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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Planning a Winter Outdoor Education Trip? 3 Days at an Algonquin Log Cabin

Planning a Winter Outdoor Education Trip? 3 Days at the Algonquin Log Cabin Planning a winter outdoor education trip your students will actually remember? Our off-grid Log Cabin on Surprise Lake, just outside Algonquin Park, hosts school groups every winter. … Read More

Turning 50? A Private Winter Log Cabin for 12 Near Algonquin Park

Planning a 50th birthday getaway in Ontario? Our private log cabin near Algonquin sleeps 12, with a chef, wood-fired sauna, fireplace and trails at the door. … Read More

Log Cabin Christmas & New Year’s in Algonquin Park

A white Christmas in a big log cabin with a massive fireplace. It’s a winter dream shared by many, and here it’s real. Far from the city’s hustle and bustle, time slows down.

Snow piles deep on the roof and drifts across the frozen lake. Inside, the fire burns all day under the log mantel, and a real tree stands in the corner. Pull a plaid blanket over a leather armchair, sip some eggnog, and wait for someone to pick up the guitar.

Hang your stockings on Christmas Eve. Wake to a crackling fire and Christmas brunch, then ski into the sun across Surprise Lake. Other days, strap on snowshoes and follow fox and deer tracks through quiet forest. … Read More

Winter Wellness in Algonquin: Snowshoe, Sauna, and Ice Plunge Revival

Rediscover Wellness in the Heart of Winter. Winter wellness isn’t about escaping the cold — it’s about embracing it. Deep in Algonquin’s Winter, surrounded by snow-laden pines and frozen lakes, Voyageur Quest invites you to reconnect with nature, your body, and your breath. This Winter Wellness Adventure blends mindful movement, forest serenity, and Nordic-inspired rejuvenation — combining snowshoeing, sauna sessions, and the legendary ice plunge into a transformative northern retreat.This is wellness reimagined: wild, refreshing, and authentically Canadian.
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Celebrate the New Year on an Algonquin Log Cabin Adventure

Trade the noise and crowds of city celebrations for a winter escape filled with starlit skies, wood fires, and wilderness. This New Year, discover the magic of Voyageur Quest’s Algonquin Log Cabin Adventure — a celebration unlike any other, set deep at the snowy western edge of Algonquin Park.
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Winter Romance and Culinary Adventure at Algonquin Park

Picture this: soft snow falling outside your cozy cabin, a wood fire crackling as you sip local Ontario wine, and the aroma of a gourmet meal filling the air. Welcome to Voyageur Quest’s Romantic Winter Culinary Adventure — an enchanting experience that combines the coziness of a winter cabin, outdoor adventure, and culinary indulgence in the breathtaking beauty at Algonquin Park. From fireside dining with seasonal flavors to snowshoeing through serene forests, this getaway invites you to reconnect, recharge, and indulge in the magic of winter romance. Join us for an unforgettable escape where love, food, and adventure intertwine. … Read More

Algonquin Winter 3-night Expedition

3-night  winter expedition at Algonquin Northwest corner  Feb 6 – 9, 2025 Are you ready for a winter adventure like no other?  Embark on a thrilling 3-day expedition to the breathtaking northwest corner of Algonquin Park! From the cozy Algonquin … Read More

Stew and Brew Winter Adventure

This classic winter culinary adventure is back! Get ready for a winter retreat that satisfies both your adventurous spirit and your taste buds! Back for the 2025 season, the Algonquin Stew and Brew Winter Retreat offers the perfect blend of … Read More

Algonquin Snowshoe Lodge to Lodge

Step into an unforgettable, authentic winter adventure! This upcoming winter season, prepare for an exhilarating Lodge-to-Lodge Snowshoe Weekend designed for those who crave the thrill of the outdoors and the comfort of cozy lodges. Journey through the untouched, snowy wilderness … Read More

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