Algonquin Park, the first provincial park in Ontario, protected from the noise and rush of civilization, this world-renowned park in Ontario is a sanctuary for the rugged beauty of the maple, pine, moose, and wolves. A Provincial Park since 1893, the 7500 square kilometers (3500 square miles) of Algonquin Park are home to a diverse and unblemished eco-system that can be found nowhere else on earth.
Nothing says FALL more than fall colors in Algonquin Park, which is known to have some of the most brilliant changes of season throughout Ontario. Considered a Signature Canadian Experience bringing visitors from around the world, who are attracted by the outstanding fall colour viewing opportunities, but there are many other things to see and do.
Glaciers that receded ten thousand years ago created the distinctive rock outcroppings and spring-fed lakes of Algonquin. These mountains of ice have left the park with a rough, stark beauty. This, combined with its location, 3 hours northeast of Toronto and 2 1/2 hours west of Ottawa makes Algonquin an ideal attraction for those looking to escape the hustle of the city.
This majestic park, minutes away and seen from our lakeshore, is awe-inspiring and completely peaceful with the incredible beauty of nature. Come experience the Algonquin grandeur, with all its fresh clean air, deep blue skies, rich green forests and hundreds of pristine lakes. It is impressive.
Algonquin park just steps away from The Couples Resort, Algonquin's 7,630 square kilometres of forests, lakes, and rivers have assumed an almost incalculable importance as a living link with a vanishing past.
Ontario's Algonquin Park and Area has more than 30 species of mammals, many are nocturnal or mostly subterranean and therefore not encountered. Listed are most commonly seen mammals, birds and reptilesin the Algonquin Park & Area.
Visit Algonquin and hear for the first and only time in your lives the mournful howl of a wolf? See first-hand — in Algonquin and nowhere else — a reasonable facsimile of the wilderness that once covered all of Ontario?
For more information visit Algonquin Park Ontario
The colossal $10 million Visitor Centre and Gallery is just 15 minutes from the Bear Trail Couples Resort. Constructed to celebrate Algonquin's centennial in 1993, this facility is filled with world-class exhibits detailing both the natural and human history of the park.
Algonquin Park contains numerous historical and archaeological resources and has inspired more than 40 books, 1,800 scientific papers, a dozen films, a symphony, and the art of Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. It also provides many opportunities for visitors to appreciate the Park’s natural setting while enjoying numerous recreational activities.
Algonquin Park & Area offers a variety of angling opportunities (Brook Trout,Lake Trout, Pike, Rainbow Trout, Bass, Walleye). The nutrient rich lakes and streams provide ideal habitat for sport fish species. Many lakes in the area are stocked in order to provide enhanced fishing opportunities to anglers. Each species of sport fish has a regulated open and closed season. Closed season is usually during the spawning period. For more information on fishing and regulations in Northern Ontario go to:
Ministry of Natural Resources
More information on Ontario fishing guided trips, fishing packages and more Visit Ontario Fishing Net
More information on Hunting & Fishing in Ontario Visit Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
Spring offers the year's best Moose viewing and you typically don't have to search very hard to see Moose. The application of salt to Highway 60 during winter road maintenance operations, attracts Moose to roadside ditches.
We provide clothing to keep you warm and dry, includes 100% windproof & waterproof pants and jackets plus polar fleece interiors, if needed. We recommend that you bring good hiking shoes.
We provide free passes into Algonquin Park with your stay with us.(some exception during autumn)
Couples resort is located on the shores of Galeairy Lake, with direct access to Algonquin Park. Originally named Long lake which was renamed to Galeairy Lake because the lake borders Nightengale and Airy townships.
Galeairy Lake is 11 kilometres (7 miles) long, land locked and extends mostly inside the boundaries of Algonquin Park . Explore the many secluded coves by canoe or kayak and search for loons, beaver, otter and moose. Pull up on shore, have a picnic and go for a swim.
Swimming in this lake is great. It is very clean and safe, with water temperatures hitting 25C (78F) by the end of July. Typically the lake temperature is above 18C (70F) from the third week of June to the first week of September.
Algonquin Park's two museums, the Visitor Centre and Logging Museum, are open daily (see the Events Calendar for specific operating dates and hours) offering all visitors park information, plus outstanding natural and cultural history exhibits.
From late April into May, a select group of wildflowers called “spring ephemerals” grow and bloom in the brief window between the spring snow melt and leaf-out of the overhead canopy of trees. Once the canopy has filled in, very little light reaches the forest floor and many of these wildflowers go into dormancy until the next year, staying alive as a rootstock underground.
We provide FREE Algonquin Park Daily Pass – Enjoy access to wildlife viewing, hiking trails, and museums.
Exception: On the last weekend of September and the first three weekends of October, guests must purchase their own park passes online at AlgonquinPark.ca for Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays.
To avoid sellouts, purchase your Day Pass 5–6 days before arrival. We will reimburse your pass during your stay. *(Reason: The park limits daily permits and reaches capacity during peak fall leaf season.)*