The “Stew and Brew” is our annual winter feast mixing snowshoeing, backcountry skiing with rich stews and tasty beer tasting. The backbone of this trip is the food and drink combinations put together by the beer thirsty staff at Voyageur Quest. Feast on Cassoulet, Wild Game Gumbo, Black beer Irish stew washed down with the likes of Fin du Monde, Leffe dark and Highlander Porter.
Bring an appetite! Feast on tasty stews and soups matched with local craft ales, beers and stouts. French Onion Soup, Cassoulet, Black beer Irish stew, Jambalaya all washed down with the likes of Fin du Monde, Amsterdam dark and Highlander Porter.
Ski Surprise Lake. Warm up in the heated wall tent. Snowshoe to forest lookout. Rest in the wood fired sauna. Gear up for a spirited game of torchlit broomball.
Two nights log cabin accommodation, tasty stews, soup and meals, craft beers matched to every meal, equipment and guides.
An authentic culinary winter adventure with the right balance between ski and snowshoe excursions and feasting on stew, sipping on craft beer.
It is recommended that you can be active at a walking pace for up to 4 hours at a time.
If you love hearty stews and craft beer, you will love this culinary adventure.
Snowshoes, skis, poles plus lots more. You bring all your personal items such as clothing, toiletries.
It means that our cabin is not hooked up to the “grid” in terms of electricity. We do have solar power for lights and running water.
There are two indoor bathrooms with flushing toilets., one with a shower. All of the water in the building comes from our well and is filtered for drinking before reaching the faucet.
There is a second shower in the shower/sauna house is fitted with an electric pump on solar power to offer solid water pressure.
No. We do have a Satilite phone and wifi for emergency.
We have limited solar power for lights and water pressure.
Yes you can drive right to the Log Cabin and the roads are plowed and are considered “snow roads”. Snow roads mean they are plowed into packed down snow which you are able to drive on! Snow tires are recommended.
Voyageur Quest’s guides are skilled outdoor professionals who ensure your trip is an adventure of a lifetime. On top of being well versed in the natural and cultural history of Algonquin Park, our guides are warm, personable, and service-oriented. Most are graduates of post-secondary programs related to outdoor adventure and all possess industry certification in wilderness first aid.
You only need to bring your personal items: clothing, toiletries, and cameras. A complete list of what to bring will be emailed to you after booking. We are BYOB
There are as many as 12 guests on each trip and three staff members. Our guests range in age and nationality. We do our best to sort our guests into like-demographics (ie: families together; adults together). It’s not unusual for guests to be trading emails at the end of their trips – it’s easy to make friends when you’re having so much fun!
You do not require any prior experience. We host a range of guests from first-timers to grizzled outdoors people every week. Our pace is relaxed and the objective is to have fun, slow down, and leave plenty of time to explore the beauty of the Algonquin area.
You should be able to be active for up to four hours (walking pace) at a time. While travelling in the backcountry, we make frequent stops for snacks, hydration, toilet, and to admire the gorgeous views!
We provide fresh and mostly whole-foods meals that are prepared with care and skill. Whether you are in the backcountry or in our Algonquin Log Cabin, you will be served appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Our guests are consistently impressed with our elevated cuisine. Please explain in detail any special dietary needs or allergies you might have during your booking. Kid-friendly foods are added to Family Trips.
We are happy to accommodate dietary requirements. For more specialty diets such as dairy free, vegan or gluten there is an additional charge. Please be sure to describe your requirement in detail when making your booking. For severe allergies, it is recommended that you bring 2 EpiPens with you.
Absolutely! (and enjoy responsibly!)
Bring whatever you wish. Best advise is to bring a bag of ice with you as well. Remember: we are off grid – that means no fridge! We can provide you with a cooler to use for your stay.
Nearest locations to buy alcohol:
-Voyageur Quest’s Broken Patio. Located at Algonquin Park Access Point #1
-Magnetewan Distillery. Locally made craft spirits. Located in Sundridge
–LCBO and BeerStore. South River
-General Store. Trout Creek. Small selection
