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Algonquin Backcountry Cabins and Yurts

Tired of roughing it in the bush? Do the yurt thing. Based on the traditional ...

 yurts approx. $80 per night, cabins approx. $51.50 per night, drive-to cabins $81.50–$150 per night; minimum stay may be required. three to four hours, plus a hike or paddle. 

Algonquin Log Cabin

Before you unpack your bags at the base camp—a rustic log cabin on the northwest ...

 three-day Pathways of the Algonquin package $438 per person; Log Cabin package $335; Winter Lodge Adventure package $355–$612. three and a half hours. 

Bronte Creek Provincial Park

In the 19th century, this provincial park, located midway between Burlington and Oakville, was farmland. ...

 camping from $29 per site per night (prices subject to change). 45 min. 

Gatineau Park

Just 15 minutes from Parliament Hill, Gatineau Park’s 360 square kilometres of lakes and forests ...

 one-day pass, adults $9.90, youth and seniors $6.90, 12 and under free; overnight ski hut pass (includes skiing) Su–Th $18.80, F–Sa and holidays $25.75. six and a half hours. 

Grand Experiences Canoe and Kayak Outfitter

Operating on the Grand River near Brantford, Grand Experiences offers some interesting trips. The two-hour ...

 Moonlight Paddle from $120 per person (includes equipment, bed and breakfast). one hour and 45 min. 

Grand River Rafting Company

This outfitter makes the river accessible to all—in addition to jaunts for kids and adventurous ...

 four-chair raft $180; other trips $30–$65 per person (minimum participation may be required); instructional on-river canoe and kayak lessons, $150 per person, four people $80. one and a half hours. 

Guided Mineral Expeditions

Even if you have trouble telling pyrite from apatite, with a little help you can ...

 mineral collecting, $10 per person per day, family $25; Gemboree, adults $7, family $21. four hours. 

Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve

Just south of Algonquin and big enough to be a provincial park in its own ...

 four-hour Walk in the Clouds canopy tour, adults $95, children 10 to 17 $70 (includes visit to Wolf Centre and requires at least one adult; under 10 not permitted on canopy walk); Wolf Centre, adults $9, under 18 $6, six and under free. four hours. 

Hillcrest Inn Bed & Breakfast

Though this spacious and modern inn is pleasant enough, it’s the location—on the outskirts of ...

 $99–$129 (double), includes breakfast; full-day ATV tours $229 per person. one hour. 

Kawartha Kayaking

The kayak is the vehicle of choice for Wil Tranter, as he guides participants around ...

 $95 per day; parking $5 per vehicle; Getaway package, $225 per person (based on double occupancy); Inn to Inn Kayaking package, $850 per person (based on double occupancy). two hours and 15 min.