Algonquin Provincial Park

The park extends across 7,653 square kilometers of forests, encompassing 2,400 lakes and 1,200 kilometers of rivers formed through glacial activity.

Established in 1893 as Ontario's first provincial park, Algonquin began as a solution to balance logging operations with the protection of water sources.

The park influenced Canadian art movements through painters like Tom Thomson, who captured the northern landscapes in numerous works during the early 1900s.

Visitors can access eight developed campgrounds, 14 interpretive trails, and over 1,500 kilometers of canoe routes throughout different sections of the park.

The park maintains active logging operations while simultaneously protecting natural habitats, making it the only Ontario provincial park with industrial forestry.

Location: Nipissing District

Location: Haliburton County

Location: Ontario

Inception: May 23, 1893

Elevation above the sea: 428 m

Operator: Ontario Parks

Website: http://ontarioparks.com/park/algonquin

GPS coordinates: 45.80000,-78.70000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14