Algonquin Provincial Park in winter
Algonquin Provincial Park lists winter operation for Backcountry (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026), Day Use - Hwy 60 Corridor (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026) and Mew Lake (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026). Winter activities Ontario Parks marks as available at the park: dog sledding, skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing (the listing covers the whole year, so confirm what runs in winter). The park has roofed accommodation; check whether it is open in winter. There are 6 warm-up shelters. Rentals: snowshoes. The nearest town on our map is Algonquin.
Park page and alerts Day-use permits and reservations
Open the full Ontario Crown land map
Snow report
From the Ontario Parks snow report, checked il y a 1 semaine. Out of season the last report of the previous winter stays up; reports start again when the trails open.
| Trail | Condition | Type | Last groomed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fen Lake Ski Trail | Closed Bare Patches | Classic | N/A |
| Trail | Condition | Type | Last groomed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Lake Ski Trail (51 km, loop) | Closed Bare Patches | Classic and Skate | N/A |
| Trail | Condition | Type | Last groomed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airfield Ski Trail (2.2 km, loop) | Closed Bare Patches | Classic and Skate | N/A |
| Minnesing Wilderness Ski Trail (23.4 km, loop) | Spring Conditions Icy Patches | Multi-use | N/A |
| Old Railway Bike Trail (16 km, linear) | Spring Conditions Icy Patches | Multi-use | N/A |
| Sunday Lake Trail (36 km, loop) | Spring Conditions Bare Patches | Multi-use | N/A |
Trails open to winter use
347 km of trail in or around the park list a winter use in the Ontario Trail Network. See every trail with its length and uses.
- Western Uplands Backpacking Trail · 106.1 km · snowshoeing
- Leaf Lake Ski Trail · 37.5 km · cross-country skiing
- Sunday Lake Dogsled Trail · 37.5 km · cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding
- Highland Backpacking Trail · 35 km · snowshoeing
- The Minnesing Trail · 19.4 km · cross-country skiing
- Eastern Pines Backpacking Trail · 15 km · cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
- Fen Lake Ski Trail · 13 km · cross-country skiing
- Pinetree Ski Loop · 12 km · cross-country skiing
- Mizzy Lake Trail · 11 km · snowshoeing
- Centennial Ridges Trail · 10.8 km · snowshoeing
- Leaf Lake Ski Loop · 6.4 km · cross-country skiing
- Thistle Lake Ski Loop · 5.7 km · cross-country skiing
- Fraser Lake Ski Loop · 5.4 km · cross-country skiing
- Booth's Rock Trail · 5.1 km · snowshoeing
- Jack Rabbit Ski Loop · 4.8 km · cross-country skiing
- Berm Lake Trail · 4.5 km · cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
- Clarke Lake Ski Loop · 4.1 km · cross-country skiing
- Hemlock Bluff Trail · 3.5 km · snowshoeing
- Big Pines Trail · 2.9 km · snowshoeing
- Whiskey Rapids Trail · 2.1 km · snowshoeing
Surveyed lakes within 20 km
Other parks open in winter nearby
Sources: Ontario Parks operating dates, park facility listings and snow report (ontarioparks.ca), read October 25, 2026; park boundary and trails: Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario); fishing rules: Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary. Operating dates and services change; check the park's page before you go.