Photos & Videos
By Steve Elms, published on December 20, 2020
Tags: Algonquin Park, featured, photography, Winter Camping
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…
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By Algonquin Outfitters, published on November 7, 2020
Tags: Kevin Callan, The Happy Camper
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)…
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By Elena Wood, published on August 7, 2020
Tags: Algonquin Park, Canoe Trip
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…
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By Jay Black, published on August 4, 2020
Tags: Canoe Trip, Lake Opeongo, Pack Boat
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…
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By Algonquin Outfitters, published on May 20, 2019
Tags: Algonquin Park Canoe Trip, CanadianCanoeCulture, Canoe Trip, Mark in th ePark, PaddleON, Videos
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!
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By Algonquin Outfitters, published on November 22, 2018
Tags: algonquin art centre, Algonquin Park, art contest, Photo Contest
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…
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By Chris Prouse, published on August 28, 2018
Tags: Algonquin Park, Algonquin Park Canoe Trip, Canoe Routes, Chris Prouse, Guest Blogger
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…
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By Algonquin Outfitters, published on August 7, 2018
Tags: Kevin Callan, Lake Opeongo, The Happy Camper
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…
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By Algonquin Outfitters, published on July 9, 2018
Tags: Contest, Photo Contest, Tom Thomson
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. …
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By Algonquin Outfitters, published on April 5, 2018
Tags: Algonquin Provincial Park, Canoe Routes, maps, PaddleON
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….
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