fun-filled days on the lake...
things to do in town...
recreation is at your door-step year-round
Clicking on each picture will take you to the corresponding websites
parks and other attractions
These are some of the activities for you to start with. Click on the underlined links for more info. The fun doesn't end in this page. Stay in our cottage and explore more!
Fishing in Bancroft With over 800 lakes and hundreds of kilometers of rivers and streams in the vicinity, Bancroft and surrounding area offers a rich fishing environment. Check https://www.bancroftontario.com/fishing/ for more info. |
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Algonquin Provincial Park The first provincial Park in Ontario is home to thousands of lakes and famous for its wild expanse of forest and lakes, ragged cliffs and quiet ponds, lovely rivers and sparkling rapids, delicate orchids and giant moose.The southern edge of Algonquin Park is only an hour away from Bancroft. |
Baptiste lake This lake, also known as Kaijick Manitou, Loon Lake, Long Lake is great for fishing! Just 15 mins drive from town. |
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Egan Chutes The waterfalls-beautiful, powerful, breathtaking. A favorite place for biking, hiking or snowshoeing. There's so much to explore. Location: About 15 kilometres east of Bancroft. |
Mineral Capital Did you know that Bancroft is called the Mineral capital of Canada? Almost 90% of all types of minerals found on earth is located in North Hastings, Bancroft. Surprised! Yes, you can join the tour to explore and learn about local minerals and gems. Don't forget about the Gem and Mineral exhibition during summer. |
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Eagles Nest Trails Another trail where the Hawkwatch, a favourite destination within the park, provides an amazing vista over the York River valley and town of Bancroft below. A place of spiritual significance for Algonquin people. A great outdoor experience for the whole family! |
Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling Who doesn't love cross-country skiing? There are numerous areas in and around Bancroft to experience the winter adventure. Bancroft and the county of North Hastings offer an excellent snowmobiling destination. There are over 350 km of groomed trails throughout the area, abundant snowfall, snowmobile clubs and club activities and races. |
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Silent Lake Provincial Park Kilometers of hiking trails and mountain biking trails. Beautiful lookout point over Silent Lake. Please be aware that No motor boats or electric motors are permitted on Silent Lake. Can expect groomed winter cross-country ski trails. 15 mins from downtown Bancroft. |
Southern Ontario Ice festival Ice climbers to scale frozen waterfalls. ... The Southern Ontario Ice Climbing Festival (www.SOIceFest.com) is a volunteer-organized, not-for-profit initiative with two major goals: to connect and grow the southern Ontario climbing community; and to give back to the local communities in the greater Bancroft area |
Rock Climbing
Eagles nest is a look out atop a 150 foot hunk of granite that lies just north of the town center, across from the Tim Hortons. Maybe five to ten routes exist in total with room for development of new ones. There are two bolted routes about 5.9 and 5.10c. And there are also a number of decent cracks. The winter also yeilds a decent ice route. Worth a visit if you're in cottage country. Access here could be a problem if the area is not respected. Please be discrete and mindful. |
Source: The pictures under 'things to do' and ''parks and attractions' are taken from the corresponding websites