Toronto 
The Friends of Algonquin Park, a Canadian charity dedicated to supporting Algonquin Provincial Park, has announced plans for a new interpretive hiking trail, marking the first such addition in over two decades.
The project, approved by Ontario Parks, aims to enhance visitor experiences while protecting the park’s natural and cultural heritage.
The trail will include scenic lookouts, a floating boardwalk, and multiple footbridges to safeguard sensitive areas. Two significant staircases, similar to those on the Track and Tower and Booth’s Rock Trails, will also be constructed. This will be the seventh interpretive trail funded by The Friends of Algonquin Park since its inception in 1983.
The last interpretive trail built in the park was the 3-kilometre Big Pines Trail in 2001, which educates visitors about Ontario’s provincial tree, the White Pine. Earlier projects include the 10-kilometre Centennial Ridges Trail, established in 1993 to celebrate the park’s centennial and the founding of Ontario’s provincial park system.
Each trail features educational guides that correspond to numbered posts, enhancing visitors’ understanding of the park’s ecological and cultural significance.
Linda Leckie, Chair of the organization, emphasized the effort involved in creating such a trail and called for public and corporate donations to support the project. “We encourage everyone to help us by funding a metre (or more) of this brand-new trail,” she said.
The exact location of the trail remains undisclosed to protect sensitive areas. Updates will be shared in the coming weeks through The Friends of Algonquin Park’s website and social media channels.
You can support Friends of Algonquin Park by making donations online or by calling 613-637-2828.
