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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.
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Alone In The Wild
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…
Algonquin – Rock to Clydegale – June 2020 Part 2
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…
Beautiful silence – Lake Opeongo, Algonquin Park
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…
Algonquin – Rock to Clydegale – June 2020 Part 1
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…
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…
Group of Seven Canoe Mural Project 2020
June 2, 2020 Huntsville Festival of the Arts Seeks Donations of Used Canoes for Celebration of Group of Seven Artists The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Group of Seven Artists. The Huntsville Festival of the Arts (HfA) is celebrating this momentous occasion with a special art project taking place…
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…
MUSKOKA – STILL WILD AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
“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.
Barber prepares for the Yukon Arctic Ultra Marathon
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…
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2020
The list is finally revealed! The films below will be showing at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville, ON, on Jan. 20, 21 & 22, 2020, when Algonquin Outfitters presents the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at Huntsville’s Algonquin Theatre. While unlikely, please note that film selections may change at the last minute. For more…
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…
AO donation helps set HHS Nordic team up for success – Huntsville Doppler
By Dawn Huddlestone, Huntsville Doppler on December 13, 2019 Main photo (Right): Algonquin Outfitters owner Rich Swift, AO staff member Carlee Wood, HHS Nordic team member Ryan Clarke, and HHS Nordic coach John Cowan with the team’s new equipment (Algonquin Outfitters) The Huntsville High School Nordic team is off to a great start this season,…
Community means everything to Huntsville Algonquin Outfitters Randy Mitson
Working from a bench on the edge of the Muskoka River HUNTSVILLE – It’s all about giving back to the community. Randy Mitson is the head of marketing for Algonquin Outfitters in Huntsville, and for the last nine years the store has encouraged customers to donate their gently used coats. This year was no…
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.