Top Things to do in Bancroft
Top 6 Free Things to do in Bancroft, Canada
Discover the best top things to do in Bancroft, Canada including Art Gallery of Bancroft, The Old Tin Shed, Egan Chutes Provincial Park, Eagle's Nest Park & Lookout, Princess Sodalite Mine Rock Shop, Millennium Park.
Restaurants in Bancroft
1. Art Gallery of Bancroft
2. The Old Tin Shed
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By SunnySallys - London, Canada
This is a fabulous shop, beautifully presented in designer style with all sorts of interesting and beautiful things to check out
3. Egan Chutes Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Baronchal2014 - Aurora, Canada
Note: Ignore google map. Its wrong: entrance is off highway 28 a short distance east of Bancroft. Its a non-operating provincial park. So no buildings nor signage to mark the entrance. Two access points at either side of the river off north side of Highway 28, main one on west side has a short uneven road to a small makeshift parking lot. Parking can be limited so be prepared to walk the 1 km from highway to trail head. Trail on west side is wide and obvious despite not being marked. And ends after about a kilometer, at one of the waterfalls. Only gets rugged at the end. Walk out for roots and small rock tripping hazards as the view is spectacular.
4. Eagle's Nest Park & Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By 67marlonr - Welland, Canada
This is a spectacular place to see the area. Sitting way above the town of Bancroft you climb this very steep road to access it and when you come to the viewing platform you are blown away by the view.
5. Princess Sodalite Mine Rock Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By MnMCollins3792 - Oakville, Canada
My family and I drove up to Bancroft for the day. We visited the mine after seeing other reviews. We were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The mining area was lovely and about the right size for the number of people that were there, about 20 (during social distancing). Our kids had massive amounts of fun smashing rocks and scavenging to find some lovely little gems. The shop is well stocked for the gems you couldn’t find on the ground, and all very reasonably priced as well. Nice to go to a place where you don’t get ripped off in the gift shop. We spent about 2 1/2 hours in the mine area and loved it. My kids haven’t stopped talking about it with their friends and neighbours, and have made a lot of people jealous with their new crystals and rocks. We are complete beginners at the ‘rock hounding’. We had a great time, even with a 3 hour drive to get to Bancroft. Would highly recommend this place to anyone with kids. Great great fun. Thank you.
