Guided day trips · A guide, a small group, a plan
Guided · No experience needed

Guided day trips in Algonquin

The easiest way to see the park. Hop on the bus in Toronto, meet your guide at the stop, and spend the day on the water or the trail. We handle the route, the gear and the logistics. You just show up, and you're home the same evening.

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Two ways to be guided

Both trips leave from the same downtown Toronto stop and come home the same evening. Pick the one that calls to you: a guided paddle to a waterfall, or a guided ride down a historic rail trail.

Guided canoe paddle on Oxtongue Lake toward Ragged Falls
Guided Paddle

Paddle to Ragged Falls

A guided canoe day from Oxtongue Lake out to Ragged Falls, led by the team at Algonquin Outfitters. You set off right from their base on Oxtongue Lake and paddle in a small, social group of 10 across 5 shared canoes.

You don't need to be an expert, but it shouldn't be your very first time in a canoe.

Oxtongue Lake start · Algonquin Outfitters guides · 10 paddlers, 5 canoes
Coming with a friend? Sign up as a pair and share a canoe.
2026 Paddle Dates
Jun 28Jul 5Jul 12Jul 19 Aug 3Aug 16Aug 23Aug 30
$140 per person
Price includes your canoe rental and a guided experience led by the professionals at Algonquin Outfitters, plus round-trip transportation and park access.
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Guided Ride

Old Rail Trail Bike Tour

A guided ride along Algonquin's historic Old Rail Trail, led by Parkbus guide Cristina. It's a former rail line, so the route is flat, scenic and beginner-friendly, rolling past lakes and through the forest.

No bike? No problem — your ticket includes a fat-tire bike rental from Algonquin Outfitters, the right ride for this flat, gravelly trail. Just show up and it'll be waiting for you.

Led by Parkbus guide Cristina · Old Rail Trail · Beginner-friendly
2026 Ride Dates
Jul 10Jul 17Jul 24
$145 per person
A flat rate for all ages. Your ticket includes a fat-tire bike rental and helmet from Algonquin Outfitters, round-trip transportation and park access.
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A Parkbus guide and small group on the Old Rail Trail bike tour

What's included

Everything you need for a great day out. Just bring water, lunch, sunscreen and a sense of adventure.

A Parkbus group on a guided day in Algonquin

Round-trip coach

From downtown Toronto, with a second pickup at the Major Mackenzie Park & Ride.

Park admission

Your daily Algonquin park pass is built right into the ticket.

A local guide

Algonquin Outfitters on the water, or Parkbus guide Cristina on the trail.

Small group

Social, easygoing, beginner-friendly, and home the same evening.

Where to catch the bus

Two pickup points in the GTA. Get there 15 minutes early.

The Parkbus coach — look for it at your pickup point

Downtown Toronto

34 Asquith Ave — just north of Yonge & Bloor subway station.

Departs
7:30 AM
Returns
8:30 PM

Major Mackenzie Park & Ride

Hwy 400 at Major Mackenzie Dr., Maple. Free parking available.

Departs
8:15 AM
Returns
7:30 PM
In the press
Factor in the cost of gas, parking and renting a car, it's a lot cheaper than taking a personal vehicle.
Parkbus is a great option for nature lovers, whether it's a day trip or overnight camping getaway.

What passengers are saying

★★★★★  4.8/5.0 on Google

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I have always had excellent experiences with Parkbus. The ambassadors have been knowledgeable and friendly. The drivers drive safely, and with the passengers' comfort in mind.
Sharlene H. · Google
★★★★★
It's convenient, destinations are all great and staff is nice, polite and funny. I recommend Parkbus to everyone, especially if you don't have a car but want to explore Ontario.
Natalie N. · Google
★★★★★
Booked in minutes, had an unreal day in Algonquin, and was home by dinner.
Cameron · Happy Parkbus customer
★★★★★
Used this service for a weekend in Algonquin. These guys stuck to the schedule well and ambassadors checked everyone in at their pickups. Convenient drop offs all across the park and across the city. Reasonably priced and no need to think about a rental car to get to the wilderness.
James Johnson · Happy Parkbus adventurer
A Parkbus guide leading a trip on the bus

Let us lead the way

Pick a date, meet your guide at the stop, and let Algonquin do the rest.