Water Sports · Fishing · Ontario
Algonquin Outfitters' Brent location on Cedar Lake, at Algonquin Park's remote north end, renting canoes and gear to paddlers. Long-time trippers praise the family behind it and the well-kept boats.
The Brent location of Algonquin Outfitters serves Cedar Lake on the north side of Algonquin Park, a long drive in from the highway. Reviewers describe a beautiful spot and a family business with deep roots here: one paddler has rented from the same family since the 1970s and just finished a fiftieth-anniversary trip.
The rental side gets consistent praise. Canoes and gear are described as in good shape, with plenty of paddle and life jacket sizes, and staff give practical advice, such as how to handle wind on Cedar Lake. Changes to reservations were handled quickly, a last-minute booking had a canoe waiting first thing the next morning, and pick-up and drop-off are straightforward.
It suits canoe trippers heading into the backcountry from Brent and campers at the nearby campground. One reviewer notes it's roughly 40 km of driving to reach the lake, with good fishing once you're there. A few long-time visitors miss the old general store.
The main caveats are about the area rather than the outfitter. One camper found the sites not very private and little biking nearby, and another suggests arriving before mid-afternoon so staff are still around to help you settle in.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 99 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Algonquin Outfitters - Brent directly.
