This vast wilderness in Ontario spans 7,653 square kilometers of forests, lakes, and granite ridges. Home to moose, wolves, and 250+ bird species.
Algonquin Provincial Park stretches across 7,635 square kilometers of Canadian wilderness. Paddle past granite cliffs on Lake Opeongo, watch moose grazing at Mizzy Lake Trail, or walk through a reconstructed 1900s logging camp. In winter, glide along 85 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails, while summer days bring swimming at Lake of Two Rivers Beach and nights of stargazing at Mew Lake Campground.
Drive 300 kilometers north from Toronto or 260 kilometers west from Ottawa to reach Algonquin Park. Highway 60 cuts through the southern section, making the journey about 3.5 hours from Toronto and 2.5 hours from Ottawa. Without a car, take Parkbus, which runs scheduled services from Toronto on specific dates throughout the year.
Highway 60 divides the park into two main sections: the accessible corridor and the remote interior. Along Highway 60, you'll find eight campgrounds, 14 interpretive trails, and the main visitor facilities. The interior remains wild and requires canoe or hiking access. Ancient Canadian Shield rock formations create rugged ridges throughout the park, while maple forests cover the hills between thousands of lakes and streams.
Eight campgrounds along Highway 60 contain more than 1,200 campsites. Most operate from spring through fall, but Mew Lake stays open year-round. Each site includes access to a lake for swimming, plus washrooms and water taps nearby. During winter months, you can stay in heated yurts as an alternative to tent camping.
Navigate more than 2,000 canoe routes through the park's interior lakes and streams. Rent canoes at outfitters near the main access points. Catch lake trout and smallmouth bass among the 54 fish species in the park's waters - just remember to get your Ontario fishing license and park permit first.
Look for 53 species of mammals, 272 types of birds, and countless insects throughout the park. Spot moose most frequently during early morning or dusk along Highway 60, especially in spring and early summer. Join park naturalists for weekly wolf howls in summer to hear and learn about the park's wolf packs.
Learn about local ecosystems through hands-on displays at the Algonquin Visitor Centre. Walk the 1.3-kilometer trail at the Logging Museum to see a restored logging camp and historical equipment, including an authentic steam-powered tug. During summer months, naturalists lead daily programs about the park's wildlife, plants, and geology.
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