What is there to do on the way to the Algonquin from Toronto?

I have a day %26amp; night between the time I land and the start of a canoe trip in the Algonquin. Beyond Toronto itself, are there any places of interest on the general way to the Algonquin which may be worth visiting / overnighting at?What is there to do on the way to the Algonquin from Toronto?
It's just countryside and beautiful scenery between Toronto and Algonquin. There aren't really any other attractions. I'd just go for a slow drive and whenever see something that appeals to me, take a break and enjoy.
Depending on which way you are going from the T. to the golden land...you might want to stop in my old hometown county for a stop at the wolves, or few other attractions.

http://www.haliburtonforest.com/



Wolf reserve

Buttermilk falls

Dorset fire tower

see the sight of kayaking championships (Minden)

it's a nice drive around up there too.



tonnes of good places to eat in that area too (Mill Pond in Carnarvon is my fave)What is there to do on the way to the Algonquin from Toronto?
Ok I can majorly help you with this. Start off by going up the 400 to Canada's wonderland, spend a few hours there. Then keep driving, up the 400, take it up until Bracebridge, then make a right onto Highway 118, and go across until you reach 35, you'll come out in a town called Canarvon, about 10 mins north, theres a nice waterfalls/trail called "Buttermilk Falls". Theres a place to park the car, and a nice trail along/down the rapids to Boskoung Lake, the trail isn't overly steep, but it's all rock and be quite slippery if the water is running high, the trail will take you down to Boskung Lake, and theres a nice view. After that go back up to your car keep driving along 35, until you reach Dorset. Theres a really nice restrauant called "The Fiery Grill", it's a got a lot of good southern foods (cajan style). Theres a general store across the bridge, you could always stop off there, or the frozen yogurt store down on the lake. Theres also a nice tower you can visit on top of "peekabo mountain". The hill is a 526 foot hill, theres 2 trails that will lead you up to the top, ones a safe trail, one's a "enter at your own risk trail". Park your car at the musuem, and theres a trail at the back (safe way), it's uphill, but not overly steep, it will snake it's way up to the top where theres a 102 foot tower. From the top of thw tower you can a gorgeous view of cottage country, and theres tons of wildlife you may encounter on the mountain. Wildlife you may see are: Deer, bears, wolves, foxes, chipmunks, bald eagles etc. It will take you a good hour to climb the hill, 20-30 mins to spend at the top, and another hour to come back down, that right there will kill a good 2-3 hours. Then from there you can drive to the park :)