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Algonquin Tours.

Family-run guided canoe tripping, day tours, and educational workshops inside Algonquin Provincial Park from Dwight, Ontario, since 1996

01 — About

The brief.

Algonquin Tours is a family-run guide company operating inside Algonquin Provincial Park from Dwight, Ontario, on the park's west-side approach. Run by Dave and Amanda Simpson since 1996, the operation specialises in all-inclusive guided multiday canoe tripping safaris, electric-canoe day tours, and structured outdoor-education workshops — including registered Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey programs at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. Multiday canoe trips and the 3-day backpacking safari run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday departures from late May through mid-October, while the 3-hour guided hike runs 365 days a year, including winter operations down to -20°C. Meals across most tours feature gourmet food from Henrietta's Pine Bakery; multiday workshops use organic produce from a local farm where possible.

02 — Programs

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  1. 01

    Algonquin Park Canoe Trip - 3,4,5 Day

    For: Age 7+; 2 adult fare minimum per bookingWhen: May 31st – October 11th, 2026; Monday, Wednesday & Friday departures (4 and 5-day options currently sold out)

    All-inclusive guided canoe-camping safari into Algonquin's interior with one guide for up to 8 participants. Gear is provided end-to-end — tent, air mattress, sleeping bag, hammock, bug jacket, canoe, paddle, life jacket — along with gourmet meals, parking, and park permits. Day 1 covers roughly 12 km of paddling with portages; later days mix paddling, hiking, swimming, fishing, and wildlife viewing for moose, beaver, and loons.

    3 day $675 + 13% HST ($570 kids 12 & under); 4 day $865.00 + 13% HST ($760.00 kids 12 & under); 5 day $1020 + 13% HST ($915 kids 12 & under)

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  2. 02

    3 Day Algonquin Backpacking Safari

    For: Age 8+; minimum 2 adult fare per booking; capable of hiking and carrying a light packWhen: May 31st – October 11th, 2026; select Monday, Wednesday, and Friday departures

    Three days and two nights of guided backcountry backpacking with a certified wilderness guide, capped at 8 guests. The trip includes a private lakeside backcountry campsite, full gear (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, mat, cookware), park permits, all meals from Day 1 lunch through Day 3 lunch, trail snacks, hydration mix, and morning coffee, with stargazing, swimming, and wildlife viewing built into the itinerary.

    $629 + 13% HST per adult; $529 + 13% HST kids 12 & under. Optional vegan/gluten-free dietary upgrade $40.

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  3. 03

    Algonquin Park Glamping Camping - 2 Day

    For: Age 7+ (ages 7–80, no prior paddling experience required); double adult minimum per bookingWhen: Runs during peak wild blueberry harvest and Algonquin's fall colours (specific 2026 dates by booking)

    A two-day, one-night glamping experience in Canada's oldest provincial park, capped at 6 participants on a single campsite. Tent accommodations come with cots, air mattresses, bedding, and linens; flush toilet and hot showers are a short walk. The trip bundles a 6-hour canoe tour with a hike to a scenic lookout, a separate 3-hour hike, gourmet dinners and breakfast, and a naturalist guide covering park history, interpretation, instruction, cooking, and safety.

    $399 + 13% tax ($349 kids 12 & under) per person

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  4. 04

    Algonquin Park Canoe Tour - 6 hour

    For: Age 7+ (7–8 year-olds will not paddle); suited to participants capable of 4.5 hours of paddlingWhen: Daily 11:30am–5:30pm, May 31st – Sept 29th, 2025

    Six-hour daily group paddle trip with up to 11 participants and 1 guide, departing Algonquin Park in the late morning and returning early evening. A 4-seat canoe, paddle, and life jacket are provided alongside canoe instruction. The day includes swimming in clean lakes, a hike to a scenic lookout, optional cliff jumping, and a gourmet sandwich from Henrietta's Pine Bakery plus granola bar.

    $142.00 + 13% tax ($109.00 kids 12 & under) per person

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    Algonquin Park Motor Canoe Tour - 3 hour

    For: All ages and fitness levels (participants from 8 months to 85 years old)When: Daily @ 7am / 12pm / 4pm, May 17th – October 11th, 2026 (8am departures available upon email confirmation)

    Three-hour private VIP electric-canoe tour with the silent motor running for roughly 70% of the route and the guide paddling the rest. The route includes a stop at Tom Thomson's memorial cairn and totem pole, a scenic picnic with food from Henrietta's Pine Bakery, HD binoculars per participant, and bug jackets and ponchos if needed. Algonquin Park vehicle permit and guide tip are not included.

    $329 + 13% tax per canoe (1 or 2 passengers maximum)

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    Algonquin Park Fishing Tour - 3 hour

    For: Age 8+; max 2 participants per tour; 210 kg total weight limitWhen: Daily @ 7am, May 17th – September 29th, 2026

    A private 3-hour sunrise electric-canoe fishing charter for trout and bass with a professional guide, with the operator reporting a 90% catch success rate on day tours. Canoe, paddles, life jackets, and fishing gear are provided if needed, along with fishing instruction across skill levels and breakfast from Henrietta's Pine Bakery.

