One of the most scenic and relaxing campgrounds you'll find in Ontario. Having camped at pretty much all the major provincial parks around, I can honestly say there's very few like it. You won't regret it. There's so much to do you'll need a week to see it all (locally around the park you camp at) and many more visits to see most of the park. The visitor centre itself was very well done. If you ever wonder where your money goes, this is part of it aside from conservation efforts. It was great to read about the history of the area and see the displays. You'll have to experience it for yourself. (Free too)

it a great place when the weather doesn’t allow you to explore the nature in Alogonquin park. they have a movie about the park and the food exhibition which takes you through back in time.

great and useful introduction to algonquin park. especially loved the exhibits with the stuffed animals (since it's fairly rare to actually be able to spot them in the wild!) - well curated with careful presentation and explanation. also nice gift shop, bought some socks for a friend :)

The Algonquin Provincial Park Visitor Centre is a must-visit for anyone exploring the park. The exhibits are informative and well-presented, offering a deep dive into the park's natural history and wildlife. The viewing deck provides stunning panoramic views, making it a perfect spot for photos. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. A great starting point for your Algonquin adventure!

Amazing history of the park and surrounding areas. We enjoyed it so much and the gift shop attendants were so friendly. My girls loved the displays of animals. Me and my partner enjoyed the history.

The most scenic and breathtaking place I have ever seen especially in falls. The view from the hill is just fantastic. It has paintings, birds model and history of rail. Its been spread over 7500 sq km which is huge. It has restaurants and washrooms and enough space for vehicle parking. The best time to visit is October

Visited in early spring (20 april). Many trails were closed. Only able to venture into some areas of Mizzy Lake. Nonetheless was fun trudging along icy paths and also to be able to say we explored Canada's oldest Provincial park. We drove for 3hours from Toronto and drove back. Planning a night in the area would be probably be a good idea. But again it is off season, so many places are likely closed.

Love this place! The gallery, the interpretive display, the gift shop, the cafeteria and most importantly, the observation deck. It’s a great place to stop and check the sightings board, see what’s going on and plan your day at the park.

Beautiful and informative visitor center located along a section near the middle of hwy 60. It is a lot bigger indoor area than I imagined. I liked how the center has all the animals which we could spot while camping. It felt like the Science Center. What was truly spectacular was the lookout platform in the back of the center. The view of the Algonquin landscape is magnificent!

Just gorgeous. So much to do and the maps are very detailed. Every route has a rating in difficulty, length and time. All the spots are marked and they were helpful at the Centre to help pick out the best walks for the circumstances we had. The beaver pond walk was my favorite.

This is an amazing centre to visit prior to exploring the trails because it informs you about what you are looking at like how a big becomes a forest and the incredible number of plants and animals that can be found here. It covers the many things that helped this park to become a park- logging history, the influential people involved, the railway, trappers, indigenous people as well as all the services needed to maintain this park for example the rangers and fire monitoring to name a few. It also has a gift store, artist section, washrooms, eating area. There is a beautiful lookout deck as well and a short walkway too. It is well laid out.

Fascinating insights into the natural and human history of the park. Well made and informative exhibits. Good vista of the park from the viewing platform. Highly recommended

Always a great fall ride the leaves were amazing. We left our offerings at the totem and were rewarded with an amazing day with great views.

The visitor center is amazing!! You do need to have permits to enter, it's also the same for museums, beaches, and trails. The staff was very friendly. The museum was great. They have a little self-serve cafe and a bird watching area. Highly recommended!

A place with a lot of old history , an amazing animal show room with enough explaination about each one , in some part you can see a short video or listen to a story , also it has a amzing view to a beautiful part of forest and river . A book store and a cafe for a short rest is inside .

