The Great Outdoors Photo Contest Many people have been inspired since 1917 by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. This summer we want you to be inspired by the Great Outdoors, experience what Tom Thomson might have experienced 100 years ago. Take in what you see and capture it to share with others. …
There’s a reason that Algonquin Outfitters has carried Perception Kayaks for many years now. Great brands like Perception and Dagger have a long history of building quality kayaks that meet or exceed most customers expectations. This is why we almost exclusively have Perception and Dagger kayaks in our rental fleet, if they stand up to…
“Someone please reboot spring, it’s having difficulty starting up” On Monday April 30th Algonquin Park announced that they are once again delaying opening until May 11th 2018. Wednesday May 9th Update From the Friends of Algonquin park Website on May 9th 2018 Facility Expected to Open May 11, With Exceptions Ontario Parks is reporting that…
Something special has been brewing this winter, while we all wait for paddling season to start, our friends over at Lake of Bays Brewing Co in Baysville have been brewing something special for everyone who loves to paddle (or drink beer). Paddle On An easy-drinking, light-bodied session ale that is as smooth as the…
A delay in Algonquin Park’s Ice Out First things first, let us remind you that our 2018 Ice Out Contest was extended until Friday April 20th to give you some more time to submit your guess to win prizes like a $100 AO Gift Card and more. With this Ice Out Report we mark the…
When we were at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show earlier this season I had the great pleasure to run into an old friend of mine, Scott McGregor with Paddling Magazine. We had a great chat about discovering Algonquin Park’s backcountry. For paddlers who want to go canoe camping, Algonquin Provincial Park is the perfect destination….
Counting Down the Days until Ice Out in Algonquin See our April 18th 2018 ice out report here. You may have heard that we still have lots of snow and ice in Algonquin Park. This is pretty typical for early spring in Algonquin Park. Every year we get excited to see open water slowly appear…
Trip Report – February, 2018 Crossing Algonquin 2018 Feb 2nd – 11th A story of 3 friends crossing Ontario’s great park How it started Almost 3 years ago I moved from the little town of Moosonee, on the James Bay Coast, where I lived for 5 years with my family, to Huntsville. My wife had…
Gear Essentials Wonder what you need to Algonquin in winter? Here’s a quick rundown – By Buck Miller Introduction When I started planning Crossing Algonquin 2018 to say there were a few things to figure out would be large understatement. Having enough gear already in my garage to outfit a team of six on…
For over two decades, Algonquin Outfitters has been bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to Huntsville, in the form of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Once again, we are proud to feature the world’s best mountain sport, culture and environmental films, letting you experience the thrill and challenges of the…
Learn to Ski with Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club at Arrowhead Park in Huntsville, Ontario.
Give the Gift of Adventure Algonquin Outfitters gift cards are the perfect gift to fuel the adventure for anyone on your list this season. Our knowledgeable and experienced sales associates and adventure guides will help that special someone pick the right gear for their next adventure or help them plan and organize their next Algonquin…
Helle knives are one of those products that’s going to last decades and maybe even be a cherished item that you can pass down to your future campers. At Algonquin Outfitters many of the products that end up in our stores come from personal experience and a proven track record as true quality gear. Joining…
When Algonquin Outfitters (AO) hatched the idea for a paddle art contest, they had no idea what kind of interest it would generate. The contest launched at the Reel Paddling Film Festival at the Algonquin Theatre on June 3, 2016. AO set a goal of 100 submissions and $10,000 raised at the paddle auction to…
Tom Thomson is my artistic hero and I have been enjoying finding his painting locations for over a decade. I was extremely excited to learn about the Algonquin Outfitter’s Paddle Contest and set to work planning out trips to gather information and inspiration. This launched “the summer of Tom.” July 8th was the memorial paddle…
