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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 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.

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.

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Algonquin Duke of Edinburgh Winter Expedition

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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

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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Testimonial – 4819

As I’m trying to take photos from the porch, territorial grey jays swoop in just above my head with a menacing flutter that has the subtlety of a Harley Davidson. Fair play: I’m on their turf. The Algonquin Log Cabin is an isolated dot next to Surprise Lake … Read More

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The Great Outdoors Getaways and Day Trips

The Great Outdoors Getaways and Day Trips Toronto Life Toronto Life City Guide 2006 Toronto, Ontario, Canada – March 2006 The Great Outdoors Northeast Algonquin Log Cabin Lodge Before you unpack your bags at the base camp – a rustic

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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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Discover Old Ontario on Voyageur Quest

Discover Old Ontario on Voyageur Quest Harvey Currell Toronto Sun Toronto, Ontario, Canada You haven?t really experience a northern Ontario winter until you?ve eaten bannock on a stick beside a campfire in a silent snowbound forest… –Or crossed an icebound

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Cabin Fever

The autumn morning I drove up to the Algonquin Log Cabin was picture perfect. I had cruised along narrow forest roads carpeted in colourful leaves. The log cabin blended seamlessly into the forest, its cedar stain giving off a warm and inviting aura. … Read More

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TV News Feature on the Algonquin Log Cabin

TV News Feature on the Algonquin Log Cabin Voyageur Quest – September 2001 A news feature on the Algonquin Log Cabin. Seen on the video are VR reporter Janie Robinson and Voyageur Quest owner John Langford.

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Jordan Bell, Winter Guide

I can’t thank you enough for taking a chance and giving me the opportunity to represent VQ this winter. I couldn’t think of a more positive way to spend my first winter outside of University. I truly have appreciated my

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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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The Great Outdoors Getaways and Day Trips

The Great Outdoors Getaways and Day Trips Toronto Life Toronto Life City Guide 2006 Toronto, Ontario, Canada – March 2006 The Great Outdoors Northeast Algonquin Log Cabin Lodge Before you unpack your bags at the base camp – a rustic

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National

After a disastrous vacation south, a Toronto couple try their luck in another direction.

Last winter, we took our dream vacation south. Daily, we had skated our of our back lane and drove to work through streets that were a slippery nightmare? … … Read More

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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*+HST per person
2023 Spring Special

Algonquin Log Cabin

June 12-14, 2023 Kick off the Summer with a fun and active weekend at the Algonquin Log Cabin Paddle, hike and enjoy cozy Log Cabin nights and tasty meals served fireside. You will love the wood- fired sauna. Enjoy this Spring with our 2 for the price of 1 deal. Use promo code: SPRINGCABIN

$5200

for up to 10 people
2023 Summer week

Hondoo Island Getaway

June 26- July 1, 2023. Enjoy Summer from a Luxury Cottage located on the north tip of gorgeous Hondoo Island at the edge of Algonquin Park. With 4 bedrooms and lots of space, this island paradise is perfect for a family vacation. Welcome includes Wine and Cheese upon arrival.

10% off

$1295 +HST
2023 Spring Special

Algonquin Island Retreat

May 25-28, 2023. Relax in your own couples-only private island cottage retreat on Kawawaymog Lake at Algonquin Park Access Point # 1 on Algonquin's western boundary. With 360-degree water views and two decks, the cabin is fantastic for artisans or couples looking for a quiet getaway in nature.

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We'd be happy to answer your questions during regular office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 416-486-3605 or toll free at 1 800-794-9660

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Send us an email and we'll happily get back to you as soon as possible. Inquiries after 5:00pm will be addressed the following business day. Additionally, feel free to use this form to get in touch. [email protected]

Location

Voyageur Quest operates across our three main locations, all in Algonquin's North West. When checking in for a trip, visit our Outfitter at Algonquin Park Access Point #1. GPS Co-Ordinates: Outfitter: 45.922151, -79.184819 Log Cabin: 45.956722, -79.233316 Cottage Outpost: 45.915361, -79.185695

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