Discover the magic of winter at Algonquin’s northwest corner. Choose from a range of active guided adventures and cozy chalet or cabin getaways. Embrace the season snowshoeing, skiing, cold plunging and breathework, dog-sledding, or playing late-night broomball on the frozen lake. Explore below to find your perfect winter escape!
Snowshoe, backcountry ski, cold plunge, doglsed and if we are lucky skate! We maintain a variety of local trails for backcountry skiing and snowshoeing that are suitable for any level of experience. There are so many fun ways to explore Algonquin in winter.
Curl up in front of a roaring fire, sit back and relax with hot chocolate or rest in the sauna. Our winter chalet and cabin accommodations are perfect for some winter rest and relaxation.
Experience the Algonquin forest when it is so quiet you hear the snow falling.
Join us for a festive Log Cabin Christmas at this fabulous Algonquin winter wonderland. You'll love the holiday menu - egg nog served by the massive fireplace, Christmas brunch and dinner feast and lots of other yuletide treats. Work off the sticky pudding with a Christmas Day lake ski, snowshoe to forest lookouts and get into some spirited broomball played by torchlight under a billion stars. A 3-night Christmas celebration like no other!
Snowshoe and backcountry ski on this all inclusive guided adventure at the Algonquin Log Cabin. Trek to forest lookouts, ski the lake . Rest in the sauna, or with a drink in front of the massive fireplace. Enjoy home cooked meals and cozy log cabin hospitality. Come by yourself or with friends on a scheduled adventure or book a private winter trip for group (see below).
Perfect winter escape for 2! Enjoy a laid back weekend in your own private chalet suite. Feast on a special winter menu prepared just for you.
Winter at the Algonquin Log Cabin is a true snowy wonderland for dog sledding, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. Off the beaten track and very private, the Algonquin Log Cabin was built for active adventure types whose idea of a first class weekend (or anytime) adventure is to head to a remote lakeside cabin with special friends or family to enjoy active days and amazing food.
Snowshoe the Forgotten Trail circuit right from your doorstep. Relax at night in front of the wood-burning fireplace. Each chalet suite offers 2-bedrooms (one with double bed, one with bunk bed), one washroom (with shower), fully-equipped kitchen, living room with wood stove/fireplace, dining room table and deck with BBQ.
Winter Camping is all the rage and there are several ways you can sample it. Ski or snowhoe down the lake taking in the blue bird crispness of the day, arrive at wall tent set up and be greeted by an incredible gourmet lunch. Alternatively, checkout the learn to programs and experience the real deal... safety, travel skills, navigation, tracks, warmth, quinzees, and more!
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.
Absolutely one of the best winter experiences me and my husband have been on! While it may seem expensive to some, you absolutely get what you pay for and more. Remember, it’s an experience! A rustic charming log cabin in the middle of nowhere, with the chance to detach from the world as we know it and step back in time a little. It has a huge fireplace which makes the place cosy and warm, charming decor, a great living and dining area, beautiful location, and a group of people who will make it a memorable stay. There is a wood-fired sauna to relax at the end of a long day.
Our guides Mauricio and Laramie, and cook Sage, absolutely made it feel like a family. They were so friendly, knowledgable and super encouraging on some of the challenges the activities may present! The food was exceptional, all fresh, home-made and filling, we were never hungry, and there was always a freshly baked snack and hot chocolate or tea/coffee on hand to warm up! Everything was well organized from the pickup in Toronto, to the activities, to the bus back! First day was snow-shoeing, a beautiful 2hrs getting to know the area, and the downhill stretch was the most fun I’ve had in the snow since I was a kid!! The 2nd day was cross country skiing – having never skied before we were nervous but Mauricio taught us well and kept the moral up, even when it got hard! But it was such an achievement and we loved every minute. The afternoon you have the option to do more of either activity and we took a short hike across the lake to an IGLOO/Ice hut – so cool! A few of the kids went down the luge! The evenings were always so wonderful, there were games, campfire stories, broomball if you fancy/its not too cold! The final day was the dog-sledding provided by an external company, however, it was super awesome! Mushing is hard work but super fun! All in all I couldn’t recommend this enough and we will be back, perhaps with friends or for the canoeing trip/summer stay! Whether you’re Canadian looking to see the best your country can offer, and experience something different, or if you’re a tourist wanting to experience a true Canadian winter weekend – it’s an absolute must! Thank you all, and thank you John, for creating a dream adventure for all to experience!
It’s hard to express what a fantastic time we had in a short review but we would definitely recommend Voyageur Quest and want to join them again for another adventure. Friendly, helpful staff from the office to the log cabin, constantly asking for feedback and wanting us to get the best experience possible. The activities, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and dog sledding, were well planned and well paced for our group, Heather made us feel safe and helped us improve our techniques. The food provided was wonderful and Emily put a lot of effort into every meal and snack she provided.
It was a truly magical three days that included everything we could have hoped for and more from playing broom ball on the frozen lake, luging, stories under the stars and watching the wildlife and full moon. They have also organized a picture share to continue our holiday memories once we’re home. We couldn’t recommend them more.
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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