A nice stop on our day of exploring. They have to-scale displays of all the wildlife that can be possibly seen in and around Algonquin. The viewing deck is nice, be sure to check that out. Also, a great spot for birdwatching

Beautiful education center!! Worthy as an adventure destination day trip, especially with all the local hiking opportunities. Lovely little store, some easy snack options/coffee, mini museum displays and a stunning viewing deck out back

Well managed, informative and beautiful! I had a wonderful experience visitor center. The center was not only informative but also beautifully managed. During my visit, the weather was quite chilly outside, so I appreciated the warm and welcoming atmosphere inside the visitor center. The visitor center provided an excellent respite from the cold weather. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, ready to assist visitors with any questions they had. I was particularly impressed with the information available. The displays and exhibits inside the center provided a comprehensive overview of the park, its history, and the various wildlife and plant species that call it home. The highlight of my visit was the informative show they had. It gave me a fantastic understanding of the park's history and the diverse range of animals and plant life that can be found within its boundaries. The presentation was engaging and well-structured, making it a great educational experience. It's not just a place to warm up on a cold day; it's a hub of knowledge and insight into the park's natural beauty. I left with a greater appreciation for the park's history and its unique ecosystem. I highly recommend visiting this visitor center to anyone exploring the Provincial Park.

The visiting centre have wifi and cafeteria. Wonderful history display and they have a theatre to show a small videoclips. They also have a activities booklet for kids to read and learn during their visit at the park.

Really great stop on the Highway 60 corridor! The exhibit has some great dioramas and some great information on the wildlife and ecology of the park as a whole. There is also a good section on the history of the park, from use by Natives to logging to today that was fascinating. There is a self serve cafe that also is a great place to stop and eat/heat your own food which was really convenient. The small Park Store had great staff and some really good books and other things to help in the park or remember a trip to the park by. Outside there is a small walk up to a mock fire tower with some more information. Overall it was a worthwhile stop for resting, replenishing, learning, and using the washroom before heading out to hike again!

Best part about my visit was the camping. I stayed at Brent campground and this place is for true camper. Stay at least for 2 nights. Just go to the lake at the midnight and there is a surprise waiting for you.!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Visitor Centre in Algonquin Park! The displays were high quality, interactive, informative, and the facts shared were really interesting! We enjoyed the cafe area where we could warm up our lunch we brought with us and you could get a hot beverage for $2.50, reasonable! The views out the back were beautiful and the movie showing in the theatre was excellent...learned alot! Absolutely recommend you stop in as you drive through the park, lots to take part in. The store was excellent too! Loved the iron on patches offered and the maple cookies were stellar! Enjoy it all!

Beautiful views from the top lookout spot. However, gotta do a hard hike to get there. If you park at the trail entrance then it's better to do the hike. If not, you will have to take a shortcut from the side which is really steep and drains most of your energy out before you start going up on the actual path. Regardless, with few pit stops here and there you should reach the lookout spot in 30mins and it's worth it for the natural views. Recommend doing with a good pair of shoes and when the trail is in great condition.

One of the best trails in the park for getting a view of the expanse of trees - especially in the spring and fall for the colours. If you park at the Big Pines lot there’s a connector trail with fresh gravel but be warned it’s steep in places. The main parking area for this trail fills up quickly during the fall season. It’s worth the climb to the top and it’s easy to follow the trail though a little steep in places.

I try to get here at least once a year. I've been here many times. The best time is always in the fall, but it's beautiful anytime of year. If you want a little more solitude I recommend going anytime except for September and October. LOL. Because it is busy. It's a moderately challenging hike of less than a 2 km loop and when you get to the top and look at that view I dare you to not to feel that it was worth it. I feel awe every time I come here.

Pretty overlook of some beautiful land. I bet this place is killer in the fall when the leaves change their color. The hike isn't too bad, but there's a couple difficult areas that would be impossible for wheel chairs or those with trouble walking. I recommend hiking shoes even though it's short just because there's a few steep parts.

Nice little trail. Cool for beginners. Once you get to the lookout point, you will be surprised by the view and the view is really nice and the trail itself is pretty fun. Recommend it! Parking available as well. Plenty of space.

