阿冈昆省立公园
阿冈昆公园是加拿大最古老、最著名的省立公园，也是安大略省立公园系统中最大的公园。该公园占地7,600平方公里，是罗德岛的两倍大，比英格兰除北约克郡以外的所有郡都大。这里人烟稀少，是安大略省北部、东部和中部地区的分界线。
公园距离加拿大的三个最大城市——多伦多、渥太华和蒙特利尔——均在一天车程之内，并且有铺设良好的高速公路连接，交通便利。对于初次体验加拿大户外生活的游客来说，这里拥有许多便利的设施。
了解
[]历史
[]如今构成阿冈昆公园的土地已被使用了数千年。像工具碎片、珠子和陶器碎片这样的文物表明，在与欧洲人接触之前，人们就已经居住在这片森林和湖岸上了。
阿冈昆公园如何成为现代安大略省荒野象征的故事始于18世纪末的欧洲政治和全球贸易。大英经济在此期间蓬勃发展，该国从欧洲及其殖民地进口大量木材以支持其增长。然而，欧洲的拿破仑战争和美国革命最终切断了除加拿大以外几乎所有的木材供应。到1830年，当松木采伐开始在后来成为公园的土地上进行时，加拿大木材已成为英国的主要进口商品之一。上加拿大（现在的安大略省）拥有看似广阔的森林，生长着高耸的白松和红松——有些高达35米，直径1.2米。老松木极其珍贵，采伐者和木材巨头通常会留下其他相对无价值的树木。
1892年，皇家委员会建议设立森林保护区和国家公园。他们的报告重点是保持整个地区为公共土地：政府可以授权公司采伐木材，但剩余的土地和土壤应该是公共的。该战略还禁止定居者通过将定居点扩展到珍贵的松树林来干预伐木活动。
公园于1893年正式成立，旨在保护有价值的林业产业，同时保护鸟类、动物、水道和大部分原始森林。当时，森林中其他成熟树种茂密，人们认为即使移走所有松树也不会影响公园的生态。公园旅游业源于提供城市居民呼吸新鲜空气和闻松柏芳香的疗养院。1896年，木材巨头J.R. Booth完成了穿越公园南部地区的渥太华、安普里尔和帕里湾铁路（OA&PS）；该铁路最初是为了运送木材，但也带来了更多游客，并且公园的内部有更多区域对外开放旅游。
60号公路于1933年开通，到20世纪50年代，伐木活动已大大减少，取而代之的是游客至今仍享受的休闲活动。伐木活动现在已严格与休闲用途分开，铁路已被拆除。最后一列火车于1994年通过公园。
地貌
[]阿冈昆公园的地貌包括大小湖泊、岩石露头、起伏的山丘、巨石、沼泽、泥炭沼和湿地。它坐落在形成加拿大地盾的基岩穹顶之上。它与地球一样古老，约在5亿年前被侵蚀成相对低矮的地貌。
湖泊和河流蜿蜒交错的景象归功于11,000年前退去的冰川，它重塑了土地，并在数公里厚的冰融化时留下了沙子、土壤和砾石。宽阔的山谷曾是融化的冰川水形成的深邃河流。悬崖沿着河流可见，那是侵蚀冲走了较软的岩石，留下了陡峭的花岗岩峭壁，例如沿 铁杉悬崖步道. 构造断层形成了带有溪流和河流的深邃山谷，最著名的是巴伦峡谷。
公园约12%的陆地面积是水域。公园的较高海拔位于西部，最高点海拔近600米，环绕着 布斯湖以及西部的高地，环绕着 马尼图山. 最低点海拔150米，位于公园东缘附近的巴伦河。
动植物
[]阿冈昆公园的森林位于加拿大北部广阔的北方森林（从纽芬兰一直延伸到阿拉斯加）与加拿大地盾南部边缘的落叶林之间的过渡区。针阔叶混交林、气候、土壤和地形的多样性创造了公园中丰富多样的动植物。树种包括糖枫、桦树、铁杉、松树、雪松、香脂冷杉和云杉。公园的沼泽中可以发现一些稀有的省植物，如南方舌唇兰和白带兰。公园中最古老的树木是生长在大松树步道（位于60号公路旁）上的东部铁杉和红松。这些成熟的树木在该地区被伐木时还太小，不具商业价值。
