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Welcome to Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce
 AUCTION SALE
to raise funds for the renewed and revitalized
Bancroft Train Station!
our new home
Saturday, June 2nd - in the parking lot at the station.
Bring your gently used items to the Town Office (old ambulance bays) on Wednesday May 16th until 3pm; Saturday May 26th - 9am to 11 am or call the chamber to make other arrangements. Please - no clothes. Rain or shine (we will have tents up).
Auctioneer Oscar White is generously donating his services and it promises to be a fun time! This event is in cooperation with the BBIA who is hosting a Tailgate Yard Sale with booths for vendors and local businesses encouraged to participate. If you would like to have your own space, or have questions please call Chris at 613-332-6246. See you there!
If you need to know more about our new home, and maybe how you can help us get moved... please call or just keep reading.
We're almost there... and YOU can help!
for more information click here ---> www.youtube.com/watch
- Bancroft Mineral Museum Display
A mini, temporary display is located in the Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism & Information Centre at 12B Flint Avenue in Bancroft featuring local specimens. The Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club Museum will return to its original home in what will be a completely restored Bancroft Railway Station. The expanded museum will focus on the Mining Heritage of the region, mineral education and collecting.
- THE 49TH ANNUAL ROCKHOUND GEMBOREE
August 2-5, 2012
- Mineral Collecting Field Trips- The schedule will be posted on the link below. Please note: Participants should register at the designated location outside of the Community Centre at 9 a.m. Particpants will follow in their own vehicle. Please bring plenty of drinking water, a lunch and wear closed-toed shoes. You must bring your own tools. We also suggest sunscreen, a hat, gloves and safety glasses.
- For more GEMBOREE details please Click Here
*Please Note: There is a "no pets" policy at Gemboree. Local kennels offer a healthy, economical alternative for Gemboree attendees. Check with Camp K9 Seven at Maple Lane Bancroft 613-332-3359 * Clear Water Kennels at 48 Parks Road 613-332-6756 * Copper Creek Kennel at 675 East Road Loop 613-338-2377*
- The annual Rockhound Gemboree has once again been selected by Festivals & Events Ontario as one of the top 100. Attend the 49th Annual Rockhound Gemboree August 2-5, 2012.
- Have time to Volunteer? Help with Gemboree!
Please email gemboree@bancroftdistrict.com, call us at 613-332-1513 or stop into the Chamber of Commerce to register.
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- Non-Motorized Trail Maps Local Parks
Click Here to download and print. Click Here
- Need Accommodations?
Please view our Accommodations Brochure
- Town Map - Click Here York River Map - Click Here
Public Notice
As of April 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012 the Open Air Burning Season is in effect for the Town of Bancroft, Municipality of Faraday, Municipality of Hastings Highlands, Limerick Township, Wollaston Township, Tudor and Cashel Township and Carlow/Mayo Township. The Day Burning period is 2 hours after sunrise until 2 hours before sunset. Also, Burn Bans may be applied by the fire departments anytime based on weather conditions. Please refer to fire meter signs.
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The Destination Guide is a full colour glossy publication, distributed throughtout Ontario, parts of Quebec and US border locations. Please contact us for your advertising opportunity!For more information on how to advertise - publications@bancroftdistrict.com
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