Issued: July 6, 2014

Donald Beauprie Receives 2014 Friends of Algonquin Park Directors Award

Dr. Donald J. Beauprie, a retired dentist from Deep River, Ontario, was presented with the 2014 Directors Award of The Friends of Algonquin Park at a ceremony in the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre on Saturday, June 14. This award recognizes persons who have made significant contributions to the appreciation of Algonquin Provincial Park.

Don Beauprie’s parents took out a lease on Cache Lake in 1927, and Don has been part of the vibrant leaseholder community on the lake since his birth in 1930. His passion for researching and documenting the history of Cache Lake and Algonquin Park culminated in the publication of his best-selling book, Destination Algonquin Park: Tracks to Cache Lake and the Highland Inn, in 2011. The book was short-listed for the Ontario Speaker’s Book Award in 2012. That award is presented by the Speaker of the Ontario Legislature and recognizes works by Ontario authors reflecting the diverse culture and rich history of the province and of its residents.

Dr. Beauprie undertook more than 20 years of research in the preparation of his book, including extensive searching of numerous archives, reviewing early newspaper accounts, and interviewing old-timers and their relatives. His notes and other materials collected during this research have been generously donated to the Algonquin Park Archives, as have many artifacts, historical photographs and memorabilia obtained by Don over the years.

About The Friends of Algonquin Park

The Friends of Algonquin Park is a Canadian registered charity and non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1983 for people passionate about Algonquin Park. It operates retail locations, recruits members, and fundraises to support the natural and cultural educational goals of Algonquin Park.

Related Information

• Past Directors Award Recipients