Ever heard of the Brent Run? For those unfamiliar, the Brent Run Race is a 162 km round trip, with 22 km of portaging. The rules are pretty simple. You are to leave from Canoe Lake, paddle to the Algonquin Outfitters Brent store (located on Cedar Lake, access point #27, in the northern part of…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
They say it’s never an adventure until something goes wrong and that the journey is the true reward. As clichéd as this sounds, I found myself repeating this sentence over and over in my head during one particular moment, 13 days into our three-week portage trip in Algonquin Park. My partner Karam and I set…
“Algonquin Park where I first plied my canoe over half a century ago”, Hap Wilson relives what Algonquin Park was back in the 1960’s
Come explore great Algonquin Park cross country skiing with Kyra and Rebecca as they explore Algonquin Park’s ski trails.
Poo is a little blue dragon who loves exploring Algonquin Park in search of Wildlife. If you’re small and blue too, here’s an Algonquin wildlife guide for you…
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…
Sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned… Every year as we schedule our summer and fall camping and travel plans, we always include either a completely new-to-us destination, or an activity we’ve never tried. One of our most memorable “new activities” in 2017 was my first-ever, mother-daughter canoe trip. With the help of Algonquin Outfitters,…