Guidebook for Bancroft
Food Scene
The Granite is a great place for everything from great pub food to Sunday dinner. Awesome people and great selection of drinks. Amazing patio overlooking the York river and town. Lots of space to park your Atv or sled.
66 locals recommend
The Granite
45 Bridge St WThe Granite is a great place for everything from great pub food to Sunday dinner. Awesome people and great selection of drinks. Amazing patio overlooking the York river and town. Lots of space to park your Atv or sled.
This is a little piece of history. This pub has been around when the the local arrived by horse cart. Great local craft brews, live music on Friday nights not to mention great pub fare.
31 locals recommend
Bancroft Brewing Co.
4 Hastings St NThis is a little piece of history. This pub has been around when the the local arrived by horse cart. Great local craft brews, live music on Friday nights not to mention great pub fare.
McG's Cakes on Main
58b Hastings St NHave a sweet tooth? Enjoy homemade favourites at this little hem on Main Street.
The Barn Chefs
5543 Hwy 620Everything Else
Clive will deliver a canoe or kayak direct to whatever lake you wish to explore. He also has a selection of bike, Nordic ski and snow shoe rentals.
24 locals recommend
Trips & Trails Adventure Outfitting
258 Hastings St NClive will deliver a canoe or kayak direct to whatever lake you wish to explore. He also has a selection of bike, Nordic ski and snow shoe rentals.
CallistoWicks Candle Co.
5518 Highway 620Sightseeing
Highfalls is a great spot to enjoy an afternoon walk or an evening fishing trip. You can park at Baptiste lake road and walk in the 2 kms or drive to the falls and play. Enjoy this local favourite on the beautiful York River.
High Falls
Highfalls is a great spot to enjoy an afternoon walk or an evening fishing trip. You can park at Baptiste lake road and walk in the 2 kms or drive to the falls and play. Enjoy this local favourite on the beautiful York River.
Egan Chutes Provincial Park is an awesome place to hike, swim or fish. Its an easy 1.5 km hike and offers great views of the York River.
77 locals recommend
Egan Chutes Provincial Park
487 Detlor RoadEgan Chutes Provincial Park is an awesome place to hike, swim or fish. Its an easy 1.5 km hike and offers great views of the York River.
Hike, mountain bike or paddle Silent lake. It is one of my favourite parks in Ontario.
Winter offers opportunities to snow shoe or cross country ski.
76 locals recommend
Silent Lake Provincial Park
1589 Silent Lake Park RoadHike, mountain bike or paddle Silent lake. It is one of my favourite parks in Ontario.
Winter offers opportunities to snow shoe or cross country ski.
Enjoy hiking on top of the nest or just sit back and take in the views of the York River valley. This location is now wheel chair accessible. Road is closed during winter but you are welcome to snow shoe up if you enjoy a challenge!
13 locals recommend
Eagles Nest Park Road
Eagles Nest Park RoadEnjoy hiking on top of the nest or just sit back and take in the views of the York River valley. This location is now wheel chair accessible. Road is closed during winter but you are welcome to snow shoe up if you enjoy a challenge!
Silent lake provincial park has it all. Skiing, snow showing and ice fishing in the winter. Hiking swimming fishing and mountain biking in the summer. We provide a park pass for our guests saving them 20.00 each visit.
76 locals recommend
Silent Lake Provincial Park
1589 Silent Lake Park RoadSilent lake provincial park has it all. Skiing, snow showing and ice fishing in the winter. Hiking swimming fishing and mountain biking in the summer. We provide a park pass for our guests saving them 20.00 each visit.
The iconic Algonquin Provincial Park is a perfect day trip. Skiing and snow shoo-in the winter. Hiking swimming and mountain biking in the summer. If cycling is your love then challenge yourself to cycle from the east fat to the west gate and return. It’s approximately 120kms!
255 locals recommend
Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60The iconic Algonquin Provincial Park is a perfect day trip. Skiing and snow shoo-in the winter. Hiking swimming and mountain biking in the summer. If cycling is your love then challenge yourself to cycle from the east fat to the west gate and return. It’s approximately 120kms!
Go visit one of two places in the world where sodalite is found. Go spelunking here and other locations in the mineral rich area that is Bancroft.
43 locals recommend
Princess Sodalite Mine
31241 Hwy 28Go visit one of two places in the world where sodalite is found. Go spelunking here and other locations in the mineral rich area that is Bancroft.
Enjoy this quaint eatery on the shores of the York River. Everything here is homemade and delicious.
13 locals recommend
Wattle & Daub Cafe
26b Station StEnjoy this quaint eatery on the shores of the York River. Everything here is homemade and delicious.
Outdoor adventure
This is a great spot to go for a day paddle on the York river and visit some beautiful waterfalls. Swim picnic and laze on the rocks all day.
13 locals recommend
Deep Roots Adventure
2307 Loop RdThis is a great spot to go for a day paddle on the York river and visit some beautiful waterfalls. Swim picnic and laze on the rocks all day.
City advice
Don't miss
Paddle the peaceful York River!
Please contact me if you would enjoy this adventure. An easy paddle for all ages. Stop along the way on a beautiful private beach for a swim and lunch. We provide a guide and all the equipment required.