Overview
Algonquin Provincial Park is the oldest and most famous provincial park in Canada, protecting 7,600 km² of wilderness. Located within a day's drive of Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, it offers accessible outdoor adventures from car camping to backcountry canoeing.
Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi at Visitor Centre. Mobile internet unreliable. Print permits before arrival.
Food
Bring your own food. Stores inside park are overpriced. Glass bottles and cans banned.
Money
Day-use permit $21 (Hwy 60) or $18 (other). Camping $42-54/night. Backcountry $12/adult/day. Parkbus from Toronto $147.
Safety
Plan activities for your skill level. Hire a guide if inexperienced.
Transport
Highway 60 is the main corridor. Parkbus runs in summer. Canoe is essential for backcountry.
Water
Do not drink lake water. Boil for 5 minutes or use a filter.
Weather
Summers warm and humid; winters snowy and harsh. Fall colours peak Sept-mid Oct.