North Hastings is naturally... rewarding!

With Bancroft as its retail and service hub, North Hastings offers a wide range of community services for local and seasonal residents and for visitors.  Whether you are already a local resident, or looking to make North Hastings your home or opening a new business, you will find what you need close at hand.

No matter what age you or your family members might be, North Hastings offers important community services: a new regional hospital; two Family Health Teams; a visiting specialist program; basic diagnostic equipment; dentists; vision and ear care.

Education at all levels is available right here in North Hastings.  We have 5 public elementary schools, a separate elementary school and public high school.  Some families in North Hastings also opt for a home-based approach to education. With Loyalist College located in downtown Bancroft, a number of full post-secondary programs are available at the college as well as on-line.  Loyalist has established relationships with other post-secondary institutions throughout Ontario, giving full access to the on-line programs of those institutions.

North Hastings has a strong and well-established social service sector that can provide the resources and assistance your family needs. From support for children and families, to end of life care and help for seniors, North Hastings provides a wide selection of services.

This is a busy place for those who like to get involved and keep active. North Hastings has sports, clubs, seniors groups, cultural events, live theatre, Toronto International Film Festival movies, volunteer opportunities and more - offering a rich variety of life experieces for residents and visitors alike.