Bancroft & district Visit a part of Ontario where adventure comes naturally W


elcome to the place we call home. The Bancroft District


is a unique four season destina- tion that offers a satisfying com- bination of outdoor adventure and carefree leisure. Visitors to the area may explore


the natural beauty or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the quiet solitude. The unique topography of the area offers scenes of beautiful valleys and rugged highlands with sparkling lakes in between.


Winter ›› Winter offers its own set of unique activities including great outdoor fun like tobogganing or kicking your snow boots off and re- laxing in front of a cozy fireplace. There are plenty of winter days


and tons of snow to prove it. Thou- sands of kilometers of groomed trails offer the action thrilled snow- mobiler, with all the services and amenities provided for the most memorable of adventures. In mid- February you can experience the excitement of dog sled racing along with horse drawn sleigh rides, hot apple cider and Beaver Tail. These are only a small sampling


of the list of possibilities that the winter season in the Bancroft area has to offer. The limits are set by your imagination.


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Fall ›› Fall in the Bancroft District is one of the best places in Ontario to view the fall colours. The beautiful hardwood forests turn to brilliant flaming oranges, golds and reds. There are many benefits to visit-


ing the Bancroft region during the fall season. It’s not too hot or too cold, there are no bugs and the summer crowds have gone home. The water is too cold for swim-


ming, but boating and canoeing offer the most breathtaking scenes of the trees in the midst of their changing colours. Plan a trip to enjoy the scenery,


a few days fishing, mineral collect- ing or discover the arts by joining a studio tour.


spring ›› Spring has the community buzzing with excitement as the trees and plants start to bud and flowers start to peek their way out of the wet ground. It is a great time to enjoy picnics


and the beauty of new life by the sparkling waters. Take a walk back to Egan Chutes to watch the York River thunderously rush through the water carved rock sides, creat- ing a cool spray of mist. Due to the Bancroft areas


unique geology we are known


worldwide as the Mineral Capital of Canada. For the Rockhound spring is the promise of another ex- citing mineral collecting season.


summer ›› Summer brings thousands of tourists to the Bancroft district. With so many activities to


choose from it’s hard to decide where to start. There are many public beaches and boat launches for the water lovers to splash into. Hiking, bird watching, biking,


kayaking, canoeing and ATVing are only some of the activities available in Bancroft under the summer sun.


rockhound gemBoree ›› The Rockhound Gemboree is the highlight of the summer season, held annually on the four days pre- ceding the Civic Holiday Monday in August. There are over 100 dealers that


offer a stunning array of mineral specimens, gems, fossils, gemstone jewellery, as well as lapidary and beading craft supplies. Come to the show to pan for


gold, seek expert mineral identifi- cation or have your picture taken with Rocky the Rockhound. There are three venues which


provide a unique variety of activi- ties for every visitor.


Hawk Watch at Eagles Nest in the scenic town of Bancroft, ON.


eagles nest ›› No trip to Bancroft is complete without a visit to the top of the Ea- gles Nest for a panoramic view of the York River Valley and the sur- rounding country side beyond. The view from the Hawk Watch


is nothing less than spectacular. Well established walking trails lead hikers among the majestic pines and the noble oaks. The Bancroft District has some-


thing to offer everyone, every sea- son of the year, every month, every day, every hour. Come out to see why so many


visitors come to see our “Four Sea- son Playground” and experience the action, the natural way!


scenic roads ›› For the curious driver there are over 500km of scenic roads to travel and explore that wind through the area. A series of scenic driving routes


have been developed to introduce drivers to the scenery, culture and attractions of the region. Unique highway signs identify


each route or pick up a brochure from the Visitor Information Centre to guide you on your adventure. •


Joanne Larkman Tourism & Event Coordinator Bancroft & District Chamber of Commerce


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