Where is the main entrance to Algonquin Park?

East Gate
Location. The East Gate of Algonquin Park is at km 55.8 of Highway 60. The East Gate is 5.4 km west (on Highway 60) of Whitney, Ontario.

Can you just drive through Algonquin Park?

Q: Do I need a pass if I’m just driving through? A: No. If you are driving Highway 60 (a provincial highway) you do not need a permit. As soon as you stop to use a Park facility (bathroom, picnic ground, Visitor Centre, trail, etc.)

Where should I stay in Algonquin Park?

Stay in Algonquin Park’s best hotels!

• Madawaska Lodge-Camping Cabins. Madawaska.
• Greystone on Golden Lake. Deacon.
• Lakewoods Cottage. Oxtongue Lake.
• Schoolhouse Inn. Killaloe Station.
• Hali Loft. Haliburton.
• Suite in the Bush. Bancroft.
• Stouffermill Bed & Breakfast. Algonquin Highlands.
• Oakview Lodge & Marina. Algonquin Highlands.

Are there any waterfalls in Algonquin Park?

The undisputed main attraction of the Eastern Grand Lake Area of Algonquin Park are High Falls on Barron Canyon. Here Stratton Lake drains into High Falls Lake through a series of small waterfalls crossing two 50-foot contour lines over half a kilometer or so forming a series of cascades.

What is the closest town to Algonquin Park?

This is right outside the west gate of Algonquin Park, while Huntsville is about half an hour away. Any map can show you what other towns are in the area but Huntsville is the closest really major town.

What is the closest city to Algonquin Park?

The East Gate is located just west of the town of Whitney, Ontario. The West Gate is located just east of the town of Dwight, Ontario. There are many other Access Points to the Park that run off Highway 17 to the north of the Park.

How much does it cost to enter Algonquin Park?

As of May 1, 2021, Ontario Parks has increased Daily Vehicle Permit fees in Algonquin Park to $21.00 per vehicle per day along Highway 60, and $18.00 per vehicle per day in other locations. See below for details.

What city is close to Algonquin Park?

General Directions. Algonquin Provincial Park is located in south-central Ontario, Canada and covers 7,630 square kilometers (2,946 square miles). It is about 250 km north of Toronto, Ontario and about 260 km west of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada’s capital. The Park is located at approximately 45.8°, -78.4°.

Is Highway 60 open through Algonquin Park?

Highway 60, the Park’s only major highway (open year-round), runs through the south end of Algonquin Park as is easily accessible by car. The East Gate is located just west of the town of Whitney, Ontario. The West Gate is located just east of the town of Dwight, Ontario.