驼鹿是公园的标志性吉祥物，也是大多数游客能看到的最大的动物。该公园是安大略省灰狼分布的南限。如果幸运的话，你可能会在宁静的夜晚听到狼嚎，狼嚎声可以传播数公里。公园内活跃着一群黑熊，但它们通常在你注意到它们之前就会逃走。尽管如此，还是要知道如何在熊出没的地区安全地露营和徒步。云杉松鸡和加拿大松鸦在安大略省和公园内很常见。云杉松鸡非常擅长伪装，你可能可以非常近地观察到它们。松鸦则更胆大，如果你愿意分享午餐，它们也不介意凑近。
一些不太令人愉快的物种也栖息在公园里。黑蝇在冰雪融化后就开始孵化，并在五月和六月达到高峰，此时蚊子也加入其中，蚊子的高峰期一直持续到七月底。两者在傍晚时分最为活跃。鹿蝇和马蝇体型较大，但数量不多，主要在七月和八月出现。穿长衣和使用驱虫剂是应对蚊虫季节的传统方法。毒藤也很普遍（主要在60号公路走廊外），但只要小心就能避开。
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气候
[]阿冈昆不完全属于安大略省北部，但气候与该地区相似。春季可能凉爽多雨。夏季白天气温在18°C到30°C以上。夏季六月和七月可能很潮湿，但八月湿度会逐渐减小。九月和十月白天仍然足够温暖，可以进行徒步旅行，但寒冷、黑暗的夜晚和秋雨会阻止除了最坚定的探险者之外的所有人前往野外。冬季肯定会有积雪，寒冷而严酷。
春季的标志是冰消（ice out）——通常在四月到五月中旬的某一天，冬季的冰雪从公园的湖泊中融化。这时湖泊又可以通航，可以进行划独木舟的季节了，尽管水温会在几周后才变得温暖（有时甚至是危险的寒冷）。
秋季始于九月初，比安大略省其他地方都早。当夜间气温降至0°C左右时，树木开始显露秋叶的色彩，根据树种和天气条件，秋叶的色彩在九月至十月中旬达到顶峰。
游客信息中心
[]- 阿冈昆游客中心 (60号公路). 在60号公路东段提供公园信息和许可证。展览和陈列品解释了公园的历史。书店提供公园导览图和地图，以及涵盖游客所需广泛主题的书籍。该中心提供免费Wi-Fi、一家餐厅和一个观景台。
抵达
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自驾
[]自驾是进入公园最方便的方式。60号公路是贯穿公园的主要路线，东西向穿越公园南部角落（位于“把手”上方），在公园边界内长64 公里（40 英里）。11号公路从汉密尔顿的60号公路向北延伸至北湾（130 公里（81 英里））。17号公路，作为跨加拿大公路的一部分，从彭布罗克向西北延伸至北湾（220 公里（140 英里））。较小的道路从这两条公路进入公园。
进入公园后，可以将车辆停在众多的指定停车点，然后开始您的野外探险或探索60号公路走廊。60号公路走廊两端的两个入口处设有许可证办理处、公园信息咨询处，并提供基本的休息设施，如公共电话、洗手间和急救服务。
- 西门 (60号公路，距德怀特以东22公里). 西门是60号公路走廊的主要入口，适合从汉密尔顿（43公里）、帕里湾（118公里）或巴里（168公里）方向来的游客。
- 东门 (60号公路，距惠特尼以西6公里). 东门是60号公路走廊的主要入口，适合从班克罗夫特（70公里）或渥太华（244公里）方向来的游客。
周边地区的入口点从无人值守的停车场到小型办公室不等。这些是进入野外的入口点。无论是当日游还是过夜旅行，您都应该携带周密的行程计划、合适的衣物、设备、食物和水才能进入公园。野外露营需要提前预订。一些入口处办公室是
- 雪松湖 - 布伦特 (位于布伦特路，6号公路以南，位于布伦特露营地).
