You will love the frozen lakes, waist-deep snow, wildlife tracks, and the crisp clean air. See a billion stars at night. A perfect blend of backcountry snowshoeing and skiing.
Relax in the wood fired sauna. Cool down with a plunge in Surprise Lake. In addition to the guided activities and delicious meals, jump into daily breathwork sessions led by Jeyda Deyna, an experienced breathwork coach with years of helping individuals unlock their inner calm and creative flow. These sessions are designed to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and deepen your connection with nature, promoting relaxation and enriching your overall wellness for a truly holistic winter escape. It’s the ultimate getaway for those seeking a harmonious blend of wellness, nourishment, and the beauty of winter in the heart of nature.
Two night's accommodation at the Algonquin Log Cabin, guided skiing and snowshoeing, all meals, services of wilderness guides and daily breathwork sessions with a professional coach
Snowshoe and ski the beautiful area around the Algonquin Log Cabin and Surprise Lake. Seasoned guides showcase the best of the area. Have fun, unwind and unplug.
It is recommended that you can be active at a walking pace for up to 2 hours at a time.
Meals are a celebration at the Algonquin Log Cabin! 3 inspired meals a day, home cooked and served by the fire. You will love the food!
Rest and Relax in the cozy Log Cabin. Unwind in the sauna. Take a polar plunge! Enjoy daily breathwork sessions with Coach Jeyda Deyna.
Here's what you can expect on a typical 3 Day Winter Culinary and Wellness Retreat:
“The winter cabin in particular is magical — a rustic winter wonderland, with delicious food, excellent guides and total disconnection from civilization and city life.”
Taylor
“The staff were wonderful, the activities great and well planned and organized. Lovely, peaceful, heartwarming.”
Katina
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
