A circle tour of the Algonquin Park area includes visits to towns and villages along the way, and some of the significant historical attractions, suggestions for accommodation and places to visit. Each of the routes we have recommended provides will take visitors a minimum of a day each with an overnight stop. Visitors can combine travel routes and drives as they choose. We have selected natural starting points for your Algonquin area drives. We currently have 3 suggested routes for the Algonquin area. Algonquin Highway 60 Corridor starts in Huntsville, South Algonquin starts in Haliburton, and East Algonquin starts in Barry’s Bay.

Algonquin Park Northern Drive Fall colours (colors) Route

Driving Directions: To catch Algonquin glory, follow Highways 400 and 11 north to Huntsville, then take Highway 60 east through Dwight and Oxtongue Lake to Algonquin park where there are many marked nature trails. When leaving the park proceed east on Highway 60 to Whitney. Stay on Highway 60 east to the Barry's Bay and turn right at Highway 62 and south on Highway 62 to Combermere, Maynooth, Bancroft , and Highway 28 south to Lakefield and Peterborough.
For latest fall colour (color) changes please see Fall Colours Leaf Change Northern Ontario

Suggested Attractions-Editor's Pick. Ragged Falls--One of the most scenic waterfalls, sought out by photographers. Just a short hike off highway 60 before Algonquin Park past Oxtongue Lake-no charge admission.

Algonquin Park Southern Drive Fall colours (colors) Route

Driving Directions: This travel route assumes you are already in the village of Haliburton Ontario.Haliburton Village to Bancroft to Haliburton Village Return (all roads are paved): The colours on the south side of Algonquin and the Haliburton Highlands are equally as splendid in the fall and less traveled. Follow Highways 118 East to County Road 4. Turn left on county road 4 to Wilberforce. At the stop sign turn left at county road 648 and proceed to Harcourt. Just past Harcourt look for County Road 10 and proceed to Maynooth (this road runs along the very south side of Algonquin park with access roads to the Park). Stay on County Road 10 until the stop sign. Turn left and you will enter Maynooth on Highway 62. Visit several of the funky craft and antique stores here. Take Highway 62 South to Bancroft (Mineral Capital of Ontario). Take Highway 28 south and proceed to the village of Paudash. Turn right on 118 North (west) through Cardiff, Tory Hill, and back to Haliburton Village. Approximate leisurely driving time with stops (3 hours) See Haliburton fall colour gallery
For latest fall colour (color) changes please see Fall Colours Leaf Change Northern Ontario

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Algonquin Park East Side Drive Fall colours (colors) Route

Barry’s Bay to Algonquin East Side-Barron Canyon

After visiting the Highway 60 corridor, this side trip is a must see Ontario destination and should be on ever Ontario residents top 10 list. Rnt, Publisher.

Driving Time: 90 minutes of straight driving (with a stop to buy your permit) will put you at the Barron Canyon Hiking Trail after leaving the junction of Highway 60 and Highway 62 in Barry’s Bay.

Driving Direction from Barrie’s Bay: Travel west along Highway 60 to Renfrew County Road 58 at Killaloe. Follow 58 through Bonchere, Road Lake Centre and Alice and make a left turn on County Road 26. Follow 26 and make a left turn on County Road 28. Follow 28 to the end and continue on the Algonquin Park Road (changes to gravel).

Accessories. Must have: Algonquin Park Information Guide (this is free and good detailed map pick up at Park Gate) and Barron Canyon Trail History Guide (cost .50 cents at Sand Lake Gate). Binoculars, Camera,

For latest fall colour (color) changes please see Fall Colours Leaf Change Northern Ontario

Places to Stay: BARRY'S BAY, Combermere Lodge, Chippawa Cottage Resort, Easy Living Camping and RV Park, Blue Moon Retreat, Fortune's Madawaska Valley Inn, PETAWAWA: Petawawa Ontario Thriftlodge PEMBROKE: Comfort Inn Pembroke, Travelodge Pembroke, Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre

Recommended Publication: Algonquin Park Through Time and Space: The history and ecology of Algonquin Park Told with satellite imagery and computer graphics. Frank Ahern

Highlights: Barron River Canyon, Archay Campground and Jack Pine Trail Hike to Tom Thompson site for his famous painting. Jack Pine

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A number of fall drives, travel routes, circle tours, regional Ontario travel and tourism association routes, and suggested Ministry of Tourism great fall drives have been identified in addition to the fall drives and road trips above. Click here for more Ontario fall colour drives and road trips.

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