Bancroft Ontario | Tourist Info, Attractions, Events & more
Bancroft Ontario is a small, picturesque town nestled in the York River Valley on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Bancroft offers many tourist attractions and natural wonders to explore including, fishing , snowmobiling , rock hounding , camping , history and so much more.
Rockhound Gemboree - Bancroft Ontario
The largest gem and mineral show in Canada, the Rockhound Gemboree, is held in Bancroft Ontario every year. This event celebrates the art of rockhounding and mineral collecting, and typically includes a variety of activities, such as mineral and gemstone displays, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, and field trips.
Mineral Collecting - Bancroft Ontario
Find information on mineral collecting, shopping, collecting sites, abandoned mines and more - in and around Bancroft Ontario.
Bancroft Mineral Museum
Bancroft’s mineral wealth dates back over a billion years, and our museum showcases some of the rarest and most beautiful specimens discovered right here in the Bancroft area. With hundreds of stunning minerals on display, you’ll see everything from sparkling quartz and vibrant fluorite to rare minerals like sodalite and nepheline.
Bancroft Attractions - Bancroft Ontario
Bancroft Ontario attractions are plentiful! Are you looking for things to do in Bancroft? You’re in luck because this area offers a wide variety of things to do to keep you busy, whatever the season. Browse the list below to get some ideas, and start your next adventure. Algonquin Park
Bancroft Tourism - Bancroft Ontario
Every year Bancroft hosts Canada’s largest gem and mineral show, The Rockhound Gemboree. Eagles Nest Climb atop the Eagle’s Nest Bancroft for a breath-taking view of the York River Valley.
Facts and Information - Bancroft Ontario
Bancroft, “Ontario’s Most Talented Town” In 2004 Bancroft, Ontario was awarded the title of “Ontario’s Most Talented Town” by TV Ontario. Turtle Crossing From May through Sept please take care while driving to help protect the indigenous turtle.
Bancroft Area Events - Bancroft Ontario
Detailed information on Bancroft Ontario Events, festivals, Studio Tours and happenings in and around the Bancroft area. Visit us for more information
Mineral Descriptions - Bancroft Ontario
Welcome to our page on gems and minerals, where we showcase some of the most beautiful and unique natural treasures found in the earth. From sparkling diamonds to vibrant amethysts, Canada’s rich soil and diverse landscapes have yielded an array of precious gems and minerals.
The History of Bancroft Ontario
Bancroft is a place rich in history. There are still remnants of its past such as the church on Old L’Amable Road, the abandoned buildings scattering the country side, and even the old rock piles in fields that farmers once painstakingly cleared by hand.