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View the Algonquin Park related works of Chris Pirie and Chris McQuarrie in the Algonquin Room at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre from June 20 to July 23, 2025. Over the course of a year, the Visitor Centre’s Algonquin Room presents different exhibitions of Algonquin-themed art by area artists. The art is available for sale and a portion of each sale is dedicated to The Friends of Algonquin Park who, in turn, use these monies to enhance the educational and interpretive programs in Algonquin. Stop by to view some exciting work, and maybe meet the artist, too! This exhibit is open during the operating dates and hours of the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre.

The Allure of Wildlife - The painted works of Chris Pirie hopes to inspire folks to explore, enhance and rekindle their awareness and emotional union towards our wildlife.

The Heart of the Park - A photographic presentation by Chris McQuarrie portraying the wild spirit of Algonquin Park, featuring landscapes and wildlife in their natural habitat.

Have you seen a piece of art from this exhibit you can't live without? Give The Friends of Algonquin Park a phone call at 613 637-2828 to arrange a purchase. Please mention you are interested in "Algonquin Room" art.

Join The Friends of Algonquin Park in celebration of National Canoe Day on June 26, 2025. Bring your canoe, paddles, PFDs, and safety equipment and join us for a leisurely and social paddle around the sparkling waters of Lake of Two Rivers. Participants must supply their own equipment and required safety gear. This event is free with a valid Park permit. Held weather permitting.

This event is brought to you by The Friends of Algonquin Park as one of summer's Special Events.

View the Algonquin Park related works of Jesse and Susan Villemaire of Follow Me North Photography in the Algonquin Room at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre from July 25 to August 27, 2025. Over the course of a year, the Visitor Centre’s Algonquin Room presents different exhibitions of Algonquin-themed art by area artists. The art is available for sale and a portion of each sale is dedicated to The Friends of Algonquin Park who, in turn, use these monies to enhance the educational and interpretive programs in Algonquin. Stop by to view some exciting work, and maybe meet the artist, too! This exhibit is open during the operating dates and hours of the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre.

Algonquin, Dawn Till Dusk - Algonquin has a way of surprising us when we least expect it. A moose emerging from the forest, its breath visible in the crisp morning air. A loon calling through the mist as the sun rises over Lake of Two Rivers, the same place we said our vows. A beaver slapping its tail as we paddle by, sending ripples across the still water and a shiver down our spine. These moments make us stop, take a breath, and feel completely connected to the wild.
 
For many, the park feels like home, a place where adventure, nostalgia, and unforgettable moments come together. This collection of wildlife and landscape photography reflects our time here, guided by persistence, patience, and passion. Some moments happened in an instant, like a Canadian lynx appearing out of nowhere on a snowy Christmas morning. Others unfolded slowly, like watching newborn twin moose calves take their first swim across the lake in front. But all of them share one thing in common. We were fully present, and everything else faded away. In those moments, the worries of everyday life did not matter. There was only the stillness, the connection, and the magic of nature.
 
Every photograph was taken ethically, using telephoto lenses to give wildlife the space they deserve, ensuring they remain undisturbed in their natural environment. The more time we spend in nature, the more we realize there is always something to appreciate. Sometimes it is in the grand, breathtaking scenes, and sometimes in the smallest, most easily overlooked details.
 
Follow Me North Photography is the creative collaboration of Jesse and Susan Villemaire, photographers and educators based in Lake of Bays. Through immersive photography workshops in Algonquin Park, South Africa, and beyond, they inspire connections with nature, and each other, through ethical wildlife photography and inclusive, ego-free education. Their fine art prints and handcrafted magnets bring a piece of the wild into everyday spaces, offering a lasting connection to the beauty and spirit of Algonquin. No two visits are ever the same, but the feeling of being here never changes.

Have you seen a piece of art from this exhibit you can't live without? Give The Friends of Algonquin Park a phone call at 613 637-2828 to arrange a purchase. Please mention you are interested in "Algonquin Room" art.

Join us for this highly entertaining and educational day when the Algonquin Logging Museum comes to life. Brought to you by The Friends of Algonquin Park, the Algonquin Forestry Authority, in cooperation with Ontario Parks.

