Eagle's Nest |
A trip to Bancroft is not complete without a visit
to the top of the Eagle's Nest for a panoramic view
of the York river Valley below. There is a place
to park at the top of the steep road that winds
its way up to the lookout from Hastings Street North
(Highway 62). This view is even more spectacular
during the fall colours. |
High Falls |
High falls Dam regulates the water level of beautiful
Baptiste Lake. Take Highway 62 north from Bancroft
for 7 kilometres to South Baptiste Lake Road, 2
kilometres west is the High Falls Road, a further
2 kilometres north brings to a 10 metre falls and
dam site. It's a great place for picnicking, fishing
for pickerel and hiking along riverside trails. |
The Gut |
The Gut is located on the Crowe River where it
takes a sharp bend and the waters tumble into a
steep, narrow canyon. This site is a great place
for a family outing as it forms part of the Crowe
river conservation area.
Directions to location:
Two kilometres west of Coe Hill, take Wollaston
Lake South Road, south from 620 - after 12 kilometres
you will see Mission House (1864) one of the oldest
houses in the area - turn left at the top of the
steep hill on the other side of the single lane
concrete bridge over the Crowe River - It's a further
2 kilometres to The Gut parking lot. |
Egan Chute
|
Egan Chute is off of Highway 28 east, 10 kilometres
from Bancroft. The Egan Chute area has recently
been designated as a Provincial Park, although it
remains undeveloped in a completely natural state.
The York River crashes through its steep rock sides
with a thundering roar spraying water. Corundum
can also be found in occurrences along both sides
of the trail leading down (north) to the chute. |
Crooked Slide Park
|
This log chute, which is a recreation of the original
chute built in the last century, at the waterfall
on Rockingham Creek, is a pleasant picnicking location
near Combermere, Ontario. It is located on the Old
Barry's Bay Road, 1.6 km north from Highway 62,
about 200 metres north of the junction of Highways
62 and 515. |
Kaminiskeg Lookout
|
A great lookout spot, this location views northwards
into Kaminiskeg Lake from a nearby hilltop. Perched
above Highway 62 you are away from the noise of
highway traffic. Located on the south side of Highway
62, 14 km north of the hamlet of Maple Leaf. |
McGeachie Conservation Area
|
On the north shore of Steenburg Lake, this conservation
areaa provides an opportunity to amble along forest
trails, visit marsh lands, and stop for a swim at
the neighbouring public beach. Operated by the Crowe
Valley Conservation Authority. Located 1 km west
of Highway 62, (along Steenburg Lake North Road),
at a point 8 km south of the junction of Highways
62 and 620. |
