Our Algonquin winter trips make a winter getaway in Ontario easy: snowshoeing, skiing, cold plunges and dogsledding from a cozy chalet or cabin.
Discover the magic of winter at Algonquin’s northwest corner. Choose from a range of active guided adventures and cozy chalet or cabin getaways. Embrace the season snowshoeing, skiing, cold plunging and breathwork, dog-sledding, or playing late-night broomball on the frozen lake. Explore below to find your perfect winter escape!
Snowshoe, backcountry ski, cold plunge, dogsled and, if we are lucky, skate! We maintain a variety of local trails for backcountry skiing and snowshoeing that are suitable for any level of experience. There are so many fun ways to explore Algonquin in winter.
Curl up in front of a roaring fire, sit back and relax with hot chocolate or rest in the sauna. Our winter chalet and cabin accommodations are perfect for some winter rest and relaxation.
Experience the Algonquin forest when it is so quiet you hear the snow falling.
Give your family a Christmas they'll talk about for years: three nights at the Log Cabin with festive meals, guided ski, dogsled and snowshoe excursions, and stockings by the stone fireplace. Not here for Christmas? Join a three-day winter Log Cabin trip, or book a private winter chalet for three nights.
Three nights at Christmas · guided · all-inclusive · plus three-day winter Log Cabin trips and three-night private chalet stays
Our award-winning winter classic. Snowshoe to forest lookouts and ski across frozen lakes with our guides, then the wood-fired sauna, a drink by the massive stone fireplace and home-cooked meals at the harvest table. Come by yourself, with friends or with family.
Three days · guided · all-inclusive · small group · no experience needed
A private winter adventure for couples and families: your own guide for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing at your pace, plus an optional dogsled ride on select dates. Then a hot shower, the fireplace and dinner served in your own solar-powered chalet suite.
Two or three nights · guided · all-inclusive · just your group · dogsledding available · no experience needed
Private chalet stays of two or three nights. Step out the door onto the Forgotten Trail, then come back to your own private chalet with a wood fireplace, a full kitchen and the sauna. A cozy, affordable winter base for families and friends who like to do their own thing.
Two or three nights · on your own · private chalet with fireplace, kitchen and sauna
The ultimate winter weekend for your crew: the whole off-grid Log Cabin to yourselves, a cook in the kitchen and a guide at the door. Snowshoe, ski, sauna, plunge, then feast at the big harvest table. Ideal for birthdays, reunions and friends who've talked about "doing something" for years.
mid-December to March · guided · all-inclusive · your group only, 6–12 people
Reset in the deep quiet of an Algonquin winter: three days of snowshoeing and skiing, daily breathwork with coach Jeyda Deyna, the wood-fired sauna and a plunge in Surprise Lake, with slow, beautiful meals by the fire.
Three days in early February · guided · all-inclusive · Log Cabin
The winter escape for two that does all the work for you: a private chalet with a wood-burning fireplace and sauna, gourmet meals you don't cook, and snowshoe trails from your door. Made for anniversaries and "we need a weekend away."
Two nights · for two · private chalet with fireplace and sauna · gourmet meals cooked for you
Haul a toboggan across frozen lakes, build a quinzhee, then sleep warm in a heated canvas wall tent under a billion stars. Learn to winter camp with no experience needed, or take your group on a private winter expedition.
guided · heated wall tents · Learn to Winter Camp (two days, two nights), or a private three-night expedition · no experience needed
Absolutely one of the best winter experiences me and my husband have been on! While it may seem expensive to some, you absolutely get what you pay for and more. Remember, it’s an experience! A rustic charming log cabin in the middle of nowhere, with the chance to detach from the world as we know it and step back in time a little. It has a huge fireplace which makes the place cosy and warm, charming decor, a great living and dining area, beautiful location, and a group of people who will make it a memorable stay. There is a wood-fired sauna to relax at the end of a long day.
Our guides Mauricio and Laramie, and cook Sage, absolutely made it feel like a family. They were so friendly, knowledgable and super encouraging on some of the challenges the activities may present! The food was exceptional, all fresh, home-made and filling, we were never hungry, and there was always a freshly baked snack and hot chocolate or tea/coffee on hand to warm up!
Everything was well organized from the pickup in Toronto, to the activities, to the bus back! First day was snow-shoeing, a beautiful 2hrs getting to know the area, and the downhill stretch was the most fun I’ve had in the snow since I was a kid!! The 2nd day was cross country skiing – having never skied before we were nervous but Mauricio taught us well and kept the moral up, even when it got hard! But it was such an achievement and we loved every minute. The afternoon you have the option to do more of either activity and we took a short hike across the lake to an IGLOO/Ice hut – so cool! A few of the kids went down the luge! The evenings were always so wonderful, there were games, campfire stories, broomball if you fancy/its not too cold! The final day was the dog-sledding provided by an external company, however, it was super awesome! Mushing is hard work but super fun!
All in all I couldn’t recommend this enough and we will be back, perhaps with friends or for the canoeing trip/summer stay! Whether you’re Canadian looking to see the best your country can offer, and experience something different, or if you’re a tourist wanting to experience a true Canadian winter weekend – it’s an absolute must! Thank you all, and thank you John, for creating a dream adventure for all to experience!
It’s hard to express what a fantastic time we had in a short review but we would definitely recommend Voyageur Quest and want to join them again for another adventure. Friendly, helpful staff from the office to the log cabin, constantly asking for feedback and wanting us to get the best experience possible. The activities, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and dog sledding, were well planned and well paced for our group, Heather made us feel safe and helped us improve our techniques. The food provided was wonderful and Emily put a lot of effort into every meal and snack she provided.
It was a truly magical three days that included everything we could have hoped for and more from playing broom ball on the frozen lake, luging, stories under the stars and watching the wildlife and full moon. They have also organized a picture share to continue our holiday memories once we’re home. We couldn’t recommend them more.
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Voyageur Quest operates across our three main locations, all in Algonquin's northwest. When checking in for a trip, visit our Outfitter at Algonquin Park Access Point #1. GPS Coordinates: Outfitter: 45.922151, -79.184819 Log Cabin: 45.956722, -79.233316 Algonquin Cottages: 45.915361, -79.185695
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