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3About Bancroft, ON
Bancroft, in Hastings County, sits on Highway 28 south of Algonquin Park along the York River. From Toronto, take the 401 to the 115, then Highway 7 east and Highway 28 north, about 220 km and three hours; from Ottawa, Highway 7 west covers similar ground. Faraday, Hastings Highlands, and Highlands East are all short local drives along Highway 28. Known as the Mineral Capital of Canada, Bancroft hosts the Gemboree each August, drawing rock and mineral collectors from across the continent.
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Bancroft, ON is in Canada, at 45.050, -77.850 - about 11 km north-east of Faraday, ON.
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The closest airport to Bancroft, ON is Peterborough Regional Airport, 120 km (about 1 h 58 min by car).