Algonquin Highlands

This loop was a phenomenal trip for a beginner/intermediate canoe group. There are longer or shorter trips that can start in the same area, so get creative and draft a schedule that works best for your group! The Lakes: Beautiful and clear, quite deep. The paddling is mostly easy, although you may battle some winds across the bigger lakes. We happened to be out on the first lake during a heavy ...

Wilson's Falls is a beautiful hiking trail located right in the heart of Muskoka. This trail provides many different access points for stunning views of the waterfalls. Most of the trail guides you along the river bank in unique forest terrain. If you're an adventure seeker, with summer's lower water levels you can swim and play in the falls! Great spot for a picnic and is great for all ages. 

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park is an undeveloped park with no maintained public facilities or services. The backcountry campsites are first come, first serve and non-reservable. It features rugged canoe routes through lakes and wetlands, and the wilderness section of the Ganaraska Trail. The locals call it ‘the QE2.’  You’ll be following a simple canoe route from Head Lake to Croo...

One of many camping options in the park is to start at Rock Lake Access Point #9, where you canoe through Rock Lake to the portage. This portage is just about 400 meters, which is not too far but it is quite a small route and slippery in areas.You can only reserve a lake, you cannot reserve a campsite, so it is best to go early in the morning as it is first come first serve. We took the first c...

This was my first experience in the Canadian backcountry and it was remarkable.  Algonquin Provincial Park is beautiful with it's range of hardwood forest trees, lakes, and overall terrain.  It's popular for portaging but it also has three official backpacking trails inside the park.  (Unfortunately I only had my iPhone 6 to take pictures, which don't always do the scenery justice) There are tw...

Just off Hwy 60, the Lookout Trail parking lot is clearly marked. The trail is a fairly simple trip with a constant up-hill trail. Along the way there are many large bolders that will capture your attention. At the top of the cliff there is a wide viewing area clear of trees and brush to  allow you to appreicate the scenic surondings. To avoid groups of people, set out early and enjoy breakfast...

This is a beautiful trail where many scenic Muskoka views can be observed. The trail begins in the middle of a beautiful forest which quickly opens to exposed bedrock, the oldest rock on the planet. On this excursion breathtaking views of Lake Muskoka from afar and the pink exposed rock of Huckleberry Rock Cut make this journey one to remember!  

We start the trip with a stop at the take-out spot, at the bottom . If we can, we will leave a car at the take-out. There is a nice toilet at the take-out, and a detailed map showing the route. https://goo.gl/maps/r3Zm51ueYhK2We then drive the other car ~20minutes or so, to the top put-in location (optionally a nice friend of yours could drop you and the canoe(s) off at the top). https://goo....

There are multiple canoe and kayak routes throughout Algonquin park. The Opeongo Lake to Big Trout Lake is easily done in 3 days and a favourite of mine.Begin at Lake Opeongo Access Point. From there you can hire a water taxi to take you to your first portage (2.1km). The taxi is especially helpful on windy days coming from the North. The portage is located at the top of the lake on the north w...