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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

Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure Century Home Magazine Port Hope, Ontario, Canada – Winter 2002 A cabin in the woods and a dogsledding adventure makes a perfect country getaway. Some Canadians have a grudging acceptance of winter and will sigh by the window,

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Talking to the timber wolves of Algonquin Park

Two timber wolves, trotting in tandem, cross the lumber trail ahead of us and melt silently into the bush. From our canoe we note the submerged snout of a swimming beaver as it pushes an arrowhead of ripples toward a sticks-and-mud lodge in the centre of the wilderness lake. … Read More

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On the Trail in Canada’s Bush

On the Trail in Canada’s Bush Nick Smith Focus Magazine Algonquin Park in Ontario is half the size of Wales and absolutely packed with moose. Nick Smith ventures in search of Canada’s biggest animal. Give an anatomist care blanche to

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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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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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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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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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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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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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10% off

$645 per person
Woman standing with her hands up in the air looking at the beautiful Fall colours at a hike at Algonquin Park
2023 Algonquin Fall Colour Log Cabin Special

Algonquin Log Cabin Canoe and Hike

Oct 9- 11, 2023. Add some colour to your Fall with a fun and active adventure at the Algonquin Log Cabin! Paddle, hike and enjoy cozy Log Cabin nights and tasty meals served fireside. You will love the wood-burning sauna.

$2200

For two nights
Sept 29 - Oct 2, 2023

Fall Colour Cottage special

Gorgeous Island Cootage available for peak fall colours, Hondoo island Cottage include 4bedrooms, 2 x washroom/shower, full kitchen, living room with fireplace, dock, canoe and pontoon boat shuttles.

10% off

$585 per adult
3 canoes with guests from the Algonquin Log Cabin on a lake with in the background Fall colours
Fall Colour Special

Sept 25-27, 2023 Algonquin Canoe Trip

Paddle in search of moose, enjoy tasty meals cooked over a fire and beauiful backcountry campsites. This all-inclusive canoe trip does not require any prior experience.

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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.