Bancroft, Ontario, Resorts

Bancroft, Ontario, Resorts

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Surrounded by Ontario's forests and marshes, Bancroft's resorts are popular year-round with winter and summer outdoor enthusiasts. Bancroft is near Silent Lake Provincial Park, which has a naturally rocky and undeveloped shore. In the winter, Bancroft attracts snowmobilers and skiers to the numerous trails around the city. Likewise, the summer months attract hikers, mountain bikers and all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts who use these same trails for summer sports. Bancroft's resorts also host rock-hounding enthusiasts during the annual Rockhound Gemboree in the summer.

Silgrey Rustic Resort

Silgrey Rustic Resort is on the York River's walleye spawning site in the Conroy Rapids. Spawning usually occurs between April and May, attracting visitors to Silgrey's more muted and rustic resort experience. Silgrey's accommodations include outdoor bathroom and shower facilities with both hot and cold water. In addition, camping sites are available in the surrounding area.

Activities at Silgrey include bird watching, fishing and canoeing. With direct access to Conroy Marsh, guests at Silgrey enjoy watching the variety of indigenous species in the area. In addition, fishing in Conroy Marsh provides the opportunity to catch walleye, bass and pike. Canoeing in the area is possible with privately owned or rental canoes and motor boats that can be docked in Silgrey's facilities.

Silgrey Rustic Resort
1011 Havergal Road
Boulter, Bancroft, Ontario K0L 1G0, Canada
‎613-332-1072‎

Grail Springs

Grail Springs is a secluded retreat in Bancroft's forest. The nearby natural spring lake sits on a large deposit of quartz and magnetite, which is an asset that distinguishes Grail Springs from other resorts in Bancroft.

In addition to the lake, Grail Springs offers a mix of self-help, health and outdoor activities. The grounds include trails for horseback riding, hiking and a sacred labyrinth. To complement outdoor pursuits, Grail Springs also offers guests mediation facilities, juice fasting, detox cleanse, colonics, courses in healthy cooking and spiritual guidance. Guests may stay for as few as two nights and as long as 21 nights to take advantage of the health and wellness amenities available at Grail Springs.

Grail Springs
2004 Bay Lake Road
Bancroft, Ontario K0L 1C0, Canada‎
613-332-0154‎

Lakeview Lodge

Lakeview Lodge is in the Village of Baptiste Lake and only 15 minutes from Bancroft. This proximity puts convenience and grocery stores, tackle shops and medical services within reach of guests of the lodge. Lakeview Lodge is situated to take advantage of some of the best fishing in Ontario. During the warmer months, guests of Lakeview Lodge may swim in the lake. During winter, the grounds of Lakeview Lodge have groomed snowmobiling trails. In the summer, guests may access the docks, which include a fish-cleaning station by the lake. In addition, canoes, kayaks and small paddleboats are available free of cost.

The three cabins at Lakeview Lodge include a single bedroom, sleeper sofas in the living rooms, satellite television and standard kitchen appliances.

Lakeview Lodge
AB130 Village Street Baptiste Lake, RR 2
Bancroft, ON K0L1C0, Canada‎
613-332-3596

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