The Oxtongue Lake store is our main outfitting base and is located just outside the main western entrance to Algonquin Park. Situated on Oxtongue Lake, near the village of Dwight, it is about 30 minutes from Huntsville on Highway 60. Established over 40 years ago by Bill Swift Sr. and his family, the Oxtongue Lake base maintains the largest selection of outfitting equipment, canoes and camping supplies.
Centrally located to canoe route access points both along Highway 60 and on the west side of the park, the Oxtongue Lake store also offers outfitting and rental services for backpacking, whitewater paddling and mountain biking. Additionally, it is the home of the Swift Canoe Company’s Algonquin Canoe Store (open seasonally), where a wide variety of canoe models are available for sale and test paddling.

Opeongo Base: 613-637-2075 (call toll free within North America: 888-280-8886)
- Located on Opeongo Lake, in Algonquin Park (access point 11), 6 km off Hwy 60, at km 45.
- Open seasonally, seven days a week.
• Spring: Last Saturday and Sunday in April: 5am – 7pm
• Last Monday in April to Victoria Day Monday (third Monday in May): 6am – 7pm
• Third Tuesday in May to second Thursday in June: 6:30am – 7pm
• Summer: Second Friday in June to first Monday in September: 7am – 8pm
• Second Friday in June to fourth Thursday in June: 7am - 7:30 pm
• Fall: First Tuesday in September to Thanksgiving Monday (mid-Oct.): 7am – 6pm
• The Opeongo Base closes for the season on Thanksgiving Monday. Water taxis and canoe rentals are available the week following by reservation only.
Located on Opeongo Lake, the park’s largest, the Opeongo Store and water taxi offers the best access to the central area of Algonquin Park. At the end of a 6 km (4 mile) road off Highway 60, the Opeongo area is well known for some of the best trout fishing in Algonquin.
For canoeists or sea kayakers wishing a trip with no portages, the many campsites dotting the bays and islands of the big lake offer a unique alternative to a traditional lake and river route. A water taxi ride can give your trip a head start by eliminating the 15-25 km paddle to the main portages at the far end of the lake. Canoe, sea kayak and mountain bike rentals are available and the store is well stocked with basic camping supplies, groceries, snacks and souvenirs.

Huntsville Store: 705-787-0262 (call toll-free to reserve: 800-469-4948)
- Located in downtown Huntsville, at 86 Main St. E. (corner of Main & Brunel).
- Open daily, year round.
• Fall, Winter, Spring: First Tuesday in September to June 30: Monday–Thursday, 10am – 6pm; Friday, 10am – 8pm; Saturday, 9am – 5:30pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm
• Summer: July 1 to first Monday in September: Monday–Wednesday, 9:30am – 6pm; Thursday, Friday, 9:30am – 8pm; Saturday, 9am – 5:30pm; Sunday, 11am – 4pm
• Closed Christmas Day. Holiday hours may differ. Please inquire.
Opened in 1995, Algonquin Outfitters in Huntsville offers an interesting combination of services. Primarily a specialty outdoor store, with the emphasis on camping equipment, cross-country skiing, paddle sports, snowboarding, bicycles, outdoor clothing and footwear, this location’s main focus is serving the local and tourist population in the Huntsville area. Canoe rentals and outfitting services are available at the Huntsville location but, due to space limitations, the store can only keep about 30 canoes on hand. This location is very convenient for Algonquin Park visitors needing canoes for trips to the west and northwest areas of the park, starting at access points like Rain L., Magnetewan L., Tim R. and Kawawaymog L. The fully-equipped bike shop in Huntsville not only provides excellent service to local customers, but also allows Algonquin Outfitters to maintain a large fleet of rental bikes.

Brent Base: call Oxtongue Lake - 705-635-2243 (call toll-free to reserve: 800-469-4948)
- Located on Cedar Lake, in Algonquin Park (access point 27), 45 km off Hwy 17.
- Open seasonally, seven days a week.
• Spring: Last weekend in April to 3rd friday in June: open daily, 8am - noon, 3pm - 7pm
• Summer: Third Saturday in June to First Monday in September: Friday, 8am - 7pm,Saturday - Thursday, 8am - 6pm.
• Fall: After Labour Day through mid-October (Canadian Thanksgiving), open daily 8am - noon, 3pm - 7pm.
• The Brent Store closes for the season on Thanksgiving Monday. Canoe rentals and complete outfitting are available at Brent by advance reservation only.
The Brent Store is located on Cedar Lake, in the northern end of Algonquin Park. Although situated at the end of a 40 km (25 mile) dirt road, the drive to Brent is worth it. This base is the starting point for canoe routes journeying into the more remote and less traveled regions of the park. It also offers the best access to the only area of the park where walleye (yellow pickerel) can be found.