Welcome To Bancroft.......Home Of Eco-Conne'x
Beyond Mining
The Town of Bancroft is known as the "Mineral Capital of Canada". Over 1600
different mineral species have been identified in this part of the province. The
annual "Rockhound Gemboree" in August attracts thousands of people from around
the world. Uranium mining in the 1950's and 60's created a modern day boom in
this area. At its peak, the mill was treating 1600 tons of ore per day. Bancroft
became an incorporated village in December of 1904.
The York River flows through the centre of town, emptying into the Madawaska River before joining the Ottawa River and is rapidly becoming a paddler’s paradise
since the inception of The York River Paddle Challenge a Canoe and Kayak event
held the second weekend in July.
Bancroft is a picturesque community in the heart of North Hastings on the Canadian
Shield, strategically located 3 hours west of Ottawa, 1 1/2 hours north of
Belleville and 1 1/2 hours northeast of Peterborough. The area offers year round
activities including live theatrical performances at the Village Playhouse,
exhibits at the Art Gallery, rock hounding at the Annual Gemboree, cottaging
and fishing at numerous area lakes, snowmobiling on the best trails in Eastern
Ontario, four wheeling on the Hastings Heritage Trail, great hiking and nature
walk trails and great cycling opportunities have been developed through The
Bancroft Broken Spokes Cycling Club and the The Hastings Highlands Hilly
Hundred Cycle Tour held annually in September.
Autumn is spectacular - the foliage turns to gold and red. Enjoy a hike a Egan Chutes
Provincial Park or take a day trip to Algonquin Provincial Park to experience
the array of fall color. For hunting enthusiasts, the Bancroft area offers game
including partridge, deer and moose. In 2000, elk were re-introduced to the area
and Elk Route viewing and marketing initiatives are being established at this
time.
The York River flows through the centre of town and is being developed with park
areas, playgrounds and trails. The compact and walk able downtown shopping area
consists of numerous boutiques offering unique gifts and crafts. Bancroft has so
much to offer and yet maintains a quiet, relaxing pace. In June 2004, Bancroft
was the first place winner in TVO Studio 2's Most Talented Town contest, winning
out over 150 other entries. Bancroft generates its own arts scene and the arts community is a self-nurturing grassroots movement that goes on all year 'round.
Come and experience Bancroft, truly, "A Place For All Seasons".
different mineral species have been identified in this part of the province. The
annual "Rockhound Gemboree" in August attracts thousands of people from around
the world. Uranium mining in the 1950's and 60's created a modern day boom in
this area. At its peak, the mill was treating 1600 tons of ore per day. Bancroft
became an incorporated village in December of 1904.
The York River flows through the centre of town, emptying into the Madawaska River before joining the Ottawa River and is rapidly becoming a paddler’s paradise
since the inception of The York River Paddle Challenge a Canoe and Kayak event
held the second weekend in July.
Bancroft is a picturesque community in the heart of North Hastings on the Canadian
Shield, strategically located 3 hours west of Ottawa, 1 1/2 hours north of
Belleville and 1 1/2 hours northeast of Peterborough. The area offers year round
activities including live theatrical performances at the Village Playhouse,
exhibits at the Art Gallery, rock hounding at the Annual Gemboree, cottaging
and fishing at numerous area lakes, snowmobiling on the best trails in Eastern
Ontario, four wheeling on the Hastings Heritage Trail, great hiking and nature
walk trails and great cycling opportunities have been developed through The
Bancroft Broken Spokes Cycling Club and the The Hastings Highlands Hilly
Hundred Cycle Tour held annually in September.
Autumn is spectacular - the foliage turns to gold and red. Enjoy a hike a Egan Chutes
Provincial Park or take a day trip to Algonquin Provincial Park to experience
the array of fall color. For hunting enthusiasts, the Bancroft area offers game
including partridge, deer and moose. In 2000, elk were re-introduced to the area
and Elk Route viewing and marketing initiatives are being established at this
time.
The York River flows through the centre of town and is being developed with park
areas, playgrounds and trails. The compact and walk able downtown shopping area
consists of numerous boutiques offering unique gifts and crafts. Bancroft has so
much to offer and yet maintains a quiet, relaxing pace. In June 2004, Bancroft
was the first place winner in TVO Studio 2's Most Talented Town contest, winning
out over 150 other entries. Bancroft generates its own arts scene and the arts community is a self-nurturing grassroots movement that goes on all year 'round.
Come and experience Bancroft, truly, "A Place For All Seasons".