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Ask a QuestionCan I still collect minerals around Bancroft – and when is the museum open on weekends?
Can I still collect minerals around Bancroft - and when is the museum open on weekends?
Can anyone suggest a mover for a move to Bancroft?
I am moving to Bancroft and would prefer a local mover rather than paying travel mileage from another town. Can anyone suggest a company…
What internet options are available when moving to Bancroft?
I’m moving to Bancroft and would like to know what my options are for internet service.
Are dogs allowed at the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree?
What is the current pet policy at the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree, including rules for small dogs, service animals and animals carried in bags or…
Is there public bus service between the Greater Toronto Area and Bancroft?
Is there a current bus, shuttle or other public transportation service between Bancroft and Toronto, Brampton or Mississauga?
Where can visitors find a detailed map of the Bancroft area?
Is there a detailed, accessible map of Bancroft and the surrounding lakes, roads and attractions that can be viewed or downloaded without relying entirely…
Where is the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree held?
What is the current venue for the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree, where should visitors park and how do they reach it when entering town from…
Is the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree suitable for children?
Is the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree a good event for young children, and which activities, exhibits or facilities are most family-friendly?
How can vendors apply to exhibit at the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree?
Where can prospective vendors or exhibitors find the current application process, deadlines, booth requirements and waitlist information for the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree?
What are the current opening hours for the Bancroft Mineral Museum?
Where can visitors confirm the current opening days, hours, admission information and seasonal schedule for the Bancroft Mineral Museum?
Whose traditional territory is Bancroft located on?
Which Indigenous nation or nations have traditional territory in the Bancroft area, and where can visitors find authoritative information about that history?
What records exist for the Cane or Cain family in Coe Hill and The Ridge?
Are there historical records for William Cane or Cain and his family in the Coe Hill or The Ridge area during the late 1800s?