Questions

What should I pack?

Algonquin Park Canoe trip - 3,4 & 5 days

• toothbrush & paste (bio-degradable soap is provided)
• sun screen
• rain jacket and pants (waterproof and breathable)
• 1 shorts, 2 long pants (preferably not denim)
• 2 long sleeved shirts 
• socks/underwear (1 for each day of trip)
• very warm sweater or fleece
• 2 shoes (1 for water - NO flip flops, runners ok)
• bathing suit (optional)
• a book
• towel
• sun hat/glasses
• flashlight
• camera and/or small binoculars
• 25-30 litre backpack (we can rent you one)
• May, June, and even into July, there can be many black flies and mosquitoes. Loose fitting, long sleeved, light coloured clothes are the best defence. Black tights are the worst.
• May/June/Sept./Oct - hat, gloves & long underwear; down vest or similar for possible 32F/0C night lows.​

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No smoking. Please use chewable, dermal or vapour alternatives, if required. ​

We supply bug jackets on all multiday trips, so toxic repellents are not needed. If you must bring repellents, please do not bring aerosol or pump dispensers. They are terrible for the whole environment. Creams and wipes are the only responsible way to dispense that type of toxin.

Canoe day trips​
https://www.algonquinparkcanoetrips.com/canoe-tour---6-hour.html
Bicycle day trips
https://www.algonquinparkcanoetrips.com/algonquin-park-bicycle-day-tour---3-hour.html 

Should I tip my guide?

Generally speaking, Canada is a service tipping culture. This is definitely the case in the tourism sector. Although never expected, gratuities are especially appreciated in adventure tourism because most guides can only work part of the year. That all said, tips should be reserved for "good service". Please see this CNN travel article for more information.

Do you require a minimum number of people to run a tour?

We love playing in Algonquin Park, so most of our tours run no matter how many people sign up. Glamping has a double occupancy minimum booking policy.

Do we accept solo travellers?

For everything except Glamping. For multiday canoe safaris, there is no problem or extra charge. But solo travellers may need to share a tent (with other same sex singles), or sleep in a ​https://hennessyhammock.com/products/deep-jungle-asym-zip . Usually, we have space for solo tents.

Glamping requires double occupancy minimum. Singles would have to pay for 1 adult and 1 child.

For our 6h guided group day paddle, solo is ok. All other day tours are private and the same price for 1 or 2 participants.

What about health and safety?

At all times, safety is our highest priority. Personal flotation devices are mandatory while canoeing. And the supplied helmets are required for our biking tours. All wilderness related activities are supervised by a experienced guide and instructor. Algonquin Adventure Tours guides travel with an advanced first aid kit, the training to use it and emergency satellite communications. All meals served during our adventures are nutritious, well balanced and prepared according to strict sanitary guidelines.

Do you have an office?

Yes, we maintain an office and live in Dwight, Ontario (10 minutes west of the park's west gate off highway 60) all year long. You can call us anytime (0800-2200EST) at 705-783-7566 or 877-757-5704. Visits are by appointment only as we are usually outside enjoying the beautiful wilderness.

Why Algonquin Adventure Tours?

1. Experience - Company was founded 1996. Paddling Algonquin since 1981.
   
2. ​Reviews  - Check out our reviews on Trip Adviser, Google and Facebook. 
3. What's included - Multiday trips include sleeping bag, liner, Camping Pillow, bug jacket, hammocks and a souvenir water bottle ($5.99 value)
4. What's included - Participants of all adventures eat Henrietta's and get free high quality photos of their adventure.
5. Insurance - We carry a general liability/medical policy. And we are proud that we have never had to use it.
6. Guides - All our guides have the highest level of wilderness training, wilderness first responder and safe food handling certificates, and an InReach for two-way emergency communication.
7. Food - We have a 6 acre organic farm, just outside Algonquin's west gate, where we grow seasonal vegetables for our multiday tours. We source ingredients, like bread, maple syrup and honey, from local producers. And we cook on top shelf gas stoves to ensure perfect results in all weather conditions.
8. Teaching background - Both owners were primary school teachers for many years. So, all AAT adventures are not only fun, but educational as well.
9. Safety - Please check out our photos and notice that clients are always wearing clean (because we wash them daily) life jackets and bicycle helmet. Flip-flops are never welcome on any adventure. We have strict safety standards that have ensured no injuries in 22 years.
10. We give back to Algonquin - We are one of the largest donors to The Friends Of Algonquin Park annual fundraising raffle.
11. We give back to the community - http://www.canoe4cancer.org/​

Is a payment required when I register?

Yes, full payment is required at registration. We are a small company with a limited busy season. We literally can't afford to have cancellations (see policy below). That is why we only want committed bookings.

Where do the tours start?

All our regular tours start off the highway 60 corridor in Algonquin Provincial Park. The map showing our meeting points for our tours can be seen @ http://goo.gl/maps/WxLAL. Custom tours can go anywhere in the park.

Can I get there without a car?

For the Glamping Extravaganza, you must have a car. It is Glamping, after all. The Special Fall Colours Bike Across Algonquin Extravaganza ONLY can work for people taking the bus.

For all other tours, a car is, unfortunately, the easiest and often cheapest option. But if you can't drive, please see below: 

Daily service from Toronto: www.ontarionorthland.ca . This service goes to Huntsville and would require arriving in Huntsville the night before departure. The last daily bus to Toronto @ 5:30pm can work perfectly for returns since our multiday tours finish in the park by 2pm. Taxi and shuttle is available (see below) between Huntsville & Algonquin. 

Ottawa service requires using  www.greyhound.ca for Ottawa - North Bay. And then 
www.ontarionorthland.ca for Huntsville - North Bay. Taxi and shuttle is available (see below) between Huntsville & Algonquin. 

Daily service from Pearson Airport: From Toronto's Pearson International Airport, you can get a direct shuttle to Huntsville with http://www.northernairport.com/index.php/northern-airport-schedule. Taxi and shuttle is available (see below) between Huntsville & Algonquin. 

Taxi (about $110 each way) or shuttle ($40 per person, each way) can be arranged from Huntsville to Canoe Lake (Canoe trip starting location) in Algonquin Park and back. The drive takes about 1 hour.

Bus clients are often able to get a free ride back to the Huntsville bus station from other tour participants.

Non-safari baggage can be left with us. We can't assume responsibility for it, but it will be as safe as our own gear.
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Please contact us for further details.

Is it possible to get a refund after I register?

All trips go rain or shine. Only day trips may be canceled if lightning delays departure by at least one hour. In that situation, a credit or refund with be issued at the client's discretion.

If a request to withdraw is received by us ninety (90) calendar days or more before the start of your program,  Algonquin Adventure Tours will return all funds except transaction fees(up to 3.9%). If the request to withdraw is received by us between ninety and 31 calendar days before the start of your program, Algonquin Adventure Tours will immediately return 50% of trip cost. If another participant(s) can be found to fill your vacated place(s), your remaining fees (minus up to 3.9% transaction fee) will be refunded at that time. 30 days or less before a scheduled trip all fees become non-refundable.

Gift certificates for our guiding services are non-refundable and do not expire. Their face value can be applied to any product. They are also transferable as long as the purchase receipt is included.

Raffles prizes have no cash value and have expiry dates/blackout periods printed on them. Raffle prizes are only good for the service printed on them. They are transferable, but we must be advised of the change in writing.

To prepare for unplanned events that might cause a last minute request for a refund, we always recommend travel insurance.