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…
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)…
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…
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…
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!
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…
Dive into a visual extravaganza with Chris and Julia as they discover and explore the backcountry of Algonquin Park’s northern side. If you haven’t yet discovered Chris Prouse’s Youtube channel you really should pay it a visit, subscribe and hit that bell to get notified about every new video that’s uploaded. Algonquin Outfitters is proud…
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. …
When we were at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show earlier this season I had the great pleasure to run into an old friend of mine, Scott McGregor with Paddling Magazine. We had a great chat about discovering Algonquin Park’s backcountry. For paddlers who want to go canoe camping, Algonquin Provincial Park is the perfect destination….
During family day weekend 2017, I spent my time in Algonquin Park attending the Winter in the Wild Demonstration portion of the event, displaying my hot tent. It was a fabulous weekend and there were so many people in the park winter adventuring! I spent some of every day checking out the trails and…
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…
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…
Outdoor Activities in Algonquin Park, Haliburton Highlands & Muskoka This was the theme for the Algonquin Outfitters 2015 Photo Contest and it drew a record number of entries, 581 in total, more than any past photo contest we have ever hosted. It seems a favourite was canoeing and camping in Algonquin Park, but we kind…
