WELCOME TO THE BANCROFT AREA!

Location and Setting

The boundaries of the Bancroft Area Stewardship Council encompass the north half of Hastings County, a northern section of Peterborough County, and Nippising District. Located in the rugged and rolling highlands of Canadian Shield country, this region boarders on Algonquin Park to the north, Renfrew and Lennox & Addington Counties to the East, Haliburton County to the west, and Peterborough County to the south. The Town of Bancroft is the largest population center, with smaller villages outstretching north to Whitney, east to McArthurs Mills, south to Millbridge, and west to Apsley.

Encompassing roughly 635,000 hectares, this rural region is characterized by many pristine cold-water lakes and rivers, forests and mineral deposits. Rough topography, abundant water and poorly drained organic soils limit access to many areas. Land ownership is mixed, with roughly 60% Crown and 40% private.

Economy

The settlement of the Bancroft region was based on the logging industry, which continues to be a primary basis of the local economy. The unique area geology supports a cyclical mining industry, while agricultural and industrial sectors are very limited. Tourism and recreation has become an important four-season industry that has the potential for widespread expansion.

Natural Resources and Landscape Features

... in development - coming soon !

CURRENT EVENTS

Click here for more information on programs and activities offered by the Bancroft Area Stewardship Council.

Bancroft-Mazinaw Area Fish Stocking List

Click here to download the latest version of the MNR Bancroft-Mazinaw Area Fish Stocking List (2006 - 2009) in .pdf format.

BASC Tree and Shrub Planting Program

Tree seedings and shrubs are made available at cost to qualified private landowners in the Bancroft area to help reforestation efforts, restore and naturalize lake frontages, attract wildlife, improve diversity and sustainability Click here for the 2010 application form!

Contact Information:

Bancroft Area Stewardship Council
P.O. Box 500, 106 Monck Street
Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
Tel: (613)332-3940 x260
Fax: (613)332-0608
Email: jon.orpana@ontario.ca

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