- 沙湖 (位于巴伦峡谷路，彭布罗克以西).
- 卡瓦韦莫（圆）湖 (南河以东).
夏季，可以从17号公路开车前往公园北部地区。位于阿克雷（彼得罗波罗以西）、布伦特（杜河以南）和基斯克（北湾东南）的露营地在夏季可以通过汽车到达，但请确保您的车辆状况良好——一些旧的或砂石路面可能路况较差。
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乘坐巴士
[]- Parkbus, ☏ +1 800-928-7101, info@parkbus.ca. 夏季将多伦多连接到公园，并在60号公路沿线的多个站点停靠。 往返票价 147加元起.
其他巴士服务可以带您靠近公园。在汉密尔顿提供出租车服务，一些户外用品店，如南河的Voyageur Outfitting，或汉密尔顿或彭布罗克的Algonquin Bound，提供从一些巴士站点的接送服务。
- Northern Airport Service, ☏ +1 705-474-7942. 每日两次服务于多伦多皮尔逊国际机场和汉密尔顿。
- 安大略北方铁路（Ontario Northland）, ☏ +1 800-461-8558. 沿11号和17号公路提供从多伦多、巴里、北湾和渥太华的定期服务。站点包括汉密尔顿、彭布罗克和南河。安大略北部铁路还服务于北部最远的穆索尼和西部最远的温尼伯。
飞机
[]乘坐飞机进入阿冈昆公园的方式不太常见。唯一的简易机场位于北部的布伦特社区，所以如果您乘坐飞机抵达，您的交通工具很可能是一架能够在水上着陆的水上飞机。然而，在公园边界内的任何湖泊上私人飞机都禁止着陆。如果您包租了水上飞机，它将带您到公园外的一个湖泊。
费用和许可证
[]使用公园的任何便利设施、服务和设施（包括步道、展览、海滩和野餐区）都需要许可证。如果您不打算在60号公路沿线的任何景点停留，可以无需许可证驾车通过。如果您没有有效的露营许可证，可以购买日票（也称为每日车辆许可证），该许可证允许车辆及其乘员在早上7点至晚上10点之间进入公园。
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截至2024年3月31日的日票价格
- 单日，60号公路入口点：21加元
- 单日，所有其他阿冈昆公园入口点：18加元
- 年票：112加元
- 夏季：85加元
- 冬季：68加元
日票可提前在线或致电☏ +1 888-668-7275 提前5天购买，以预订特定日期和入口点的通行权。如果仍有可用名额，也可在抵达时购买。年票和季票可在所有安大略省立公园无限次日间使用。但是，它们不保证在入口点容量已满时可以进入。季票持有者可以提前5天免费预订每日入场。请携带打印的许可证和预订详情副本——您可能需要在进入公园和在公园内使用时出示，并且可能无法接入移动网络。
在设有完善设施的露天露营地租用营地的价格为每晚42-54加元，具体取决于服务可用性和是否需要电力连接。帐篷（提供座椅和床铺的半永久性帐篷）每晚费用为112-155加元。露营许可证适用于一辆车最多6人。
野外独木舟/徒步营地的许可证为每位成人每天12加元/儿童每天6加元。野外护林员小屋每晚费用为64-132加元，外加许可证费。阿冈昆的所有野外露营都必须提前预订。
额外车辆许可证的露营费用为每晚13加元。电话预订露营的费用为13加元，在线预订为11加元。
钓鱼许可证由安大略省自然资源部发放。可以在阿冈昆公园的某些地点获得。这些许可证的费用可能会波动。
四处逛逛
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如果您在探索60号公路走廊，最佳的出行方式是汽车。也有人骑自行车，甚至步行；但不推荐这样做。在走廊以外的地区，大多数时候唯一可行的出行方式是乘独木舟。阿冈昆拥有广泛的独木舟路线系统，有许多需要穿越的陆地（portage）和营地。出发前请务必获取一张独木舟路线图。
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[]公园内有许多自然和历史景点。游览阿冈昆绝不能错过被遗弃的渥太华、安普里尔和帕里湾铁路路基，它本身就令人着迷，而且还会经过一些有趣的景点（废弃的火车站、伐木仓库、桥梁，甚至还有20世纪30年代火车脱轨的遗迹）。布伦特陨石坑和巴伦峡谷都位于公园北面的17号省道旁。它们将提供一次有趣的徒步旅行。
