The Ultimate Bancroft Stays Guidebook
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Approximately 1 hour N on HWY 62 N.
The website details trail conditions and activities.
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Algonquin Park
Approximately 1 hour N on HWY 62 N.
The website details trail conditions and activities.
Closer to home, just North of town is our local natural wonder. A sheer rock face with trails and attractions for hikers at the top. Worth checking out.
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Eagle's Nest Park & Lookout
79 Eagles Nest Park RoadCloser to home, just North of town is our local natural wonder. A sheer rock face with trails and attractions for hikers at the top. Worth checking out.
Silent Lake is a beautiful, peaceful park located in the Canadian Shield. The lake prohibits motorized water vehicles. Recreational activities include swimming, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and canoeing; in winter, there is cross-country skiing. It is about 20 minutes from the cottage.
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Silent Lake Provincial Park
1589 Silent Lake Park RoadSilent Lake is a beautiful, peaceful park located in the Canadian Shield. The lake prohibits motorized water vehicles. Recreational activities include swimming, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and canoeing; in winter, there is cross-country skiing. It is about 20 minutes from the cottage.
Only about 15 minutes from our cottage, Egan Chutes hosts an easy and quick hike up to a breathtaking waterfall. It is a must see!
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Egan Chutes Provincial Park
487 Detlor RoadOnly about 15 minutes from our cottage, Egan Chutes hosts an easy and quick hike up to a breathtaking waterfall. It is a must see!
Great for a small hike this little-known trail is located off Oak Street in town.
Go to ontariotrails.on.ca for more details.
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Vance Farm Park
Great for a small hike this little-known trail is located off Oak Street in town.
Go to ontariotrails.on.ca for more details.
The Hastings Heritage Trail is a four-seasons, multi-use recreational trail that follows an old railway line linking Hastings County. It welcomes hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, and recreational vehicle operators. Trails in Hastings County consist of a 156-km ribbon of land stretching from Glen Ross to Lake St. Peter, connecting them to the waterways of the Trent Canal System in the south and the edge of Algonquin Park in the north.
Hastings Heritage Trail
Hastings Heritage TrailThe Hastings Heritage Trail is a four-seasons, multi-use recreational trail that follows an old railway line linking Hastings County. It welcomes hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, and recreational vehicle operators. Trails in Hastings County consist of a 156-km ribbon of land stretching from Glen Ross to Lake St. Peter, connecting them to the waterways of the Trent Canal System in the south and the edge of Algonquin Park in the north.
7 minutes South of town on HWY 62 off the Old L'amable Road is a local park with a sandy beach, crystal clear water, change room and toilets.
Great for a family picnic or outing on a warm summer day.
L'Amable Dam
7 minutes South of town on HWY 62 off the Old L'amable Road is a local park with a sandy beach, crystal clear water, change room and toilets.
Great for a family picnic or outing on a warm summer day.
You can hunt for rare crystals and gems here! There are around 75 mineral varieties that can be found on the farm, including amethyst and garnet, and guests can bring their own tools if they wish.
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Princess Sodalite Mine
31241 Hwy 28You can hunt for rare crystals and gems here! There are around 75 mineral varieties that can be found on the farm, including amethyst and garnet, and guests can bring their own tools if they wish.
RESTAURANTS
$$$ An inviting and upscale restaurant. Great for an evening out - the atmosphere, service and menu selections are the best in town.
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The Granite
45 Bridge St W$$$ An inviting and upscale restaurant. Great for an evening out - the atmosphere, service and menu selections are the best in town.
$$ This place provides a unique experience - Locally brewed craft beers and delicious menu. Open later than most places in town.
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Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St W$$ This place provides a unique experience - Locally brewed craft beers and delicious menu. Open later than most places in town.
$$ Tasty Italian food less than 10 minutes from our cottage. Known for their satisfying portions and friendly staff.
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Vito's Pizzeria
143 Hastings Street North$$ Tasty Italian food less than 10 minutes from our cottage. Known for their satisfying portions and friendly staff.
$ Wonderful little diner located more on the North end of town.
Delicious homemade food and locally owned and operated.
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Eagles Nest Restaurant
183 Hastings St N$ Wonderful little diner located more on the North end of town.
Delicious homemade food and locally owned and operated.
$ Family fish and chips restaurant. Amazing homemade batter and all your seafood selections.
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For The Halibut Fish & Chips
220 Hastings St N$ Family fish and chips restaurant. Amazing homemade batter and all your seafood selections.
$ About 7 minutes North of Bancroft on HWY 62 N. This diner has it all - tasty food, portion size and atmosphere. Worth the drive.
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Café B C
29670 ON-62$ About 7 minutes North of Bancroft on HWY 62 N. This diner has it all - tasty food, portion size and atmosphere. Worth the drive.
$ A must try ice cream stop with tons of flavours. Can be purchased by the scoop or by the tub.
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Kawartha Dairy Bancroft
29572 ON-28$ A must try ice cream stop with tons of flavours. Can be purchased by the scoop or by the tub.
McDonald's
141 Hastings St NSubway
110 Hastings St NDixie Lee Fried Chicken | Bancroft Fast Food
121 Hastings Street NorthTim Hortons
234 Hastings St NPizza Pizza
17 Station StBOUTIQUES
Market Cafe & Fudge Factory
16 Bridge St WTry the fudge. Seriously.
This shop has it all - home decor, clothing, gifts, interesting salvage items. Something for everyone here.
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The Old Tin Shed
25 Sherbourne St NThis shop has it all - home decor, clothing, gifts, interesting salvage items. Something for everyone here.
Wonderful little clothing shop with interesting, quality clothes. Great service and selection.
Unique Finds
7 Station StWonderful little clothing shop with interesting, quality clothes. Great service and selection.
Retro general store filled with candy, games, wall decor and much much more. A very nostalgic little shop!
Bancroft General Mercantile
75 Hastings St NRetro general store filled with candy, games, wall decor and much much more. A very nostalgic little shop!
Perfect place to grab some new or used books to read while you’re on the dock catching some sun.
Ashlie's Books
65 Hastings St NPerfect place to grab some new or used books to read while you’re on the dock catching some sun.
ARTS
Such an amazing collection of local work paired with gourmet coffee. You won't want to miss a visit here.
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The Muse Gallery & Café
23 Bridge St WSuch an amazing collection of local work paired with gourmet coffee. You won't want to miss a visit here.
The Bancroft Village Playhouse is North Hastings’ all-season hub for live performance. Each year, thousands of local residents and visitors walk through the doors of the playhouse to enjoy a wide variety of live theatre, concerts, movies, local events and public presentations.
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Bancroft Village Playhouse
5 5 Hastings SThe Bancroft Village Playhouse is North Hastings’ all-season hub for live performance. Each year, thousands of local residents and visitors walk through the doors of the playhouse to enjoy a wide variety of live theatre, concerts, movies, local events and public presentations.
GROCERY
Tony & Jill's No Frills
127 Hastings St NFoodland - Bancroft
337 Hastings St NLCBO
315 Hastings St NBeer Store
1 Madawaska StSHOPPING
Canadian Tire
341 Hastings St NDollarama
147 Hastings St NBancroft Home Hardware
248 Hastings St NRONA Bancroft
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