Legacy of landscapes Algonquin Provincial Park



tom thomson s april in algonquin park


because of beauty, area became recognized nature preservationists. became popular anglers, though hunting prohibited. beauty of algonquin park attracted artists such tom thomson along members of group of seven, found landscape inspiring. thomson served guide in park, working mowat lodge. did of painting @ canoe lake, , favourite campsite of behind hayhurst point, peninsula overlooking central portion of lake. died under mysterious circumstances @ canoe lake in 1917. plaque recognizing national historic significance stands @ visitor centre dock on canoe lake, erected historic sites , monuments board of canada. cairn , totem pole memorial, erected friends of painter, stands on hayhurst point, near north end of lake.







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