Algonquin Park Fall Colours

Fall is a spectacular time to visit Algonquin Park. Thousands of visitors from around the world are attracted by the outstanding fall colour viewing opportunities. We are going to explore Algonquin park, the oldest provincial park in Canada!
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We will canoe for two hours on Canoe Lake (don't worry if you don't have any experience, lesson and life west is provided), hike two different trails, and we will try to spot some wildlife (we can often see beavers, moose, fox, chipmunks, wild turkey, turtle, squirrels and sometimes black bear or wolf!)

Hiking in Algonquin Park:
There are so many trails to explore and wildlife to see! We can spend all day exploring the wilderness. It’s the perfect time of the year to see fall colours.

$149 package includes:

• 12 seats van or minivan transportation
• Park fees
• Guided hiking (2 shorter hikes - 2 km each)
• 2 hours canoeing
• Moose watching
• Lunch picnic package (sandwich,bottle of water and snack)

Additional cost:

• breakfast and dinner
  Which are our favorite hikes?

1. Peck Lake Trail
   Peck Lake Trail is a 2.3 km loop trail goes completely around the shoreline of Peck Lake.

2. Algonquin Park Visitor Centre
   Opened in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Algonquin Provincial Park and the entire Ontario provincial park system, the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has world class exhibits on the Park's natural and human history, a relaxing restaurant and an excellent bookstore. A theatre presentation sums up the Park story and then takes you out to the viewing deck from where you can admire a breathtaking panorama of wild Algonquin landscape.

3. Beaver Pond Trail
   Beaver Pond Trail is a 2.0 km loop trail that yields excellent views of two beaver ponds while the guide provides an introduction to Algonquin's fascinating beaver pond ecology.

4. Lake of Two Rivers Trail
   Two Rivers Trail is a 2.3 km loop trail includes an easy ascent to a pine-clad cliff, and introduces the importance of change in the natural forest of Algonquin.

5. Booth's Rock Trail
   Booth's Rock Trail is a 5.1 km loop trail that visits two lakes and a spectacular lookout, returning via an abandoned railway. The guide discusses man's impact on the Park.

6. Lookout
   Lookout Trail is a 2.1 km loop trail that is fairly steep and rugged, but rewards the hiker with a magnificent view of several hundred square kilometres of Algonquin. This guide discusses the geology of the Park.

As the group, you will decide on the day of the trip, which hiking trail we will choose. It's also depended on the trail conditions.

Itinerary
8.00 am - York Mills Subway Pick up, meeting in front of Starbucks
8.30 am - Dufferin Mall Pick up, meeting is in front of the Beer Store
9.30 am - 9.45 am - Tim Hortons Barrie stop
12.00 pm - 2.30 pm - Canoeing and Lunch
3.30 pm - 4.30 pm - First Hike
5.00 pm - 6.30 pm - Second Hike
9 pm - Toronto

Please note that arrival time back to Toronto can be changed depending on traffic situation, weather conditions etc. The latest arrival time should be 11 pm so please plan your day around this time of arrival.

Where to meet?
8.00 am - Dufferin Mall (Meeting is in front of the Beer Store​)
8.30 am - York Mills Subway Station (Meeting is in front of Starbucks)
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The first pick up at Dufferin Mall might be switched with York Mills so than the Dufferin Mall will be second pick up location. We will let you know times of each pick up spot few days before the trip.

What to take with you?
Backpack
Rain Jacket
Hiking/running shoes
Bug spray Water Snacks

This is a one day trip.

Payments
We require the full amount to be paid via e-transfer, credit card or cash before the trip.
You may pay a 50% deposit at the time of your booking however the remaining balance must be paid 30 days before the trip.
E-transfer: send payment to payment@travellingchicken.com
Credit Card: https://www.travellingchicken.ca/algonquin-fall-hiking

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