Algonquin Art Centre — Attraction in Unorganized South Nipissing

A true gem in Algonquin Park. The Algonquin Art Centre is a world class small gallery of some of Canada's finest wildlife and landscape painting, sculpture and other forms of art. The art on display is lovingly curated and their small gift shop has great arts and local crafts that support the gallery's focus on the outdoors. Tom Thomson painted many of his most iconic works here the park and the art centre activly honours his work and that of the Group of Seven by displaying today's best Canadian landscape and wildlife art. It's only open during the spring, summer, and fall. In the summer months they offer art classes and opportunities to create your own small paintings and sketches. It's worth the drive from Ottawa or Toronto. View the gallery, the Algonquin Park visitor centre, and stay in a lodge in the park for a uniquely Canadian weekend or overnight. The nearby Portage Store and also Killarney Lodge offer...

When driving through Algonquin Park on Hwy 60, a stop at the beautiful Algonquin Art Centre is a must. This is a beautiful centre displaying fine Canadian artwork inspired by the landscape, flora and fauna of the wilderness. Artwork can be purchased, as well as (mostly) Canadian-made gifts in the tasteful gift shop. I have visited the centre on a number of occasions, but the grounds are particularly gorgeous in the fall when the leaves are turning. The new Tom Thompson walk outside the centre is lovely and informative. There is no admission cost to visit the art centre, but donations are appreciated. You can easily spend an hour here if you also enjoy the grounds, and it was well worth the $5 that I dropped in the donation box on my visit. I will be back,...

A HIDDEN GEM IN ALGONQUIN...... So may people are in a rush along Hwy 60 to get someplace that they miss this beautiful collection of Ontario artists who have fallen in love with the park. This is a FREE gallery. Although a $5 donation to the gallery is "recommended" it would be criminal NOT to put at least that into the box to support this magnificent display of talent. There is a large selection of styles and media on display (...and I believe to purchase....???) which depict perspectives of Algonquin's nature I could only hope to imagine. DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE BY !!!!! NOTE: A huge parking lot at the bottom of a large set of stairs but if there are visitors with mobility issues drive up the hill to the right and park behind...