- 阿冈昆伐木博物馆 (60号公路). 一条户外小径和一个接待处，详细介绍了阿冈昆公园的伐木历史，包括历史和现代设备的户外展览。建筑从春末到初秋开放，但户外小径和部分展览在冬季也可以进入。
- 阿冈昆艺术中心 (60号公路), ☏ +1 705-633-5555, 免费电话： +1 855-221-2278, info@algonquinartcentre.com. 6月至10月，上午10点至下午5点. 该公园长期以来一直是加拿大艺术家们的目的地。阿冈昆艺术中心专注于描绘加拿大荒野、野生动物和自然的艺术作品。
活动
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皮划艇
[]阿冈昆提供了一个无尽的独木舟路线网络，既可以作为日间活动，也可以作为野外露营行程的一部分，通往只能通过划桨和搬运才能到达的营地。公园周围的户外用品店提供设备和用品租赁；许多店家会将独木舟送到您的露营地或入口点，甚至在您一天结束时在目的地与您会合，这样您就不必原路返回或绕圈划船。他们也经常提供路线规划的建议和协助。
老式的印刷地图仍然是规划和导航的可靠方式。《阿冈昆公园独木舟路线》是“阿冈昆公园之友”出版的官方地图，其中包含定期更新的路线和信息。
- 独木舟湖 (60号公路). 一个沿着60号公路走廊的大型、繁忙的湖泊，连接着几条独木舟路线，并有公园设施沿公路服务。它也是加拿大艺术史上的重要地点。湖泊西北岸的鬼城莫瓦特（Mowat），在19世纪末锯木厂开放时曾是一个有500人口的公司城镇。锯木厂关闭后，这个与世隔绝的小镇成为一个小型旅游胜地，吸引了有影响力的艺术家汤姆·汤姆森（Tom Thomson），他与后来组成“七人组”（Group of Seven）的团体合作。在团体成立之前，汤姆森于1917年夏天在他艺术生涯的巅峰时期在此溺水身亡。湖上有一个石堆，位于莫瓦特镇址对面，但他的安息之地在欧文湾。
- 格兰德湖 (17号公路). 公园东北角，格兰德湖的南岸提供野外营地。从格兰德湖，您还可以前往卡卡久湾（Carcajou Bay）观看瀑布倾泻在花岗岩上，或穿过陆路到达巴伦河和巴伦峡谷。阿克雷露营地（Achray Campground）位于此处，因此游客可以将日间划船与汽车露营相结合，地点比60号公路走廊更偏远。
- 奥佩昂戈湖 (60号公路). 公园最大的湖泊，提供租赁服务，并可从60号公路进入。湖泊的广阔和野生的海岸线构成了风景优美的独木舟路线，但也几乎无法抵挡夏季的强风。一些划船者会选择避开大风时段出发，或乘坐马达船水上出租车完全避开奥佩昂戈湖。许多野外营地散布在湖的各个臂的岸边。
- Algonquin Park Tours Inc., 1023 Cooper Lake Rd., Dwight, ☏ +1 705-783-7566, 免费电话： +1-877-757-5704. 为来自世界各地的学生和旅行者提供基于自然的冒险活动。全包式指导独木舟之旅提供多语言导游。
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Hike
[]沿着众多引导式步道之一进行徒步。您可以在每条步道的起点处领取一本手册，并且沿途的许多标牌将提供有趣的信息。这些步道从轻松、短小平坦到极其具有挑战性、漫长而崎岖，各种各样。
- Barron Canyon (From Highway 17). A short 1.5 km (0.93 mi), but popular and challenging loop takes hikers up to the cliffs overlooking the Barron Canyon and River. Caution is required along cliff edges, which are not fenced from the trail.
- Big Pines Trail (Hwy 60). An easy 3 km (1.9 mi) looping trail through an area that was logged in the 1880s. Today, the remaining white pines have matured, and the area is one of the best preserved old growth white pine forests in the park.
