Algonquin Park Day Tour: Wildlife & Hiking from Toronto

Hike into Canada's oldest park and spot moose, then paddle or snowshoe depending on the season.

A guided day tour from Toronto to Algonquin Provincial Park lasting 12 hours, with transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and all equipment included. Spring brings moose watching and hiking the Mizzy Lake Trail; summer and fall let you choose between hiking alone or combining it with canoeing and a swim; winter means snowshoeing through untouched snow. The guide picks trails with the best lookout points and adapts the day to conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Algonquin Park

• Meet at Toronto meeting point
• Drive to Algonquin Provincial Park
• Choose seasonal activity (hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing)
• Hike selected trail (up to 10 km)
• Snowshoe in winter (if applicable)
• Canoe and swim in summer/fall (if applicable)
• Spot wildlife and enjoy lookout points
• Return to Toronto

The experience

The minivan or van picks you up from Toronto and drives you into Algonquin, Canada's oldest provincial park. Once there, you spend roughly six hours moving through the landscape on foot, water or snow depending on when you go. Spring is moose-watching season: you'll hike the Mizzy Lake Trail or a similar route, covering about 10 kilometers at a pace suited to beginners and intermediate hikers. Summer and fall give you a choice: stick with hiking around 10 kilometers for the day, or split your time between three kilometers of hiking, an hour and a half of canoeing, and a swim and rest on the beach. Winter flips the equation: snowshoes are strapped on and included, and you move through the quiet of fresh snow on trails the guide selects for their views.

The guide is live and speaks English, and they pick the day's route based on what offers the best lookout points rather than running a fixed path. Optional shorter trails like the Ragged Falls Oxtongue River walk (one kilometer) can be added depending on the season and how the day unfolds. Transportation, the guide, and all gear (canoe, snowshoes, or ice cleats) come with the booking. You'll need to bring your own breakfast and lunch, though the day's rhythm gives you time to eat on the water or at a rest point.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• transportation from Toronto by minivan or van.
• canoe rental in summer and fall, snowshoes or ice cleats in winter.
• time to hike, canoe, or snowshoe depending on season and your choice of tour option.

Options for this experience

2 options

Hiking Tour OnlyGuide in English · Available from 6 Oct 2027Spring, summer and fall hiking-only tour. We cover roughly 10 km per day, and this tour runs only in those three seasons.

Hiking and CanoeingGuide in English · Available from 4 Oct 2027Hiking for 1.5 hours followed by 2.5 hours of canoeing.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 Oct 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Travelling Chicken

Is this one for you?Choose the hiking-only option if you want to cover more ground and focus on trails and views. Pick hiking with canoeing if you want variety and a swim partway through the day. Winter snowshoeing suits anyone who wants to move through the park in quiet, untouched snow without the logistics of arranging their own gear.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Mizzy Lake Trail like, and who can hike it?

Mizzy Lake Trail is roughly 10 kilometers and rated good for beginners and intermediate hikers. It's the main spring route for moose watching, though the guide may choose a similar trail depending on conditions and what wildlife is active that day.

Can I canoe and hike on the same day, or do I have to pick one?

Summer and fall tours let you choose: hiking only covers about 10 kilometers, while the hiking and canoeing option splits the day between three kilometers of hiking, an hour and a half on the water, and a swim. Winter is snowshoeing only.

What do I need to bring, and what's provided?

The tour includes your guide, transportation from Toronto, and all equipment: canoe, snowshoes, or ice cleats depending on season. Bring your own breakfast and lunch. The day allows time to eat. Children are welcome from age six.

How long is the whole day, and when do I get picked up?

The tour runs 12 hours total, including the drive from Toronto. You'll be picked up from a meeting point in Toronto and returned the same day.