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Bancroft, Ontario, is
located approximately 200 km (124 mi) north of Toronto
and is considered the capital city of the Haliburton
Highlands. Bancroft is well known in this geologically significant region,
and its rich rock and mineral history can be explored at the Princess
Sodalite Mine and the Bancroft
Mineral Museum. In fact, Bancroft's premiere event, the annual Rockhound
Gemboree, celebrates the region's geological heritage by offering mineral
collecting events, gold panning and more. Bancroft's history is firmly rooted
in its heritage as a lumber town. Tour a retired lumber company and learn about
the city's impressive past at the North
Hastings Heritage Museum. Situated amidst a towering forest, Bancroft offers
ample outdoor recreational opportunities. Get outside and explore intricate natural
habitat at the McGeachie
Conservation Area, a place known for its snake-like wilderness trails and
a large beaver population.
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