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Issued: June 5, 2020
Canoeing Algonquin Park by Don Lloyd
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The Friends of Algonquin Park, a non-profit Canadian registered charity for those passionate about Algonquin Park, is pleased to announce the republishing of Canoeing Algonquin Park by Donald L. Lloyd.
This 350-page softcover book, original published in 2000, with six updates and reprintings is available again. This classic book combines canoe tripping advice, maps, scenic sketches, drawings of park flora and fauna, and historical notes.
Don Lloyd (1932-2013) first started paddling in Algonquin Park in 1945 and paddled many of Algonquin Park's lakes in over the next sixty years. Don infused his knowledge and love of Algonquin Park into this classic trip planning book creating a fine bedside or campsite read. Use it to plan, or dream about, your next Algonquin Park canoe trip.
Containing 37 maps, 60 landscape sketches, and more than 200 flora and fauna drawings, this book is for the novice with their first portage before them, or for experienced trippers who will find these pages resonate with love and respect for Algonquin Park. A great companion to the official Canoe Routes Map of Algonquin Provincial Park, Canoeing Algonquin Park "remains the best and most complete [backcountry] canoeing guide to Algonquin Park." Don Lloyd's 'trip tips' are suggestions that should make your canoe tripping easier and more enjoyable. They are the result of experience gained from canoe tripping with many skilled companions.
"My hope", said Don Lloyd, "is that readers will be enticed into canoeing Algonquin Park and experience some of the pleasure that I have had in doing so. Perhaps some will even look at a sketch and say, 'I’ve been there' or 'I want to see that place.' Good tripping to you all."
Sample Pages
Selected pages from Canoeing Algonquin Park by Don Lloyd. Click to enlarge the sample pages below.
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Accolades
"I have known and admired Don Lloyd many years. He has paddled many of Algonquin Park's lakes in over sixty years of tripping. Don has infused his knowledge and love of Algonquin into this classic book that combines maps and advice, along with scenic sketches, drawings of park flora and fauna, and historical notes. It is a fine bedside or campsite read. Use it to plan or dream about your next Algonquin Park canoe trip." ~ Taylor Statten, Camp Ahmek and Camp Wapomeo
"What a fantastic addition to any canoeist's library. This book is a 'must own' and should be found in your pack on your next canoeing excursion for reading around the campfire." ~ Ernie Martelle, Algonquin Park Superintendent (1988-1996)
"Canoeing Algonquin Park remains the best and most complete [backcountry] canoeing guide to Algonquin Park. Don't leave the dock without it!" ~ George Welsh
About Don Lloyd
Donald L. Lloyd (1932 - 2013), was a Geography teacher from Toronto, Ontario, who took his first canoe trip into Algonquin Park in 1945. Since then, he has paddled and fished many of the Park's lakes. In addition to his love of canoe tripping, Don is an avid sketch artist whose landscape and flora and fauna sketches complement his knowledge of the backcountry of Algonquin Park.
Don has spent many years on the executive of the Algonquin Park Residents' Association (APRA). He was one of the original directors of the Friends of Algonquin Park (1983). He is presently a member of the local citizens committee Algonquin Park Forest, 2000-2020, Forest Management Plan.
He is also a supporter/member of the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC), Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ontario Field Ornithologists, The Owl Foundation, and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
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. In addition, The Friends of Algonquin Park is a book and map publisher and distributor with over 85 Algonquin Park titles in its collection.
Related Information
Reserve your developed or backcountry campsite for your next visit.
Share your passion for Algonquin Park by becoming a member or donor.
Special regulations for Algonquin's special fishery.