Canoe Lake
Algonquin's most popular canoe launch lake, where painter Tom Thomson worked and where a memorial stands.
The Portage Store at the south end of the lake rents canoes, sells gear and has a restaurant. It is the busiest entry point for backcountry canoe routes in Algonquin. Tom Thomson, a pioneer of the Group of Seven, painted here and mysteriously drowned in 1917. On the north shore, at Hayhurst Point, there is a memorial totem pole and a cairn, which you can reach by paddling. Beginners can spend a half day paddling on the lake. Venturing deeper into the backcountry requires a permit and campsite reservations.
Opening hours
Open all day; boat rental approx. 08:00–19:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Mizzy Lake Trail
- Hardwood Lookout Trail
- Algonquin Art Centre
- Track and Tower Trail
- Lake of Two Rivers
- Ragged Falls
- Lookout Trail
- Centennial Ridges Trail