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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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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MEDIA AND STORIES

A Wilderness Quest

The sun is barely up, the air cool and clean. The silence is complete except for the rythmic slap, slap of the paddles in the water, smooth as glass, reflecting the crimson and gold of autumn’s glory as it reveals itself on another new day in Algonquin Park. … Read More

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“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

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Explore Magazine

#8 – A winter man-cation Voyageur Quest’s new Stew and Brew weekend has all the ingredients for a perfect getaway for men: adventure, food and beer. Based from a cabin in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park, each day of the long weekend includes … Read More

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Weekend Wilderness

#8 – A winter man-cation Voyageur Quest’s new Stew and Brew weekend has all the ingredients for a perfect getaway for men: adventure, food and beer. Based from a cabin in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park, each day of the long weekend includes … Read More

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Ontario Eco-Adventure Celebrates Winter

Ontario Eco-Adventure Celebrates Winter Debbie McKeown Snowshoe Magazine – January 25, 2011 As my laboured breathing slowly returns to normal, I take in the natural splendour surrounding me. Snow falls steadily, cooling my overheated face while I scan the slopes

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Explore Magazine

#8 – A winter man-cation Voyageur Quest’s new Stew and Brew weekend has all the ingredients for a perfect getaway for men: adventure, food and beer. Based from a cabin in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park, each day of the long weekend includes … Read More

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Magical Canine Ride

EARLY MORNING. Algonquin Provincial Park. Crisp air hits your face and blasts the sleep out of your system. The insides of your gloves become damp and you struggle to hold the bar linking you to a sled and 24 sprinting feet. Your muscles stiffen and brace for the bend up ahead … and you tumble as the sled lurches into the turn. … Read More

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Serenading wolves in wintry Ontario

Serenading wolves in wintry Ontario Katy Palmer Teletext Holidays – March 12, 2005 If you’re one of those people who’s been lured into a winter holiday that screams: “Get away from it all!” only to find crowds of braying ski

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SPECIALS & PACKAGES

Experience Winter Camping
March 26-27
Step out of your comfort zone and embrace the last few days of winter, by travelling to a winter camp, sleeping in a heated wall tent and learning winter camping techniques!
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Algonquin Photo Moose Safari
June 11-13
Spend a weekend searching for the picture perfect moment of Algonquin's amazing wildlife, with professional photographer Rob Stimpson.
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Algonquin Snowshoe and Chalet
Available March 17-20
Relax in a comfortable chalet suite and snowshoe and cross country ski right from your door!
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$675 per person

3 nights accommodation, use of canoe
Thanksgiving Romance !

Algonquin Island Retreat

Oct 11 - 14, 2024 - Perfect for couples , the Algonquin Island Retreat is located in the middle of Kawawaymog Lake. Off the grid, it's the perfect blend of comfort and wilderness.

$445 per person

3 nights accommodation, canoe and use of floating sauna
September Special

Algonquin Cabin and Canoe

Sept 16 - 19 2024 - Book our September special for a 3-night getaway in a cozy 2-bedroom chalet suite or cottage at Algonquin Park. Enjoy a wood-burning fireplace, full kitchen, and deck, plus complimentary canoe use and floating sauna. Don't miss this perfect escape!

$505 per person

2 Nights camping, tasty meals , equipment , permits , and guide
two guests in two canoes next too each other laughing in a canoe during a sunrise paddle
Great Deal ! 20% off

Algonquin Park 3 day canoe trip

Sept 16 - 18, 2024. Join us for a 3 -day guided canoe trip through Algonquin Park's beautiful northwest corner! Perfect for all abilities, this adventure features , gorgeous lakes, beautiful campsites ,and tasty meals cooked over an open fire. Relax, paddle, and enjoy the nature!

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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

Specializing in Algonquin Park Canoe Trips, Lodge-Based Adventure Trips, and Private Cottage Rentals.