Want to visit Algonquin Park this summer? We have trips running on Fridays, Sundays and long weekends! If you can’t find camping, be sure to check out Ontario Parks last-minute notification system (See blog post here) and if that doesn’t work out, plan a day trip with the info below!
Don’t forget if you want to take a day trip this summer you can save with Parkbus! Use discount code ALGDAYTRP22 to save 20% when you book a day trip.
Parkbus stops at 7 locations in Algonquin Park, each with something different to offer!
Hop off at Oxtongue Lake - Algonquin Outfitters and start your day with a paddle, Algonquin Outfitters offers guided and self-guided day trips from the store. You can book online in advance for a guided excursion, or walk-in for day-of self-guided rentals.
The Portage Store/Canoe Lake is another stop to get you out into the water. Located on Canoe Lake the Portage Store has everything you need, including permits, to spend the day outside. It’s also located across from Smoke Lake, but this does require crossing highway 60.
Lake of Two Rivers Store Stop is the place to hop off if you want to hike or bike for the day. The store is located across from the Two Rivers hiking trail, an easy day-trip hike. It’s also the access point to the Old Railway Bike Trail, which leads to multiple spots in the park. The Lake of Two Rivers Stores offers Day-use bike rentals, where you can pick between biking over to the Track and Tower Trail, down to Pog Lake or Whitefish Lake! The Bike trail also leads you to the top of the Highland hiking trail, a short walk to meet the start of the trail head.
Lake Opeongo is another spot you can hop into a canoe for the day and paddle off to island campgrounds, or sandy beaches! Rent a canoe at the Lake Opeongo-Algonquin outfitters store, and get exploring! Please note, on windy days this lake is not recommended for novice or beginner paddlers.
Grab a friend, hit the trails or the water on a day trip to Algonquin!