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Highland Wilderness Tours.

Guided snowmobile tours, horseback lessons, and off-grid cabins on a wilderness property near Algonquin Park

Highland Wilderness Tours
01 — About

The brief.

Highland Wilderness Tours operates from a 134-acre property near Maynooth, Ontario, close to Algonquin Park. Owners Matt and Penny run guided snowmobile tours from late December using two-seat Grand Touring Ski-Doo ACE machines, with 2-, 3-, and 4-hour routes graded by riding experience. Year-round, the farm offers English and Western riding lessons and horse boarding through an indoor arena, with instruction following CHA, EC, and OEF guidelines. Five off-grid cabins and two campsites sit across the secluded property, several heated for shoulder-season stays, alongside roughly 8 km of on-site ski and snowshoe trails. The operation also runs under the Highland Farms N Stables name.

02 — Programs

8. ways in.

  1. 01

    2-Hour Snowmobile Tour

    For: Beginners and families; minimum age 6When: Late December–March (opens December 27)

    A guided two-hour ride on two-seat Grand Touring Ski-Doo ACE snowmobiles, running seven days a week at 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:30 PM. Includes a guide, gas, trail passes, helmet, and balaclava.

    $300 plus HST (up to 2 persons per sled)

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  2. 02

    3-Hour Snowmobile Tour

    For: Riders age 10+ wanting more distanceWhen: Late December–March

    A longer guided tour reaching deeper into the backcountry, running Monday–Friday and Sundays. Requires a minimum of two machines to depart. Gas, trail passes, guide, helmet, and balaclava included.

    $360 plus HST (up to 2 persons per sled)

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  3. 03

    4-Hour Snowmobile Tour

    For: Experienced riders age 14+When: Late December–March

    The longest snowmobile route, offered weekdays for committed riders. Requires a minimum of two machines. Includes guide, gas, trail passes, helmet, and a clean balaclava; bring a DOT-approved helmet to waive the $10 rental.

    $450 plus HST (up to 2 persons per sled)

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  4. 04

    Riding Lessons (English & Western)

    For: All ages and experience levelsWhen: Year-round (indoor arena)

    English and Western lessons in a 62-by-120-foot indoor arena, taught by instructors Matt and Penny following CHA, EC, and OEF guidelines. Available in all weather thanks to the covered arena.

    Private $65 / Group $50 per session, plus tax

  5. 05

    Horse Boarding

    For: Horse ownersWhen: Year-round

    Outdoor boarding with access to the indoor arena on the Maynooth-area farm. Stabling and care provided by the on-site owner-operators.

    Outdoor board $350/month

  6. 06

    Off-Grid Cabin Rentals

    For: Families and nature loversWhen: Varies by cabin; Meadowlark #5 year-round, others March–November

    Five furnished off-grid cabins (Deer Meadow, Cozy Cabin, Fox Den, Moose Run, Meadowlark) with loft sleeping, solar lighting, fire pits, propane BBQ, and private outhouses on a secluded 134-acre property. Some cabins offer heat for shoulder-season stays.

  7. 07

    Wilderness Campsites

    For: CampersWhen: Seasonal

    Two campsites, Wolf Paw and Owl's Landing, on the wilderness property with fire pits, picnic tables, and access to roughly 8 km of on-site trails. Marketed for seclusion with no visible neighbours.

  8. 08

    Ski & Snowshoe Trails

    For: Skiers, snowshoers, hikers (dogs welcome on quiet days)When: Winter

    Roughly 8 km of groomed on-site trails through forest, available for self-guided cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking by guests on the property.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Snowmobile tours use two-seat Grand Touring Ski-Doo ACE machines and include guide, gas, trail passes, helmet, and balaclava.Source ↗
  2. 02Tour season opens December 27th each year, with booking opening November 1st.Source ↗
  3. 03Riding instruction follows CHA, EC, and OEF guidelines; instructors Matt and Penny have over 30 years of experience.Source ↗
  4. 04The property spans 134 acres near Maynooth with five cabins and two campsites plus about 8 km of on-site trails.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
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aqhi · --
UV Index
4.8
scale 0–11
Humidity
25%
relative
Wind
14 km/h
West
Temp
+26°
H 26° · L 6°
Sun
05:26 / 20:53
15h 27m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

26° with 14 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Email (Email)
pennynicol@bell.net
Address
Box 211, 239 East Lake Road, Maynooth, ON
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AER’s guide to Highland Wilderness Tours · Compiled from www.ridethewilderness.comLast verified 2026-06-02