One tripper’s full-circle experience with Project Canoe: from first enrolling as a youth participant to guiding youth trips with knowledge and intention. Through the lens of Rohith’s story, here is what the PC mission is all about. Rohith’s journey began at Sherbourne Health Centre, where he was first introduced to Project Canoe. He heard of…
Getting a dose of nature is good for our bodies and our brains. The #WeGetOutside community recently had a great discussion about how getting outdoors affects our mental and physical health. We talked about how many of us have adapted the way we get outside to accommodate injuries, illness or chronic pain. From adjusting the…
Algonquin Park is an extraordinary place to take pictures, offering a plethora of photographic opportunities. Stunning panoramic landscapes, exhilarating wildlife, clear night skies and infinite macro photography possibilities abound. Over the years, Algonquin has seen an increase in photographers, both amateur and professional, coming to the Park with hopes of capturing that once in a…
August 1st, 2001 marked a major milestone in my life. It was 6 pm. My sister and I were waiting for my dad to return from work so we could strap the Canoe and kayak to the top of the car, pack the rest of the gear and hit the road. This was not our first…
Over the next year, we will be exploring Algonquin Provincial Park while filming a documentary series that takes a look at what the park offers the over 800,000 visitors who flock there each year. We will also be looking at both the native and western history of the park, the parks use as a tool…
If you’ve visited Algonquin Park, it’s probably safe to say that you’ve paddled along a few waterways in your time there. What’s not to love? After all, there’s the wildlife you may not see any other way, the amazing workout that paddling offers and, above all, the peace and quiet you hear, with the exception…
Growing up as a tomboy, I’ve always appreciated the great outdoors. My parents nurtured that love for nature by taking me and my two younger brothers camping every year – and it was always Algonquin Park. Over the years, my list of camping staples has changed significantly, and I truly thought I had the entire…
If you’ve visited the Algonquin Outfitters store at Brent on Cedar Lake in Algonquin Park in the last 40 years, it’s highly likely you’ve run into Jake Pigeon.
Back in Fall 2019, Karam, Truffle (the canoe) and I, set out on a 17-day canoe trip through Algonquin Park, Canada. The beauty of this place is tenfold during Fall. Although we knew there would be the added challenge of colder weather, we wanted to avoid the crowds of summer and the mosquitoes, have our…
Part 2 of 2 We woke up pretty early the next day, even though the crazy chupacabra owl kept waking us up through the night! The sunrise was spectacular! The songbirds and Chester (our camp chipmunk) were awake in full force and, in the distance, you could hear the morning call of the loons making…
My fascination with nature began during Outdoor Education in high school. As a class, we took a trip to Big Trout Lake which, for most of us, was our first experience with the great outdoors. We had an incredible teacher who thoroughly prepared us for a four-day excursion into Algonquin’s backcountry. I loved every minute…
Part 1 of 2 – Day 1 Although it was a late start this year, I was super thrilled to be in the backcountry of Algonquin Park last weekend! I made this trip into an extended weekend (Thursday – Sunday). The trip was planned to start at Rock Lake; we complete a 375-metre portage to…
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…
“What?” I exclaimed, “there’s wilderness in Muskoka?” It was hard to believe knowing well the typecast image that expounded an opulent cottage mecca, 5-star resorts and endless golf courses slashed through the bush.
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…