- Brent Crater, Brent Rd (South of Hwy 17). About 450 million years ago, a large meteorite created a "bowl" in the hard rock of the Canadian shield, 3.8 km (2.4 mi) wide and about 427 m (1,401 ft) deep. Evidence suggests that the area was submerged under water at the time; if not, the force of the impact would have likely knocked over nearly every tree in the park. In the millions of years since, erosion and glacial movement has filled most of the crater, so the forest and small lakes at the bottom are now only about 60 m (200 ft) below the road. An observation platform provides a panoramic view from a hill along the road. A self-guided interpretative walk explains interesting points along the Brent Crater Trail, a 2 km (1.2 mi) loop, or about 3.2 km (2.0 mi) if you include a detour to Tecumseh Lake.
- Centennial Ridges (Hwy 60). A strenuous 10 km (6.2 mi) loop provides a good workout and scenic views nearly 100 m (330 ft) above Whitefish Lake and along several long ridges. A side trail from the south end of the loop connects to Racoon Lake Campground 1.2 km (0.75 mi) away.
- Spruce Bog Boardwalk (Hwy 60). An easy 1.5 km (0.93 mi) flat loop, with sections of wooden boardwalk, takes walkers and birdwatchers across Sunday Creek into the bog.
Winter Activities
[]Hiking is still possible with proper clothing and preparation, but snow opens up the trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dogsledding. Camping can feel even more tranquil with far fewer people staying overnight. Most backcountry access points are closed, and some roads aren't plowed of snow. Most activities focus on the Highway 60 corridor, which is plowed and maintained all winter.
购物
[]The Portage, Two Rivers and Opeongo stores provide camping, canoeing and other outfitting equipment. There is a souvenir and bookstore in the Visitor's Centre. All stores tend to be overpriced, compared to stores selling similar goods further from the park.
- Algonquin Bound Outfitters - West Gate, 5280 Hwy 60, toll-free: +1-800-704-4537. One of Algonquin Park's outfitters specializing in trip planning, canoe and gear rentals. Professional guiding available for groups of any size. They have another location near the east corner of the park, Algonquin Bound Outfitters - Barron Creek.
- Algonquin Outfitters - Brent Store, ☏ +1 705-635-2243. By appointment. Remote outpost for limited supplies and canoe or kayak rentals, open by advance reservation only. No phone service is available in the area or at the store itself; arrangements should be made by phone well in advance.
- Algonquin Outfitters – Lake Opeongo Store, Lake Opeongo, access point #11, ☏ +1 613-637-2075, toll-free: +1-800-469-4948. 7AM-8PM daily (high season), 7AM-6PM (end April-Thanksgiving). At south end of Lake Opeongo, Algonquin Park’s largest body of water. Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals, outfitter and guided wildlife viewing trips, store with fish tackle, camping supplies, outdoor clothing and footwear, souvenirs, groceries, live bait and ice. Water taxi is $30/person (one way), minimum $90/trip.
- Lake of Two Rivers Store & Café, ☏ +1 705-635-2243 (Oxtongue Lake). South of Highway 60 at km 31.4 between Mew Lake and Lake of Two Rivers campgrounds. Mountain bicycle and trailer rental (helmet included), store with camping, hiking and fishing gear, souvenirs, groceries (fresh produce and fruit, fresh and frozen meats, dairy, drinks and ice). Café & Grill with gourmet coffee, hamburgers, french fries, pulled pork poutine, wraps, salads, Kawartha Ice Cream and milkshakes.
Small grocery stores, pharmacies and post offices are available in the two towns on Highway 60 just outside the park; Dwight to the west, Whitney to the east. For a wider selection of stores, larger supermarkets, and banks, consider Huntsville or Petawawa.
餐饮
[]If staying overnight in Algonquin, it is highly recommended (and often necessary) that you bring your own food. You can cook over a fire (a fire-pit is provided in every campsite) or a lightweight camping stove (which you must provide).
