Linda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Eagle's Nest Park & Lookout
79 Eagles Nest Park RoadBeautiful view, great hiking trails, natural wonder
Algonquin Park
World renowned provincial park - 1 hour drive to the East Gate
Vance Farm Park
Well-hidden local gem. Walking trails and nature right in town
Beautiful railway bridge spans the river - also the home of the Bancroft Farmers Market during milder seasons
14 locals recommend
Millennium Park
166 Hastings St NBeautiful railway bridge spans the river - also the home of the Bancroft Farmers Market during milder seasons
Majestic waterfalls and meandering river. Not heavily populated
77 locals recommend
Egan Chutes Provincial Park
487 Detlor RoadMajestic waterfalls and meandering river. Not heavily populated
Bonnechere Caves
1247 Fourth Chute RdPetroglyphs Provincial Park
2249 Northeys Bay RoadBest Boutiques
The Old Tin Shed
25 Sherbourne St NFamous shop - has something for everyone
Market Cafe & Fudge Factory
16 Bridge St WBest fudge ever
If you're a history buff and love to explore locally owned establishments, this is the store for you!
About a 20 minute scenic drive away.
15 locals recommend
The Old Hastings Gallery
3103 Old Hastings RdIf you're a history buff and love to explore locally owned establishments, this is the store for you!
About a 20 minute scenic drive away.
Bancroft is the mineral capital of Canada! You will see rare sodalite here - one of the few places it is found.
43 locals recommend
Princess Sodalite Mine
31241 Hwy 28Bancroft is the mineral capital of Canada! You will see rare sodalite here - one of the few places it is found.
Food Scene
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St WGreat for families or a night out
Eagles Nest Restaurant
183 Hastings St NCute with delicious homemade food
The Granite
45 Bridge St WGreat atmosphere, food and steps away
Café B C
29670 ON-62Yummy homemade food
Delicious!!!
A must-visit if you are in the area and love tasty, authentic ice cream.
You might have to line up for this one!!
46 locals recommend
Kawartha Dairy Bancroft
29572 ON-28Delicious!!!
A must-visit if you are in the area and love tasty, authentic ice cream.
You might have to line up for this one!!
Recreation
Local Snowmobile and ATV trail.
Regularly groomed and maintained. Access to many locations province-wide.
8 locals recommend
Hastings Heritage Trail
Hastings Heritage TrailLocal Snowmobile and ATV trail.
Regularly groomed and maintained. Access to many locations province-wide.
Kid's playground, lovely walking trail, boat rentals and skateboard park. Right beside the York River and a 10 min walk from the Century Home Cottage apartment.
Heart of the Park in Riverside Park
4-26 Hastings Heritage WayKid's playground, lovely walking trail, boat rentals and skateboard park. Right beside the York River and a 10 min walk from the Century Home Cottage apartment.
Road to take to get to the L'amable Dam swimming area.
Sandy beach, changing area, toilets.
Old L'Amable Road
Old L'Amable RoadRoad to take to get to the L'amable Dam swimming area.
Sandy beach, changing area, toilets.
Smaller park situated around a wonderful, motor-free lake.
Day passes available summer and winter.
Beautiful sand beaches, canoe and kayak rentals.
Winter trails are groomed for crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing.
Ice fishing as well.
76 locals recommend
Silent Lake Provincial Park
1589 Silent Lake Park RoadSmaller park situated around a wonderful, motor-free lake.
Day passes available summer and winter.
Beautiful sand beaches, canoe and kayak rentals.
Winter trails are groomed for crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing.
Ice fishing as well.
Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre
1305 Redkenn RdSandy beach that is ideal for toddlers as the shallow water extends for many feet.
We love the public beach and the worry-free swimming experience for young children.
7 locals recommend
Papineau Lake
Sandy beach that is ideal for toddlers as the shallow water extends for many feet.
We love the public beach and the worry-free swimming experience for young children.
Fun and safe family experience.
This is a well-maintained park with playground and picnic tables set up.
Great swimming for kids as it's shallow
Fosters Lake
Fun and safe family experience.
This is a well-maintained park with playground and picnic tables set up.
Great swimming for kids as it's shallow
Crystal clear, spring-fed freezing cold deep lake.
Great for those who love an amazing swim.
Holland Lake
Crystal clear, spring-fed freezing cold deep lake.
Great for those who love an amazing swim.
Hosts the Rally of the Tall pines.
Great outdoor skating rink during winter months
Dungannon Recreation Centre
26596 ON-62Hosts the Rally of the Tall pines.
Great outdoor skating rink during winter months
Old Diamond Lake Road
Old Diamond Lake RoadAccess to Public sandy beach area.
Art Scene
The Muse Gallery & Café
23 Bridge St WCoffee and local art - what could be better?
Neighbourhoods
Cute little gem of a town 15 Minutes North on Hwy 62.
Host of SOIcefest - an annual ice climbing event in February
34 locals recommend
Maynooth
Cute little gem of a town 15 Minutes North on Hwy 62.
Host of SOIcefest - an annual ice climbing event in February
Traveler advice
Don't miss
SOIcefest
Annual February Ice Climbing event in Maynooth
Don't miss
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