My first impressions of the Edge – blossoming, fresh, green, connected, magical – proved accurate as the four days of our Quest for Balance Yoga and Sea-kayaking program unfolded. As an outdoor educator and guide, I have been to many centres, camps and retreats in my career and yet I was, and am still, ‘wowed’ […]
Quest for Balance, August 3-6 – a Facilitator’s Reflection Read More »
Artist and Historical Figure Tom Thomson comes to life via canoeing, story telling and art creation for four days this summer in Algonquin Park to the delight and inspiration of retreat guests at Northern Edge Algonquin . . . Algonquin Park, ON – Tom Thomson (1877-1917), one of Canada’s mostimportant and influential artists created a
Retracing the Steps of Tom Thomson in Algonquin Park Read More »
Over 60 well wishers gathered with us at the Edge this weekend as Martha and Todd celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary among family and friends.Guests helped us plant our newest lakefront garden, the garden of love and gratitude. We invite all our guests to contribute to this ever changing mosaic garden to anchor thank you’s
Anniversary Bash Algonquin Park – 25 Years Married Read More »
Great Teams take time for the important things. Great Leaders take time for the important things. The key is determining which are the important things and which are not. Then making the decision to do what is best for ourself, our families, our teams. A few years ago, my brother reminded me that you only
The growing trend in finding sustainable travel these days is amazing to me. It seems as if the moment you turn on the t.v. or read a local paper the buzz about global warming and the need to make change is all the talk. When Northern Edge Algonquin was created the words eco lodge seemed
eco lodge Northern Edge Algonquin style.. Read More »
So, it is the first day of the big month! So I thought that it would be okay to say something about the holiday season…. Christmas is the time to be caring and kind. Unfortunately, our enthusiasm to show our appreciation for our friends and family often causes us to forget about the health of
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Please note: We are based in Ontario and do not offer helicopter tours. This is a blog post recounting an experience Todd had in Gros Morne in 2006. A few friends and I were treated to a magical adventure flying by helicopter over some of the most renowned landscapes in the world. Over the past
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Granola Although we did not come up with this recipe ourselves, it has become an all time favorite with our guests. I am sure you will agree….. You will need…. 4 1/2 cups rolled oats A pinch of ground cloves 3 cups coarsely chopped almonds 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups sunflower seeds 1 cup
Our Favorite Granola Read More »
Over the years I have had the privilege of introducing numerous people from all over the world to the Algonquin bush. Many of these individuals have marveled the abundance of large and beautiful trees. The depth of my love for trees was emphasized while spending numerous years working in Nunavut (Canadian Arctic). Nunavut is a
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This past weekend, students from Dr. Brown’s BioChem lab, McMaster University, came to the nature retreat. Their experience was a little different from many of the educational programs that we usually provide. They wanted a relaxing space to get away and discuss their research ideas, with a nice balance of outdoor activities. Well, I thought
A ‘balanced’ Education Read More »