Theyre also made of a waterproof, tearresistant, material, which means theyll survive far beyond your next trip in the park. This is one of the most recommended routes for beginners. Welcome to algonquin provincial park ontario parks. Algonquin provincial park interactive map paddle planner. Sample canoe routes the portage store in algonquin park. This was my first remark upon laying my eyes on jeffs new map. Algonquin backcountry access point canoe lake access point. We can help make it simple with some advice, planning and a detailed algonquin park canoe route map. The massasauga provincial park is a, 050 hectare natural environment park situated along the eastern shoreline of georgian bay, south of parry sound, ontario. These maps are inexpensive and show the entire park and all its routes on one page. Okay, for you whitewater seekers, the northern section of the petawawa river is where its at. The friends of algonquin park publish the colorful and informative algonquin park canoe routes map, with a scale of 1.
Algonquin boasts over 2500 lakes, pristine wilderness, abundant wildlife, and one of the countrys great mysteries too. To m a r t i n s b u r g a l e x a n d r i t o h u n t i n g d o n t o t y r o n e n 200 300 400 meters 400 0 400 800 1200. This map is the perfect place to start planning a canoe trip in ontarios oldest provincial park. The friends of algonquin park organization publishes the colourful and informative algonquin park canoe routes map, with a scale of 1. Algonquin park in ontario canada is one of the premier. A boys and a girls camp, a mile apart on beautiful canoe lake in algonquin park, ontario. Algonquin park canoe trip therapy the tranquility, beauty and challenges offered by algonquin park canoe trips can be therapeutic and inspirational to those battling cancer. Are you dreaming about planning an algonquin park canoe trip.
Algonquin park canoe routes network algonquin provincial. Big trout loop near algonquin park, on a canoeing route. Keep in mind that because this is one of the more popular places to embark on a paddling trip, the area is usually quite busy. The parks land base includes inland lakes, moon island and countless other island groups on the bay. Since 1996, we have guided algonquin park canoe camping tours for travelers from all over the.
To truly see what you will experience check out our virtual canoe trip. Theres nothing better than bragging to your friends after a week of being outside in the middle of the wilderness for a few days. Algonquin outfitters staff, who have been planning canoe trips in algonquin park since 1961, would be glad to assist in customizing a special trip for you. Located on the southeastern edge of the canadian shield between georgian bay and the ottawa river, the 7,630 square kilometers of algonquin provincial park is one of the worlds most famous canoe areas. Algonquin park maps archives algonquin outfitters your. It has been a long time in development and i gotta say it is worth. There are several good algonquin park maps especially for canoe trips into algonquins backcountry. Since 1996, we have provided all inclusive guided canoe trips, and educational day tours, in algonquin provincial park.
My original plan was to continue on down the petawawa river directly to the east campsite on. Algonquin park permits how to make backcountry reservations for algonquin park ontario parks charges fees for all backcountry camping in algonquin park. Ontario parks is responsible for the establishment, maintenance, and marking of all such facilities, and for the accuracy of all information contained in this guide. Algonquin park canoe routes canoe routes algonquin. Enter the realm of the canoe in canadas oldest provincial park. As rescue team stated read through the top questions about algonquin park. We recently expended it northward to include the tom thomson lake area, whi. Another good starting point for trip planning is the friends of algonquin parks canoe routes of algonquin park map. Killarney provincial park map online killarney outfitters. The bigger the lake, especially as measured eastwest, the rougher it will be in windy weather.
See the links below for more about canoeing in algonquins backcountry. Algonquin provincial park 7 canoe lake tom thomson lake map. Taking a look at my map, i realized i was alittle bit behind schedule due to a few too many breaks to take pictures and fish. Beginner canoe trip algonquin provincial park forum. Grand lake achray campground, off barron canyon road. Campsites, portages and canoe route possibilities throughout.
Campsites, portages and canoe route possibilities throughout the park are shown. Algonquin park canoe routes algonquin provincial park. With road access to many of the lakes, the route can be done in parts, or in. Official algonquin park canoe routes map online algonquin. The oxtongue river would be most accessible by canoe from the tea lake campground. Algonquin backcountry access point canoe lake access point latitude. Killarney provincial park unlostify online, with canoe trip routes, lakes, portages and hiking trails. Many visitors spend hours looking over the algonquin park canoe routes map and researching websites or forums to come up with what they feel is the best route for their visit.
Park features on this map are representative only and may not accurately depict regulated. Published by the friends of algonquin park, box 248, whitney, ontario k0j 2m0 you can help us improve this map brochure in this map brochure we have attempted to include the most accurate, uptodate, and helpful information for anyone planning or carrying out an algonquin park canoe trip. Algonquin provincial park canoe routes planning map. Algonquin park canoe trip planning algonquin outfitters. Ice cold springs for a hot summers day, secret unofficial routes and portages that can offer handy shortcuts and open up new lakes and rivers, fish species information for each lake and thats just the beginning. Your guide to canoe trips in algonquin park mec blog. This map shows lakes, campsites, portages, access points, plus natural and cultural history features. If youre new to algonquin parks backcountry, please visit algonquin park backcountry info.
Additionally, there are a range of accommodations options at. Opeongo is the largest lake in algonquin park, and plenty big enough for a week or more of canoe tripping. Algonquin park canoe trip rain lake part 1 youtube. Maps algonquin outfitters your outdoor adventure store. The backcountry of algonquin park has something for every level of paddler. The default is 60x for every second the movie runs, the canoe moves 60 seconds along the route. The map itself is the 1997 edition and youd probably want a newer one to use in planning a trip.
