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Just wanted to share news of TripAdvisors New Green Leaders program and Northern Edge Algonquin,the Algonquin Park nature retreat recently completed the application process and achieved a Platinum Level standard which recognizes the outstanding commitment to sustainable tourism operations and eco-friendly practices. All GreenLeader hotels and B&Bs must apply to the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Programme. If accepted, GreenLeaders achieve […]

Three years ago I would have gone on record as saying SUP was a passing fad, an excuse to sell more things to people who already have enough toys. Not any more. Over the past two seasons, not only has my opinion on Stand up Paddling changed, so has my overall paddling preference. In 2014

A few weeks ago, Martha and Todd Lucier, co-founders of Northern Edge Algonquin took a weekend course in beekeeping at Boards Honey Farm in Restoule (about 40 min from the Edge). The fascinating learning experience opened their eyes to the world of bees.  Within weeks, Todd and Martha were purchasing beekeeping equipment, reading and re-reading

It’s that time of year again when the snapping turtles hit the road . . . crawling up from swamps, bogs and ponds female snappers are nesting under the Turtle Moon of June.  It’s not unusual to spy perhaps a half dozen turtles on the 20 km road to town.  Most are well out of

Many of the hundreds of thousands of visitors to Algonquin Park each year are returnees.  Each year of the million-plus visitors who take in a visit to Algonquin, over 100,000 nights are spent on remote interior camp sites by visitors exploring the waterways in the backcountry on adventures far from the hustle and bustle of

The majestic Algonquin Park Wolf is a fascinating creature that has drawn many interested explorers to the park over the years.  Noticeably smaller than their relatives living further North, and with a gray-brown and reddish colour, the Algonquin Park Wolf or “Eastern Wolf” is considered a subspecies of the Gray Wolf (canis lupis). Algonquin Provincial

A few years ago, Martha and I (Todd) were traveling from our Algonquin Park home to Ecuador with Pachamama Alliance. We toured many towns, villages and outposts and even slept on night on the ground in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest – not quite the same as camping in Algonquin Park. While there were

Few things are as enjoyable to me as digging in the dirt, moving around stones and creating a space that blends natural elements to create a place for people to gather, reflect or enjoy. Remember Pet Rocks? If you’re old enough you may remember hearing about them. I think the granite of the Canadian Shield

Algonquin Park holds memories for millions of people who have had the opportunity to visit Canada’s most accessible wilderness park.  At different times of the year Algonquin Park offers opportunities to knock things off your adventure bucket list.  Because Algonquin Park is so close to Toronto, adventurers can accomplish many of these Top Ten “things