Bikepacking Algonquin Park: Corridor Confession I can’t tell you how many times I’ve driven through Algonquin Provincial Park using the Highway 60 corridor. Coming from Simcoe County, the park offers a scenic route when travelling to parts of Eastern Ontario when a canoe or hiking trip isn’t on the agenda. There’s always a good chance…
You’ve got yourself a solid camping kit, you are comfortable on overnighters in Algonquin Park, and now you are looking to push your way into some multi-day trips in the backcountry! This is a fairly common progression for the outdoor enthusiast; however, even eager campers may be hesitant to tackle a multi-day trip in the…
Should you Consider Kayaking in Algonquin Park? Are you more comfortable in a kayak than a canoe? Are you looking for a different kind of backcountry experience? Consider kayak tripping in Algonquin Provincial Park! If you don’t have the requisite gear, no worries – Algonquin Outfitters rents everything you need. Trip Planning and Route Selection…
2016 will see the earliest first days of spring in 120 years! Did you know that spring will arrive earlier than it has in the last 120 years? According to The Weather Network, “The equinox occurs at exactly 4:30 UTC on March 20 for the entire planet, however, due to the way we track…
Autumn (or fall) is my favourite. It’s no secret, everyone who knows me, knows that. The crisp air, the incredible colours, the anticipation of winter, all make for a photographic smorgasbord that’s impossible to resist. That’s why I was so glad to be able to be in Algonquin Park during the “peak” of the fall…
When it comes to winter camping in Algonquin Park, there are many shelter options available that cater to all types and levels of winter campers. Winters can be extremely harsh in Algonquin. Temperatures can dip to -35 degrees Celsius and below, winds can howl and falling/blowing snow can accumulate very fast. These are all important…
Our annual Fall trip to Algonquin is a bit of a celebration for us. It’s always our last trip of the year before we clean our gear and store it away until it’s time to play again next year. Every September for the last three years, we’ve paddled the lakes and hiked the trails….
Established in 1961 at Oxtongue Lake in Haliburton County and expanding into 12 locations in the Algonquin Park, Haliburton Highlands and Muskoka regions, one can truly say that Algonquin Outfitters is the Outdoor Adventure Store of choice in Ontario cottage country. The growth has been organic over the years, driven not by a traditional…
Why would anyone want to winter camp in Algonquin Park? After a great summer of camping in Algonquin Park, many campers are busy packing away their gear for another year and are left dreaming of next summer’s trips to the Park. For others though, the prime camping season is just around the corner. That’s right,…
It is funny how time passes in the blink of an eye. I still remember my first few trips to Algonquin Park that got me hooked on camping. In many ways not much has changed, although the popularity of the park has grown and it’s great to see so many people interested in Algonquin. I…
One of the things I love about canoeing is the way it fits so perfectly with my love of nature photography. On this particular trip we decided to go to Algonquin Park’s Lake Opeongo, and although I’d been up to the North Arm many times in the past, it was my first time paddling the…
Algonquin Reconnection Experience by Simon Plestenjak, São Paulo, Brazil The canoe trip I did with my brother in Algonquin park was a truly invigorating experience. Four years ago, I moved from Slovenia to Brazil, and my brother moved to Canada. Since than we were dreaming of meeting each other for an adventure. Living in…
Jeffrey McMurtrie lives in Toronto and first visited Algonquin when he was eight. He fell in love with it and ever since then, he has been back numerous times (and spent over 500 days) to create his own highly detailed map of the park. Trail Swag sat down with Jeffrey to find out more about his…
This past weekend I did a 3 part series on how to pre-plan your next trip into Algonquin Park on my site www.algonquinblog.com. These tips are helpful whether you are camping along the Hwy 60 Corridor or going on a canoe trip. Pre-planning is, to me, an important part of trip planning. The reason for…
Winter Storage Tips and Solutions by John Gall, Johnny’s Boat Shop, Huntsville Now that you’ve finished that fall canoe trip, it’s time to put your canoe into storage for the winter. While there are specific steps for different hull and trim types, I will start with a common step I do to every canoe that…
