If visiting in winter, be sure to watch along the driveway for crossbills and other finches getting grit off the road. The feeders

The biggest draw for birders are the feeders in winter. Most years there is a flock of Evening Grosbeaks, but depending on the year they may be joined by redpolls, Purple Finch, Pine Siskin, and/or Pine Grosbeak. Ruffed Grouse is also common at the feeders. There are often crossbills along the driveway up to the Visitor Centre.

The Algonquin Visitor Centre is a must visit spot in Algonquin Park with a museum, gift shop, restaurant, and viewing deck. Birders mostly visit in winter, when the bird feeders are active.

Visit the visitor centre website for current operating times.

Algonquin Park is the largest park in southern Ontario (almost 8,000 square kilometres). The main access is along Hwy 60, where several campgrounds operate. Interior access is by canoe from numerous access points around the perimeter and some smaller campgrounds are located along the north and east side of the park.

Numerous hiking and backpacking trails are accessed from Hwy 60 plus a couple via the Achray access point on the east side of the park.