Formed in 1893, Algonquin Park’s original purpose was as a timber reserve designed to keep forest-clearing settlers out of valuable timber lands Ironically, preservation was only a secondary purpose! The landscape you see during a holiday in Algonquin Provincial Park is breath-taking and consists of hundreds (maybe even thousands) of small lakes. There are also a couple of large lakes such as Lake Opeongo. Marshes and large swamps are scattered throughout the park, and can provide excellent wildlife viewing. The three hour drive from Toronto makes a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park a must on any Canada holiday itinerary.
Formed in 1893, Algonquin Park’s original purpose was as a timber reserve designed to keep forest-clearing settlers out of valuable timber lands Ironically, preservation was only a secondary purpose! The landscape you see during a holiday in Algonquin Provincial Park is breath-taking and consists of hundreds (maybe even thousands) of small lakes.
There are also a couple of large lakes such as Lake Opeongo. Marshes and large swamps are scattered throughout the park, and can provide excellent wildlife viewing. The three hour drive from Toronto makes a visit to Algonquin Provincial Park a must on any Canada holiday itinerary.
Algonquin is not quite part of Northern Ontario, but it shares the typical climate for its region. Springtime in Algonquin is likely to be cool and wet. The summer climate of Algonquin is not uniform.
Daily highs could range from 16°C to over 30. In summer, it can be humid throughout June and July, yet the humidity tapers off around August. During autumn, it is cool and dry. The winters are guaranteed to be snowy, cold and harsh. Be sure to plan for the weather you are likely to face.