Explore Canada's Most Famous Provincial Park

Local outfitters and lodges offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures.

Algonquin has one of the most impressive landscapes in the nation, one that inspired Tom Thomson and members of Canada’s iconic Group of Seven painters. 

Over 2,000 km of canoe routes and 140 km of backpacking trails provide many options for the backcountry enthusiast. It has incredible fishing and wildlife viewing. Share your stories and images at #PaddleON.

Northwest Corner

Algonquin North

Highway 60 Corridor

 * Offer Guided Trips Only 

Lodge-Based Paddling Adventures

Discover more backcountry paddling experiences

For information on park fees and reservations, click here.

About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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