Snowshoe across frozen lakes and through waist-deep snow. Learn to winter camp in heated wall tents while gaining hands-on experience with backcountry travel skills. No prior winter travel experience is needed, but this participatory adventure is best suited for those with some camping experience who are looking for an authentic northern adventure.
Learn winter travel techniques including how to haul toboggans and set up hot tents. Learn about ice safety and how to stay comfortable winter camping.
Travel by snowshoe to a winter camp. Learn how to set up different types of winter hot tents. Overnight in a heated tent with a billion stars overhead.
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Everything including two nights accommodation (one night in a cozy cabin, one night in a heated wall tent), all meals, equipment and instructor
Winter is a wonderful season for adventure if you have the right skills. Learn about different snowshoes, toboggans and how to winter camp.
It is recommended that you can be active at a walking pace for up to 4 hours at a time.
Learn backcountry winter cooking techniques and skills. All meals from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday are included, starting with dinner and breakfast in our cabin.
Snowshoes, skis, toboggans, tents, and much more. You bring all your personal items such as clothing and toiletries.
*More dates available January–March for private groups
No. We are “off the grid” without electricity or cell phone coverage. Our instructors carry a satellite phone for emergency communication.
No. This is a wilderness trip. The first night is in our cabin, which is off the grid but has solar-generated electricity and Wi-Fi.
Voyageur Quest’s guides are skilled outdoor professionals who ensure your winter camping trip is safe, fun and packed with opportunities to learn all about winter travel. On top of being well-versed in the natural and cultural history of Algonquin Park, our guides are warm, personable, and service-oriented. Most are graduates of post-secondary programs related to outdoor adventure and all possess industry certification in wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, and instruction.
Yes you can drive right to our base at Algonquin Park Access Point #1. The route from Toronto is on 4-lane divided highway for 280 km. The last 25 km is on a well-maintained “snow road”. Snow roads are plowed into packed down snow which you are able to drive on! Snow tires are recommended.
-7°C sleeping bag, headlamp, good winter boots with removable liners, along with warm winter clothing with appropriate layers
Solo travellers are welcome! Our groups have up to 5 guests per trip.
While you do not require any prior winter travel experience, you should be comfortable camping and have had some summer camping experience. We host a range of guests from first-timers to grizzled outdoor people. This is a participatory adventure with lots of opportunities to learn. Our pace is relaxed and the objective is to learn about and experience winter travel and hot tent camping.
You should be able to be active for up to four hours (walking pace) at a time. While travelling in the backcountry, we make frequent stops for snacks, hydration, and to admire the gorgeous views!
We provide fresh and mostly whole-food meals that are prepared with care and skill. Whether you are in the backcountry or in our Algonquin Cabins, you will be served appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Our guests are consistently impressed with our elevated cuisine. Please explain in detail any special dietary needs or allergies you might have during your booking. Kid-friendly foods are added to Family Trips.
We are happy to accommodate dietary requirements. For more specialty diets such as dairy-free, vegan or gluten-free there is an additional charge. Please be sure to describe your requirement in detail when making your booking. For severe allergies, it is recommended that you bring 2 EpiPens with you.
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