DISCOVER ONTARIO, CANADA - ALGONQUIN PARK


ALGONQUIN PARK.


Algonquin Park Ontario a nature-lover’s paradise: 7,725 km of lakes, rivers, forest, trails, camping, comfortable lodges, 2000 km of canoe routes It’s also, perhaps the best place in North America to spot moose! There are about 3500 in the park.


Algonquin is home to over 40 mammals, over 30 kinds of reptiles and amphibians (none venomous), and more than 130 breeding birds. One cannot expect to see all of them in a single visit but, by following a few guidelines, it is possible to see a good sample. Spring offers the year's best Moose viewing and you typically don't have to search very hard to see Moose.


The best time for spotting them is in May and June. Moose are year round residents of Algonquin Park.  They have a long brownish-black head and snout, large ears, and a dewlap (or bell) hanging from their throat.   The average moose is about the size of a horse with long legs, humped shoulders, and a short tail.


During the summer, males (bulls) can be differentiated from females (cows) by their antlers.  Moose are herbivores and feed on aquatic vegetation, ground plants, leaves and twigs.
In the spring you are very likely to see moose down near or in the water during the morning mist before the sun comes up.


 Moose are generally silent creatures, but during mating season male moose can be heard communicating with females with a distinct “ga-wunk” sound, while females answer with a sound like a drawn out moan.

In Algonquin Park, the main predators are bears and wolves.   However, a healthy adult moose is a strong opponent against their predators due to their strength and size.  


There are approximately 3,500 moose living in Algonquin Park!