Tourism and Recreation Resources

Looking for direction on how to Explore Almaguin? This page is for you, scroll down to learn about how to get here, trip essentials, and more!

Getting to Almaguin

Travel By Air

Emsdale Airport

Phone: 1-705-685-1022
Website: emsdaleairport.ca

Sundridge South River Airpark

Phone: 1-705-386 2710
Website: sunairport.com

Commercial Airports:

North Bay Airport

Phone: 1-705-474-3026
Website: yyb.ca

Muskoka Airport
Phone: 1-705-687-2194
Website: www.muskokaairport.com 

Travel By Transit

By Bus

Ontario Northland Bus service
Phone: 1-800-461-8558
Website: www.ontarionorthland.ca

Hammond Transport
Phone: 1-705-645-5431
Website: www.hammondtransportation.com

Northern Ontario Airport Shuttle

Phone: 1-705-474-7942

Website: northernairport.com

Explorers’ Edge Shuttle Service 

Website: thegreatcanadianwilderness.com

By Train

Ontario Northland Train service (Expected Return 2025-2030)
Phone: 1-800-461-8558
Website: www.ontarionorthland.ca

Planning Essentials

The Almaguin Highlands Information Centre

The Almaguin Highlands Information Centre (AHIC) has been serving the travelling public since 1990. AHIC provides 24/7 washroom facilities, tourist information, a shaded pavilion as a rest stop, carpool parking lot, and water bottle refill station. The Information Centre is also the site of the Perry Township Municipal Office.

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Almaguin Highlands Chamber of Commerce Community Guide

Experience everything the Almaguin Highlands has to offer in our latest Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Directory. We invite you to explore with us some of the sweetest spots our region has to offer - where to go, what to see, and how to get there.

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Read the Latest Issue Digitally Here

Explore South River App

The Explore South River Community Project was created to highlight all of the amazing places to experience arts, culture, recreation, learning and entertainment, as well as traveler-centric assets like where to eat, sleep, and adventure on the doorstep of Algonquin Park.

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Driftscape

Driftscape is a local travel information system.

"Learn about where you are, on your own schedule, from diverse local experts."

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The Great Canadian Wilderness


With Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring- Restoule, Muskoka, west Parry Sound district, and South Algonquin contained within its borders, this region of Ontario is one of the most beautiful travel destinations in Canada. Here there is something to impress every traveller, no matter what you're seeking, from culinary delights, to arts & culture, to outdoor adventure, to blissful respite.

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Discovery Routes

Discovery Routes is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the use of the trails in Northeastern Ontario in support of better health, tourism, strong communities, and environmental appreciation and protection.

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Find Discovery Routes Trails Here

Find Cycling Routes Here

Public Libraries

Libraries are a fantastic spot for tourism, acting as information centres in our region. They also provide services, programs and special events throughout the year. Below is a list of local public libraries that can be found in Almaguin!

Powassan and District Public Library

Address: 324 Clark St, Powassan, ON  
Phone: (705) 724-3618
Email: powlib@gmail.com

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South River - Machar Union Public Library

Address: 63 Marie St, South River
Phone: (705) 386-0222

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Sundridge - Strong Union Public Library

Address: 110 Main St, Sundridge
Phone: (705) 384-7311
Email: sundridgelibrary@gmail.com

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Burk's Falls, Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library

Address: 39 Copeland St, Burk's Falls
Phone: (705) 382-3327
Email: burksfallslibrary@gmail.com

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Magnetawan Public Library

Address: 4304 Sparks St, North Magnetawan
Phone: (705) 387-4411
Email: magcap@ontera.net

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Perry Township Public Library

Address: 1695 Emsdale Rd, Emsdale
Phone: (705) 636-5454
Email: library@townshipofperry.ca

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Kearney & Area Public Library

Address: 8 Main St, Kearney
Phone: (705) 636-5849
Email: kearneylibrary@hotmail.ca

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