ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK
Title
ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK
Description
Established in 1893, Algonquin was the first provincial park in Canada and the forerunner of Ontario's extensive park system. Many methods now used across Canada to administer multi-purpose parks and explain nature to the public were developed here. Algonquin also became a focus for discussion of seemingly conflicting objectives, such as wilderness protection versus recreation promotion; forest conservation versus logging activity. Its rugged lakeshores and wooded slopes have long attracted many artists and outdoor enthusiasts, fostering intense affection for the Park across the province and the nation.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Government of Canada
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Government of Canada
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
2016-10-09
Files
Collection
Citation
Sarah J. McCabe, “ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed May 9, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/18.