Algonquin Park Canoe Trip Workshop
3 Day Introduction To Canoe Tripping Course

Price
​3 day canoe trip workshop: $629 + 13% HST ($529 kids 12 & under) Per person. Age 7+. 2 adult fare minimum per booking. Solo participants who drive are $649 and must contact us to see which dates are possible. Custom & private canoe tripping courses are possible - contact us.
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When 
May 19 - October 8, 2023
Monday, Wednesday & Friday departures. Please see the trip calendar below for a full list of open dates. This workshop starts @ 12pm on the first day and return by 3pm on the final day.

Where
Canoe tripping course participants meet by the picnic tables, near the Ontario Parks permit office (not the nearby store), actually on the stony Canoe Lake beach(access point #5), inside Algonquin Provincial Park. Please look for our vans, canoes or vest/hat wearing guides with the Canadian flag logo. 
Workshop Details
Learn how to safely canoe trip from the Algonquin Park guiding experts with 25 years (in 2021) of professional canoe tripping instruction experience. Our introduction to canoe tripping workshop course will cover the following topics:
  • Permits, regulations, etiquette & safety
  • Basic canoeing (canoe rescue  participants must get completely wet)
  • Basic map reading & route planning
  • Portaging 
  • Campsite selection & set up
  • Fire making
  • Food preparation
  • Food storage (bear hang)
  • Animal signs & tracks
  • Ethical wildlife observation & photography
  • Leave no trace principals

This mixed group 3 day introduction to Algonquin Park canoe tripping workshop will provide all the basic canoe camping skills required for safe flatwater canoe travel. Please note that this group course is a proprietary Algonquin Adventure Tours program based on our 25 years (in 2021) of professional canoe tripping instruction. As much as we enjoy repeat business, the purpose of this canoe tripping course is to provide participants with the basic knowledge, skills and confidence to safely enjoy a future self-guided canoe trip. All Algonquin Adventure Tours canoe instructors are full time canoe trip guides with related post secondary education and credentials.

No experience is required, but all participants (except ages 7-9) must be able to paddle hard for at least 4-6 hours/day during this canoe trip workshop. Steering a boat will only be offered to those age 14+ and who are physically strong enough.

This workshop is the same as our Algonquin Park 3 day moose, beaver & loon canoe trip safari, so participants will enjoy the same short portage, scenic views, wildlife observation, exciting cliff jumping, gourmet camp food, Algonquin Park nature and history interpretation, and profound natural connections. You can see additional photos here.

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​    ​                                         What's Included?
  • AAT guide to educate, provide intimate natural connections & ensure safety
  • Wilderness camping in Canada's oldest provincial park
  • Tent, air mattress, Camping Pillow® and a sleeping bag w/fresh liner
  • Hammock for relaxation and enjoying scenic vistas
  • Bug jacket in case we encounter mosquitos
  • Gourmet meals (some veggies/fruit are organic from our local farm)
  • Canoe, paddle and a life jacket
  • All parking (1 vehicle per booking) and camping fees
  • Excellent wildlife viewing & photography (90% success for moose)
  • Spectacular landscape views & photography (reflections, sunset, panorama)
  • Fishing (90% success for trout, bass or perch - we rent gear, u need permit)
  • Canoe instruction
  • Swimming in beautiful and clean lakes
  • Hike to scenic look out
  • Cliff jumping (if you like)
  • Wild berry picking (in season)
  • Souvenir water bottle
  • S'mores & Henrietta's served on every workshop
  • Memories for a lifetime and free workshop photos (via our Facebook page)

​       Why Us​
  • Experience - 27 years of doing it right!
  • Veteran owned local business & organic farm
  • ​Small group size (8 participants per guide)

​       What to Bring
  • Sun hat, glasses & skin protection
  • Camera (in a ziplock bag)
  • Rain gear (we play rain or shine - no $ store ponchos)
  • Swim suit (best to have it on under clothes at meeting)
  • Small day pack (for essentials) and 30L pack/duffle for extra clothes (we rent)
  • 2 pairs of shoes - 1 for safe walking in water (neoprene water shoes, sport sandals, old runners) & 1 for campsite/hiking - no flip flops
  • 2 sets of clothing (one on back plus one extra in pack)
  • underwear for number of days of trip
  • Warm clothes for night​ (hat, gloves, long underwear in May, early June, late Sept, Oct)
  • towel
  • Tooth brush and paste (in a ziplock - give to guide)
  • Book
  • Flashlight
  • Remember, we have mesh bug jackets. Light coloured, loose fitting and long sleeved clothes are always best for sun and possible insects. Tights/spandex pants and black are the worst clothes for insects.
  • ​Cash for your guide's tip

       What Not To Bring
  • No smoking (vape is ok)
  • No flip-flops
  • No repellant in spray/pump (please use lotion or wipes, if you must)
  • Alcohol 
  • Additional food (bears!) or camping kit (no room in canoe)
  • Any toiletries except toothbrush (we have soap)

        Not Included
  • Tip for your guide (5-10% of your tour cost)
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