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Algonquin Provincial Park Description: Spanning 7725 sq kilometres (4800 sq miles), Algonquin Provincial Park was established in 1893 to develop a wildlife sanctuary in a rugged, beautiful part of Southern Ontario. It soon became popular with outdoor enthusiasts and canoeists because of its beautiful lakes, forests, bogs, rivers, cliffs and beaches. For campers and day visitors, Highway 60 is the centre of the park, offering campgrounds, walking trails, conducted hikes and access to public wolf-howling sessions. In winter, cross country skiing trails are a popular way to enjoy the scenery and catch glimpses of the animals that inhabit the park, including otter, moose, Ruffed Grouse and marten. Visitors can also soak up the history of the park in the Logging Museum, or in the Algonquin Gallery, which focuses on the Canadian artist Tom Thomson’s (1877-1917) famous group of painters, the Group of Seven, who were inspired to paint the landscape of Northern Ontario. Contact Addresses: Algonquin Provincial Park, PO Box 219, Whitney, Ontario K0J 2M0, Canada Tel: (705) 633 5572 (information) or (888) 668 7275 (reservations; toll free USA and Canada only). E-mail: info@algonquinpark.on.ca Website: www.algonquinpark.on.ca Transportation: Air: Lester B Pearson International Airport (Toronto). Rail: Train: Huntsville Station. Road: Coach: Services to Huntsville (from Toronto). Car: Hwy-11, Hwy-17 or Hwy-60. Opening Times: Daily 0800-2100. Opening times may vary seasonally. Admission Fees: C$10 per vehicle per day (Parkway Corridor); C$8.50 per vehicle per day (East Side); campers require extra permits. Concessions available. 
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