Algonquin Outfitters - Oxtongue Lake

What visitors say

Algonquin Outfitters' Oxtongue Lake store, just outside Algonquin Park's West Gate, is a full-service outfitter and shop with nearly 900 reviews and a very high rating. Several guests note the business has been outfitting and guiding in the area for generations.

Many visitors come for a half-day paddle. Staff explain the gear and give route tips, and the calm trip up to Ragged Falls takes about three hours return, with a spot to pull out, hike up and picnic. Beginners on a first canoe outing and fall visitors chasing colours both recommend it. The store also offers guided outings in an electric-motor canoe, which one reviewer said let a friend with limited mobility get on the water.

For backcountry trips, staff help build routes to match experience, pack out full outfitting with hearty food, and drop canoes at access points. A family from the U.K. took a guided three-day trip and stayed in a basic tent cabin before and after. Booking is quick, and phone staff are described as patient and clear.

Negative reviews are few. As with any busy outfitter, confirm your pick-up details, and consider taking warmer sleeping gear than you think you need, as one guest suggests.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 866 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Algonquin Outfitters - Oxtongue Lake directly.