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Tours and Tailor Made Holidays to

Algonquin Provincial Park

CANADA
  • CURRENCY Canadian Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 8 hrs 35 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT - 5
  • AIRLINE Air Canada

Breathtaking landscapes comprising hundreds of lakes

Tailor Made Holidays to Algonquin Provincial Park

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Algonquin Provincial Park that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Algonquin Provincial Park holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Algonquin Provincial Park holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Algonquin Provincial Park. For more information on our Algonquin Provincial Park holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Algonquin Provincial Park.

Destination Overview

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.

The Algonquin forest is actually not boreal, as most believe, but a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees. This means that an increased biodiversity occurs. Though deer were once prominent throughout the park, the moose has largely replaced them. Moose frequently stand by the side of provincial Highway 60, eating swamp grasses in spring and summer, and can be seen licking salt off the roads in winter.

Moose are the only large animal most people are likely to encounter. Many people may stumble across a spruce grouse on a trail in the early morning. These birds believe their camouflage is invincible, and you could get as close as 30 centimetres. There are small wolf and lynx populations in the isolated portions of the park. Some bears are known in the park. Algonquin lakes have sizable fish populations, but fishing is regulated in all lakes. But not all of Algonquin's plants and animals are ones you would like to have around you. In the southern reaches of the park poison ivy is widespread. From late April to Early June, the dreaded Blackfly is very active. These small insects will bite a chunk of skin off in order to get to the blood. They are known for their tendency to bite around the eyes, and occasionally an unfortunate human has to deal with a blackfly that has gone into the eye.

There are many natural and historic sites in the Park. No holiday to Algonquin is complete without seeing the abandoned OA & PS railroad bed, which is not only fascinating in itself but also passes by some interesting sites such as abandoned train stations, logging depots, bridges, even the remains of a train derailment from the 1930s. The Brent Crater and Barron Canyon are both off of provincial highway 17, which runs north of the park. They will provide a fascinating hike. Rent a canoe, and explore the many canoe routes. Go on one of the guided trails. You can pick up a booklet at the beginning of each trail, and numerous posts placed throughout will provide fascinating information. These trails range from easy, short and flat to extremely challenging, long and rugged. Go to the Algonquin logging museum. There, an easy 1.3km loops takes you through numerous outdoor exhibits detailing the history of logging in Algonquin Park.

When to visit Algonquin Provincial Park

Algonquin Provincial Park

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Algonquin Provincial Park? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Algonquin Provincial Park holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Algonquin Provincial Park holiday search tool will allow you to search for Algonquin Provincial Park holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Algonquin Provincial Park for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Algonquin Provincial Park holiday based on Algonquin Provincial Park weather, special events in Algonquin Provincial Park or even when the crowds in Algonquin Provincial Park are at their lowest.

Algonquin Provincial Park

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.

Excursions

Why not enhance your Algonquin Provincial Park holiday experience by adding on an excursion. Our Algonquin Provincial Park excursions have been carefully selected by the product team at Travel Concierge. Booking a Algonquin Provincial Park excursion in advance can offer much better value for money than booking the excursions whilst you are on holiday in Algonquin Provincial Park.