Our publication This Week in Algonquin Provincial Park lists the times and locations of Algonquin's interpretive and special events offered from late June through to Thanksgiving. Published weekly, it is posted on all Park bulletin boards and is available at all Park offices, and at facilities such as the Visitor Centre and Logging Museum.

ALGONQUIN ART CENTRE (at Km 20) offers Art Activities and Classes.
• Art Activities are offered to adults and children in the Art Centre's Gazebo from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Activity fee is charged. Pre-registration is not required.

• Art Classes are offered to adults and children on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and afternoons. Times and themes are listed weekly. Activity fee is charged. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-register at the Art Centre in person, or call (705) 633-5555.

[Link to…] Algonquin Art Centre
Schedule of Activities & Classes

ALGONQUIN FOR KIDS begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Visitor Centre (at Km 43). Come with your children (ages 5 to 12) to learn about Algonquin through an hour of discovery with games, stories, and animals (topics listed weekly).

ASK THE NATURALIST On most summer afternoons (no formal schedule), get up-close-and-personal with a Park Naturalist at the Visitor Centre (at Km 43) as they discuss different natural or cultural history topics using mounted animal specimens, pelts, bones, artifacts, and other items. Come and view the props, and have your questions answered.

CHILDREN'S PARK HELPER PROGRAM Organized beach or campground clean-ups take place at 1:00 p.m. (dates and locations are listed weekly), and each time a child takes part, they receive a colourful button.
As well, their name is entered in an on-the-spot draw for a $15 coupon towards a T-shirt purchase at the Algonquin Visitor Centre (at Km 43).
All ballots are kept for a final, end-of-season draw for a tent, sleeping bag, or a fishing rod and reel.

EVENING PROGRAMS are held at 8:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Theatre (at Km 35.4) and consist of a slide presentation plus a film about some aspect of Algonquin.
If the program cannot be held outdoors (e.g., due to weather conditions), a sign is posted at the Outdoor Theatre and visitors are directed to the indoor theatre at the Algonquin Visitor Centre (at Km 43).

GUIDED WALKS Park Naturalists lead these leisurely outings that focus on different themes of Algonquin's natural and cultural history.
Most walks last about 1.5 hours, while Evening and Night Walks (no dogs allowed) are about 2.5 hours long.
Walks at the Lookout Trail and Opeongo Lookout sites require a moderate climb.
For your own comfort, you may wish to bring a hat, sun block, insect repellent, and water. Sturdy hiking footwear is recommended.

PUBLIC WOLF HOWLS take place only on Thursdays in August, or in September before Labour Day, when weather and accessible wolves permit.

• program begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Theatre (at km 35.4 on Highway 60)
• program lasts about 3 hours, and begins with a slide presentation AND participants receive special instructions
• arrive early (we anticipate 400 – 500 vehicles)
• fill vehicle with gas
• dress warmly
• no dogs allowed (at the Outdoor Theatre or the howl site)
• we travel by car (on rare occasions, we walk) to a place where wild wolves may answer the imitations given by the naturalist staff

When in the Park, check Park bulletin boards on the day of a projected Wolf Howl for confirmation. As well, confirmation will be posted on our Website by 10:00 a.m. of the day of a projected Wolf Howl.

ROVING NATURALISTS Look for our uniformed naturalist walking on/stationed at your favourite interpretive trail, or in your campground (no formal schedule). Ask them about anything you have seen during your visit. They may have a few things to point out, too!

Follow these links to This Week in Algonquin…

July 22 to July 29, 2010 [940Kb PDF]
July 29 to August 5, 2010 [782Kb PDF]
August 5 to August 12, 2010 [772Kb PDF]