Updated: January 14, 2021 We encourage all Ontarians to stay close to home and adhere to the new guidelines announced by the provincial government on January 12, 2021. For more information on these emergency measures, click here. Each Algonquin Outfitters location will continue to support its local community through scheduled, curbside pickup (call ahead) for…
This year, bring the adventure home! Fluff up your couch cushions, grab a snack of choice, and make sure you have a good internet connection because the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is Going Virtual! Travel to the most remote corners of the world, dive into daring expeditions, and celebrate some of the…
t Gallery of Group of Seven Canoes 2021 Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Auction We are very pleased and honoured to have these unique, Group of Seven themed canoes donated to our 3rd Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Auction by the Huntsville Festival of the Arts. Local artist Gerry Lantaigne, known for his work on…
The Happy Camper heads out for a late fall walk in the woods (Crown land along the border of Algonquin Park) with Algonquin Outfitter’s Nate Smith, manager of the Huntsville store. They gather ingredients for boiling up a bush tea on separate stick stoves (Kelly Kettle & KIHD Products) and share a whisky (Old Forester)…
June 22nd 2020 Here at Algonquin Outfitters, people are our priority. That’s why, as we reopen our stores and our rental offerings, we’re putting our customers and staff first. Here’s what you can expect as we begin to welcome you back. Our stores will have reduced hours to allow for proper cleaning. Please see our website…
June 2, 2020 Huntsville Festival of the Arts Seeks Donations of Used Canoes for Celebration of Group of Seven Artists The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Group of Seven Artists. The Huntsville Festival of the Arts (HfA) is celebrating this momentous occasion with a special art project taking place…
AO guide Mark R., better known as “Mark in the Park,” has a wonderful approach to sharing some of his adventures in Algonquin Park. This season, Mark shows newbie Iain Murphy the route they will be taking on their 10-day Algonquin Park backcountry canoe trip. He’ll review the planning process and the gear they will…
Huntsville chiropractor and ultrarunner Dr. Chad Barber is in the final stages of preparation for what is likely the greatest running challenge of his career, the Yukon Arctic Ultra (YAU). “This is a 100-mile continuous footrace out of Whitehorse, Yukon starting January 30, 2020,” explains Barber. “It’s the middle of the winter – the coldest…
By Dawn Huddlestone, Huntsville Doppler on December 13, 2019 Main photo (Right): Algonquin Outfitters owner Rich Swift, AO staff member Carlee Wood, HHS Nordic team member Ryan Clarke, and HHS Nordic coach John Cowan with the team’s new equipment (Algonquin Outfitters) The Huntsville High School Nordic team is off to a great start this season,…
Working from a bench on the edge of the Muskoka River HUNTSVILLE – It’s all about giving back to the community. Randy Mitson is the head of marketing for Algonquin Outfitters in Huntsville, and for the last nine years the store has encouraged customers to donate their gently used coats. This year was no…
Lour of the North short film In the remote wilderness of Ontario, Canada, two travellers endure the repetitive mental hardship of cold winter tripping. This short film captures the experiences and emotions of their expedition. It’s tough. It’s tiring. It’s lonesome. Yet it’s a beautiful and meditative love affair as you persevere one snowshoe step at a time. Behind-the-scenes images:…
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2019 – Nalgene Outdoor, manufacturers of the original water bottle that traces its roots back to 1949, applauds the search and rescue workers and quick-thinking of Curtis Whitson who used an SOS message in a Nalgene water bottle to get rescued from a remote part of the Arroyo Seco River known…
The second Algonquin Outfitters charity paddle art auction not only featured amazing works of art, each created from a blank paddle, it also raised $32,875 for charity.
Our AO Boatwerks store in Minden Ontario will be featuring the Dagger Rewind XS, SM, MD and LG in the lineup of whitewater kayaks for 2020. We have a limited number of Dagger Rewinds (XS and MD) arriving in November 2019, with another shipment of Rewinds (all sizes) arriving in April. Give us a call…
This 10-part series brings Mark’s trip-logs to life, and aims to exhibit the breathtaking sights and sounds of the Algonquin backcountry. It strives to inspire people to get out and experience backcountry canoe camping for themselves, and for seasoned paddlers, acts as an informational vehicle for trip planning, or as a simple way of quenching spring paddling fever as we await ice out!
