The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Qualifying Adventures

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Qualifying Adventurous Journeys

Challenge Yourself

The Adventurous Journey challenges you to develop skills and tools to improve yourself and your community by encouraging you to go beyond your comfort zone.

Personal Growth and Social Development

Discover that you are more capable and powerful than you ever ever dreamed of. Learn how to work with a team ina remote wilderness environment.

Set Goals and Master Skills

Challenge yourself by setting and and achieve a task. Develop and master a wide range of technical, personal, team and leadership skills.

Practice & Qualifying Algonquin Canoe Trip

This adventurous canoe expedition takes place in Algonquin Park’s North West corner. Explore, paddle, portage and disconnect to experience an authentic backcountry wilderness experience. This expedition requires determination, physical effort and problem solving.

Practice & Qualifying Gold Kayak trip Georgian Bay 30,0000 Islands

Kayak through one of the world's most stunning freshwater kayaking destinations while working to achieve your GOLD Duke of Edinburgh advenuturous journey. This expedition is a wonderful opportunity to apply navigational, camping, and team building skills to what may be a new kayaking experience for some.

Practice & Qualifying Hiking Trips in Algonquin Park and Toronto area

Lace up your hiking boots and travel to backcountry camping sites, hike along Forgotten Trails and expand your comfort zone! If you are from the Toronto area we have some great options that will save you some travel time.

Practice & Qualifying Algonquin Winter Expeditions

Exploring Algonquin Park’s north west corner, this adventurous winter journey provides opportunities to snowshoe, backcountry ski and winter camp all of which require teamwork, perseverance and cooperation.

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Duke of Edinburgh Winter

Algonquin Duke of Edinburgh Winter Expedition

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Algonquin Duke of Edinburgh Canoe Expeditions

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Duke of Edinburgh Hiking Expeditions

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Client Testimonials

My son recently got back from his Duke of Edinburgh Gold trip and had nothing but positive things to say about it! The practice and qualifying journeys were very well planned and fun for the whole group. Food was delicious, learning experiences were plentiful and nature was beautiful, just as expected.

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Our boys (9 of them) returned today from their Gold Duke of Edinburgh adventure journey – they can’t stop talking about the incredible time they had. Thank you so much, Blake, for making this trip a life long memory for them. It has been such a tremendous experience for them.

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SPECIALS & PACKAGES

$1775 for 2 or 3 nights

Sleeps 8
Hondoo overhead with clouds
Island for Long weekend

30% off

May 16-19, 2025. Take advantage of this great special to get away this long weekend. This Island Cottage is spectacular and sleeps 8-10. Arrive by Pontoon boat (included ) for 2 or 3 special nights. Included are a canoe, kayak paddle boat and SUP.

$1995 for 3 nights

Sleeps 12
Last Minute Long Weekend Cottage

Nipissing Cottage - perfect for 12

30% off for the long weekend. Great deal for your group of 12! 6 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, deck, big dock, and floating sauna. All together on one private property with 3 cabins ideal for a mix of extended family or friends!

$935 for 3 nights

3 night stay
Algonquin Log Cabin in Winter surrounded with a sky full of stars
Last Minute Long Weekend Romantic Island Escape

30% off Algonquin Island Retreat

May 16 - 19, 2025 Start your spring & summer with a romantic escape at the Algonquin Island Retreat. Located in the middle of Kawawaymog Lake, this cozy cabin has just the right balance of comfort and rustic.

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Location

Voyageur Quest is located at Algonquin Park access # 1. GPS Co-Ordinates: Outfitter and VQ office: 45.922151, -79.184819 Algonquin Log Cabin: 45.956722, -79.233316 Algonquin Cottage Outpost: 45.915361, -79.185695