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Algonquin Provincial Park FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Algonquin Provincial Park.

When is the best time to visit Algonquin Provincial Park?

The best time to visit Algonquin Provincial Park is summer (June-August) when it’s pleasantly warm. Winter (November – March) is cold, while spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are relatively cool with frequent rain because of the park’s higher elevation (up to 600m above sea level). Autumn is a particularly beautiful time to admire the colourful change of seasons.

What is the time difference between the UK and Algonquin Provincial Park?

Most of Ontario including Algonquin Provincial Park observes Eastern Standard Time (GMT – 4 hours), with Eastern Daylight time March to November.

What places combine well with Algonquin Provincial Park?

Algonquin Provincial Park is about three hours’ drive from both Toronto and Ottawa. It’s close to the Muskoka Lakes region (one hour’s drive) and about four hours from Killarney Provincial Park, so easily combined with these protected areas. The nearest major town to Algonquin is Huntsville (half an hour’s drive).

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