East Gate

General Description

The East Gate marks the eastern entrance to the Highway 60 corridor of Algonquin Park. Marked by a large arch over Highway 60, this Park office provides information and bathroom facilities and is the administrative headquarters for the Park. The western entrance of the Highway 60 corridor of the Park is marked by the West Gate.

Operating Dates

• The East Gate is open year-round.
• Permits should be purchased in advance of your arrival, online or via telephone. See below for details.

Location

• The East Gate of Algonquin Park is at km 55.8 of Highway 60. The East Gate is 5.4 km west (on Highway 60) of Whitney, Ontario.
• Lat/Long: 45.537182,-78.264907

Permits/Entry Fee

• Day use permits for Algonquin Park should be purchased in advance of your arrival. This can be done online or via telephone. See complete details for day use visitors (not overnight camping).
• Reservations for camping in Algonquin Park should be made/purchased in advance of your arrival. This can be done online or via telephone. See complete details for developed campground camping or backcountry camping.

Features & Amenities

• Park information
• Fees and Permits
• Accessible facility
• Flush toilets
• First Aid
• CFOA 102.7 FM Visitor Information Radio
• Non-smoking facility
• Parking
• Public telephone

Nearby Attractions

• Algonquin Logging Museum
• Leaf Lake Ski Trail
• Galeairy Lake – Whitney Access Point
• Pinetree Lake Access Point
• Opeongo Access Point

Related Information

• West Gate
• Access Points
• Developed Campgrounds
• Algonquin Visitor Centre
• Algonquin Logging Museum