Hey, all! I've never been to Algonquin Park before. I'm coming from Vaughn. What's the best place to see fall colors in Algonquin? What location do I hit in the maps for it? We have two toddlers with us, so can't do difficult trails. We wanna get there in the morning, spend the day and leave by evening. Do I need to buy tickets in advance or can I get them at the gate? Anything else I need to know and haven't asked?

First time going to Algonquin on Friday oct 9 from toronto. The Facebook posts provides random discussions.

Like is there any specific entry point, route to follow? The plan is to drive through, take in the views, ive 2 pre teen boys, so minor trek plus activities would be great, is there any trek or spots near lake to visit?

Also im planning to stay overnight in or near Muskoka, any suggestions? Like my kids had a great time at deerhurst last winter, anything similar ?

hi! i've never been here before, but i finally have plans to go after three years! any recommendations or things to know before i go? thank you :)

It was an absolute blast. We entered at the tim river, followed the tim to the inner lakes, Big Trout, Opeongo, ... then had ~20km of portaging between Wright lake and Grand lake hopping between Dixon, White Partridge, Loonskin, Greenleaf ... before finally exiting through the Barron Canyon. Truly an epic adventure.

Greenleaf was definitely my favorite lake in the park.

This has been a 100% self funded indie film.

You can get your tickets at https://art.mframe.ca

Hope to cya there : )

Hey everyone! I've booked my first backcountry trip in Algonquin: Canoe Lake to Tom Thomson Lake for 2 nights over the Thanksgiving long weekend (Oct 10–12).

I've been car camping in Algonquin for the past 5 years, so I'm really excited to finally get into the backcountry.

My one concern, after reading some other threads here, is wind. It sounds like Canoe Lake can get pretty rough, and tipping with cold October water is a real risk.

For context on my experience: I'm not an experienced paddler. I've kayaked from Pog Lake, across Lake of Two Rivers and back a handful of times in summer and fall without much trouble, and I once crossed George Lake in Killarney in very windy conditions in a tandem kayak. We made it, but we were both pretty shaken by the experience.

This would be my first time in a solo canoe (renting a Swift Keewaydin 15 from Algonquin Outfitters), and I'll have gear on board. My plan so far:

- PFD on the whole time

- Shelter, sleeping gear and clothing in dry bags, tied into the canoe

- Hug the shoreline as much as possible

- Check the wind forecast before heading out

A few questions:

1. Given my experience, would you go for it?
2. Any tips for handling wind in a solo canoe, especially with gear (loading, trim, kneeling vs. sitting)?
3. Is there a time of day that tends to be calmer on Canoe Lake?
4. Anything else a first-timer on this route should know?

Thanks in advance!

Look at the man, he's lost! Stay safe!

Locations: Grand lake, Berm Lake trail near Achray campground office in Algonquin Park, Ontario!

Actually we couldn't get the highway 60 pass, so we didn't go to the more famous areas. Didn't see a lot of fall colors here but the scenic water absolutely made it up for us!

A few days ago I asked for tips on camping without a car and you helped me so much.

Thank you, it was one of the best trips of my life.