Jay Black – @jayblack792
My great day turned into a great week, thanks for providing the transportation. “MY WEEK IN ALGONQUIN | Teaser video” on YouTube
Algonquin Park
How big is Algonquin Park?
Algonquin Park is a huge expanse of wilderness. Covering 7,725 square kilometres (2,983 square miles, 765,345 ha) of rugged Canadian Shield country, the park is home to an abundant wildlife population, including moose, wolves and black bears. While many Algonquin visitors see moose, the latter two creatures are less common sights. During late August and…
Algonquin Opening
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…
Mark in the Park Season Two 2020
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…
Algonquin – What’s The Big Deal?
Algonquin. So, what’s the big deal? Why do people love this place so much? The popularity of Algonquin Park has continued to grow since its creation well over a hundred years ago, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. The average visitation is well over half a million per year. People literally worship this…
A Brief History of the Madaoueskarini Algonquin People
The Algonquin Nation is generally broken into many bands whose familial territories are divided by rivers, and the names of these rivers are often reminiscent of the traditional people of that particular river.
Finding Comfort in Discomfort
They say it’s never an adventure until something goes wrong and that the journey is the true reward. As clichéd as this sounds, I found myself repeating this sentence over and over in my head during one particular moment, 13 days into our three-week portage trip in Algonquin Park. My partner Karam and I set…
Algonquin Park ~Where it all began
“Algonquin Park where I first plied my canoe over half a century ago”, Hap Wilson relives what Algonquin Park was back in the 1960’s
The Lure of Owls in Algonquin Park
For the past decade, I have frequently visited Algonquin Park to observe birds. While watching all birds, common or rare, excites me, the prospect of seeing an owl in the Park gives rise to sensations that are inexplicably heightened and mysteriously reverential. I know I’m not alone in feeling this, as owls have inspired emotions…
Adrianne Phillips
My sister and I would like to say thank you for the amazing canoe that we rented from you recently, being 67 and 64 years of age it was a so easy to lift and carry on the portage into Booth Lake from Kitty Lake. The last time I had canoed to the interior was…
Mark in the Park
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!
Algonquin Park taught me about fat biking in the winter.
After riding a Fatbike for the very first time last summer, I knew that I wanted to return to Algonquin Provincial Park to fat bike in the winter.
The Next Generation of Maps
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.
Cross Country Skiing in Algonquin Park
Come explore great Algonquin Park cross country skiing with Kyra and Rebecca as they explore Algonquin Park’s ski trails.
Poo’s Guide to Wildlife Viewing in Algonquin Park
Poo is a little blue dragon who loves exploring Algonquin Park in search of Wildlife. If you’re small and blue too, here’s an Algonquin wildlife guide for you…