    $329.00 + 13% tax per tour (1–2 participants; same price regardless of group size)

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    Algonquin Park Bicycle Tour - 3 hour

    For: Age 12+; fit enough for 3 hours of solid pedalling over a sometimes mildly bumpy railway-bed trailWhen: Daily @ 7:00am / 12pm / 4pm, May 5 – October 9, 2026

    A 3-hour guided bicycle day tour along a railway-bed trail with a GT or Devinci bicycle and helmet provided, instruction from the guide, a scenic picnic with food from Henrietta's Pine Bakery, and swimming in clean lakes. Private format keeps the group small; free tour photos posted to Facebook after the ride.

    $343.00 + 13% HST, private tour for 1 or 2 participants; each additional participant $99 + 13% HST

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  8. 08

    Algonquin Park Guided Hike - 3 hour

    For: Age 7+; any age welcome on this private adventure; suited to birders and those who like exploring nature on footWhen: 365 days a year. Daily @ 10am–1pm or 1pm–4pm. Winter (Dec–Apr) down to -20°C — snow boots, parka, hat, gloves required.

    A 3-hour private guided hike that runs year-round, including winter operations down to -20°C — the operator's only continuous-season offering. Each participant gets HD binoculars; the route includes breakfast pastries from Henrietta's Pine Bakery, wild berry picking in season, and free tour photos via Facebook.

    $299 + 13% HST, private tour for up to 4 participants; each additional participant $99 + 13% HST

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    Algonquin Park Snowshoe Tour

    For: Age 10+; beginners welcomeWhen: January – March; 11am–2pm daily. Limited snow conditions will result in a guided hike instead.

    A 3-hour private guided snowshoe tour with snowshoes, a hot beverage, and a gourmet lunch from Henrietta's Pine Bakery provided. Pitched as an introduction to snowshoeing rather than a strenuous backcountry outing.

    $299 for up to 3 participants + 13% tax; $99 per additional participant (max 8 total)

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    Algonquin Park Nordic Ski Tour

    For: Beginner only; Age 10+When: January – March; 11am–2pm daily. Limited snow conditions will result in a guided hike instead.

    A 3-hour private cross-country ski tour for beginners with a warm beverage and gourmet lunch from Henrietta's Pine Bakery included. Ski rentals are billed separately; reservations required.

    $299 for up to 3 participants + 13% tax; $99 per additional participant (up to 8 total). Ski rentals extra.

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    Algonquin Park Photography Workshop - 3 Hour

    For: All ages and fitness levels (8 months to 85 years old)When: Daily @ 7am / 12pm / 4pm, May 1 – October 9, 2025

    A 3-hour wildlife and landscape photography workshop run from an electric-motor canoe (70% silent motor, 30% paddling by guide), with a stop at the Tom Thomson memorial cairn and totem pole. HD binoculars, bug jackets and ponchos as needed, a scenic picnic with food from Henrietta's Pine Bakery, and free high-quality tour photos are included. Algonquin Park vehicle permit not included.

    $299 + 13% tax per canoe (1 or 2 passengers — 210 kg max)

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    Algonquin Park Intro to Canoeing Workshop - 3 hour

    For: Age 7+; 2 adult fare minimum per booking; 2 people maximum per bookingWhen: May 27 – October 10th, 2025

    A 3-hour private intro-to-canoeing workshop with canoe (4-seat, each household in its own canoe), paddle, and life jacket provided, plus canoe instruction from the guide. The session bundles a gourmet sandwich from Henrietta's Pine Bakery and granola bar, swimming, a hike to a scenic lookout, optional cliff jumping, and wild berry picking in season.

    $299 + 13% tax ($99 kids 12 & under) per booking

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    Algonquin Park Canoe Tripping Workshop - 3 Day

    For: Age 7+; 2 adult fare minimum per booking; must be able to paddle hard for 4–6 hours/day; no prior experience requiredWhen: May 19 – October 8, 2025; Monday, Wednesday & Friday departures

    A 3-day introduction-to-canoe-tripping course that starts at noon on Day 1 and returns by 3pm on Day 3. Gear (tent, air mattress, Camping Pillow®, sleeping bag with fresh liner, canoe, paddle, life jacket), parking, and camping fees are bundled along with gourmet meals — some veggies and fruit organic from a local farm — plus wildlife viewing, photography, swimming, and hiking.

    $629 + 13% HST ($529 kids 12 & under) per person

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    Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey (Bronze, Silver & Gold)

    For: Student groups working toward Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver, or Gold awards. Minimum 4 participants; 4–32 people accommodated.When: Private programs arranged any time

    A registered Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey provider running Bronze (3 day), Silver (5 day), and Gold (6 day) expeditions. Programs include wilderness training covering bear, weather, and water-hazard safety, map reading and compass work, plus full gear (tent, air mattress, sleeping bag, canoe, life jacket), gourmet meals, and wildlife viewing with a reported 90% moose success rate.

    Bronze $599 + 13% tax per person (3 days); Silver $899 + 13% tax per person (5 days); Gold $1099 + 13% tax per person (6 days)

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Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
5
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
3.5
scale 0–11
Humidity
31%
relative
Wind
14 km/h
Northwest
Temp
+23°
H 24° · L 6°
Sun
05:30 / 20:57
15h 27m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

23° with 14 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

AER’s guide to Algonquin Tours · Compiled from www.algonquintours.com/Last verified 2026-05-29