Welcome to canadian canoe routes canadian canoe routes. After having experienced car camping on several occasions in the highway 60 corridor of the park through the mid90s, i was intrigued by what the less popular eastern entrance to the park near petawawa had to offer. The ontario parks website had a pdf version of the canoe routes of algonquin provincial park available during the summer of 1998. Your journey is going to include portages which are a part. This map no longer seems to be available but ive put my own copy here. Its never too early to start planning your next trip. Paddling in the barron canyon algonquin provincial park. There are over kms of canoe routes and hundreds of lakes and waterways, and its all below is a sampling of 3 to 5 day canoe trips, complete with a map. Canoe in algonquin park the great canadian bucket list. Newbie and experienced canoeists can embark on fullyequipped overnight expeditions with the help of outfitter voyageur quest, led by strapping wilderness.
Access points that avoid canoe lake algonquin provincial. Our algonquin park glamping camping extravaganza provides two tours canoe. In the fall of 1999, i decided to make a day trip to. Great stay at the ecolodge enjoying winter activities during 3 days in the nature. There are over 1600kms of canoe routes and hundreds of lakes and waterways, and its all flat water paddling.
Park features on this map are representative only and may not accurately depict regulated park boundaries. Established in 1893, ontarios oldest and secondlargest park is a sight for citysore eyes, with over 7600 sq km of thick pine forests, jagged cliffs, trickling crystal streams, mossy bogs and thousands thousands. In addition there is a wealth of route resource information. Algonquin outfitters has produced a handy canoe trip planning guide that will make your vacation preparations a little easier. Cradled in the majesty of one of canadas great wonders, algonquin park. You can find island sites that way, and there are some on each of ralph bice, little trout, daisy, and rain lake. There are also reservation limits for each access point thru ontario parks. There are also three rather upscale lodges within the park, two of which bartlett lodge on cache lake and killarney lodge on lake of two rivers are on lakes that connect with the madawaska river. Algonquin park has over 2,000 kilometers of canoe routes in the backcountry. Algonquin park the taylor statten camps on canoe lake. Explore the official canoe routes map of algonquin provincial park online, free online use, trip planning information, the latest news, upcoming programs. Explore algonquin provincial park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. You can spend days, if not weeks, creating awesome memories in algonquin park. Index of algonquin park interior camping trip logs.
When finished, press the x in the lower right corner. Algonquin park solo canoe trip spring 2016 magnetawan. Algonquins 7000 square kilometres have 29 access points which surround algonquin and along highway 60. The closest point from toronto would be the highway 60 corridor and canoe lake.
Algonquin park canoe trip and camping in luxury the planet d. While the guide is primarily intended as an aid for those using our services, firsttime visitors to algonquin park, youth group leaders and complete outfitting customers, our hope is that all canoe trippers will find. For now, if you want to rerun the movie with the photos, youll have to exit out and start the movie again. Morton lake provincial park offers a good start point with a spot to park your vehicle. This map shows the entire park and is an excellent tool for basic route planning. Algonquin park, all information on canoe routes, portages, campsites, and backpacking trails. Along with guidebooks and maps, algonquin park outfitters are a wealth of information. Jeffs new map comes eighteen months after the release of version 3. See information on algonquin outfitters stores by visiting our store locations page. Published by the friends of algonquin park, box 248, whitney, ontario k0j 2m0 you can help us improve this mapbrochure in this mapbrochure we have attempted to include the most accurate, uptodate, and helpful information for anyone planning or carrying out an algonquin park canoe trip. The longest in the park is 6,400 meters which means you can plan a quest from 2 to 10 days or more. With 2,000 kilometres of canoe routes and portages, you can build your own short trip or extended adventure. No experience necessary, and all meals and equipment are included.
From overnight flat water canoe trips without portages for beginners, to 14 day expeditions to the interior to class 3 whitewater down the petawawa river. You can come prepared with a rental canoe or grab a canoe from the canoe lake portage store, and put in at smoke lake, across the highway. One of the first steps of route planning is figuring out which of the 29 different algonquin park. Algonquin park is home to 7,630 square kilometres of canoe tripping opportunities. Canoe lake access point algonquin provincial park 2020. Paddle your own canoe, cook around a camp fire, and sleep under the stars. Kilometres 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 kilometres miles 0 1 2 4 6.
There is camp ahmek for boys with its beaches and shoreline stretching over a mile of waterfront with natural mixed hardwood forest surrounding the camp. All of our canoes are light weight kevlar and are equipped with a deep dish yoke for portaging. Kevin callan, author of a paddlers guide to algonquin. A 4day wilderness canoe trip in world famous algonquin park, ontario. For planning and navigation purposes youll need to get a hold of either the official canoe routes map or the unofficial free online generalpurpose map joyojac linked to.
Algonquin park solo canoe trip 2016 magnetawan lake. The reverse side of the map provides detailed information about planning your algonquin park back country adventure including park management messages, safety information, equipment requirements, etc. Canoe routes map the algonquin park canoe routes map. We arrived late in the afternoon at our destination, hung up our food barrel, set up camp and enjoyed a. We know this because its been part of our own winning battle with stage 4b parotid salivary gland cancer. The map itself is the 1997 edition and youd probably want a. River canoeing algonquin provincial park forum tripadvisor. Explore the official canoe routes map of algonquin provincial park online, free online use, trip planning information, the latest news, upcoming programs, donation and membership information, opportunities for involvement, outfitters, lodges, commercial service, plus books, free maps and souvenirs.
162 348 986 950 1322 510 1423 197 1202 725 443 1533 25 1027 92 713 654 683 1381 1240 503 880 392 206 1384 1570 92 1462 1113 165 27 246 1081 290 1072 1451