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Date: August 10, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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The Algonquin landscape is dominated by these stunning giants, and it's no accident! Join Genevieve and Joey to explore their fascinating and often surprising survival strategies. Guided walk lasts about 1.5 hours. Big Pines Trail (at km 40.3).

Date: August 10, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Do you like wildlife? Drop by the interactive Discovery Station to see Algonquin's wildlife in exciting new ways. New theme every session. 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 10, 2026 Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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There are over 1,300 species of moths present in Algonquin Park, but most people never get to experience them. Join Quinten and Kevin to learn all about the fascinating world of moths and how they shape the park around us. Stick around to see these moths at the local moth sheet! Evening Program is 1 hour in length. Outdoor Theatre (at km 35.4).

Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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From surprising superpowers to magical transformations, insects do it all. Get up-close and personal with some of Algonquin's most abundant and dazzling insect species. An insect-catching session will follow. 30-minute program. Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Algonquin’s lakes are home to some fantastic fish that are wonderfully adapted to this landscape. Join Peter to discover fascinating stories and tips for encountering these unique fishes. Afternoon Programs are 1 hour in length.
Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Bogs are ancient and harsh habitats that dominate much of the Canadian landscape but often go unnoticed. Join Kevin to explore one of Algonquin's most unique examples of this habitat. Guided walks last about 1.5 hours.
Spruce Bog Boardwalk parking lot (at km 42.5).

Date: August 11, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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During the fire season, look-out men keep constant vigilance for the first sign of smoke, scanning for miles around. This short film takes place at a fire tower located at the Petawawa Forest Experiment Station in Ontario. The film is followed by a short talk illustrating the work of Fire Rangers and the system of fire towers that once watched over Algonquin Park’s
forests. Featuring photographs and records from the Algonquin Provincial Park Archives &
Collections. Program is 1 hour in Length. Outdoor Theatre (at km 35.4).

Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Algonquin Park is a tough place to live, but having a friend to help you out can make all the difference! Join us to discover how different animals use teamwork to survive. 30-minute program. Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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A walk that follows a river through its twists and turns. Join Alex and Desmond to find out what lives there and why. Critter-catching session to follow! Closed-toe wading footwear is recommended. Dip nets will be provided. Guided walks last about 1.5 hours. Whiskey Rapids Trail (at km 7.2).

Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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All sorts of amazing creatures emerge from the darkness while we're asleep in our tents. Join Kevin and Genevieve to discover their amazing adaptations for night life and hopefully see or hear some of them as well! No dogs allowed. Guided walks last about 1.5 hours. Rock Lake Campground Office (8 km South from km 40.3).

Date: August 13, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Winter in Algonquin is cold…and long.
Tackle a set of challenges and uncover the secret to surviving Algonquin's snowy season. 30-minute program. Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 13, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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From railroads and hotels to cars and camping, Cache Lake demonstrates the changes that make this Provincial Park what it is today. Join Penny and Evelyn to explore this major site in the history and creation of the park focusing on the years from 1880-1960. Guided walk lasts about 1 hour. Cache Lake Access Point parking lot (km 23).

Date: August 13, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Join Alex and Kevin in an exploration of charismatic wildlife such as Moose, Beavers, and more as well as the tracks and the signs they leave behind! No dogs allowed. Guided walk last about 2.5 hours. Flashlights recommended. Binoculars Provided. Mizzy Lake Trail Parking Lot (at km 15.4).

Date: August 13, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Many of us know that the beaver is Canada’s national mammal, but why is this the case? From the fur trade to beavers at present, we take a look at the beaver as an iconic species. Join Genevieve through a year in the life of a beaver ‘colony’ and discover how important Ontario’s largest rodents really are. Evening Programs are 1 hour in length. Outdoor Theatre (at km 35.4).

Date: August 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Join expert bird guides Alex and Desmond as they lead an exploration through unique habitats to find many of Algonquin's migratory and resident birds.
Binoculars Provided. Bring your binoculars if you have them. No dogs allowed. Walk will last about 2 hours. Old Railway Bike Trail Parking Lot at Mew Lake Campground (at km 30.6).

Date: August 14, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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From fancy perfumes to strutting their stuff, animals attract mates in VERY interesting ways. Join us to explore how! 30-minute program. Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 14, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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The Black Bear is common in Algonquin, but few visitors ever get to see one… and perhaps you never want to! Join Mushana to learn how bears survive in the wild and how bears and humans must co-exist. Evening Programs are 1 hour in length.

Date: August 15, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Join one of two teams that will go head-to-head with a game of Algonquin themed trivia! 30-minute program. Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 15, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join Mushana and Desmond on this trail to discover how beavers shape and change the Algonquin Landscape. Critter-catching session to follow! Closed-toe footwear is recommended. Dip nets will be provided. Guided walks last about 1.5 hours. Beaver Pond Trail (at km 45.2).

Date: August 15, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Very little signifies the Algonquin landscape better than the call of the loon. What do these haunting wails mean? Join Alex as he dives into the extraordinary lives of Algonquin's loons. Evening Programs are 1 hour in length. Outdoor Theatre (at km 35.4).

Date: August 16, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Plants have no eyes or ears; they can't make sounds and roots hold them in place, yet plants are everywhere we look. Come discover how Algonquin's plants are so successful at surviving here. 30-minute program. Algonquin Visitor Centre (at km 43).

Date: August 16, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join Genevieve and Evelyn and take a walk amongst some of Algonquin’s most colourful and interesting plants: wildflowers! Walk will last about 1.5 hours. Spruce Bog Boardwalk (at km 42.5).

Date: August 16, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join Quinten as he introduces you to the square timber era of Algonquin's logging history. Everything from life in the camboose shanty to the thrill of the spring river drive. Guided walks last about 1.5 hours. Algonquin Logging Museum Entrance Building (at km 54.5).

Date: August 16, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Join Quinten to discover the intimate world of wolves and how humans have helped shape their destiny here in Algonquin and everywhere
else. Evening Programs are 1 hour in length. Outdoor Theatre (at km 35.4).

Date: August 17, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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The Algonquin landscape is dominated by these stunning giants, and it's no accident! Join Quinten and Evelyn to explore their fascinating and often surprising survival strategies of trees. Guided walks last about 1.5 hours. Big Pines Trail (at km 40.3).

Date: August 17, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join Genevieve as she leads an adventure in search for Algonquins unique insects around the historic Old Airfield site. Critter-catching session to follow! Nets will be provided. Guided walks last about 1.5 hours. Old Railway Bike Trail Parking Lot (at km 30.6).