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Algonquin Visitor Centre

The days are getting shorter and you can even see signs of the leaves starting to change. And this made me think that it may be time for a trip to the Visitor Centre again soon.
The view from here is absolutely amazing! You step out onto the deck and can overlook miles of forest! [...]

Wolf Howls

So, I logged onto my Facebook this morning and the first thing I noticed was The Friends of Algonquin had cancelled the Wolf Howl for tonight. There was no suitable pack found this past week. I know many a summer cottager and camper will be dissappointed. They are however offering a film at 8pm at [...]

Papineau Beach

Summer has come! And for us that means many days or evenings spent at Papineau Lake. I have been going to this lake since I was a child. And my kids have been doing the same. Located just past maple Leaf on Highway 62 you will find South Papineau Lake Road. And just a few minutes [...]

The Love of Fishing.

This one is for the guys who cannot seem to get enough fishing time in! Trout season officially started in the Park at the end of April. Get your rods, boats, lures,.. and all the other things you boys need and head to the Park for the weekend!
Algonquin Park has over 1500 Lakes! It could [...]

Moose In Algonquin Park

So, you are driving down the road in the middle of the night.. Suddenly this dark form looms ahead of you on the roadway. You have no idea what is in front of you. Many people do not see this dark, dangerous animal. He doesn’t even know the danger he present to drivers here in [...]

Bat Lake – Algonquin Park

Beautiful April 25th spring day, sun is shining time to wake the family up and head out to Algonquin Park for walk in the woods. Oh it is 6:00 am and we get in the car by 6:30 hoping to see a moose or two along the road. No moose but did see a deer. [...]

Turtle Crossing – What to Do

So as spring approaches April/May turtles are emerging from their winter hibernation. Turtles trek across roads and highways in search of food and nesting sites. Unfortunately, a turtle’s are no match for motor vehicles. Highway fatalities are devastating for turtle populations.

My husband and I have always stopped to move turtles across the roads no matter [...]

Algonquin Park – Logging Museum

Algonquin Park Logger’s Museum
The museum was built in 1992 as a co-operative venture of the Friends of Algonquin Park, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Algonquin Forest Authority.
It is located just inside the east gate of the park on Hwy. 60 (54.5 km. from the West Gate, which is 35 km. from Huntsville).
Your visit to [...]

Madawaska Art Shop

Sitting at the corner of Hwy 62 and Hwy 127 is the Madawaska Art Shop. Historically consisted of two heritage buildings Bank Building (1880) and the Buckley General store.
The buildings themselves date back to the 19th century and have a lot of history themselves. I remember buying ice cream cones here as a kid and [...]

The Gut

The Gut is located on the Crowe River where it takes a sharp bend and the waters tumble into a steep, narrow canyon. This site is a great place for a family outing as it forms part of the Crowe river conservation area. In the fall, the autumn leaves are vibrant. The rushing water of [...]

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