Welcome to the
Harkness Laboratory of Fisheries Research ~

2012 ~ Our 76th Field Season at Lake Opeongo & Algonquin Park


The historic Ontario Fisheries Research Laboratory Publications (1922-1955) now available from this site OFRL Publications Hand sketch of the Fry building

Harkness is a field station focusing on ecological research. We serve as a base of operation for research by government scientists, university faculty and graduate students.  We're located on Lake Opeongo in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.

Harkness is one of Canada's oldest field stations. It's been a centre of excellence in aquatic ecology research since 1936.

~ 2012 field season planning is underway.

Researchers and grad students be sure to complete a research permission form for working in Algonquin Park. See instructions below...


Researchers and Grad Students:

Click on the Research button and complete the research authorization form for field work in Algonquin Park, based out of Harkness, for the 2012 field season. This form is for Parks Ontario and is required by anyone working in Algonquin Park. The form and permission process are handled by Algonquin Park and Parks Ontario staff. If you have any questions, contact Mark Ridgway.