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Algonquin’s westside is really not just for people looking for a more adventurous way to explore Algonquin Park, it’s also a great destination for the adult looking to rekindle warm memories of the childhood camp experience.  Folks can just pack an overnight bag and have everything looked after for them. Truly a way for almost […]

One of the most amazing things visitors to Algonquin Park experience (many for the first time) is the awe-inspiring majesty of the night sky.  For many, it is the first and only time in their lives they will be able to see the Milky Way – the many millions of stars of our own galaxy

Winter dreams of Algonquin Park might be centred around the idea of living in a log cabin.  Like many of the early park rangers, Tom Wattie, Algonquin Park ranger in the northwest part of Algonquin Park spent many lonely days tending the fire in his log cabin on North Tea Lake.  Looking for Winter Log

In Japan, a forest bathing trip, called Shinrin-yoku in Japanese, Sanlimyok in Korean, is a short, leisurely visit to a forest and is regarded as being similar to natural aromatherapy.  Many studies have been made in Japan of the healthful effects of spending time in the forest. Forested areas, like Algonquin Park are believed to provide opportunities for relaxation and recreation while breathing

Is it time for a new year resolution to spend more time unplugged and offline? A digital detox is a great way to reward a new habit. Algonquin Park retreat for the New Year offers a digital detox kickstart to the new year and it’s offered Dec 27-30, 2013.  Know anyone making a resolution related to disconnecting from

Who knew? The folks at Northern Edge Algonquin greatly enjoyed this article suggested by @thecleversheep on twitter: Why is walking in the woods so good for you? – The Globe and Mail: | “In Japan, they call it shinrin-yoku – literally, “forest bathing.” Here, we might just call it a walk in Algonquin park. Either way, people around

It’s easy to plan a carbon-friendly vacation at Algonquin Park if you know what you are looking for. Here are a few things to consider: Northern Edge Algonquin is a great example of a location that has been serving up climate-friendly holidays for over a decade at Algonquin Park. They make it easy for travellers,

TORONTO, Sept. 21 /CNW/ – Want to see Algonquin Park at the peak of fall colours?  Travel green.  The award-winning Bike Train has partnered with Northern Edge Algonquin to provide a green travel option to experience Algonquin Park, Ontario’s brilliant fall colours in South River, near Algonquin Provincial Park. On Sept. 24, mountain bikers will