Take in the demonstrations around the Logging Museum trail and try the old-time loggers' lunch served in the sawlog cookery from 12:00 to 2:00pm, or while quantities last. For more information see http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/news/loggers_day.php 

Admission to this event is a minimum donation of $2 per person. This event is brought to you by The Friends of Algonquin Park, and associated partners, as one of summer's Special Events.

Please watch the Special Events Calendar for the latest updates. Or keep up-to-date about this event automatically. Select "More Event Actions" (below) and then email or text event details and reminders. You will receive automatic reminders for this event as they are posted.

This open-air concert will entertain the whole family with a collection of original folk songs celebrating Canada’s natural heritage. Admission is a minimum donation of $2.00 per person plus a valid Park Permit.

This event is brought to you by The Friends of Algonquin Park as one of summer's Special Events.

The Friends of Algonquin Park and the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station invites you to spend time with researchers who use Algonquin Park as their laboratory. Meet those who study reptiles and amphibians, birds, small mammals, fish, wolves, and even humans (through archaeology).

A fundraising barbecue (noon to 2:00pm, or while quantities last) is hosted by The Friends of Algonquin Park in support of research in the Park, and free draws take place for great prizes generously donated by local businesses and organizations. Suitable for all ages.

Please note the new location and hours of Meet the Researcher Day.

This event is brought to you by The Friends of Algonquin Park, and associated partners, as one of summer's Special Events.

Please watch the Special Events Calendar for the latest updates. Or keep up-to-date about this event automatically. Select "More Event Actions" (below) and then email or text reminders and you will receive automatic updates for this event as they are posted.

View the Algonquin Park related works of David Kerr in the Algonquin Room at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre from August 29 to September 24, 2025. Over the course of a year, the Visitor Centre’s Algonquin Room presents different exhibitions of Algonquin-themed art by area artists. The art is available for sale and a portion of each sale is dedicated to The Friends of Algonquin Park who, in turn, use these monies to enhance the educational and interpretive programs in Algonquin. Stop by to view some exciting work, and maybe meet the artist, too! This exhibit is open during the operating dates and hours of the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre.

Textures of the North - David Kerr captures the beauty and spirit of the rugged Algonquin landscapes. Rocks, reflections and soaring skies are carved into his oil paintings in this solo exhibition.

Have you seen a piece of art from this exhibit you can't live without? Give The Friends of Algonquin Park a phone call at 613 637-2828 to arrange a purchase. Please mention you are interested in "Algonquin Room" art.

Join us for an intimate evening of presentations on the beauty and magic of Algonquin Park and the Canadian wilderness. This unique evening will include an opportunity to meet the presenters, silent auction, door prizes and refreshments. This evening is brought to you by The Friends of Algonquin Park in support of Algonquin Park’s educational programs. Admission and pre-registration is required and seating is limited. For tickets and additional details see https://algonquinpark.on.ca/news/celebrating_algonquin_park.php

View the Algonquin Park related works of East Central Ontario Art Association in the Algonquin Room at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre from September 26 to October 26, 2025. Over the course of a year, the Visitor Centre’s Algonquin Room presents different exhibitions of Algonquin-themed art by area artists. The art is available for sale and a portion of each sale is dedicated to The Friends of Algonquin Park who, in turn, use these monies to enhance the educational and interpretive programs in Algonquin. Stop by to view some exciting work, and maybe meet the artist, too! This exhibit is open during the operating dates and hours of the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre.

Mystery of the Park - The East Central Ontario Art Association invites you to attend the 33rd annual “Mystery of the Park” art exhibit and sale.  Artists from across Ontario paint their impressions of the park’s rocky shorelines, boggy wetlands and rugged terrain.

Have you seen a piece of art from this exhibit you can't live without? Give The Friends of Algonquin Park a phone call at 613 637-2828 to arrange a purchase. Please mention you are interested in "Algonquin Room" art.

Join The Friends of Algonquin Park and Ontario Parks to celebrate winter in Algonquin Park through this family friendly event. Indoor and outdoor events will be held at various locations throughout the Highway 60 Corridor of the Park, including many at the Algonquin Visitor Centre. For complete Winter in the Wild Festival details see https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca All of the activities during the Winter in the Wild Festival are free with the purchase of a Daily Vehicle Permit or Camping Permit (with the exception of food at the charity barbecue).

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