Canoes & Kayaks

The biggest lake in Algonquin Park is home to the Algonquin Outfitters Opeongo Store and Water Taxi. Lake Opeongo is Algonquin Park’s largest body of water, well known for some of the best lake trout and Small-mouth bass fishing in the park.

For canoeists or sea kayakers wishing a trip with no portages, the many campsites dotting the bays and islands of the big lake offer a unique alternative to a traditional lake and river route. A water taxi ride can give your trip a head start by eliminating the 15-25 km paddle to the main portages at the far end of the lake, or the boat can drop you off at your favourite Opeongo campsite. The Lake Opeongo access point (access # 11) offers excellent access to the central canoe tripping area of Algonquin Park.

Our Opeongo Store offers canoe & kayak rentals, complete outfitting, water taxi service, as well as an outstanding selection of fish tackle, camping supplies, clothing, footwear, souvenirs, groceries, live bait, and ice.

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Situated at the entrance to Georgian Bay, this store is Swift’s kayak centre. With a large kayak and canoe rental fleet, on site test paddling and a fully equipped store, this is the only place you need to stop before heading out on Georgian Bay. The protected waterfront is fabulous for test paddling and paddling lessons.

Suggested paddling route: Swift Outdoor Centre in Georgian Bay has a large canoe and kayak rental fleet, and offers an entirely different paddling experience. Georgian Bay offers big water paddling in the world’s largest freshwater archipelago where you can admire the wind swept pines and rugged Georgian Bay Coast.Our Georgian Bay staff are avid kayakers and canoeists and are knowledgeable in all aspects of tripping in and around the Bay. They will be happy to share their favourite paddling routes with you!

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Algonquin Outfitter’s Bracebridge location – AO Swifty’s Surf and Snow – is a new addition to the Algonquin Outfitters family but carries on the same tradition of quality and service started back in 1961. Tucked into the heart of the Muskoka Lakes area, “Swifty’s” features the active lifestyle of cottage country in true four season fashion. This location features a great stock of surfwear, outdoor clothing & footwear for all ages, along with the best names in wakeboards, water skis, and water toys for the cottage.  For the winter months, we offer a great selection of snowboards, Nordic skis, snowshoes and outerwear to go along with your winter activities.

Swifty’s also offers a complete selection of kayak, canoe and SUP rentals. Free parking is available year round.

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Welcome to Algonquin Adventure Tours. Since 1996, we have guided luxury Algonquin Provincial Park (Muskoka, Ontario, Canada) canoe camping trip tours for nature lovers from all over the world.

Multi-day canoe camping safari tours, canoe day trips, photo tours, fall colours tours, fishing tours and guided hikes are some of the guided adventures we offer from May-October. In 2014, we added VIP private canoe half day tours (motorized or traditional wood) and bicycle tours.

In winter, the adventures continue with guided cross country ski, snowshoe and winter camping tours.

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This is the original Algonquin Outfitters store, opened in 1961. A lot has changed since that day and a lot has not. The Oxtongue Lake base maintains the largest selection of outfitting equipment, canoes and camping supplies.

Canada’s largest light weight rental canoe fleet is hosted here, along with a wide selection of kayaks and even four 26′ Voyageur canoes for group outings. Bike rentals are also available in the warmer months, while snowshoes and nordic skis are available to rent in the winter months.

Suggested paddling route: Rent a canoe or kayak from Algonquin Outfitters Oxtongue Lake and take the Ragged Falls day trip, a popular route to one of most the majestic waterfalls in the region. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful site from shore.

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Backing onto the Muskoka River, AO Huntsville features three floors of great gear and clothing for outdoor adventure. Primarily a specialty outdoor store, with the emphasis on camping equipment, paddle sports, bikes, Nordic skis, snowshoes, and outdoor clothing and footwear. This store also carries the region’s largest selection of surfwear, water sports (wakeboards, waterskis, towables and water trampolines) and winter sports (alpine skis, snowboards and winter clothing).

In the summer, the Huntsville store offers canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard and bike rentals.

Algonquin Outfitters backs onto the North Branch of the Muskoka River. Rent a canoe or kayak and cruise through beautiful historic downtown Huntsville, taking in the sights and sounds of this charming town. After your done paddling, stop in for a bite to eat at one of Huntsville’s excellent restaurants downtown for a truly unique experience!

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Bala Cove Marina has proudly been serving the Muskoka community for over 15 years!

We are a full service marina offering: New and used boats sales, boat rentals, premium gas, launch ramp, boat slips, winter storage, mechanical services and custom boat tops and upholstery.

We have an excellent rental fleet of Stingray powerboats, as well as Princecraft Pontoon boats, so you can explore the lakes at your desired pace. Check out our rental rates, some of the best in Muskoka!

We also have a number of recreational toy rentals that you can rent by the day or by the week, including pedal boats, kayaks, inflatable tubes, water trampolines, stand up paddleboards, water skis and wakeboards.

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Canadian Canoe and Kayak Wilderness Adventures (wildernessadventures.ca) has been providing exceptional wilderness experiences since 2000, by Canoe, Kayak and Dog Sled into beautiful wilderness area such as Algonquin Park, Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands in Ontario, Johnstone Strait and the Bowron Lakes in British Columbia, Yukon River in the Yukon Territories and the Nahanni River in the NWT in Canada.

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Liv Outside is your home base for adventure, right in the heart of Muskoka, Bracebridge. Located on the Muskoka river with quick access to water and a number of groomed trail systems, Liv Outside can provide you with everything you need for your next Muskoka experience.

Suggested paddle route: Backing onto the south branch of the Muskoka River, rent a canoe or kayak and paddle your way towards Muskoka’s largest waterfall in downtown Bracebridge, Bracebridge Falls. Or take the longer, more scenic route up the south branch of the Muskoka River and visit the spectacular Muskoka Falls.

Spring, Summer and Fall Rentals and water/trail access. Optional to add a guided tours:

• Canoe, kayak and SUPs
• Bike Rentals

Winter rentals and trail access. Optional to add a guided tour:

• Winter Fat Biking
• Ice Climbing
• Snowshoeing
• Back country skiing

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Lagoon Tent and Trailer Park is proud to provide an opportunity to fully explore Muskoka on the Big East River, one of the most beautiful rivers in Muskoka and a must for paddlers.

Whether you are an avid canoeist, naturalist, birder, on that special date, taking a business break, or just out for a day of fun, let Lagoon Tent and Trailer Park provide you with that special nature experience with two self-guided paddling trips.

Self-guided trips includes shuttle service, canoe or kayak rental (if required), life jacket and paddle.

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The Portage Store has been outfitting Algonquin canoeists since 1937. Located right on Canoe Lake in Algonquin Park, the store continues to serve as the gateway to the Algonquin interior. The store offers a wide range of outfitting packages and rental options, including canoes, kayaks, camping equipment rentals, overnight and one day guided canoe trips, a restaurant, gift shop, supply store and much more.

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