Bancroft Vacation Rentals

Bancroft, a town in Hastings County, Ontario, offers a range of vacation rentals, with modern cottages or cabins. Bancroft cottage rentals typically have views of the river York, and many have their own jetty from which visitors can kayak or swim.

Learn More about Bancroft at the Art Gallery and Mineral Museum

Visit the Mineral Museum to learn about Bancroft's surrounding landscape and rock formations. The area's unique environment boasts a wealth of mineral deposits that have been developed into mines. Explore the amazing variety of mineral samples on display and read about how they were collected.

You could also check out the Art Gallery of Bancroft's ever-changing exhibitions of amazing crafts. The Bancroft art scene is thriving, and the former logging and mining town has become a refuge for artists. Buy some souvenirs at the gift shop and refuel with some of the espresso bar's excellent coffee.

Kids will love the skate park and mining for crystals

Wander around the community gardens or along the York River with your family at Riverside Park. There's also the Wattle and Daub Café, which provides delicious snacks, and a skate park nearby. Riverside Park has canoe, kayak, skateboard, and rollerblade rentals, and it's a popular cycling spot, especially for families with young children.

Kids will enjoy the Princess Sodalite Mine Rock Shop, a great place to explore if you like rocks and minerals. Kids can hunt through the rocks for their own treasures, and there's an endless supply of stones to choose from. The staff are knowledgable about the rocks, and you only pay for the ones you want to keep.

Millennium Park hosts all sorts of family activities during the summer months, including children's picnics and a movie night every week. Wander around the park's trails along the river and relax on the grass with your family.

Get Outside and Explore Egan Chutes Provincial Park

Follow the trail through the forest up to Eagle's Nest, and you'll be treated to amazing views at the top, particularly in fall. You can also drive up to the this must-see Bancroft attraction. Stop at Tim Hortons for a tea or coffee or Kawartha Dairy for ice cream on the way.

Egan Chutes Provincial Park, also popular with walkers and cyclists, is great for snowshoeing during the winter months. This peaceful hidden gem is home to lots of deer and other wild animals, as well as a cascading river with waterfalls. In summer, go swimming in the whirlpools.

Silent Lake Provincial Park offers visitors a great wilderness experience. Wander along its many hiking trails and kayak on the lake's crystal-clear waters.

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