Algonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost
Surprise Lake, Kawawaymog Lake, Ontario P0A 1X0 Canada
Travelocity
StayForLong
Expedia.com
Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.
Full view
View all photos (197)197
Room & Suite (21)
Dining (12)
About
#1 of 3 Specialty lodging in Kawawaymog Lake
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Voyageur Quest operates 3 unique lodge properties at Algonquin Park's northwest corner: The Algonquin Log Cabin, The Algonquin Cottage Outpost and The Algonquin Island Retreat. The Algonquin Log Cabin offers 3-5 day adventures combining canoeing, hiking and wildlife interpretation. In the winter snowshoeing, back-country skiing and dogsledding. It is ideal for people looking for active adventure with rustic accommodation. Feast on tasty home-cooked meals, and relax with a sauna or in front of the fireplace. Our attention to service and learning is exceptional. Adventure enthusiasts can join a scheduled trip or book the Log Cabin exclusively for a group. The Algonquin Cottage Outpost features 3 solar-powered cottages and a menu of unique year-round adventures including the Adventure-for-Two and the Eco-Adventures. The Algonquin Cottage Outpost is booked as a whole in the summer season - ideal for large family vacations. Book accommodation only and do your own thing or add on guided excursions and/or meals. The Algonquin Island Retreat offers the perfect couples-only adventure vacation. A short paddle from the mainland, the island offers stunning views, the perfect setting for romance. Custom adventures are designed for special events at all properties.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free parking
Sauna
Canoeing
Hiking
Fishing
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Room features
Private beach
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Location
Surprise Lake, Kawawaymog Lake, Ontario P0A 1X0 Canada
Getting there
Rental CarsSee all Kawawaymog Lake car hire
156Reviews2Q+A17Room tips
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 122
- 24
- 6
- 4
- 0
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
More
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Popular mentions
Sort by:
Most Recent
Our three-day company (16 people) offsite was fantastic. We were in the main cabin and the outer cabin, both accommodations were cozy and comfortable. The food was plentiful and delicious, and they are more than willing to accommodate special dietary needs. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and very flexible to our schedule and wishes. This was a wonderful experience, and I would recommend it for company gatherings where the group is willing and able to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Algonquin surroundings.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Value
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
+1
Our 3 generation family of 16 spent 4 blissful winter days off the grid at the log cabin between Christmas and New Years. The staff- Beris, Pablo, Kiera and Paul- were engaging, accommodating, fun and made our experience there top notch. Outdoor activities included Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, skating, “winter games,” nighttime broom ball, sled luging, and, not for the faint of heart, polar plunging! All is this was planned and organized by the excellent crew of staff. The cabin is cozy and rustic and the meals were exactly the type of nourishing comfort food you like to have after a day outdoors. Thank you Voyageur Quest!
Read more
Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
+1
Our 3 generation family of 16 stayed at Voyager Quest cabin for 4 amazing days after Christmas. It was a magical holiday, off the grid retreat filled with lots of winter fun, cozy accommodations, fantastic service and great staff/guides! Barris was a great guide and led our family with various activities ensuring our safety, our fun and educating us along the way. Kiera was a rock star with 8 kids ages 4-12 and quickly earned the title of camp counselor and coach as she made every activity with the kids fun and exciting. Pablo was a super friendly guide who also ensured our family had fun and was entertained. And Paul was great in the kitchen preparing all our meals and offering a diverse menu of food during our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend quality time with family in the beautiful Canadian wilderness. It was an experience we won’t forget and has left us with memories for a lifetime! Thank you team Voyager Quest!…
Read more
Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
This was a return trip to VoyageurQuest. We had been there in the summer of 2013, and spent a great deal of time on the lake and in the sauna (simultaneously). The kids were 5 years older (16 and 18), and were hesitant about missing the warm Australian summer holiday to spend with their parents in a cold Canadian winter. What an amazing time. After our initial consternation about driving in Canadian winter conditions and problems finding the place - we thought we knew where we were going again - Emily from VQ tracked our vehicle down from the sound of it on the road, and then invited us back to our "shack" with a warm fire, and hot drinks - before quickly giving us time to put on the skis and snowshoes she had set out, for a trek across the lake (Kawawaywog). Next day we again donned the skis and snowshoes to enjoy the snow at our own pace, and in unforgettable winter conditions. Emily generously dipped into one of her Christmas presents to fortify our coffee before going out in the afternoon, and then had cheese, pickles and charcuterie, and cocktails on our return. After which we proceeded to the sauna, and did what only comes natural by rotating between jumping in the snow, and running back into the heat. The next day involved dog-sledding, and I keep thinking that I thought I was in shape, until I spent the day doing that, followed by another sauna. It was another unforgettable experience which we were grateful to have been able to do. As we left on the final day, the comments from the backseat of the car I recall included: "This place keeps exceeding my expectations." and "Somehow, I think I'll be back here." Thanks to Emily, John and the team for their hospitality.…
Read more
Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
Location
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
+1
This was our family’s fifth year at the winter log cabin, and 9 years since our first summer trip with VQ. Every time it’s been a highlight of our year. The winter cabin in particular is magical — a rustic winter wonderland, with delicious food, excellent guides and total disconnection from civilisation and city life. (Although warm and cosy, bear in mind there is no electricity!) Marc-Andre, Heather and Emily were a particularly wonderful team in 2018. We can’t wait to continue the tradition!
