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Before you go
Your trip to Huntsville.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Huntsville – Ontario about 215 km from Toronto
How to get there
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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Mississauga · 220 km
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Huntsville bus stop (Ontario Northland) 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 215 km from Toronto, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes drive via Highways 400 and 11. Ontario Northland buses stop in the town.
How many days
Three days: one for Huntsville and Arrowhead and two for Algonquin.
When to go
June to October for lakes and trails; late September to early October for fall colors. In winter, for cross-country skiing and Arrowhead’s skating trail.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for Algonquin, Arrowhead and the lakes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Huntsville
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Morning
Lions Lookout and town centre
Climb to Lions Lookout for the lake view and return to the town centre, with its murals and the Muskoka River.
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Afternoon
Arrowhead Park
Visit Arrowhead Provincial Park and hike to Stubb’s Falls.
3 days in Huntsville
Day 1
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All day
Huntsville and Arrowhead
Combine the viewpoint and the town centre in the morning with Arrowhead Park in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Algonquin: trails
Explore Algonquin’s Highway 60 corridor, with the visitor centre and short trails like the Lookout Trail.
Day 3
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All day
Algonquin: canoeing
Rent a canoe at one of the lakes in the corridor and paddle in the morning; do another short trail in the afternoon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Huntsville from Algonquin?
About 45 km to the park’s west entrance via Highway 60.
What to do in Huntsville?
See the town from Lions Lookout, stroll the town centre and lakes, and visit Arrowhead Provincial Park and Algonquin.
Is Huntsville a good base for Algonquin?
Yes, it is the town with the most services nearest the park’s west entrance.
Can you get to Huntsville by bus?
Yes, via Ontario Northland from Toronto.