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Must See

Sunrise burning through the early
morning fog at the Lake of Two Rivers;
Moose wading through lake waters in
Algonquin Provincial Park (inset).

a re-created logging camp, a steam-powered
amphibious tug called an “alligator”, logging
equipment, and information panels.
Canoeing in the Park
Over 1,200 miles (1930 km) of canoe trails
crisscross the park. They range from beginner FISHING
and family routes, some as short as 4 miles
(6 km), to 43-mile (70-km) advanced treks. Algonquin Provincial Park is
Canoe Lake is one of the more popular points renowned for its excellent fishing
for paddling, and mapped routes can be opportunities, especially trout fishing.
picked up from the Visitor Centre. Hundreds of lakes in the park are home
to native brook trout and lake trout.
Lake Opeongo Spring is the best season for them,
The largest lake in the park, Lake Opeongo is particularly the month of May. Bass,
famous for its incredible fishing opportunities. perch, and pike are found in the lakes as
Although the lake is popular, it’s so vast that well. Note that a fishing licence is
there’s an array of secluded coves and little required to cast your rod and can be
islands to discover, making it the perfect spot bought within the park.
for a private picnic.
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