As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop we all seek that cozy winter hibernation feeling, but with the hustle and bustle of the city it is sometimes difficult to truly relax with your partner and spend some well … Read More
Log Cabin
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Winter Expeditions
One of our most popular student winter adventures are our multi-day student lead Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Winter Expeditions. These trips are based out of our Algonquin Log Cabin on Surprise Lake, with our hot tent set up in … Read More
From Canoes to Snowshoes: A Canoe Trip Guide’s First Season Guiding in an Algonquin Winter
I’ve always been captivated by winter. Maybe it’s the twenty below nights when the forest is dead silent except for the sound of tree branches cracking in the wind, or maybe it’s the snow-covered lakes you can snowshoe, ski or … Read More
Backcountry Skiing Algonquin
Flying down a hill in Algonquin’s snowy back country , on the edge of control , without fully knowing what lies around the bend or under the fresh snow gets my adrenaline flowing. At this moment, I am in 100% … Read More
Algonquin Park family retreat – Our log cabin adventure
My family and I have been living in Canada for almost a year now, but haven’t had a chance to explore. Now that my father and sister are visiting, we have the perfect opportunity. We’ve moved around a few times … Read More
A fantastic winter team !
March is winding up and winter has flown by. Too fast for those of who love the snow ! Our fantastic winter team helped make this one of our best winter season’s to date. Algonquin’s north west had amazing snow … Read More
Algonquin Fall Colour and Winter adventures
The East wind is howling today with whitecaps on Kawawaymog Lake and waves crashing on the dock . The surrounding hills are filled with colour , especially the red maples which are peaking. The last week of September is always … Read More
ALGONQUIN LONG WEEKEND ADVENTURE
Algonquin Park is at its best for the July long weekend. Hot days are great for swimming, lot’s of chances to photograph moose chewing on water lilies, and magical evenings looking up at the night sky. Any of you looking … Read More
Since 1991 – Voyageur Quest Celebrating 25 years
Since 1991 – VQ celebrating 25 years! 2016 is a special year as Voyageur Quest is celebrating 25 years leading Algonquin Park “wilderness adventures for the inquisitive spirit.” The journey to date has been more than we could ever have … Read More
A November Adventure.
“November’s transition makes for great adventure” Being a seinor guide at Voyageur Quest I find that the question, you know “that question”, at parties where you are meeting people for the first time, is difficult this time of year. “So … Read More