Why Algonquin?

Burnt Island Lake - Algonquin

Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the largest and oldest wilderness parks in Ontario. It is well-managed and maintained by the Provincial Park Service. Algonquin is held by many to be the greatest canoe-tripping location in the world, as evidenced by a continual flow of international visitors. At half the size of New Hampshire, it boasts hundreds of miles of canoe routes, each with its own personality, length and degree of physical difficulty. Over the years, we have found the park to be an optimal wilderness environment for the type of learning we pursue. The options are innumerable, making it easy to create a unique experience to fit the specific needs of your group.

In 2010, we are opening a new base camp in Kearney, Ontario, just outside the southwest corner of Algonquin... very near the ranger station used to secure park permits.  The new base camp is private to Pilgrimage and affords new modern facilities and amenities with a rustic feel along with the opportunity to serve groups in a more individual and efficient manner.

Base camp acts as a launching point for W.I.L.D. and as a rendezvous point after the trip.  During W.I.L.D., we also make use of a local community center for instruction and meal sessions.

The city of Huntsville is about 25 minutes to the south on Hwy 11 and boasts a bunch of restaurants (from fast food to gourmet), plenty of gas stations and even a Walmart.

Directions to Base Camp

Links to Algonquin sites:
Algonquin Provincial Park website
Friends of Algonquin Park