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Algonquin Resources

News

bulletAlgonquin Radio Observatory on Facebook.
bulletThis week in Algonquin Park is an information sheet published each week from June to Labour Day for the Park authority.
bulletRead Bob and Diana McElroy's Bushlog of our 2008 open day.

ARO Information

bulletCleardarksky.com has a chart of ARO's current viewing conditions. 
bulletF has a current star map for the observatory.
bulletHeavens-above.com provides a schedule of opportunities for viewing satellites including the international space station and stellar objects at the observatory.
bulletARO's frequency protection allocation 406.1-410 MHz at Industry Canada.

ARO Video

bulletARO on Discovery Channel's Daily Planet, Sept. 18, 2009.
bulletAlgonquin Radio Observatory CBC video from The Day It Is, July 15, 1969!
bulletCanada Science and Technology Museum clip on Radio Telescopes featuring ARO (Les Radiotélescopes, en Francais).
bulletRemoval of Roller Bearing-B video clip by Eamonn Mckernan.

 

Links

bulletAlgonquin Art Centre (www.algonquinartcentre.com) features an Outdoor Art Garden and the Unique Boutique gift shop. Open daily 1000-1730 from mid June to October early October, the center features original artwork by renowned artists (Tel 705-789 3205).
bulletAlgonquin Expeditions (www.algonquinexpeditions.com) offer professional experienced guides and remote fishing opportunities for visitors to the Park (Tel 613-637 1458).
bulletAlgonquin Park (www.algonquinpark.on.ca) website maintained by the Friends of Algonquin Park.
bulletAlgonquin Outfitters (www.algonquinoutfitters.com) offer canoe trip outfitting packages for park visitors. Stores are located at Brent Base (call Oxtongue Lake), Oxtongue Lake Base (Tel 705-635 2243, Opeongo Base (Tel  613-637 2075) and Huntsville Store: 705-787 0262 (or call toll-free 800-469 4948).
bulletAndrew Collett (www.andrewcollett.com) is a Bracebridge-based nature photographer who also leads guided photography treks along Algonquin Park: (Tel 705-644 2996). You can also visit his online store.
bulletOntario Parks provincial government website and Algonquin Park page.
bulletThe Portage Store (www.portagestore.com) has a location between the Lake of Two Rivers and Mew Lake campground.
bulletPembroke Farmers' Market operates May to October, Wednesdays and Saturdays 0900-1300 in Downtown Pembroke - Victoria Street at Lake Street (613-646-7878 for more information).