Our first canoe camping trip of the year! Algonquin is beautiful from the trails but to really experience it, you've got to explore it by the water. The magic of a portaging trip is that you can get deeper into the park, further away from humans and feel truly lost in nature. What allows us to do that is the portage - when we get to the end of one body of water, we'll put the canoes on our shoulders and hike to the next one, putting more distance between us and the rest of the world.

We'll take off from an access point at the quieter North Western tip of the park, that takes us through a river, over beaver dams until you're the furthest from civilization that you've ever been. As we go, you'll learn a whole basket of camping skills - from how to canoe and portage to camp craft like purifying water, keeping food safe from bears and fire starting (if the fire-ban is over). We'll spend a total of 3 days and two nights in the park.

Ontario has the best canoe camping in the world and Algonquin is perhaps the most iconic location for a trip.

You can never guarantee animal sightings but in the past we've seen bears, beavers and moose in the park and there's a high probability you'll see some amazing wildlife over the weekend.

This is a beginner friendly trip and is suitable for people of all abilities. Those who don't feel capable of carrying a canoe will carry gear instead and we'll be helping each other out every step of the way.

We'll be accompanied by an experienced wilderness guide with a wealth of experience leading groups in Northern Ontario and advanced first aid qualifications.

What's included

All of the permitting, reservations, food and guide fees are included in the cost of this adventure. We'll also be providing tents so you just need to decide whether you want to ride up with us in the van (likely cheaper than self-driving with required permits and parking) and if you need any additional gear.

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Our first canoe camping trip of the year! Algonquin is beautiful from the trails but to really experience it, you've got to explore it by the water. The magic of a portaging trip is that you can get deeper into the park, further away from humans and feel truly lost in nature. What allows us to do that is the portage - when we get to the end of one body of water, we'll put the canoes on our shoulders and hike to the next one, putting more distance between us and the rest of the world.

We'll take off from an access point at the quieter North Western tip of the park, that takes us through a river, over beaver dams until you're the furthest from civilization that you've ever been. As we go, you'll learn a whole basket of camping skills - from how to canoe and portage to camp craft like purifying water, keeping food safe from bears and fire starting (if the fire-ban is over). We'll spend a total of 3 days and two nights in the park.

Ontario has the best canoe camping in the world and Algonquin is perhaps the most iconic location for a trip.

You can never guarantee animal sightings but in the past we've seen bears, beavers and moose in the park and there's a high probability you'll see some amazing wildlife over the weekend.

This is a beginner friendly trip and is suitable for people of all abilities. Those who don't feel capable of carrying a canoe will carry gear instead and we'll be helping each other out every step of the way.

We'll be accompanied by an experienced wilderness guide with a wealth of experience leading groups in Northern Ontario and advanced first aid qualifications.

What's included

All of the permitting, reservations, canoes, safety equipment, food and guide fees are included in the cost of this adventure. We'll also be providing tents so you just need to decide whether you want to ride up with us in the van (likely cheaper than self-driving with required permits and parking) and if you need any additional gear.

Food

Dinner on Saturday and Sunday, Lunch on Sunday and Monday and Breakfast on Sunday and Monday along with tea and coffee are all included in the cost of this adventure. You'll just be responsible for bringing your own snacks and for the final meal on the way home after we leave the park on Monday.

Self drivers

Please note that the access point is reached via a lengthy and rough gravel road.

Cost

While canoe camping isn't cheap, we're able to organize this trip for less than half of what's otherwise commercially available. For this experience we're breaking down gear rental so you can select just the equipment that you need and manage your costs.

Friend Price: $420+HST (Add $60 for transport, Gear is between $25-$100 depending on what you choose here)

Explorer Price: $320+HST (Add $60 for transport, Gear is between $25-$100 depending on what you choose here)

Pathfinder Price: $320+HST (Transport included. Gear is between $25-$100 depending on what you choose here)