Welcome

We're Closer Than You Think! Come for a visit!

We are a four seasons destination covering the Town of Bancroft, North Hastings, East Haliburton and the Madawaska Valley. Algonquin Park is at our doorstop.

Come and discover the rugged beauty of Canadian Shield country. There are thousands of square kilometres of wooded highlands and enchanting valleys largely untouched by humans.

Countless lakes and rivers will tempt you to cast a line, navigate, splash around or just sit back and listen to the call of the loon.

There are many resort lodges, motels, inns, campgrounds and bed & breakfast accommodations to choose from. To complement the accommodations there are fine dining facilities and fast food outlets as well as stores and shops of every description. Our service and hospitality await you.

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.

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Some Points of Interest
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.

Visit the Chamber of Commerce for information on restaurants and accommodations in the North Hastings region. Rockhounding is not the only activity available.

The area offers fishing in stocked lakes, hiking and biking on the Hastings Heritage Trail, hunting, golf, summer theatre, horseback riding, studio tours and spectacular fall colours. Over 2,000 km of snowmobile trails provide endless sledding.