Algonquin - Hwy 60 Corridor

algonquin - hwy 60 corridor

Ontario Parks
algonquin · Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Along the 56-kilometre stretch of Highway 60 through Algonquin Provincial Park there are numerous day use opportunities. Be sure to pick up a copy of our Information Guide when you arrive for more details.

Amenities:
  • Algonquin Visitor Centre, Logging Museum and Art Centre
  • Educational Discovery Programs during the summer months
  • 14 interpretive hiking trails ranging from 1 km to 10.8 km
  • 2 bike trails
  • 6 day use picnic areas with washroom facilities
  • 9 boat launches (check maximum horsepower restrictions)
  • 3 lodges
  • Several restaurants, rental facilities and gift shops
  • Accessible walking trails and facilities
  • Limited cell phone service

Hwy 60 is a paved highway, …

the basics

drive from edmonton
35.2h · 2639 km
drive from calgary
35.6h · 2668 km
drive from vancouver
44.4h · 3329 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to algonquin - hwy 60 corridor. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about algonquin - hwy 60 corridor

how far is algonquin - hwy 60 corridor from edmonton?
Algonquin - Hwy 60 Corridor is 2639 km from Edmonton — approximately a 35.2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at algonquin - hwy 60 corridor?
Yes. Algonquin - Hwy 60 Corridor is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at algonquin - hwy 60 corridor?
Peak season at Algonquin - Hwy 60 Corridor aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of algonquin - hwy 60 corridor.

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