Museums

Algonquin Logging Museum – at km 54.5 in Algonquin Park, audio-visual program followed by 19 different exhibit stations, including a recreated caboose camp and a steam-powered “alligator,” open May to October (613) 637-2828, www.algonquinpark.on.ca

Algonquin Visitor Centre – at km 43 in Algonquin Park, natural history exhibits, bookstore, theatre presentation, café, viewing deck, open weekends through the winter and daily from April to October (613)637-2828, www.algonquinpark.on.ca

Dorset Museum – on Main St. in Dorset, features artifacts and photographs of the Lake of Bays area from past to present, open late-May to mid-October (705) 766-2814

Muskoka Heritage Place – on Brunel Rd. 1 km south of downtown Huntsville, 2 museums, working Pioneer Village and Steam Train open May-September, Muskoka museum open year round (705) 789-7576, www.muskokaheritageplace.org