There is a cafeteria in the Visitor's Centre, but the food is expensive and not of amazing quality. The store at Lake of Two Rivers campground offers "fast food" type meals and ice cream. The Portage Store on Canoe Lake has dine-in and take out food, a small convenience store and ice cream retailer.
Three lodges in the park (Arowhon, Killarney, and Bartlett Lodge), all accessible from Route 60, offer expensive but good-quality meals. Reservations suggested.
饮品
[]As always, remember that glass bottles, cans (including soda cans) are banned in the park. Should drinks be packaged in such containers, pour them into a re-usable plastic bottle. It is strongly recommended that you not drink out of the lakes. Bacteria and parasites are present. This is especially true for bogs and rivers. Prior to drinking the water, bring it to a full boil for 5 minutes, or pass it through a filter.
住宿
[]露营
[]In the park, it is most likely that you will be staying on a campsite. Remember, camping requires a permit which can be obtained at any Park office, in advance online or by phone; ☏ +1 888-668-7275. Each campground in the park is operated by the provincial government, balancing public access with natural heritage and conservation. Campgrounds for drive-in camping provide a good compromise between the rugged nature of Algonquin Park, with at least a few comforts available as you use your car, tent or trailer as a base for your visit. Individual sites are typically walking distance to water taps and vault toilets. Even if you arrive by car instead of portage, the rules for camp safety and etiquette still apply, especially regarding wildlife, campfires, food, and garbage. Information for all campgrounds is available by phone from Ontario Parks, ☏ +1 705-633-5572
Highway 60 Corridor
[]- Canisbay Lake. Large developed campground, with car camping, paddle-in, and walk-in sites. Electrical and radio-free sites are available. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, and laundry. Features a sandy beach and access to several hiking trails.
- Kearney Lake. Provides canoeing and swimming opportunities on Kearney Lake. Campsites have access to flush toilets, showers and laundry. No electricity is available.
- Lake of Two Rivers. Large campground providing electrical connections and access to a large sandy beach. Comfort stations provide flush toilets, showers, and laundry. The Two Rivers Park Store sells basic supplies, groceries, and snacks, and rents bicycles.
- Mew Lake. Offers all-season camping. Some sites provide electrical connections, and several yurts and a cabin are available. Mew Lake is located along the Old Railway Bike Trail, in addition to several hiking trails. In the winter months, fatbiking is possible on the bike trail, with Mew Lake serving as a popular access point.
- Pog Lake. Located in a pine forest, this is the largest campground in Algonquin Park, and a stop on the Park Bus shuttle from Toronto. Many sites provide an electrical hookup.
- Raccoon Lake. Smaller campground, with only basic facilities. No electrical sites, showers, or laundry facilities onsite, but the amenities in the Rock Lake Campground 2 km away can be used.
- Rock Lake. Pet-friendly campground with site accommodating a range of equipment. Two beaches are within walking distance to the camp sites. Provides access to the Old Railway Bike Trail.
- Tea Lake. Small campground with showers, flush toilets, and a small beach. No electrical sites are available.
North and East Periphery
[]- Achray Campground (Highway 17). In the eastern periphery of the park, Achray campground provides 45 car camping sites, as well as a yurt. Several trails access the campground, and swimming is possible in Grand Lake. Flush toilets are available, but no showers or electricity. Radios and generators are not permitted.
- Brent Campground (Highway 17). In the northern periphery of the park, Brent campground offers 30 car camping sites and a small rustic cabin that accommodates two people. Some camp sites are lakeside. Trails through the campground can take hikers to the Brent meteorite crater.
- Kiosk Campground (Highway 17). The smallest peripheral campground, Kiosk has 17 car camping sites and one cabin. Kioshkokwi Lake provides a beach for swimming.
Walk-in camping
[]- Kingscote Lake Access Point (South corner, from Highway 648). Five walk-in sites are located at the southern end of the park; there are no developed amenities, other than the parking lot. The access point is also an entry to the backcountry by canoe.
野外露营
[]Outside the development of the Highway 60 corridor, the main reason for visiting Algonquin is accessing the park's interior. 2,000 km (1,200 mi) of canoe routes wind throughout the park, connected by well-marked portages ranging from 2 m (6.6 ft) to 2 km (1.2 mi) long. There are also 13 historic ranger cabins that can be rented in the interior, equipped with only the most basic supplies. There are nearly 2,000 campsites scattered throughout the interior; the combinations of canoe routes and camps are practically endless.
