Ontario's Famous Algonquin Park-A 35 minute drive from Combermere Lodge

Algonquin Provincial Park was established in 1893 to establish a wildlife sanctuary, Soon it was "discovered", at first by adventurous fishermen, then by Tom Thomson and The Group of Seven, and a host of other visitors who came by train and stayed at one of Algonquin's several hotels. The Park has two museums, canoe rentals, hiking trails and nature interpretation at selected times.

Over the years the Park has earned unconditional devotion and worldwide fame. More than 40 books have been inspired by the Park, and the list keeps growing. There is an Algonquin Symphony, paintings of Park landscapes hang in the National Gallery in Canada's Capital Ottawa and hundreds of studies done on its protected flora and fauna have established Algonquin as the most important place in Canada for biological and environmental research. Clearly, Algonquin Provincial Park is a very important place for all those who cherish our natural and cultural heritage. Agonquin Park Information