Which Is Further North: Bancroft, ON or Quebec City, QC?

Quebec City is further north.

Coordinates

• Bancroft, Ontario: 45.05° N
• Quebec City, Quebec: 46.81° N

Difference: ~1.76° latitude ≈ 120 miles (195 km) further north.

Despite Bancroft's "cottage country" reputation and Canadian Shield terrain, Quebec City sits significantly closer to the 47th parallel. The St. Lawrence Valley location misleads some into thinking it's further south.