It's an upward hike, a little steep in some sections but manageable. Watch out for exposed roots. I went 6 days ago and there were mostly yellows and some oranges. Most reds already fell, so I'm thinking much more leaves have fallen by now. Nonetheless, yellows are beautiful also and the hike is not that difficult. It took us an hour but I stopped for pictures and stay a bit at the lookout which was awesome despite being totally cloudy. Interestingly, there were two wasps or bees (didn't get a good look) there that were flying one each around me and another person. Eventually they flew away. There is one bench at the lookout and one bench on the hike down. There are a few low-lying rocks in the upper section of the hike up that you can rest on.

Lookout trail is climbing on cliffs, beginning have some hardness, before starting have some worm-up, really nice place o see around

Moderate difficulty level, not much hiking. Parking is right next to the trail. A very scenic lookout point once you reach the cliff. We did the trail under 45 mins but there are benches present on the clifftop where you can sit & enjoy the view so it takes around 1 hour to get down.

This somewhat difficult 1.9KM loop trail is great for all ages. We went there with young kids and really enjoyed the whole experience. Some areas of the trail are steep and can get slippery in wet conditions. You can grab a guide at the beginning of the trail which is great for kids to learn about the geology of the park. It took us a little over an hour to complete the loop, the view of the Algonquin park from the top is amazing. There’s a bench at the top lookout point where you can relax and experience the amazing views of the massive park. We went there on a weekday and there were only a few people in the area and there was plenty of parking space available. Highly recommended for families with young children who love exploring nature.

This 2.1k trail is such a good hike! It’s short and sweet! As the name states, there is definitely a wonderful lookout worth the hike. Throughout the hike, you climb up about 75 meters in elevation to a gorgeous site. There is plenty to learn along the way so grab one of those informative booklets. Add this to the list of hikes to do because you won’t regret it.

Nice place for sunset. We went late eve for fall view was not so great mornings are best time. Trek is quite challenging for person who is not very active

One of the best trails on the highway 60 corridor. The hike is pretty moderate with a mesmerizing lookout point. It's absolutely stunning during the fall and looks amazing even in summers..the daily vehicle parking permit includes this spot. However during peak hours getting parking is very difficult. So the parking spot gets shifted further so the hike increases.

We do this trail every year, very easy gravel trail good for all ages as long as you can walk an incline. You only need about 30-40 minutes to complete this trail. You can get away with normal flat bottomed casual shoes, strollers etc. This is a high traffic area where people will park illegally along the shoulder of the highway. If the parking lot is full (especially so on weekends during fall colours season) you can park at the big pines trail entrance and walk over. Has a beautiful lookout but difficult to get unobstructed photos as again very crowded. One year we did see a couple get married at the peak.It’s nice for a quick novice trail with a breathtaking view!

Visited on 31 March. The trail is in ideal conditions, just one patch of ice easily passed on the edge. The view is fantastic. Took us a bit more than an hour, including a bite at the top. Recommended!

Probably the most popular trail in Algonquin. Requires a separate day use parking reservation than general highway 60 corridor. Finding a reservation is difficult during fall season. Alternatively you can do Lookout Trail (easy) or Track and Trail (moderate). It’s a loop trail with multiple lookout points at the top.

We try to do this trail every year, a real gem of the park! We stick to the traditional route entering through the entrance, although we notice many people enter through the exit as it’s an easier climb to the peak with a wood staircase to aid the ascent. It took us 1h 35min to complete the trail this year walking quickly and stopping briefly at the top for photos. It’s a bit of a steep incline to the top but very doable. Once at the lookout above you can see the beauty of the park for miles! A great spot to stop, have a snack and enjoy the beautiful fall colours. Additionally, the exit of the trail is very easy to navigate as it’s relaxing walk along a beautiful beach shoreline. We will continue to do this trail every year as it gives us the best bang for our buck. Shorter and easier to navigate than Centennial Ridges with one of the best views in the park as your payoff.

I had an amazing experience with camping at this place. The trail path, the dedicated place for camp spot, the nature, lake, and everything that makes a camping trip perfect is present on this spot. If you are planning for a camping, please do a weather check :) Not the best but not the worst place to camp while its raining.

