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!
Jeff & Deki’s much anticipated Algonquin Park maps from Unlostify are nearly here, see a preview at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show on Sat Feb 23, 2019.
The Algonquin Landmark Photo / Art Contest For more than 125 years Algonquin Park has inspired people to create great works of art or take a picture to remember their visit. This summer is Ontario Parks 125th anniversary so we’d like to inspire you to get out side and visit Algonquin Provincial Park to create…
Test Paddling the solo Swift Cruiser 16.8 Pack Boat Liam was our winner of the Swift Canoe, Cruise on Into Fall contest in the fall of 2018. Although he wasn’t able to make use of his full 5-day canoe trip prize this fall, he was excited to paddle the new Swift Cruise pack boat. We…
Back in early 2015 we received a call from Markus Pukonen seeking sponsorship for an adventure he was about to set out on. Honestly I have to admit that when the words “travel all the way around the world with-out the use of a motor”, I was skeptical. Skeptical that I had a sane person…
Boy Scouts of America, Rochester, New York Why has the Tay House Troop 19 been coming to Algonquin Park for decades? Oct 4, 2018 Dear Rich, Gord, Colin, and the Entire Algonquin Outfitters Team, On behalf of Tay House Troop 19 and the Highlanders, I want to thank you for all that you and your…
Our good friend Kevin Callan, AKA The Happy Camper, recently paddled around Algonquin’s largest lake, Lake Opeongo. You can find out more about our Lake Opeongo store on our Store Locator page, our our Opeongo Water Taxi service. Paddle Around Algonquin’s Opeongo Lake – part 1 The Happy Camper and Kristine Redmond (and the…
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…
