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.

Recommended Articles

Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes

So blue you won’t believe your eyes.

Paddling Laws

This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.

Hidden Gems: Best New Canoe Routes

Guidebook author Kevin Callan’s favourite picks.

The Steel River

Ontario’s ultimate loop canoe route.

Historic Canoe Routes in Ontario

6 paddling parks where you can touch the past.

Ontario’s Moose Hotspots

Your best chance of seeing a moose is by paddle.

It's Time for a Paddle

Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.

Killarney Canoe Trips

Learn how to plan a backcountry canoe trip in this provincial park.

Easy River Tripping

The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.

SUPreme Adventure

Best paddleboarding destinations for beginners.

Learn or Improve Your Paddling Skills

Find the best canoe and kayak courses in Ontario.

Mattawa River Canoe Trip Guide

Paddle the rugged and historic waterway.

The Spanish River

Everything you need to plan your next canoe trip.

Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes

Expert advice for exploring Canada’s top canoeing paradise.

Philip Edward Island Camping Guide

The inside scoop on this Georgian Bay gem.

Ultimate Paddling Day Trips

11 can’t-miss provincial parks for paddlers.

Sun and Sand

Soak it up at the best Lake Huron beaches

Paddle The Lakehead

Discover the best places to canoe and kayak near Thunder Bay.

Canoe Trips in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater

Expert advice for paddling in this wilderness park.

Missinaibi River Canoe Trip

Learn how to plan a canoe trip down this famed wilderness river.