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About Algonquin Park
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
July
Things to do in Algonquin Park
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Weather by month
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January
-6C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
-5C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
0C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
8C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
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July
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
4C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
-2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
Algonquin Provincial Park is a vast wilderness of lakes, rivers, and maple-and-pine forest in central Ontario, famous for canoe-tripping routes, moose sightings, and a backcountry soundscape of howling wolves. The Highway 60 corridor through the park's south gives easy access to day-hike trails and visitor centres, while the wider park stretches into a roadless interior reachable only by canoe and portage.
Best areas to stay in Algonquin Park
Highway 60 corridor
The main access road through the park's south, with visitor centres, trails, and campgrounds.
Canoe Lake area
A popular launch point for canoe trips and home to the Algonquin Art Centre.
Interior canoe routes
The vast roadless backcountry, accessible only by canoe and portage trails.
Mew Lake Campground
A popular car-camping area near the park's east side, including yurt rentals.
Getting to Algonquin Park
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Flights
Fly into Toronto (YYZ) or Ottawa (YOW), then drive about 2.5-3 hours.
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From London
~7-8 hours direct from London to Toronto, plus the drive to the park.
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Getting around
A car is essential to reach the park; canoes are needed for the interior.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Algonquin Park?
Late September to early October for vivid maple foliage, or summer for canoeing and hiking; spring and early summer are best for moose sightings.
Do I need a permit to camp in Algonquin?
Yes — both car camping and backcountry canoe camping require reservations, especially in peak season.
What are the famous wolf howls?
Public 'wolf howl' programs, usually in August, take visitors into the park at night where rangers attempt to call in wild wolves.
Can I visit Algonquin without canoeing?
Yes — the Highway 60 corridor has numerous day-hike trails and lookout points accessible by car.
How do I get to Algonquin Park?
By car, about 2.5-3 hours from Toronto or Ottawa via Highway 60.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Did a short canoe trip with the foliage at peak colour, absolutely stunning reflections on the lakes. Heard loons every night, very atmospheric.
Matt B. · October 2024
★★★★★
Went on a wolf howl night program and we actually got a response, genuinely spine-tingling. Highway 60 trails were great for the rest of the trip.
Jenna R. · August 2023
★★★★☆
Saw a moose right by the road early one morning, amazing start to the day. Canoeing the interior lakes felt truly remote.
Colin P. · June 2024
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