The role of the guide
An Algonquin Park guided canoe trip is one of many different kinds of adventure travel experiences. In the "old days," a guides’ role was relatively simple: expert at everything and performer of all hard work. These days, we anticipate that clients will want (and expect) to take an active role in the experience and learn the techniques of paddling and canoe-camping. The modern guide’s job is primarily one of leadership and education. The guide will ensure the safety and comfort of the group and figure out how much, or how little, direction and leadership is required. We expect our guides to teach people what they need to know, when they need to know it. Individual and group personalities will determine how much direction the guide needs to provide. Algonquin Outfitters guides encourage clients to try their hand at all aspects of the experience, from route finding to washing dishes. Our hope is that your skills and confidence will improve, so that on your next trip, you can go without a guide!

CUSTOM GUIDED CANOE TRIPS:
Ideal for families and groups of friends. Choose the dates that suit you best, and either our Super Deluxe or Superlight Outfitting package. We will help you select a canoe route that matches the expectations and abilities of your group. Guides are only available to customers using Superlight or Super Deluxe Outfitting. Check our rental & outfitting rates for descriptions of these outfitting packages. 
Cost: With a minimum of two or a maximum of eight members, the charge for the services of a guide is $195 per day, depending  on the experience and qualifications of the guide. The guiding fee includes the services of the guide and his or her food and equipment. Average cost $70/day per person, $195/day guide fees. Park permits are extra and paid by the client. Maximum ratio of eight clients to one guide.
Includes: All food and equipment outfitting, guide services. Park permits are extra and paid by the client.
Group size: The party must have a minimum of two or a maximum of eight members per guide.
Guide fees: The charge for the services of a guide starts at $195 per day (plus GST), depending on the experience and qualifications of the guide. The guiding fee includes the services of the guide and his or her food and equipment. The cost of the guide is shared by the group.
To reserve: A deposit of $100 per person is required to book this trip. Reservations for custom guided trips should be made at least four weeks in advance. Telephone, e-mail and fax reservations can be made with a Visa, MC or Amex deposit. A trip confirmation and additional information will be mailed or faxed to you shortly after we receive the completed form and deposit. To reserve indicate your first and second choices of trip dates on the reservation form. For bookings less than four weeks ahead, please call to check availability. Unless you prefer to do it yourself, we will take care of all permit reservations.

"Discover Algonquin" - scheduled guided four-day canoe trip :
First-time canoe trippers and those who can't convince their friends or family to join them on a canoe trip will like our "Discover Algonquin" program. It allows you to join other outdoor-minded people for a guided Algonquin Park wilderness canoeing experience. The guide will evaluate the interests and abilities of the group and select a suitable canoe route.
Costs: The charge is $595 per person, plus GST. Four person minimum.
Includes: All food and equipment outfitting, guide services, park permits, transportation to and from Oxtongue lake base and park access point, meals from dinner on Monday through lunch on Friday.
2005 Dates: "Discover Algonquin" trips are offered July 11 - 15, Aug. 15 - 19, Sept. 5 - 9, Sept. 26 - 30.
Basic itinerary:  trip members gather at our Oxtongue Lake base on Monday for orientation and packing. Monday night BBQ dinner at our base, with overnight accommodation in tent cabins; the four-day canoe trip begins Tuesday and ends Friday afternoon; participants may spend Friday night at our base (dinner on your own at local restaurant - walking distance) and then head home Saturday morning. Please contact us for a complete itinerary.
To reserve: We require a $100 per person deposit to book this trip. To reserve, send credit card information and indicate your first and second choices of trip dates on the reservation form. We will put you on a waiting list for the trip date of your choice and let you know when the four person minimum is reached. Telephone, e-mail and fax reservations can be made with a Visa, MC or Amex deposit. A trip confirmation and additional information will be mailed or faxed to you shortly after we receive the completed form and deposit.

"Experience Algonquin" - Long Weekend Guided Trip:
This program is an excellent introduction to canoe tripping. The canoe trip is intended to expose participants to the basic skills of wilderness canoe camping. The route will be not be overly strenuous but will certainly involve paddling, portaging and overnight camping in a wilderness setting.
Cost: The charge is $395 per person, plus GST, for trips Friday through Sunday. Our "mid-week special" runs Tuesday through Thursday and with a reduced cost of $375, plus GST. Three person minimum.
Includes: All food and equipment outfitting, guide services, park permits, transportation to and from Oxtongue lake base and park access point, meals from lunch on Friday (Tuesday for mid-week) through lunch on Sunday (Thursday for mid-week).
2005 dates: Long Weekend trips and the "mid-week special" are offered from mid-June through late Sept., except for holiday weekends. Advance reservations are essential.
Basic itinerary: participants arrive at our Oxtongue Lake base early on the first morning, meet their guide and start packing and preparing for the trip. The group will leave our base by noon and head into Algonquin Park. The canoe trip is intended to expose participants to the basic skills of wilderness canoe camping. The route will be not be overly strenuous but will certainly involve paddling, portaging and overnight camping in a wilderness setting. The group will return to our base by mid-afternoon on the third day.
To reserve: We require a $100 per person deposit to book this trip. To reserve, send credit card information and indicate your first and second choices of trip dates on the reservation form. We will put you on a waiting list for the trip date of your choice and let you know when the two person minimum is reached.

RESERVATIONS: To reserve, send credit card information and indicate your first and second choices of trip dates on the reservation form. Telephone, e-mail and fax reservations can be made with a Visa, MC or Amex deposit. A trip confirmation and additional information will be mailed or faxed to you shortly after we receive the completed form and deposit.