Merna & Barney’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Interesting video about early days in the area when logging was a main industry.
Walk along an easy signed trail and see displays pertaining to the logging industry from 1800's.
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Museo ng Pagputol ng Algonquin
Interesting video about early days in the area when logging was a main industry.
Walk along an easy signed trail and see displays pertaining to the logging industry from 1800's.
Easy boardwalk trail for people who are unable to navigate rough or more challenging hiking trails.
Interesting information along the way about vegetation. Booklet available about specific plants you might see along the way.
Spruce Bog Boardwalk Trail
Easy boardwalk trail for people who are unable to navigate rough or more challenging hiking trails.
Interesting information along the way about vegetation. Booklet available about specific plants you might see along the way.
Mizzy Lake Trail
Lots of interesting things about the Park
-Great place for first time and repeat visitors to have a preview of the prehistoric and historic aspects of the park.
-Dioramic walk showing vegetation, animals (bears, beavers, moose, wolves, birds), early indigenous people and how they lived, logging period and early European settlers, early development of railway and tourism in the area.
A MUST SEE - REALLY GREAT PLACE TO SPEND TIME PARTICULARLY ON A RAINY DAY.
-Excellent 15 minute video with incredible photography giving a brief background of the area from before early settlers.
-Great little Gift Shop with lots and lots interesting books for children and adults about various aspects of the park
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sentro ng Mga Bisita ng Algonquin Park
-Great place for first time and repeat visitors to have a preview of the prehistoric and historic aspects of the park.
-Dioramic walk showing vegetation, animals (bears, beavers, moose, wolves, birds), early indigenous people and how they lived, logging period and early European settlers, early development of railway and tourism in the area.
A MUST SEE - REALLY GREAT PLACE TO SPEND TIME PARTICULARLY ON A RAINY DAY.
-Excellent 15 minute video with incredible photography giving a brief background of the area from before early settlers.
-Great little Gift Shop with lots and lots interesting books for children and adults about various aspects of the park
See a variety of paintings, sculptures, pottery plus many more things to just look at and/or purchase. Much of the art is done by artists from areas around Algonquin Park.
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Algonquin Art Centre
See a variety of paintings, sculptures, pottery plus many more things to just look at and/or purchase. Much of the art is done by artists from areas around Algonquin Park.
Food scene
Killarney Lodge
Ontario 60GREAT FOOD
Phone from the Parking Lot and ask staff to send a boat to pick you up and take you to the lodge for lunch or dinner.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bartlett Lodge
7Phone from the Parking Lot and ask staff to send a boat to pick you up and take you to the lodge for lunch or dinner.
Neighborhoods
WHITNEY - Small village situated at the mouth of the Madawaska River, where it flows out of Galeairy Lake.
Located approximately 3 km from the East Gate to Algonquin Park.
WHAT TO SEE & DO?
VILLAGE MARKET Saturday mornings from approx 10;00 am to 1:00 pm. local arts & crafts, baking, food and music (summer only)
MENWATAY GIFT SHOP
SANDY BEACH on Galeairy Lake
PICNIC SPOTS with tables and bbq beside the river
PLACES TO EAT: Mad Musher, Algonquin Lunch Bar, Pizza Restaurant
LCBO for beer, wine etc
SERVICES :Whitney Pharmacy, Grocery Store, Gas stations
PLACES TO STAY: Motels, Airbnb Listings, Couples Resort
OUTFITTERS: canoe & kayak rentals, guided trips into Algonquin Park
BIKE RENTALS - trail along old railroad bed
CHURCHES - Catholic and Anglican
Whitney
WHITNEY - Small village situated at the mouth of the Madawaska River, where it flows out of Galeairy Lake.
Located approximately 3 km from the East Gate to Algonquin Park.
WHAT TO SEE & DO?
VILLAGE MARKET Saturday mornings from approx 10;00 am to 1:00 pm. local arts & crafts, baking, food and music (summer only)
MENWATAY GIFT SHOP
SANDY BEACH on Galeairy Lake
PICNIC SPOTS with tables and bbq beside the river
PLACES TO EAT: Mad Musher, Algonquin Lunch Bar, Pizza Restaurant
LCBO for beer, wine etc
SERVICES :Whitney Pharmacy, Grocery Store, Gas stations
PLACES TO STAY: Motels, Airbnb Listings, Couples Resort
OUTFITTERS: canoe & kayak rentals, guided trips into Algonquin Park
BIKE RENTALS - trail along old railroad bed
CHURCHES - Catholic and Anglican
Payo sa lungsod
Bago ka umalis
The best way to get here is by personal or rented vehicle.
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Huwag palampasin
Weather is changeable. Summer generally warm, spring & fall can be quite cool especially at night.
eg, T-shirts, sweater or sweat shirt and a light jacket.
Rain gear, hiking boots as well as a pair of sneakers/running shoes
Hat for protection from the sun on hot days or rain on rainy days.
Complete change of clothes in case you are tipped out of a canoe or caught in a downpour. Bathing suit if you like to swim. Bug spray for in the late spring (end of May to early June)