algonquin visitor centre

Great place to spend an hour or two. Bring your binoculars for the viewing deck. We've seen bears and moose...

No visit to Algonquin is complete without stopping at the Visitors Centre. The displays, information and art exhibits are always changing. The Bookstore has alot of souveniers, books, videos, clothing and maps etc. for sale. Stacey Finch and The Friends of Algonquin Volunteers who maintain the store are very knowledgeable and would love to answer your questions and help you make the most of your visit. Check it out.

The Algonquin Visitor Centre is tastefully placed with stunning views to the vastness of the wilderness that awaits. Certainly worth a visit when entering the park - the best way to be a responsible traveller while there is to enter with a good understanding of what awaits, and all this information and tools can be obtained at the visitor centre! Really nice spot :)

We loved how knowledgeable the staff was and how they were easily available. Easy access to people and goods

This was a great building that you could spend quite a bit of time learning about the animals and the history of the park. Very well laid out. Little restaurant where you can get a bite to eat.

I have taken many friends and Company to the Algonquin visitor center. It is beautiful with Many really neat exhibits. it's very informative and the pictures are outstanding. Everyone has absolutely loved it.

Nothing short of breathtaking. Drove out here one random day with the hope of catching a glimpse of a wandering grizzly, but instead a couple of moose stepped out in front of us. Fortunately I was paying full attention and managed to stop as the two giant beasts walked past my car with not even a dirty look at my gob smacked face. Beautiful park, a joy to drive to, through and around. Stopped at the visitors centre and took a look at the view out the back. I had, and still now, have not the words to describe it. Amazing.

This centre has the typical exhibits and presentations, but the gems are the boards that describe what has been seen and where (which allows visitors to get a sense of where to look for specific animals and birds) and the bookstore. The latter is one of the best places to get books not only on the park, but on animals, birds, crafts, canoeing, backpacking, outdoor cooking, butterflies and the list goes on and on. Plus, revenues from the bookstore go to Friends of Algonquin Park in order to help continue Algonquin's tradition as one of the most approachable yet "still wild" parks in Canada. In the winter, the feeders on the back side of the Visitors' Centre attack a nice variety of sightings.

The knowledge assimilation here is essential and its movie is a great start to a wonderful weekend. The beaver pond recreation is very informative and well made.

Husband and I stopped in here during our honeymoon and explored the exhibits and the artwork in the gallery section. Fantastic views off the back deck, even in inclement weather and a great place for a hot cup of tea and a shared piece of dessert.

The Visitor Centre is a great start to your visit to the park. The centre is full of information about the trails, wildlife that you will see in the park and gives visitors an opportunity to report some of the things they have seen for other travelers. Lots of things to learn about from experts, beautiful displays, of course a gift shop and if you are hungry an excellent cafeteria. A must do if you are visiting the park. Great for children and people of all ages to learn about one of the most beautiful parks in the world.

A beautiful centre full of history and information as well as a store. Great representations of the birds, animals and fish that populate the park! Well worth visiting!

This is a great place to start for guests who are new to Algonquin, and a perfect place to spend a bit of time on a rainy day. We always stop in to check the wildlife board where people have recorded what they've seen in the park. There's also a gift shop and cafeteria with free wifi, and you can talk to a naturalist on various topics while you're there (check the schedule to see when they'll be available). The view off the back deck is also amazing.

This Visitor Centre is excellent. There are great displays inside and a beautiful outside viewing area as well.The cafeteria serves very good food and the prices are decent. The gift shop is quite nice and well stocked with books, souvenirs and t shirts.

Was once again in the "new museum" at Algonquin Park in fall of 2014. The permanent installations have had a slight update since my last visit from a few years ago. The rotating art exhibition in the front gallery, I was able to see two different exhibits over my two week stay, was very impressive. Had a lunch time meal there, after we finished the Beaver Pond Trail. The food was served in a cafeteria style, but was delicious.I would highly recommend this building for a visit, for anyone visiting Algonquin Park. It really opens your eyes to the wonders that just wait outside its doors.