There are 3 backpacking trails that access parts of the backcountry not accessible by canoe. The Western Uplands and Highland trails are accessible from Highway 60. The Eastern Pines trail is the shortest, but located away from the busy corridor near Achray campground. All three trails are difficult due to steep slopes and rough terrain. A brochure, Backpacking Trails of Algonquin Provincial Park is available. In the winter months, backcountry camping is only possible on the Western Uplands and Highland backpacking trails.
In the backcountry, camping is only permitted at designated interior campsites marked by an orange sign, and only when you have a permit. The popular routes are heavily used and should be reserved well in advance, up to 5 months before your trip. When reserving a trip, you will need to specify the access and exit points and where you plan to camp each night; the permit effectively becomes your itinerary. Each campsite is limited to 9 people. The Algonquin Park Information Office at ☏ +1 705-633-5572 can provide information about planning your trip. Reservations can be made online or by phone; ☏ +1 888-668-7275.
Lodges
[]Three lodges in the park offer resort-type lodging and meals.
- Arowhon Pines, Arowhon Road (Arowhon Rd. leads north from Hwy 60 and ends at the lodge), ☏ +1 705-633-5661, toll-free: +1-866-633-5661, fax: +1 705-633-5795. Lodge with central log dining room. Little Joe Lake off Hwy 60, km 15. Off-season, phone +1 416-483-4393.
- Bartlett Lodge, on Cache Lake, ☏ +1 705-633-5543, toll-free: +1-866-614-5355. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Or +1 705-633-5746. Solar power covered pontoon boat available upon request. Lakefront cottages, fine dining on an island, reached by lodge ferry. Early May-mid Oct. $400-500/night, double occupancy.
- Killarney Lodge, Lake of Two Rivers (Km 33 on Hwy 60), ☏ +1 705-633-5551, toll-free: +1-866-473-5551, info@killarneylodge.com. 33 km inside the West Gate of Algonquin Park off Hwy 60. Private lakeside cabins with fine country dining included. Open May-Oct. The Lodge was built in 1935. It consists of the original log dining room and 27 cabins all located on a private peninsula.
Outside the park
[]East of the park, about 6 km (3.7 mi) from the gate, Whitney is a small town that provides a handful of motels and cabins
- Dream Catcher Motel, 29614 Hwy 60 (4.8 km from the east gate), ☏ +1 613-637-1220. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. 8 rooms are equipped with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, microwaves and small refrigerators. The motel provides a shared patio and BBQ area. From $179.
- Four Corners Algonquin, 29924 Hwy 60 (4.4 km from the east gate), ☏ +1 613-637-2000, FourCornersAlgonquin@rogers.com. Check-in: 2PM. A subtle upgrade from the tent camping inside the park, Four Corners offers 'glamping' in 90 acres of private forest, with transparent domes, safari tents, or tiny cabins. Cooking spaces and washrooms are shared. Wi-Fi available in the common area. Open seasonally, June to October. Cabin with bunkbed from $114.
There is also hostel in Maynooth (to the south-southeast of the park) and a few motels on Highway 11 near Huntsville (west of the park).
连接
[]注意安全
[]Even though the park is an easy drive from some of Canada's largest cities, the park's vast wilderness poses a number of risks that can ruin a trip or cost an adventurer their life. It takes careful research and planning to prepare a trip appropriate for your skill level. Even experts start planning well in advance, reviewing the latest maps, maintaining equipment, and reading journals from previous trips.
Plan only activities that are appropriate for your skill-level, especially in the backcountry. If you've never camped, canoed, swam, hiked or portaged before, try each of these activities on their own before committing to a route through Algonquin. Try each of your skills before setting out on a longer itinerary. For example, try a paddle-in site that's only a short canoe ride from an organized campground, or plan to base camp before booking a trip that requires canoeing between campsites every day. Keep track of how far you can canoe or hike each day, and anything you want to buy, fix or learn about for your next trip.