Read more
Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Accompanied my son and friends who outfitted for a canoe trip to Lake Manitou. I stayed behind to explore the area and to photograph autumn colours. I was delighted with the friendly reception of the staff, an extremely comfortable and well-equipped cottage for a one night stay, and delicious meals. Fortunately I had access to a car to explore the back roads and lakes in pursuit of the bounty of colour. The moose remained elusive but I will be returning in the spring to try again to photograph loons and moose.
Read more
Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
Location
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
My new husband and I had a great stay at the Island Retreat where we enjoyed the utmost in comfort and relaxation in a beautifully maintained cottage surrounded by the wilderness. I would recommend VQ to anyone looking to get away from it all!
Read more
Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
+1
Amazing 4 day anniversary trip with Voyageur Quest's Algonquin Island Retreat. You have your own private Island on lake Kawawaymog, canoe included, and you're totally off the grid. There are solar panels that provide some night time light if you desire, but it's fun to play games by candlelight! Propane fridge, gas stove, and bbq, and all the amenities needed, just bring the food! The wood burning stove warms up the whole cottage in no time if needed, and there are spots to relax and look out onto the lake on all sides. Canoeing the Amable du Fond is a must! It's the access point #1 into Algonquin's North Tea Lake, and this gorgeous winding river is spectacular at sunrise. If you're quiet, you have a great chance to see wildlife. We saw 2 bears cubs pop up right beside us on our last day! We missed seeing moose, but many had. The canoe into Algonquin and back at a very leisurely pace, including a stop, will take you about 6 hours. Peace, quiet, nature, sunrises, sunsets, and starry nights makes this Island Retreat getaway unforgettable!…
Read more
Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
This was a wonderful weekend near Algonquin Park! Sage - our wilderness guide was very knowledgeable and wonderful. Nicoline our Chef - was awesome. Great group of people from Australia, Germany, USA and Toronto - only 12 though. It rained most of the weekend, but the cabin was so cozy and atmospheric. There were always activities to do - if you wanted to. I would definately go back!
Read more
Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
Location
Service
Sleep Quality
Room Tip: Mattresses could use updating - but otherwise great
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
What an amazing 3 day log cabin adventure for our family of 4, travelling with 18 & 17 year old lads and with no access to WiFi! We all loved the experience. Canoeing and spotting 3 Moose on the silent paddle at dusk was special and the highlight of the trip was the early morning canoeing experience on the lake as the sun started to rise and the mist lifted into a glorious sunny morning. To then paddle to an island, where a tasty breakfast of bacon and blueberry pancakes was cooked over an open fire, with lots of chatter, was just the most idyllic morning. We were lucky to have been with such a great group of people also staying in the cabin. All the food was superb and Emily and Alex were brilliant hosts. If you want a family adventure with memories to last a lifetime, then I highly recommend. …
Read more
Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
ALSO KNOWN AS
algonquin cottage outpost and the algonquin log cabin hotel algonquin park
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Algonquin Log Cabin Lodge
LOCATION
CanadaOntarioNortheastern OntarioKawawaymog Lake
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingAlgonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost - UPDATED 2023 Prices, Reviews & Photos (Kawawaymog Lake, Ontario) - Lodge - Tripadvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about Algonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost
What are some of the property amenities at Algonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, a sauna, and barbeque facilities.
What food & drink options are available at Algonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Algonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Algonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Is Algonquin Log Cabin and Cottage Outpost located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Kawawaymog Lake.