What to do and see in Algonquin Park Region, Algonquin Park Region: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

Madawaska Kanu Centre provides personal instruction in whitewater kayaking & canoeing. We offer all the comforts of a European-style vacation resort with delicious and nutritious buffet meals. Classes are small and the river is clean, warm and uncrowded. For a shorter visit, enjoy a two hour Madawaska Rafting trip (ages 2 & up)! Five fun-filled kilometers of beautiful scenery and tumbling whitewater in the Algonquin Park area. Our skilled guides steer the raft down river as you hold-on and enjoy the adventures! Fun for the whole family!

Since 1996, we have guided educational wilderness adventure tours into the Algonquin Provincial Park interior. We provide multiday guided canoe trips and glamping camping that will get you intimate with Algonquin Provincial Park. Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey programs can also be arranged. We also provide an assortment of Algonquin Park guided day trips. Paddle canoe, motorized canoe, fishing, hiking, bicycle, birding, landscape & wildlife photography and fall colours adventure tours are provided 7 days a week (May-Oct). In winter, we provide very Canadian snowshoe, nordic ski and winter camping adventures. Custom tours, wilderness skills training, school trips and corporate team building services are also provided.

Guided wilderness camping canoe trips in Algonquin Park. Spend the day paddling across remote and wild lakes, while looking for moose along the shoreline. Swim in the clean, clear lakes. At night enjoy a campfire and delicious fresh cooked meal. Later, gaze at the countless stars in night sky free of any light pollution. We supply all the equipment, including light weight expedition class kevlar canoes, meals, permits, and a guide. Transport from Toronto can also be arranged. These trips are suitable for all ages and all experience levels. We will teach you everything you need to know! During the winter we offer dog sledding day trips, and award winning multi-adventure trips that include dog sledding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Have fun in the snow all day and in the evening relax in a cozy wilderness eco-lodge complete with an outdoor hot tub!

The heart and soul of Algonquin Outfitters is found at our original store in Oxtongue Lake, opened in 1961. A lot has changed since that day and a lot has not. The Oxtongue Lake base maintains the largest selection of outfitting equipment, canoes and camping supplies. Canada’s largest light weight rental canoe fleet is hosted here, along with a wide selection of kayaks and even four 26′ Voyageur canoes for group outings. With a wide range of camping and canoeing gear, bikes and accessories in the rental program, the Oxtongue Lake store is set up to outfit almost any wilderness adventure. Near by you can discover a scenic easy paddle to the base of Ragged Falls on the Oxtongue River where you can enjoy the beauty of this raging waterfall or hike the near by woods. Great day trip for groups of families. Our main outfitting base is located just outside the western entrance to Algonquin Park. The resort community of Oxtongue Lake is near the village of Dwight, about 20 minutes from Huntsville on Highway 60. Established in 1961 by Bill Swift Sr. and his family, the store is centrally located to canoe route access points both along Highway 60 and on the west side of the park. Additionally, it is the home of the Swift Canoe Company’s Algonquin Canoe Store, where a wide variety of canoe models are available for sale and test paddling.

The biggest lake in Algonquin Park is home to the Algonquin Outfitters Opeongo Store and Water Taxi. Lake Opeongo is Algonquin Park’s largest body of water, well known for some of the best lake trout and Small-mouth bass fishing in the park. For canoeists or sea kayakers wishing a trip with no portages, the many campsites dotting the bays and islands of the big lake offer a unique alternative to a traditional lake and river route. A water taxi ride can give your trip a head start by eliminating the 15-25 km paddle to the main portages at the far end of the lake, or the boat can drop you off at your favourite Opeongo campsite. The Lake Opeongo access point (access # 11) offers excellent access to the central canoe tripping area of Algonquin Park. The store is located right at the access point, at the south end of Lake Opeongo in Algonquin Park. Our Opeongo Store offers canoe & kayak rentals, complete outfitting, water taxi service, as well as an outstanding selection of fish tackle, camping supplies, clothing, footwear, souvenirs, groceries, live bait, and ice. Lake Opeongo is a popular destination for day trippers. Canoe and kayak rentals are available for the day and the lake offers a wide variety of scenic destinations. The Hailstorm Creek Wildlife Viewing Trip allows day visitors to access the Hailstorm Creek Nature Reserve. This protected area offers excellent wildlife viewing, particularly for moose. Our unique program allows day-trippers to explore Hailstorm Creek without having to worry about paddling on the big lake – a water taxi transports people and canoes safely from our store to the mouth of the creek in 20 minutes. The trip price includes canoe rental, all safety equipment and water taxi transportation. This trip is available only at the Opeongo Store.