Booth’s Rock Trail is an awesome hiking trail full of lovely sights and lots of history! It is a bit of a challenge given the distance and the elevation climb, but for those who try it, won’t be disappointed. The view you climb to alone is worth the exercise and sweat. There are beautiful trilliums along the way if you go at the right time of season and plenty of mushrooms to see. Definitely keep dogs and kids away from the cliff as it is dangerous. There is a clear warning at the beginning of this trail. On your way down, you’ll go by what used to be the Barclay Estate. The beautiful walk along the lake is on an old rail road path, followed by a small little beach & along side a gorgeous marshy area. I’m looking forward to coming back and revisiting this trail again and again.

Mosquitoes crazy, we went end of June. Beautiful hike. We went during a storm and got caught in the rain. Very muddy but expected.

3.5 stars. When I was there parking was terrible. The trails, when wet are muddy so dress appropriately. The boardwalks need to be redone as nails are sticking up. Lots of ppl,steep sections, GREAT lookout though. Also has a brochure and posts with information about the area. Pretty interesting. If active 1-2hrs

Nice trail with some steep declines and inclines. Amazing views esp during fall time. Good amount of parking.

Out of all the trails in Algonquin, I believe this has the best views. It is a pretty easy hike. Very limited parking. I went early morning when no one was there. But when we came back from the hike the parking lot was packed af. Recommend everyone to do this hike, but come early because it gets packed in the afternoon. Maybe evening times it would be less packed as well.

Amazing hike!!! Absolutely loved the challenge of the trail and the view. Recommend going clockwise as per previous reviews, starting at the entrance sign and follow the arrow direction on the map. Lots of uphill at the beginning which is a challenge but leads to an amazing lookout which is absolutely gorgeous! Final stretch is mainly even which is nice. Loved the views throughout! A bit muddy as it was a rainy day. Took us 2 hours with a couple breaks. Would skip the barclay estate as there’s not much to look at there.

A nice hiking trail with gorgeous views even on a cloudy day. We are novice hikers but managed to finish it in a bit more than 3 hours, with quite a few stops for photos and snacks. The hike up was quite challenging with much of the paths covered in mud but the views from the lookouts were totally worth a try.

One of the great trails in Algonquin park. Its about 5kms, runs beside the Rock Lake and leads to a cliff with beautiful view of the lake. We were able to complete the trail in about an hour with 15mins rest at the cliff and go for a quick dip on the lake. Water is shallow and clean. Beautiful location. 🤩

About 7 kms, a lot of up and down, little muddy even on dry day so be prepared, 3 levels of lookout location so that was certainly a bonus. Lake across the parking has nice beach. A moderate level trail worth visiting. Sogs must be on leash all the time. Check with the park officers at the gate office for permits, and if camping already then you would not need a a permit. You may be lucky to see a few Beavers munching on a tree.

This is a MUST when at Alqonguin. It’s a 15-20 min (9km) stretch of a rocky dirt road to get there off of hwy 60, but trust me it’s WORTH IT! Go early, the parking lot is small and was full when we left at 2pm. Do this trail clockwise you’ll thank me later. The first stretch of the trail is a bit steep. The many lookout points at the top are gorgeous, but please be careful especially with young children when by the cliff. The rest of the trail was great as there is a huge staircase going down. Go for a swim on the beach by the parking lot after.

We loved this trail! Not too easy, not too hard. It starts off as a smooth uphill, reaches the lookout with a wonderful view of Rock Lake. The final leg of the trail is a steep downhill but it has stairs so it’s fine. The worst part was that the last leg was very muddy.

Lovely trail. We finished in 2.5 hours including 15 min at the main lookout. Some places it’s very dense forest so is bit dark else everything is ok. Moderate to hard difficulty. Lookout is accessible from campgrounds by bicycle.

Beautiful and scenic. Took us about 4 hrs to complete. The last part of trail was very muddy.

