre high cliff standing guard over the town.
Scenic sites in our area include: Egan Chute along the York River; Eagle's Nest and High Falls dam, just north of Bancroft; the Gut Conservation Area, near Coe Hill; Algonquin Park, one hour north; Silent Lake Park, 20 minutes south and Petroglyphs Park, 1 hour south of Bancroft; Kamaniskeg Lake lookout, off Hwy 62, just west of Combermere; and the Rockingham ghost town.
Other places to see include: North Hastings Heritage Museum, Art Gallery of Bancroft, Hastings Heritage Trail, CN Rock dump, and the Madonna House.
Bancroft aerial map
Please click on any icon on the Bancroft aerial tourist map, to find close by places, offering hotels and tourist information. You can zoom in and zoom out our touristical map as well as switch between satelite and map view of Bancroft.
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