Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy).

When in Algonquin Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Algonquin Park and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Algonquin Park

• Astronomy & Satellites ...
  • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
  • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Algonquin Park:
  • 36.908759, -76.292719
  • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
  • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Algonquin Park

• Waymarking ...
  • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
  • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Algonquin Park ...

We found one communities that share the name Algonquin Park.

Within Virginia, the name Algonquin Park is unique.

Beyond Virginia, there is another community also named Algonquin Park in Canada.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Ontario
    • This Algonquin Park lies 608 miles [978.5 km]<1> to the north.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Algonquin Park ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

• Cherokee Heights
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Heights
  • Cherokee Heights is located in Norfolk City
• Commodore Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Commodore Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Commodore Park
  • Commodore Park is located in Norfolk City
• Edgewater
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
  • Edgewater is located in Norfolk City
• Fairwater
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairwater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairwater
  • Fairwater is located in Norfolk City
• Forest Park
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
  • Forest Park is located in Norfolk City
• Fox Hall
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hall
  • Fox Hall is located in Norfolk City
• Green Hill Farms
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hill Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hill Farms
  • Green Hill Farms is located in Norfolk City
• Greenwood
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
  • Greenwood is located in Norfolk City
• Huntersville
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntersville
  • Huntersville is located in Norfolk City
• Larrymore Lawns
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larrymore Lawns have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larrymore Lawns
  • Larrymore Lawns is located in Norfolk City
• Lincoln Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
  • Lincoln Park is located in Norfolk City
• Meadowbrook
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
  • Meadowbrook is located in Norfolk City
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  • Ocean View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean View
    • Ocean View is located in Norfolk City
  • Oceanair
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oceanair have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oceanair
    • Oceanair is located in Norfolk City
  • Pine Beach ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Beach
    • Pine Beach is located in Norfolk City
  • Riverview
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
    • Riverview is located in Norfolk City
  • Snug Harbor
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snug Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snug Harbor
    • Snug Harbor is located in Norfolk City
  • Tanner Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanner Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanner Creek
    • Tanner Creek is located in Norfolk City
  • Tanners Cross Roads ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanners Cross Roads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanners Cross Roads
    • Tanners Cross Roads is located in Norfolk City
  • Virginia Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Gardens
    • Virginia Gardens is located in Norfolk City

How Far From Algonquin Park to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Algonquin Park to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Algonquin Park and extending to:

• Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 76 miles [122.3 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Algonquin Park to Richmond, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 143 miles [230.1 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,949 miles [9,574 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,643 miles [10,690.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,525 miles [7,282.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Algonquin Park. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/