We had a great experience hiking Track and Tower trail this weekend. The trail was not very busy. The view from the lookout was just spectacular!!!! Possibly I think the next weekend and the following week might be the peak season for the fall leaves this year. On the booklet, this trail is marked as 7.5km level difficult, but in my opinion, the trail is moderate level. The trail is mostly contained with easy slop paths. There were some ups and downs, time to time. To go to the look out spot, there is a long staircase, 132 steps to go up. The trail paths have many areas with rocks and exposed roots. We visited after the rainfall night that the paths were muddy. It was extremely muddy from the trail point of 12-13. The trail paths were very well marked with many signs. The booklet is marked as 4hr to complete the trail. It took us 3 hr 48 minutes, including 40 minutes lookout stop, as well as multiple water and taking picture breaks. We really like the trail. This trail has mix of everything, not only the beautiful lookout view, but also be able to walk in the forest, as well as walk alongside a lake/ravines. In addition, we enjoyed the view of the dam, waterfall, and rushing river. If you are on your bike ride adventure, you can combine this trail when you reach the end of old railway bike trail near Coche lake. There is a bike rack to lock your bike. Then, hike up about 1km to the look out point to enjoy the view.

A beautiful trail with a picturesque lookout view. The trial is also very easy to follow with markers along the route and there are also maps that one can pick up at the start of the trail. The trail also has parking and washrooms. Overall, an amazing trail that is worth the effort!

Loved the hike... All trails rated it as easy and the brochure I received from the visitor center rated it as difficult. I would rate it moderate (have tons of steps as well) and difficult when it's raining. The paths are extremely muddy so if it is raining or rained in last few days, be prepared to get mud all over you. Have appropriate hiking boots and a stick would help. Pro tip - go to the exit first and pick up a stick before you start your hike, you will thank me later :) tons of view points, but the best one is after you take about 100 or so steps. The entire hike took me around 3.5 hours

A decent, easy-going trail for beginner-intermediate hikers. Completed this one in about 90 minutes at a light trail-running pace. Very scenic, although you are really only hitting one view. Enjoyable with some nice climb. I would recommend NOT to take this over Centennial, as Centennial has better views and more varied scenery. Good for a warmup hike.

We completed this hike on October 05, 2021. Great views and lots of challenging inclines. The trail was wet and mud in areas but to be expected do to previous rains. Great day! Enjoy 😊

Challenging hike—bring extra food and water! Granted, we did this during 25+ degrees, but while the trail map/guide says 10-11km, my Fitbit tracked it at 13.5k. Took 4 hrs with lots of breaks. Definitely treat yourself to an ice cream after! If you’re looking to enjoy the best views without the trek, hike in the opposite direction.

Great long hike. If you go during rain or if recently rained you will encounter a lot of mud. This increases the challenge and time you'll spend by 30-60 minutes and makes the hike much more technical. Footwear with ridges on the bottom will help greatly. Views are amazing, they become a bit similar after seeing 3-4 of the similar lookouts but they are welcomed breakspots. Fall/Autumn definitely was an amazing time and we caught the peak of all the colour changes.

Nice view, whole trail for around 5 hours. It’s worth it. However, the trail is just mountain road, it’s not constructed road. Might not be good for people who have difficulty walking.

Would recommend to during the fall to see the fall colors!! We went during the start of spring and it was still beautiful! Worth hiking up!

Great hike close to 10km for the entire loop. While not a hard hike, it's is long and with alot of ups and downs, and can get really muddy, so bring good hiking boots. And parts of the trail are close the edge of the ridge, so do be careful.

Wonderful view from the top of the ridges well worth the hike up. This is one of the harder trails in the park so make sure you bring snacks and water if you do the full loop. (Please remember to take any garbage you with you) The climb up is moderate to hard and the ground is uneven the entire way. Beyond the great view and the normal awesome nature of the park, this trail runs right beside, at least 2, small beaver dams. One of them has altered the water flow on to the trail, so watch your step in that section. Overall a great trail for anyone who is in reasonably good health .

Great trail for a long hike. Muddy in sections but it’s still manageable, we needed to wear face mosquito netting, walking poles were helpful and good hiking shoes are a must. The views on the ridges are spectacular. There are also areas where you can see up close beaver lodges and beaver dams. It took us 5 hours to complete at a medium pace with lunch stop (on one of the ridges overlooking the park) occasional rest stops. Highly recommend this hike.

