Algonquin Provincial Park

The official Twitter account of Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario's oldest and most famous provincial park.

Contact us: [email protected]

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Discover what is happening THIS JUNE in Algonquin Park!
️🫐 🪺
You can also find our schedule on our events page at:
https://t.co/C9AUHXuMF3

There’s something for everyone. Come join in on the fun!

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Discover what's happening 'THIS WEEK' in Algonquin from JULY 6 - 13!
🦋
There is something fun for everyone!

Our schedule is also posted on our Events page and on information boards across the Hwy 60 Corridor.
https://t.co/59XIEWsfqQ

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

This spring, staff from across Algonquin Provincial Park participated in garbage clean-ups!

Remember: always dispose of your garbage and recycling properly!

Learn more at: https://t.co/nCS7cDqPHI
#ActONLitter

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Staff Sundays are back in Algonquin Provincial Park!

Here are some of our awesome operational support staff!

Favourite spot in the park to watch a sunset? 🌅
Ambre: Galeairy Lake
Dana: Canoe Lake
Lori Ann: Lake of Two Rivers
Thunder: Starling Lake Lookout
Brennan: East Beach

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

@ljdubcan Hi Lindy,
Soft body armor is issued to all park enforcement staff to provide an additional level of personal protection to officers. Soft body armor is a common piece of safety equipment worn by law enforcement officers.

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

It is World Female Ranger Week and we are celebrating the women of Algonquin Provincial Park!

👏 A huge shoutout to the *many* incredible women who work in Algonquin Provincial Park.

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Bass opener is Saturday, June 27th here in Algonquin Provincial Park! 🎣

When fishing in Algonquin we ask that you consider fishing lead free. Lead is a toxic metal that is harmful to both humans and wildlife, particularly waterfowl.

Have fun and tight lines!

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Pollination Fun Facts!

- There are about 400 species of native bees in Ontario
- Western Honey Bees are non-native
- Insects that are not bees are responsible for about 40% of pollination
- Flower flies (pictured) generally visit more flowers than bees, but carry less pollen

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Happy #WorldFemaleRangerWeek! 🐢🗺️🌲

Thank you to our phenomenal team for working hard to protect our provincial parks! 💙💚

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

The Lake Travers Road will be closed at km 43 starting on Monday, June 22nd until Saturday, June 27th for a new bridge installation.

Impacted reservation holders have been contacted.

For more information please visit: https://t.co/5vAtXanWRj

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we wanted to share some Algonquin names/words:

🦊 wagosh / wa-gosh : fox
🦆 wewìbigwàngeshìb / weh-we-bi-gwahn-geh-sheb : duck (mallard)
🐍 mishikinebig / mih-shih-kih-nay-bihg : snake

Learning more: https://t.co/2fdDKBmkZf

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Buzzing mosquitoes? 🦟

Try using bug sprays, natural scents (e.g., lavender, citronella, rosemary), wearing light-coloured clothing and bug nets/jackets, investing in bug tents or screen shelters, and trying to find windy areas!

Learn more: https://t.co/pHb9Dqj0Sx

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

DYK: The largest moth in North America, the Cecropia Moth, can be found in Algonquin Park? And June is the best time to see them?

Photo 1: Cecropia Moth adult
Photo 2: Cecropia Moth caterpillar.

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Today, the Algonquin Provincial Park iNaturalist project reached an astounding 6000 species that have been observed in the park!
🫎🦅🐢🦋🌼🍄🦟🐟🦆🐿️

Algonquin Park project: https://t.co/GrhnKoHxV4

And by the time we are posting this, we are already up to 6001 species!

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

How are the bugs right now? We'll let these photos speak for themselves. 🦟

Our suggestion?
- wear light-coloured clothing and/or bug nets and jackets
- use bug sprays and natural scents
- invest in bug tents or screen shelters
- try to find windy areas

https://t.co/pHb9Dqj0Sx

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Shkode, or "fire" in Anishinaabemowin, is more than warmth or survival—it's a bridge to something larger than ourselves.

🔥 What does fire mean to you? https://t.co/7lAxlXWLrl

#IndigenousHistoryMonth

[Video: Glowing fire close-up. Orange flames flicker and logs crackle.]

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Barron Canyon Road will be closed at km 34 on Tuesday, June 9th, from 6:00am to 7:00pm for a culvert replacement.
Impacted reservation holders have been contacted.

For more information, please visit: https://t.co/5vAtXanWRj

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Happy International Trails Day
🥾 🚲 🎿
Today we want to say a big THANK YOU to our teams that maintain our trails!

What is your favourite trail in the park?!

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

The Thunderbox: the ‘toilet’ found on backcountry campsites in Algonquin Provincial Park. It is a simple cedar box with a hole on the seat and a closeable lid, placed over a hole in the ground.

The rules are simple: they are for human waste and toilet paper only – NOT garbage.

[Algonquin Provincial Park @Algonquin_PP]

Three beautiful, white flowers seen on a recent walk on Fork Lake Trail - how many can you identify?

Hints:
Photo 1 - Not pencil, crayon, or pastel...
Photo 2 - Same name as a bestselling book...
Photo 3 - You'd usually expect it to be purple...