Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Bancroft

Bancroft is a town in Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 3,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 161 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 1 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are Eagles Nest Park (2 km), Bow Lake (10 km) and Paudash Lake (23 km).

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Bancroft, Ontario
Bancroft, Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bancroft at a glance

Location
Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 3,838
Coordinates
45.0575° N, 77.8570° W
Places within 50 km
172 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Bancroft

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bancroft: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bancroft

237 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bancroft. The closest is Vanluven Lake (2 km); the best-known is Bow Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Bancroft

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Bancroft. The closest is High Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Bancroft

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bancroft. The closest is Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bancroft

2 parks within 100 km of Bancroft. The closest is Eagles Nest Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bancroft

2 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bancroft. The closest is Egan Creek (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Egan Creek · river spot · Central Ontario · ~13 km
  • Mask Island · river spot · Eastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bancroft

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bancroft
  2. 2 km Eagles Nest Park · park, Central Ontario
  3. 2 km Vanluven Lake · lake, Central Ontario
  4. 22 km Paudash Lake · lake, Central Ontario
  5. 13 km Bow Lake · lake, Central Ontario
  6. 8 km Canadian Peace Museum · museum, Central Ontario
  7. 2 km Back to Bancroft

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How to reach Bancroft

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    Within 15 km of Bancroft

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bancroft by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs161237Vanluven Lake (2 km)
    Waterfalls57High Falls (10 km)
    Forts & heritage13Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost (36 km)
    Parks22Eagles Nest Park (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Egan Creek (13 km)
    Museums11Canadian Peace Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11The "Gut" Conservation Reserve (41 km)
    Other attractions01Peterborough Petroglyphs (64 km)
    Caves01Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (88 km)

    Bancroft: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bancroft?

    Eagles Nest Park (park, about 2 km), Bow Lake (lake, about 10 km), Canadian Peace Museum (museum, about 2 km), Vanluven Lake (lake, about 2 km), Paudash Lake (lake, about 23 km), Brethour Lake (lake, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bancroft?

    172 places on Spotwander: 161 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 1 fort, 2 parks, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bancroft?

    Vanluven Lake, about 2 km by road; Brethour Lake (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Bancroft?

    High Falls, about 10 km by road; Farm Chute (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bancroft?

    Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost, about 36 km by road; Petroglyphs Provincial Park (63 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bancroft?

    Start in Bancroft, visit Eagles Nest Park, then Vanluven Lake, then Paudash Lake, then Bow Lake, then Canadian Peace Museum, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bancroft?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Bancroft

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bancroft’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bancroft on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.