First time at Centennial Ridge Trail let alone Algonquin Park. For context we sent May 19. Great experience; 10k trail — we were able to complete it in around 3.5 hours with minimal stopping. Views are great, not much wildlife to see, although we did see some hawks at one of the peaks. When hiking bugs are not an issue, however, when you stop they definitely are hovering around. Will definitely be back, next stop Mizzy Trail!

Fantastic trail, with many gorgeous views, rich history, and abundant forest full of fresh and tasty fungi, friendly animals, plant life, blueberries and more. 4 & a half hours and we had a blast. Love this trail and recommend for all 🏞️

One of the best trail in Algonquin. It is medium difficulty level I would say. The view points has gorgeous views of whitefish lake and lake of two rivers. Takes about 4 hours to complete the loop. Best one for viewing the fall colors.

Moderate hike with average elevation. It took us 3,5 hours to finish it. Great views and excellent workout.

There are more than a dozen popular hiking trails in Algonquin park. If you just want to pick one to hike in fall, this is the one. There are cliff edge lookouts, rocks, lakes or ponds along the looped trail. The scenery was stunning. The trail was pretty challenging. Bring enough water and food or snacks, be prepared for walking the rugged terrain of 16km long hours.

Beautiful trail but be prepared to fight against mud and mosquitos. Would not come back without a mosquito net. The ridges part of the trail was especially beautiful in contrast to the lower elevation portions of the hike which had large parts of the trail impassable due to mud. Be aware there are no water stations or bathrooms on the trail so come prepared. Completed in 3:30h.

This hike is a bit of a challenge. What a view when you get to the ridge over Whitefish Lake. The day we went, it was not too clear due to the forest fires in the north but still pretty nice

Great hiking route to get some breathtaking views around Algonquin Park and lakes. Good size car park with small bush toilet, trail is well marked out along the way so would be very hard to get lost. Hiked in July so weather was perfect. It was a weekday so pretty quiet, only passed a few other walkers. Route took a little over 3hrs with breaks to take photos and take in the surroundings. A really nice trail and would highly recommend - need to be able bodied as some fairly steep sections. Keep children close on the Ridges as the edges are unprotected and a long way up.

Absolutely gorgeous hiking trail to visit if you’re in the area! Exactly an hour long hike which was easy/moderate and had beautiful views of the lake from every angle.

The trees and lake are superb. The trail is pretty easy. There were kids on it who seemed to be having fun. It took us about 30 minutes.

Nice trail to do with smaller children. Not that difficult. Alot of roots and rocks but not alot of inclines.

This is a reasonably shorter trail around Peck Lake. It is not too difficult and take you all around the beautiful lake with many different vantage points. There are a number of scenic views of the lake. This trail would be a good one to do in the fall with all of the trees changing color and the reflection off the lake. The trail is clearly marked on highway 60 from both directions. The parking lot is large and flat.

A Great Lake with an easy path to navigate. Has many lookouts around the lake with beautiful fall colours all along the way. We went on an overcast day but still had brilliant colours to view. We have never seen much in the way of animals during our trips to Algonquin aside from common squirrels and birds but for the first time ever we saw a roughed grouse on the trail. Or a “chicken of the forest!”, as we called it as it appeared to walk like a chicken lol. A good trail for all ages.

In my opinion, this trail is beautiful, but not as beautiful as other trails in the Algonquin Provincial park. I went there when the fall color change was 80% and the leaf fall 10%. This trail is less colorful than some other trails. But it is short enough and not very difficult to cover. The length of the loop is 2.3km (as per the website).

It was a nice, rather short medium to easy trail which goes around the lake. We went to the trail on a sunny Aug 2nd which was very green and beautiful, but as mentioned in some other reviews, I could imagine how breathtaking it could look on an early Oct foliage hunting experience!

Great trail we were 2 families love every minute of the lake

The walkway at the start is really cool with great views, some of the planks sink into the water a little or are broken, but most of it is super sturdy. There are loads of cool birds and chipmunks around the middle of the trail.