Sophia’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Very close to us, about a 10 min drive. Park your car and enjoy about a 20min stroll/hike to the chutes. Pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon there. Nice swimming too :)
77 locals recommend
Egan Chutes Provincial Park
487 Detlor RoadVery close to us, about a 10 min drive. Park your car and enjoy about a 20min stroll/hike to the chutes. Pack a picnic and enjoy the afternoon there. Nice swimming too :)
Typically a must do in Bancroft. A lovely scenic lookout over the whole town, looking over the river too. Fall is a nice time to check it out with all the colours but it's pretty cool anytime of year.
75 locals recommend
Eagles Nest Lookout
Typically a must do in Bancroft. A lovely scenic lookout over the whole town, looking over the river too. Fall is a nice time to check it out with all the colours but it's pretty cool anytime of year.
We personally have not been yet (shameful) but many people love it and recommend it as this is the mineral/gem capital of Canada!
43 locals recommend
Princess Sodalite Mine
31241 Hwy 28We personally have not been yet (shameful) but many people love it and recommend it as this is the mineral/gem capital of Canada!
A landmark around here and truly not to be missed if you've traveled from far. It's only about 45min drive from us. A nice day trip. There are plenty of hiking trails that loop around for a variety of lengths ranging from about 45min to 4hrs or longer probably. Some old growth trees that are stunning.
417 locals recommend
Algonquin Park
A landmark around here and truly not to be missed if you've traveled from far. It's only about 45min drive from us. A nice day trip. There are plenty of hiking trails that loop around for a variety of lengths ranging from about 45min to 4hrs or longer probably. Some old growth trees that are stunning.
Food scene
Super cute Cafe in town with art work around and few artisan crafts to sell. Best coffee in town as their the only ones with an expresso machine(!!!) 😋😋
12 locals recommend
The Muse Gallery & Café
23 Bridge St WSuper cute Cafe in town with art work around and few artisan crafts to sell. Best coffee in town as their the only ones with an expresso machine(!!!) 😋😋
There's the Granite too but we personally prefer this pub. Great fish and chips and burgers. They also have a micro brewery :) Nice stop for lunch to fill your belly before the long drive home.
56 locals recommend
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St WThere's the Granite too but we personally prefer this pub. Great fish and chips and burgers. They also have a micro brewery :) Nice stop for lunch to fill your belly before the long drive home.
Another cute Cafe. Drip coffee but great selection of baked goods!! Serves lunch too. Right at Riverside Park with a playground, lots of shade and by the river. Great place for a family drop by.
13 locals recommend
Wattle & Daub Cafe
26b Station StAnother cute Cafe. Drip coffee but great selection of baked goods!! Serves lunch too. Right at Riverside Park with a playground, lots of shade and by the river. Great place for a family drop by.
Support the local Mennonite community and pick up some local fruits, veggies, baked goods, and preserves. Grab some corn, when in season to bring back to your camp or glamp site to do a corn roast on the fire :)
Landis Fruit Market
503 Hastings St NSupport the local Mennonite community and pick up some local fruits, veggies, baked goods, and preserves. Grab some corn, when in season to bring back to your camp or glamp site to do a corn roast on the fire :)
Beach or Waterfront
Just a 5min drive from our place if you're craving a sandy beach and more open water. There is a dock and a grassy area for picnics.
Park beach
249 Old L'Amable RoadJust a 5min drive from our place if you're craving a sandy beach and more open water. There is a dock and a grassy area for picnics.
If you're staying for longer then 2 nights and want to try another beach area further away from us with a nice scenic drive down Boulter Road then check out the beach at Foster's Lake. Sandy and shallow for a while so it's great for kids.
Fosters Lake
If you're staying for longer then 2 nights and want to try another beach area further away from us with a nice scenic drive down Boulter Road then check out the beach at Foster's Lake. Sandy and shallow for a while so it's great for kids.
Canoe and Kayak Rentals
Bancroft Go Green
224 Hastings Street NorthWe have not rented from here but it is an option.
We have not rented from here but it is an option.
24 locals recommend
Trips & Trails Adventure Outfitting
258 Hastings St NWe have not rented from here but it is an option.
City advice
Don't miss
The Saturday Farmer's Market is a must!
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm at Riverside Park (behind the post office in town).
Grab a coffee, baked good, some produce and a nice memento by a local artist to take home as a souvenir. Different local musician typically performs every week.
I'm also a co-manager for the Market so if you have any specific questions then please let me know!
Market typically runs between May long weekend to Thanksgiving.