An Early Spring Drive into Algonquin Park
2021 April 07
On Wednesday April 07, Bob and Diana took a short drive along the Barron Canyon Road into Algonquin Park. We had originally planned a more extensive drive for Thursday, but decided to go sooner because of the rumored provincial shutdown coming at midnight; we wanted our drive to be at least somewhat legal. We discovered that the Park was deserted, the road was dry and that spring was well advanced.

(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Beaver pond along the Barron Canyon Road.

(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Beaver pond along the Barron Canyon Road.

(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Beaver pond along the Barron Canyon Road.

(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Sand Lake Gate

(photo by Bob: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Slalom Course approaching the Barron River

(photo by Bob: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
The Barron River is ice free (at least here).


(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
At the Squirrel Rapids launch site.

(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
At the Squirrel Rapids launch site.

(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
At the Squirrel Rapids launch site.

(photo by Diana: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Hidden waterfall along the Barron Canyon Road.

(photo by Bob: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Hidden waterfall along the Barron Canyon Road.

(photo by Bob: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Our standard spring drive lunch spot.

(photo by Bob: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Our standard spring drive lunch spot.

(photo by Bob: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Beer coloured water in the sunshine.

(photo by Bob: 2021-04-07 - map - explore)
Beaver pond along the Barron Canyon Road.
Algonquin Park Barron Canyon Road Barron River Sand Lake Gate