The classic day trip · Out & back in one day
Self-Guided

The Algonquin day trip

Leave Toronto at 7:30 AM and you're in the park by 11:00. Pick your stop along the Highway 60 corridor, do your own thing for five-plus hours, and the bus brings you home by 8:30 PM. No car, no gas, no parking.

Adults $85 · Kids $42 · Park admission included

Book your trip

Pick your departure and return dates below. Day trips come home the same evening; weekend trips run Friday to Sunday.

Park admission included · Full refund if you cancel 14+ days before departure

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How the day works

The bus follows the Highway 60 corridor and stops at six points through the park. You get off wherever matches your plan, spend the day, and meet the bus at the same stop for the ride home. Want a guide instead? See our guided day trips.

Where to catch the bus

Two pickup points in the GTA. Get there 15 minutes early.

The Parkbus coach — look for it at your pickup point

Downtown Toronto

34 Asquith Ave — just north of Yonge & Bloor subway station.

Departs
7:30 AM
Returns
8:30 PM

Major Mackenzie Park & Ride

Hwy 400 at Major Mackenzie Dr., Maple. Free parking available.

Departs
8:15 AM
Returns
7:30 PM

Choose your stop

The bus follows the Highway 60 corridor through the park, stopping at six points. You pick the one that matches what you want to do.

1
Oxtongue Lake

Oxtongue Lake

Arrive 11:00 AM · Depart 4:40 PM

The most popular stop for paddlers. Algonquin Outfitters' base is here — rent a canoe for a self-guided paddle to Ragged Falls or book a guided North Canoe trip. Calm, sheltered water, good for all levels. Short hike at Beetle Lake trail, right from the drop-off. Small café on site.

Good for: Canoeing, kayaking, short hikes, waterfall access
2
Wolf Den Bunkhouse

Wolf Den Bunkhouse

Arrive 11:05 AM · Depart 4:30 PM

Primarily a weekend stop — this is where you get off if you're staying at the Wolf Den. Ten-minute walk to Oxtongue Lake and Algonquin Outfitters.

Good for: Weekend accommodation, access to Oxtongue Lake activities
3
Canoe Lake Portage Store

Canoe Lake (Portage Store)

Arrive 11:25 AM · Depart 4:25 PM

The main activity hub on Highway 60. Licensed sit-down restaurant, guided North Canoe trips, self-guided rentals, and an Ontario Parks permit office. This is also the launch point for backcountry canoe routes.

Good for: Lunch, guided paddles, starting backcountry trips, gear rentals
4
Lake of Two Rivers Store

Lake of Two Rivers Store

Arrive 11:35 AM · Depart 4:10 PM

The only stop with bike rentals. Grab a mountain bike and ride the old Rail Trail connecting the campgrounds — a former rail line, flat and scenic. Restaurant and small grocery store. The Highland Backpacking Trail starts a short walk from here.

Good for: Mountain biking, Rail Trail access, groceries, Highland Trail
5
Pog Lake campground

Pog Lake / Whitefish Campground

Arrive 11:40 AM · Depart 4:00 PM

Quieter campground on the east side. Access point for Whitefish Group Campground. Connected to other campgrounds by the Rail Trail. This stop operates until Labour Day only.

Good for: Camping (quieter option), cycling between campgrounds
6
Four Corners Algonquin glamping
New for 2026

Four Corners Algonquin

Arrive 12:00 PM · Depart Sundays at 4:30 PM — no same-day return

The glamping stop. We drop you Friday, and Four Corners runs a daily shuttle to Algonquin Park trailheads, lakes, and activity spots along Highway 60 — so you can explore the park without a car. Whitney has outfitters for day adventures and the old rail trail runs right through.

Good for: Glamping weekends, access to Whitney and the Rail Trail

15% off canoe & bike rentals

Get off at Oxtongue Lake and canoe to Ragged Falls. Hop off at Lake of Two Rivers and bike the Rail Trail all afternoon. Grab a stand-up paddleboard at Canoe Lake and spend the day on the water.

We've partnered with Algonquin Outfitters at three of our stops. Book your rental through us after checkout, get 15% off, and your canoe, bike, or board will be waiting at your stop when you step off the bus.

No scrambling. No lineups. Just walk up and go.

Paddlers in an Algonquin Outfitters canoe on an Algonquin lake
In the press
Factor in the cost of gas, parking and renting a car, it's a lot cheaper than taking a personal vehicle.
Parkbus is a great option for nature lovers, whether it's a day trip or overnight camping getaway.

What passengers are saying

★★★★★  4.8/5.0 on Google

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I have always had excellent experiences with Parkbus. The ambassadors have been knowledgeable and friendly. The drivers drive safely, and with the passengers' comfort in mind.
Sharlene H. · Google
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It's convenient, destinations are all great and staff is nice, polite and funny. I recommend Parkbus to everyone, especially if you don't have a car but want to explore Ontario.
Natalie N. · Google
★★★★★
Booked in minutes, had an unreal day in Algonquin, and was home by dinner.
Cameron · Happy Parkbus customer
★★★★★
Used this service for a weekend in Algonquin. These guys stuck to the schedule well and ambassadors checked everyone in at their pickups. Convenient drop offs all across the park and across the city. Reasonably priced and no need to think about a rental car to get to the wilderness.
James Johnson · Happy Parkbus adventurer

Day trip pricing

Day Trip
Adult$85.00
Student$85.00
Senior (60+)$85.00
Child (12 & under)$42.00

Full refund if you cancel 14+ days before departure