Wildlife & Wilderness of Algonquin
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Huntsville
Leave the bustle of the big cities well behind and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Canadian wilderness. You’ll drive past thick green forests and small picturesque towns, some with local markets ideal for a little break to pick up fresh strawberries, maple syrup and other local delicacies. You’ll arrive in Huntsville, located just outside Algonquin and stay in a small bed and breakfast style lodge.
Day 2 – Explore Algonquin Park
Today you’ll wake up bright and early and tuck into a hearty home-cooked Canadian lumberjack breakfast before heading out to explore Algonquin Park. On arrival, you can stop off at the visitor centre where you can learn more about the park’s wildlife, history and geology as well as find out where the park ranger has spotted wildlife that day! Once inside the park, you are spoiled for choice. With over 20 well-signposted trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels – one moderate trail, known as the ‘Mizzy Lake’ is a beautiful path that leads through forests, lakes and gives you an excellent chance to see some of the diverse wildlife in the park.
If you want a bigger challenge, you can take the ‘Booth’s Rock’ trail which follows an abandoned railway for breath-taking views of the sweeping lakes and forests. For those of you who want to explore the park the ‘Canadian way’, you should take the time for a tour by canoe or kayak. Your hosts at the bed and breakfast will gladly organise a guided 3-hour canoe tour, who will show you the most scenic lakes in the park. If you’d rather paddle around by yourself, there are places where you can rent a canoe and explore at your own pace.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Upgrade to our In Style accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-sized trip select our In Style option below.
3-day log cabin adventure
Fancy a real Canadian adventure with an authentic nature-based twist that’s truly off the beaten track? Take a 3-day guided log cabin adventure in Algonquin National Park. You’ll howl for wolves, hike the pathways, canoe through the mists, learn about the flora and fauna and finish the days relaxing on the dock, in the sauna or in front of the toasty fireplace. You’ll share a log cabin with up to 12 other people with private rooms. There is no electricity here, so night-time lighting is lit with candles and lanterns; adding to the classic, rustic Canadian charm. You’ll be served delicious home cooked meals, take paddle board lessons and stargaze in the evenings.
