Algonquin Tours.
Family-run guided canoe tripping, day tours, and educational workshops inside Algonquin Provincial Park from Dwight, Ontario, since 1996
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.
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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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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 departuresThree 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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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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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, 2025Six-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, 2026A 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, 2026A 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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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, 2025A 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, 2025A 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 departuresA 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 timeA 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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Worth knowing.
- 01Family-run operation guiding educational Algonquin Park tours since 1996, owned by Dave and Amanda SimpsonSource ↗
- 02All-inclusive guided multiday canoe tripping safaris, canoe day trips, and educational day tours operating inside Algonquin Provincial ParkSource ↗
- 03Multiday canoe trips run on a fixed Monday, Wednesday & Friday departure schedule, May 31st – October 11th, 2026Source ↗
- 04Guided hike runs 365 days a year, including winter operations down to -20°CSource ↗
- 05Electric-motor canoe day tours include a visit to Tom Thomson's memorial cairn and totem poleSource ↗
- 06All meals on day and multiday tours feature gourmet food from Henrietta's Pine Bakery; multiday workshops use organic produce from a local farm where possibleSource ↗
- 07Multiday canoe trip group size capped at 8 participants with 1 guide; 3-day backpacking safari capped at 8 guestsSource ↗
- 08Officially registered Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey provider for Bronze (3 day), Silver (5 day), and Gold (6 day) awards, accommodating 4–32 participantsSource ↗
- 09Reported 90% catch success rate on the 3-hour Sunrise Electric Canoe Fishing Charter for trout and bassSource ↗
- 10Based in Dwight, Ontario, on the west-side approach to Algonquin Provincial Park ("Canada's oldest provincial park")Source ↗
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- Website
- www.algonquintours.com/
- Phone
- +1-705-888-6548
- Address
- Dwight, Ontario, Canada, P0A 1H0
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