Water Sports · Ontario
Opeongo Outfitting Store
An Algonquin Park outfitter and store near Whitney, ON, known for its Opeongo Lake water taxi, large canoe and kayak rental fleet, and knowledgeable staff who help pick campsites.
What visitors say
Opeongo Outfitters serves paddlers heading into Algonquin Park from the Whitney side, with a store stocked with dehydrated food, snacks, camping basics and souvenir clothing, plus a large selection of canoes and kayaks to rent.
The water taxi on Opeongo Lake is the most talked-about service. Reviewers describe staff loading gear and rental canoes at the dock and running them up the big lake, saving a full day of paddling, and recommending campsites that suit the group. Regulars who return every year praise the owner and his family for knowing the lake well. Tents and other camping gear can be rented too, and one group of about 40 was fully outfitted.
It suits families and groups wanting a base camp on Opeongo, as well as campers at park campgrounds like Mew Lake who rent canoes for a day or two. One paddler appreciated that the life jackets came in larger sizes.
Most reviews are positive, but the rating breakdown includes a noticeable group of one-star reviews, so confirm water taxi times and rental details in advance.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 322 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Opeongo Outfitting Store directly.