Lakeside Gems - Bancroft, ON

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Marce T.

I wanted to share a peculiar yet exciting experience we had yesterday at the crystal store. While out running errands, we came across a flyer for a crystal store. Intrigued, we decided to visit the store right away. However, to our surprise, the address on the flyer led us to a location where the store was nowhere to be found.

Disappointed but not disheartened, we made our way back. On our journey home, serendipity struck, and we stumbled upon the crystal store purely by chance. Arriving just 20 minutes before closing time, we hurried in to explore and were delighted to find a wide selection of crystals on display.

Despite the slightly higher prices, we were captivated by the beauty and energy of the crystals. What made the visit even more special was witnessing a child enthusiastically adding to his rock collection. It was heartwarming to see him enjoying the wonders of nature.

This unexpected adventure reminded us that sometimes the best discoveries come from moments of spontaneity. It was a reminder to keep an open mind and embrace the unexpected.

Nelaajan J. (.

I was in town with some friends when we came across this shop and we were very pleasantly surprised by the selection and prices of all the different items they had. There’s a little bit of everything for everyone and me and my friends all got a little something before we left. The shop attendant was very helpful and kind and we all had a very nice shopping experience. Definitely a great place to check out with friends and family!

Matthew W.

Wonderful store with amazing staff! Had a lovely visit and chat. So many specimens to look through! 10/10 would recommend stopping by whether or not you intend to purchase. Although, I dare you to try to leave without something 😅 keep up the awesome work and I wish you all the best!

Matt P.

We drove from Burlington Ontario to Bancroft to visit the Princess Solidite mine / gift shop and do some rock hounding. We were not overly impressed with the experience. We could only imagine the disappointment of children visiting the site on a summer long weekend. On our return trip, we decided to partake in a treat at the Kawartha Dairy. We were told about this "Gem" of a shop and decided to press our luck.

The shop is open, warm, and inviting. The displays are well lit and offer excellent information on the artifacts on display. We spent a long time with the attentive team member, making a selection of our gem de jour, the quartz agate. We selected several to take home to crack on our deck during the long weekend.

Overall, the experience made up for the previous disappointment. This is a wonderful gem and mineral paradise nestled in the heart of cottage country.

The prices are reasonable. The selection is amazing. The team is knowledgeable. And it is close to ice cream 🍦. What's not to like?

Earth T.

Great shop, and Linda and Chris are amazing people! Lakeside Gems is like a second home in Bancroft. Don't forget to check out their stunning crystal shop when you pass Bancroft, Ontario!

Corbin V.

Great selection. Some amazing pieces. Price is a bit high for most things, but not all.

Edit: I'm not sure of the stores that the prices are compared to, but it's about 20% higher for larger pieces than what I deal with, mind you I'm not local to Bancroft.
Many smaller pieces are right on price.

Blake C.

Great little shop with lots of great specimens, books and novelty items. A definite stop in for rockhounders!