The park's beautiful scenery, its accessible wildlife and the endless opportunities for adventure are the real reasons why so many people visit time and time again.

Paddling through a misty morning's fog or drifting by a nesting loon is sure to awaken something in a visitor's soul, but don't overlook the park's other possibilities. The park has excellent backpacking and hiking trails. A great mountain bike loop just off the corridor is also used for cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. Winter camping, either in a tent or nestled in the park's yurts after a day of cross county skiing or snowshoeing, is a great ways to spend your winter vacation. These are just some of the possibilities you might expect to find within its boundaries.

Getting Here

By Air - Toronto and Ottawa International Airports are the closest ones to the park, Montreal International in Montreal offers another possibility. Car rentals are available at all of the airports.

By Rail - Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are serviced by Via Rail Canada. Montreal can be accessed from the US through Amtrak.

By Car - Algonquin Park is located in the eastern section of Ontario about 2.5 hours from Ottawa, 4.5 hours from Montreal or 3.5 hours from Toronto.

Montreal and Ottawa - From Montreal follow highway 40 west (Trans-Canada) to the Ontario border where it turns into the 417. Follow the 417 through Ottawa which turns into the 17. At Renfrew, pick up the 60 which will take you all the way to Whitney and the east gate of the park.

Toronto - From Toronto follow the 400 north (from the 401) passed Barrie then follow the 11 to Huntsville. At Huntsville, pick up highway 60 which will take you to the west gate of the park just passed Dwight.

Other access points lie along the 17 north and northeast of the park (including Brent, Achray and Kiosk campgrounds) and off of highway 11 between North Bay and Huntsville.

Note: Algonquin Park has a complete ban on cans and bottles in the backcountry - and they enforce it. To try to prevent overbooking the entire park is now a controlled camping zone, where well thought out itineraries are essential. Contact the park staff for details.