Algonquin Websites

The Official Algonquin Park Site

Produced by The Friends of Algonquin Park, this is an extensive introduction to the park, its programs, rules, procedures and regulatory info for planning Algonquin trips.

Algonquin Backcountry Recreationalists (ABR)

Volunteer group representing concerns of backcountry recreationalists. Its goals are to preserve, protect and enhance wilderness-like experiences in the backcountry of Algonquin.

Mark's Algonquin Park Sampler

A journal, a record of sorts, of Mark's trips into Algonquin Provincial Park.

by - Mark Rubino.

Algonquin Art Centre

Occupying a unique position as art gallery, storefront, historical monument and education centre, the Algonquin Art Centre exposes Canada's finest wilderness and wildlife art to the visitors of Algonquin Park.

Jeffrey McMurtrie's Algonquin Map

This is a highly detailed Algonquin map focusing on the canoe routes of the park, but superimposing a lot of other data as well. It is available for free download in various sizes.

by - Jeffrey McMurtrie

Proppe's Paddles

Jeff Proppe is a teacher and family man from the GTA who enjoys paddling and Algonquin in particular. He's had his blog online for a couple of years now and has accumulated quite a bit of Algonquin content .. definitely worth checking out.

Margaret's Algonquin Park Page

After a long absence from the Internet, this classic Algonquin Park original is back online!.

by - Margaret (Kean) Black

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals
.. an interactive learning tool exploreing the role of science and technology in wildlife research in Algonquin Park (by The Friends of Algonquin Park, Ontario Parks and the Min. of Economic Development).

Algonquin Canoe Trips

A unique blog including the planning and enjoyment of canoeing and backpacking trips to the interior of Algonquin Park.

by - Jim Cavers

www. canoeguy. ca

The Dare family website of their Algonquin adventures.

by - Darren and Kevin Dare

Dave's Web Page

The Canoe Trips section of Dave's Web Page, currently containing photo records of eleven (11) of Dave's trips into Algonquin.

by - Dave Harman

Bush Log

A collection of short photo essays and diaries documenting explorations of eastern Algonquin Park and Renfrew County.

by - Bob & Diana McElroy

The Friends of Bonnechere Parks

Bonnechere and Bonnechere River Provincial Parks connect Round Lake with Algonquin Park by means of the Bonnechere River.

This website includes a special Virtual Museum component "Land of the Spirits".

Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation ... on the shores of the Bonnechere River and Golden Lake.

The Pikwàkanagàn First Nation.

Lake Trout Heaven

Trolling For Lake Trout In A Canoe .. an excellent method for trout fishing in Algonquin Park .. By Gary Skrzek, a.k.a, The Trout King

Gary describes the "3-Way Swivel Setup" and "How To Troll In A Canoe".

Cybermuse Art Education Research Site

The National Gallery of Canada has produced this website .. a wealth of art imagery and information.

Included is an inventory of Tom Thomson's popular art. Tom Thomson (1877 -1917) .. includes his Algonquin images.

Lake of Two Rivers, Algonquin Five Day Weather Forecast
Projected conditions for the park.
- by "Environment Canada".

Provincial Park Vacancy and Fireban Reports
The decision to permit or prohibit campfires is made at the discretion of each park superintendent.

Algonquin Forestry Authority
The site of the AFA ... the Ontario Crown Agency responsible for sustainable forest management in Algonquin Park.
2010-2011 AFA Forest Harvest Schedule Map
To help you plan your canoe trips .. a highly detailed PDF file showing work areas (and summer logging truck routes) throughout Algonquin Park. This version of the map came out July 23rd, after a stalled harvesting period.
Ministry of Natural Resources Electronic Forest Management Plans .. Select on pulldown menu 'Algonquin Park Forest - 451', then select 'AWS'. Use in conjunction with the AFA Forest Harvest Schedule Map to plan your trips.

Algonquin Old Ranger Cabin Rental Program
13 cabins in the interior of the park, for rent.
For more info, call the park at (705) 633-5572.
Brent, Algonquin Five Day Weather Forecast
Projected conditions for the park.
- by "Environment Canada".

Ontario Parks Reservation System
Online option for drive-in campgrounds.
And, 1-888-668-7275 for interior sites.
Algonquin Eco Watch
An environmental protection group dedicated to assess, protect and sustain the Algonquin Ecosystem for the future.
Life in the Boondocks
A new canoe-camper website with substantial Algonquin resources .. including camp-cooking, poetry and photos.
- by "Betty and Bill Lennips".
Awesome Algonquin Adventures
More Algonquin resources.
- by "Jeff, Dave and Paul".


Related Sites
Canadian Canoe Routes

The Wilderness Canoe Association operates this online meeting place for those who enjoy exploring the lakes and rivers of Canada by canoe.

Wilderness Canoe Association

A non-profit organization of individuals interested in wilderness travel, mainly by canoe, kayak, and backpacking and, in winter, by skis and snowshoes.

Water Walker Wilderness Canoeing and Camping

David Gillen runs this website for wilderness canoeists.

"Wilderness canoeing is not so much a sport as it is a lifestyle."

Kermit Wilderness Adventures

Phil Kenny operates this outdoor adventure website.

It includes some Algonquin Park trip reports and an interesting camping-food section.

Outdoor Adventure Canada

Laurie March runs this high quality e-zine.

It's a Canada-wide, eye-pleasing and informative crossroads for all kinds of outdoor adventure interests.

 

http://www.geographynetwork.ca

An online resource for finding and sharing Canadian geographic content, maps and data.

Detailed mapping of Algonquin, on their Ontario Basic Mapping feature.

http://themnrstore.mnr.gov.on.ca

The Province of Ontario MNR Store Website allows the visitor to buy aerial photos, merchandise, publications, maps and even Outdoor Cards.

www.cameronstevens.ca

Cameron Stevens' art is based on trips to Algonquin Park and elsewhere.

"I try to bring to you the things I have seen and the emotions I have felt while being far from ..."

www. Harpley. ca

Paul Harpley has worked for the MNR in Algonquin Provincial Park and the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo.

Wildlife art has enabled Paul to combine his interests in science and art.

The Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery
(in Owen Sound) has an extensive illustrated section on the works of the reknowned artist .. "Tom Thomson".
Living with Black Bears in Ontario
An official Ministry of Natural Resources instructional guide to co-existing with black bears.
The Federation of Ontario Naturalists
The FON is a charitable organization protecting Ontario's nature through research, education, and conservation action.
The Wolves of Algonquin Park
1.7 Mb PDF download of the December, 2000 report.
- by "The Algonquin Wolf Advisory Group"
Ontario Fishing Regulations ... the official Ontaio Ministry of Natural Resources site
with all the fishing licence rules.

Sierra Club of Eastern Canada
Protecting and restoring the health of the natural environment, including human communities, in Ontario and Quebec.

World Wildlife Fund Canada
One of Canada's largest and most successful conservation organizations.

Canadian Wildlife Service - Hinterland Who's Who ... an extensive reference of Canada's wildlife ... photos, distribution maps, descriptive text and reading lists.


Paddling Sites
Canoeing Ontario with Al and Karen
Canoeists share their experiences.
- by "Al Drew".

Paddling.net: Canoeing and Kayaking Info
North American meeting place for paddlers ... with articles, photos, forums, product reviews and much more.

www.SoloTripping.com
Harlan Schwartz's solo-trippers' online community.
.