Planning a trip to North Hastings? Whether you are hunting for rare minerals, paddling pristine waters, or just escaping the grind, finding the perfect home base is everything. From year-round yurts at Silent Lake Provincial Park and the classic lakefront charm of Somerset Lakeside Resort, to freshly updated boutique motel rooms on Airbnb and cozy private cottages, here is your ultimate local guide to staying in Bancroft and the Paudash Lake area.

Rockhounding Basics

some dry but important and necessary info for all Rockhounds

Introduction to Mineral Collecting

An introduction to how to tumble rocks

What you need to get started polishing your finds including some important tips and resources.