About Bancroft, ON

"Ontario's Most Talented Town"

"A four Seasons Playground"

The picturesque community of Bancroft, situated on the Canadian Shield, is strategically located 3 hours west of Ottawa, 1 hour north of Belleville, and 1 hour northeast of Peterborough. The area offers year round activities such as live theatre at the Village Playhouse, art exhibits at the Art Gallery, the Annual Rock Hound Gemboree and local rock hounding, cottaging, camping and fishing on our pristine lakes, snowmobiling on the best trails in Eastern Ontario, four wheeling on the Hastings Heritage Trail, great hiking and nature walk trails. After a day of bird watching from the “Hawks Watch” located atop the “Eagle’s Nest,” relax outdoors as you enjoy live entertainment at the Millennium Band Shell.

Autumn is spectacular as the foliage turns gold and red. Enjoy a hike at Egan Chutes Provincial Park or take a day trip to Algonquin Provincial Park, to experience the array of fall colour. For hunting enthusiasts, the Bancroft area offers game from partridge to deer and moose. In 2000, elk were re-introduced to the area and viewing and marketing initiatives are being established.

The York River flows through the centre of town and is being developed with park areas, playgrounds and trails. The shopping area consists of numerous boutiques offering unique gifts and crafts. Bancroft has so much to offer, yet maintains a quiet, relaxing pace.

In June 2004, Bancroft was the first place winner in TV Ontario’s Studio 2, Most Talented Town contest. Bancroft generates its own arts scene and the arts community is a self-nurturing grassroots movement.

Come and experience Bancroft, truly “A Place for All Seasons.”

THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES HAVE PROVIDED US WITH THEIR OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES DURING RALLY WEEKEND.

RESTAURANTS.

Subway, Hastings St. North (Rally Sponsor) 0700hrs  - 2200hrs everyday except Friday

Nov 25, 0700hrs - 2300hrs

Tim Hortons, 2 locations, Hwy 28 S and 234 Hastings St North (Rally Sponsor)

both locations open 24 hours every day

Blue Roof Bistro, 18 Snow Rd. 1200hrs - 1500hrs and 1700hrs - 2000hrs

The Craftsman, 27905 Hwy 28 South, Paudash, Nov 24/25 0700hrs - 2000hrs,    

Nov 26, 0800hrs - 2000hrs, Nov 27 0900hrs - 2000hrs

Dixie Lee Restaurant, Hastings St. North, Nov 24 1100hrs - 2100hrs,

Nov 25/26 1100hrs - 2300hrs, Nov 27 1100hrs - 2100hrs  (10% discount to competitors)

For the Halibut Fish and Chips, 220 Hastings St. North

Nov 25/26 closing at 21.30hrs

The Granite Resraurant, Corner of Hwys 28 and 62, Nov 24 1100hrs - 2200hrs,

Nov 25/26 1100hrs - 2400hrs, Nov 27 1100hrs - 2200hrs.

Hastings Resort, Hwy 62 South, 1100hrs - 2200hrs.

McDonalds, 131 Hastings St. North 0500hrs - 2400hrs

The Mirrors Cafe & Lounge, 26969 Hwy 28 South, Nov 24 0500hrs - 2100hrs,

Nov 25/26/27 1200hrs - 2100hrs

Pizza Pizza, 17 Station St. Nov 24 1100hrs - 2300hrs, Nov 25/26 100hrs - 0200hrs,

Nov 27 1100hrs - 2300hrs

Rosa's Place, Fairway Blvd. (next to Canadian Tire Gas Bar) 0700hrs - 1600hrs

Rural Roots Cafe, Nov 24/25 0700 - 1900hrs, Nov 26 0800hrs - 1400hrs

South Algonquin Coach House, 3907 Loop Rd,, Harcourt, Nov 24 1100hrs - 2000hrs,

Nov 25/26 1100hrs - 2100hrs, Nov 27 1000hrs - 2000hrs

South Algonquin Diner, 2269 Loop Rd., Wilberforce, Nov 24 0600hrs - 2000hrs,

Nov 25 0600hrs - 2100hrs, Nov 26/27 0700hrs - 2100hrs

Thomas Olivers Restaurant and Pub, Corner of Bridge St. and Hastings.

Nov 24 1100hrs - 2200hrs, Nov 25/26 1100 - 2300hrs, Nov 27 1100hrs - 2000hrs

Vito's Pizzeria 143 Hastings St. North, 1100hrs - 2200hrs

SERVICES

M&M Esso, Hwy 62 South. Nov 24 0530 - 2200hrs, Nov 25 0530hrs - 2230hrs,

Nov 26 0630hrs - 2230hrs, Nov 27 0730hrs - 2200hrs

Esso on the Run, 132 Hastings St. North, Open 24hrs

No Frills, 127 Hastings St. North, Groceries and prepared foods, 0800hrs - 2200hrs

Rexall Pharmacy, 90 Hastings St. North, 0800hrs - 1800hrs

Shoppers Drug Mart, 188 Hastings St. North, 0800hrs - 2200hrs