‘Tom Thompson View’ an Algonquin Bargain at $11.85

Algonquin Park……….May 2008. While millionaires savour their recent purchases of Tom Thomson oil sketches, there is a bargain view from one of Thompson's locations used for the famous Canadian painting "Jack Pine". On the east side of Algonquin Provincial Park on Grand Lake one can stand at the site sketched by Thompson during his stay in 1916. Visitors can visit Thompson's cabin, and complete the short hike, to a location Thompson admired.

The price for one vehicle entering the park is $11.85, dropping the per person price to just udder $6.00 when travelling with a companion.

Ron Taylor publisher of the ‘Ontario Travel North of Toronto' website stumbled on this remarkable location while completing a circle road trip around the Algonquin Region. "As a Tom Thompson fan, I was thrilled with the find. Now I have a photo of the location to go with my reproduction."

The original "Jack Pine" is hanging in the National Gallery in Ottawa.

Taylor has assembled a grouping of accommodation member properties where visitors can stay in the Ottawa Valley, Barry's Bay, Bancroft, area and easily make a day trip visit during spring, summer and fall vacations. Visitors wanting to complete a Circle road trip of the Algonquin region have many suggested routes with accommodation on the Ontario Travel North of Toronto website. Fall in Ontario is one of the most colourful seasons and was a Thompson favourite. http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report-algonquin-park.html

Taylor encourages every Canadian and international visitor to make this trip to view the inspiration that led to one of Canada's most valuable creations in art history.

For more information on this famous location contact 705-633-5572 or visit the Algonquin Park campsite section and scroll to Algonquin North http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/algo-campsite.html
Achray Campground is located on the east side of Algonquin Park at the southeast end of Grand Lake. It is located 50 km from the Trans Canada Highway (Hwy. 17) near Pembroke and is accessed via Sand Lake Gate on the Barron Canyon Road (8 km paved road, 42 km gravel road).

May 31, 2008   Posted in: Canada