If you don't have all the skills necessary to survive in the backcountry and you still feel compelled to visit, hire a professional guide or join a guided group for beginners.
野生动物
[]Follow good practices for sharing the forest with large animals, such as bears while camping, and moose while driving.
Black bears in Algonquin normally avoid people. However, bears in distress may become defensive or aggressive. Bears that are used to human contact can be attracted by the scent of food. All possible attractants must be stored or disposed safely (e.g. in your vehicle, a bear-proof garbage bin in developed areas, tied between trees, or burned) when your site is unattended or while sleeping. Possible attractants includes food, garbage, clothes with food residues on them, dirty dishes and cooking equipment, soap, toothpaste, and so on. Never store attractants in your tent and keep your site clean. Report bear sightings to a Park Warden or at the campground office.
Never approach or feed wildlife. Animals that learn to rely on humans for food will stray closer to campgrounds and highways, and increase the risk of unwanted interactions and vehicle accidents.
划独木舟
[]It is imperative that you obtain a canoe map prior to venturing out by canoe. Other maps won't show you which routes are navigable or where to portage. Pay attention to the weather; larger lakes can become impossible to paddle when wind and waves pick up.
Make sure you have everything you need on board for a safe trip. Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are required for everyone on board, and should be worn while on the water. Don't overestimate your ability to swim or re-enter the canoe if you capsize, especially in cold water; cold-water shock will instantly affect your breathing and muscles.
露营
[]Plan your campsite carefully and check for hazards. Avoid dead or loose branches above, and look for dead trees in danger of falling. Don't start a fire outside a designated pit or build a fire larger than you can control. In dry weather, fire restrictions are in place when even a small well-controlled campfire is likely to spread. Small, portable camp stoves are the only way to cook and boil water when fires are prohibited.
Lake water is not safe to drink without treating, filtering, or boiling. Potable water is usually available from taps in developed campgrounds. In the backcountry, you'll need to be prepared to make your own drinking water. Boiling water takes time and uses fuel; most campers use modern kits that are much more convenient.
徒步
[]Outside the peak of summer daylight, check sunset times and trail lengths to ensure you'll be off the trail before dusk. As a general rule, don't start a winter hike after 3PM. Some trails take you through rough terrain or close to cliff edges. Wear appropriate footwear, and keep an eye on your surroundings, as well as any children.
Backcountry roads
[]Logging still occurs in Algonquin and trucks rumble up and down backcountry roads which are not shown on the map. Don't follow roads that are closed or not shown on the map. Not only are they private, but they are narrow and a human will give way before a logging truck does.
Emergency help
[]Cellphone service is not reliable in the park, and help may be far away. Many people bring a satellite messenger device or personal locator beacon than can send an SOS signal with your location. They offer peace of mind, but search-and-rescue in the park is complex and dangerous. You're always responsible for your own safety in the park: if you wouldn't do something without a panic button, don't do it with one.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) coordinates emergency response in the park. Dial 9-1-1 locally or ☏ +1 888-310-1122. Leave a copy of your plans with someone outside the park in case they need to call on your behalf.
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[]- Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Valley: Bancroft is a popular cottage country town, with small museums, restaurants and shops on its main street. Arnprior is the gateway to Ottawa and the National Capital.
- Northern Ontario: Parry Sound is a town in the Near North on the shore of Georgian Bay. North Bay is the gateway city to Northern Ontario along the Trans-Canada Highway.
- Central Ontario includes a lot of the province's cottage country. The Haliburton Highlands and Kawarthas are south of Algonquin. Muskoka is to the southwest.
- If you have a permit valid for other provincial parks, or you want to extend your time in the wilderness, several parks are nearby. They're popular destinations for car camping, hiking and swimming (but for backcountry campers, hot showers might be their most appealing amenity)
- Arrowhead is located near Huntsville
- Mikisew is located west of South River and Highway 11
- Bonnechere is near Renfrew in the Ottawa Valley
- Driftwood is north of the park on Hwy 17
- Samuel de Champlain is near Mattawa.
- The nearest national park to Algonquin is Georgian Bay Islands National Park, near Midland.
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