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Algonquin Yeti Paddling
A small outfitter in the Haliburton area renting Kevlar canoes and running shuttles and guided portage trips into Algonquin Park's south end from Kingscote Lake. It has a perfect rating.
What visitors say
Algonquin Yeti Paddling is a small, owner-run outfitter serving the quieter south end of Algonquin Park, mostly around Kingscote Lake. All of its reviews are five stars, and they centre on the owners' personal attention and deep knowledge of this part of the park.
Renters praise lightweight Kevlar canoes in good condition, drop-in seats for kids, fair prices, and shuttles that make one-way and end-to-end routes possible, including parking help at nearby campgrounds. Communication by phone and email is described as excellent. One group appreciated that the outfitter had marked a detour around low water on the Scorch Lake portage and flagged the trail to the lookout when park markers had fallen.
Guided trips are the other strand. Clients describe well-chosen campsites, plenty of good food and time to relax, and one father and son over 60 caught plenty of brook trout on a demanding trip deep into the park. A family celebrating a 65th birthday had a cake made for them. In winter, the owners have led snowshoe hikes on their property during Hike Haliburton events.
The only caution is physical: several guests describe portage trips such as Kingscote to Scorch Lake as hard work, though worth it. Be honest about fitness when choosing a route.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 60 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Algonquin Yeti Paddling directly.