Algonquin Park, Canada

Duke of Edinburgh Winter Expedition in Algonquin: Get a Head Start This December

First, our scheduled Duke of Edinburgh Silver expedition runs Saturday, December 19 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026, so students are home in time for Christmas. As a result, completing the Adventurous Journey in early winter gives students a head start on the rest of their Award.

5 days: 2 practice days, then 3 qualifying days
$1,389 + HST per student, all included
Groups of 4 to 8 students
No driving needed: the Ontario Northland bus leaves Yorkdale Shopping Centre Friday, December 18 at 9:15 am and returns there Wednesday, December 23 at 9:30 pm. We meet the bus, serve dinner and host students overnight at the cabin, so the expedition starts first thing Saturday. Ontario Northland bus $145 + HST return, booked by you directly with Ontario Northland (we’ll tell you which stop when you book). Our pickup, Friday dinner, overnight and drop-off: $150 + HST

Bring a friend and save $150. Your student can sign up with a friend for the December expedition, and you both save $150.
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Duke of Edinburgh Fall Hiking Adventures in Southern Ontario

As the leaves turn to gold and the air crisps with the promise of autumn, there’s no better time to embark on your Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Fall Hiking Adventures in Southern Ontario. Offering both the convenience of … Read More

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