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The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Qualifying Adventures

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Qualifying Adventurous Journeys

Challenge Yourself

The Adventurous Journey challenges you to develop skills and tools to improve yourself and your community by encouraging you to go beyond your comfort zone.

Personal Growth and Social Development

Discover that you are more capable and powerful than you ever ever dreamed of. Learn how to work with a team ina remote wilderness environment.

Set Goals and Master Skills

Challenge yourself by setting and and achieve a task. Develop and master a wide range of technical, personal, team and leadership skills.

Qualifying Algonquin Canoe Trip

This adventurous canoe expedition takes place in Algonquin Park’s North West corner. Explore, paddle, portage and disconnect to experience an authentic backcountry wilderness experience. This expedition requires determination, physical effort and problem solving.

Qualifying Algonquin Winter Expeditions

Exploring Algonquin Park’s north west corner, this adventurous winter journey provides opportunities to snowshoe, backcountry ski and winter camp all of which require teamwork, perseverance and cooperation.

Qualifying Hiking Journeys in Algonquin Park and Toronto area

Lace up your hiking boots and travel to backcountry camping sites, hike along Forgotten Trails and expand your comfort zone! If you are from the Toronto area we have some great options that will save you some travel time.

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Algonquin Duke of Edinburgh Canoe Expeditions

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Duke of Edinburgh Winter

Algonquin Duke of Edinburgh Winter Expedition

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Duke of Edinburgh Hiking Expeditions

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Client Testimonials

My son recently got back from his Duke of Edinburgh Gold trip and had nothing but positive things to say about it! The practice and qualifying journeys were very well planned and fun for the whole group. Food was delicious, learning experiences were plentiful and nature was beautiful, just as expected.

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Our boys (9 of them) returned today from their Gold Duke of Edinburgh adventure journey – they can’t stop talking about the incredible time they had. Thank you so much, Blake, for making this trip a life long memory for them. It has been such a tremendous experience for them.

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MEDIA AND STORIES

Testimonial – 14746

“November’s transition makes for great adventure” Being a seinor guide at Voyageur Quest I find that the question, you know “that question”, at parties where you are meeting people for the first time, is difficult this time of year. “So

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Roughing It The Civilized Way

Roughing It The Civilized Way Gordon Garrison Voyageur Quest’s tour of Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario lets visitors meet nature up close and personal, but smoothes the rough edges with a comfortable base camp. We were a diverse group, and

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William Obrien, Winter Lodge guide

I know I missed the wrap up dinner, but I wanted to mention that I had an absolute blast working at Voyageur Quest this winter. My experience as a winter guide with your company has immensely improved my leadership and

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Algonquin in a Log Cabin

Algonquin in a log cabinStory And Photos By Vic MacbournieThe Hamilton SpectatorHamilton, Ontario, Canada – Sat Sept 2, 2000 Our three-day Algonquin adventure started with an exhausting three-hour hike followed by a 45-minute paddle in a huge voyageur canoe. Along

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Discover Old Ontario on Voyageur Quest

Discover Old Ontario on Voyageur Quest Harvey Currell Toronto Sun Toronto, Ontario, Canada You haven?t really experience a northern Ontario winter until you?ve eaten bannock on a stick beside a campfire in a silent snowbound forest… –Or crossed an icebound

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Weekend Wilderness

#8 – A winter man-cation Voyageur Quest’s new Stew and Brew weekend has all the ingredients for a perfect getaway for men: adventure, food and beer. Based from a cabin in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park, each day of the long weekend includes … Read More

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UK Television Story on the Algonquin Log Cabin

UK Television Story on the Algonquin Log Cabin Voyageur Quest – August 2003 Scottish Passport, a UK television show, featured this story about the Algonquin Log Cabin and Voyageur Quest’s Algonquin canoe trips. Seen on this video are Scottish Passport

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Testimonial – 14746

“November’s transition makes for great adventure” Being a seinor guide at Voyageur Quest I find that the question, you know “that question”, at parties where you are meeting people for the first time, is difficult this time of year. “So

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TV News Feature on the Algonquin Log Cabin

TV News Feature on the Algonquin Log Cabin Voyageur Quest – September 2001 A news feature on the Algonquin Log Cabin. Seen on the video are VR reporter Janie Robinson and Voyageur Quest owner John Langford.

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SPECIALS & PACKAGES

Experience Winter Camping
March 26-27
Step out of your comfort zone and embrace the last few days of winter, by travelling to a winter camp, sleeping in a heated wall tent and learning winter camping techniques!
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Algonquin Photo Moose Safari
June 11-13
Spend a weekend searching for the picture perfect moment of Algonquin's amazing wildlife, with professional photographer Rob Stimpson.
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Algonquin Snowshoe and Chalet
Available March 17-20
Relax in a comfortable chalet suite and snowshoe and cross country ski right from your door!
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$698

per person
2023 Winter Featured Trip

Algonquin Winter Lodge Adventure

Feb 24-26, 2023 Snowshoe and ski in this magical winter wonderland. Enjoy cozy Log Cabin nights and tasty meals served fireside. You will love the wood- fired sauna, the Luge and torchlit broomball!

$895 ( 2 bedroom for up to 4 people)

for up to 3 nights
Feb 23- 28 special

Algonquin Snowshoe and Chalet

Relax and unwind with 3 winter nights in your own Private Chalet suite at Algonquin Access #1 . With 2 bedrooms, kitchen, fireplace, ideal for a couple or party of 4. Snowshoe, sauna, ski or just relax!

From $225 based on 4

per person
Mid week in March

March Mid week Cabin special

Bring your family or loved one for some winter fun. Snowshoe, skate, ski, and sauna. Cozy up to the fire and cook great meals in a well stocked kitchen. 2 to 6 bedroom options.

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Send us an email and we'll happily get back to you as soon as possible. Inquiries after 5:00pm will be addressed the following business day. Additionally, feel free to use this form to get in touch. [email protected]

Location

Voyageur Quest operates across our three main locations, all in Algonquin's North West. When checking in for a trip, visit our Outfitter at Algonquin Park Access Point #1. GPS Co-Ordinates: Outfitter: 45.922151, -79.184819 Log Cabin: 45.956722, -79.233316 Cottage Outpost: 45.915361, -79.185695

Specializing in Algonquin Park Canoe Trips, Lodge-Based Adventure Trips, and Private Cottage Rentals.

ALGONQUIN PARK LAST MINUTE AND EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

From $225 based on 4

per person
Mid week in March

March Mid week Cabin special

Bring your family or loved one for some winter fun. Snowshoe, skate, ski, and sauna. Cozy up to the fire and cook great meals in a well stocked kitchen. 2 to 6 bedroom options.

$895 ( 2 bedroom for up to 4 people)

for up to 3 nights
Feb 23- 28 special

Algonquin Snowshoe and Chalet

Relax and unwind with 3 winter nights in your own Private Chalet suite at Algonquin Access #1 . With 2 bedrooms, kitchen, fireplace, ideal for a couple or party of 4. Snowshoe, sauna, ski or just relax!

$698

per person
2023 Winter Featured Trip

Algonquin Winter Lodge Adventure

Feb 24-26, 2023 Snowshoe and ski in this magical winter wonderland. Enjoy cozy Log Cabin nights and tasty meals served fireside. You will love the wood- fired sauna, the Luge and torchlit broomball!