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5 Worth the Drive: Recreational Geology Sites

January 27, 2015

By Katharine Fletcher

Ottawa Valley’s world-famous geological heritage is revealed as you and your family become detectives, searching above and below ground for clues about how Earth was formed. You’ll discover these destinations and more in Ontario’s Highlands region, (ontarioshighlands.ca).

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Come for the rocks, stay for the wonder

Jul 01, 2023

By Gary Parkinson

The town of Bancroft in east central Ontario is known for its unique geology, earning itself the distinction as the mineral capital of Canada.

Indeed, Bancroft is a community that is geologically rich. The abundant variety and quality of minerals found in the Bancroft region has been attracting rockhounds and geology enthusiasts for generations. Specimens from Bancroft can be found in world class mineral collections, including the Royal Ontario Museum.

Top 100 Festivals and Events Ontario

The Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree has been acknowledged as one of the Top 100 Ontario Festivals & Events in 2024 by Festivals & Events Ontario!

This recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts of all who have contributed to making this festival a standout event in Ontario.

To see the Top 100 Festivals and Events click the link: https://festivalsandeventsontario.com/component/content/article/58-top-100-region-11/339-bancroft-rockhound-gemboree

To read what FEO had to say about the Gemboree Click the Link below: https://www.festivalsandeventsontario.com/top-100