Bancroft’s hospital shares one campus with dialysis, long term care and community health services. This guide lists what the Hastings Highlands health page publishes, and what it leaves out.
Facts box
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Hospital | Quinte Health, North Hastings Hospital, Bancroft |
| Type | Six-bed rural primary care hospital |
| Emergency department | 24-hour-a-day, including Emergency Obstetrics |
| Campus | North Hastings Health Centre Campus |
| Other services on campus | Dialysis unit (six chairs); 110-bed long term care facility |
| Hastings Highlands office | 33011 Hwy 62 N, Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0; 613-338-2811 |
| Larger hospitals | St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Barry’s Bay (613-756-3044); Peterborough Regional Health Centre (705-743-2121) |
Quick answer: nearest emergency department
North Hastings Hospital in Bancroft runs a 24-hour-a-day Emergency Department, including Emergency Obstetrics. It is the only hospital in Bancroft on the Hastings Highlands health care page, which serves Maynooth and the surrounding municipality. In an emergency, call 911.
Hospitals and emergency departments
| Hospital | Town | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| North Hastings Hospital | Bancroft | Six-bed rural primary care; 24-hour Emergency Department |
| St. Francis Memorial Hospital | Barry’s Bay | 20-bed community hospital; 7 St. Francis Memorial Dr; 613-756-3044 |
| Peterborough Regional Health Centre | Peterborough | Regional acute care hospital serving more than 300,000 people; Emergency Department; 705-743-2121 |
| Belleville General Hospital | Belleville | Primary and secondary care, the regional intensive care unit and a cancer clinic; listed without an address or phone |
The municipal page gives no street address or phone for North Hastings Hospital. Check Quinte Health’s website for those.
Clinics and community services
North Hastings Hospital lists outreach clinics, telemedicine, diagnostic services (radiology, ultrasound, Holter and event monitor) and physiotherapy. The North Hastings Family Health Team offers services for seniors. Hospice North Hastings offers medical equipment loans, grief support, home visiting and residential hospice. Community Care North Hastings has a Coe Hill office serving Wollaston Township.
Dental
The municipality lists Park View Dental (Bancroft), Northern Pines Dental (Bancroft), Denture Services (Bancroft) and Apsley Dental Services (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
Pharmacies, groceries and the LCBO
The municipal page lists no pharmacies. Use the LCBO store locator and The Beer Store locator for alcohol, and ask your host where guests buy groceries.
Burn rules in Hastings Highlands
From November 1 to March 31, day and night burning is permitted. From April 1 to October 31, night burning only is permitted. The Open-Air Fire By-law (2020-047) governs open burning. The page does not state permit, fee or campfire size rules, so contact the municipality at 613-338-2811. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Forest Fire Information Map shows active fires, current fire danger and restricted fire zones.
Boat launches and fishing licences
Hastings Highlands lists five public launches, none with a civic number: Graphite Lake (off Graphite Road at the end of Moxam Road), Salmon Trout Lake (end of Salmon Trout Lake Road), Lake St Peter (off Center Road), Papineau Lake (end of Little Papineau Lake Road) and South Baptiste Lake (end of Dock Road). Its fishing page lists Canadian Tire, Linkie’s General Store and Gas Bar in Lake St. Peter, and Makin’ Waves Marine alongside the provincial licence links. See Baptiste, Paudash and Papineau lakes.
FAQ
Is there a 24-hour emergency department in Bancroft?
Yes, at North Hastings Hospital, including Emergency Obstetrics. Checked November 3 2026.
Where is the Hastings Highlands municipal office?
33011 Hwy 62 N, Maynooth, phone 613-338-2811. Checked November 3 2026.
When is night-only burning in Hastings Highlands?
April 1 to October 31. Checked November 3 2026.
Cottages in this area
Browse cottages in Bancroft or the Bancroft and Land O’ Lakes region.
Township Rules Check
Thinking of renting out a cottage here? Run the Township Rules Check for the Bancroft area. Our dataset has no confirmed short-term rental rule for this municipality yet, so confirm with its clerk before you list.
Claims table
| # | Claim | Source URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Hastings Hospital: six-bed rural primary care; 24-hour ED including emergency obstetrics; North Hastings Health Centre Campus; dialysis unit six chairs; 110-bed long term care; outreach clinics, telemedicine, diagnostics, physio; North Hastings Family Health Team; Hospice North Hastings; Community Care North Hastings Coe Hill; St. Francis Memorial Barry’s Bay 20-bed, 7 St. Francis Memorial Dr (613) 756-3044; PRHC 300,000+ population, ED, 705-743-2121; Belleville General primary/secondary care, regional ICU, cancer clinic; dental listings; no pharmacies listed; office 33011 Hwy 62N Maynooth, 613-338-2811 | https://hastingshighlands.ca/living-here/health-care | 2026-11-03 |
| 2 | Burn hours Nov 1-Mar 31 day and night; Apr 1-Oct 31 night only; Open-Air Fire By-law 2020-047; MNRF Forest Fire Information Map | https://www.hastingshighlands.ca/living-here/fire-department/fire-bans-restrictions-and-guidelines/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 3 | Five public launches with locations, no 911 numbers: Graphite (Moxam Rd), Salmon Trout (Salmon Trout Lake Rd), Lake St Peter (Center Rd), Papineau (Little Papineau Lake Rd), South Baptiste (Dock Rd); Canadian Tire, Linkie’s, Makin’ Waves Marine listed on fishing page | https://www.hastingshighlands.ca/recreation-culture/boat-launches-and-fishing/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 4 | LCBO store locator | https://www.lcbo.com/en/stores/ | 2026-11-03 |