Rain Lake Access Point 

Perry Mart

Huntsville

Rain Lake

Brown Lake

Islet Lake

Mobil - Huntsville

Shell - Huntsville

This 3-day, 26km (16mi) backcountry hike in the Western Uplands of Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada, Ontario will take you through serene and picturesque landscapes. The reservable dates for backcountry camping in the Western Uplands is May - October. The backcountry trail is mostly flat, making it accessible for hikers of all levels, with well-maintained campsites that offer plenty of space and comfort. Along the way, you'll experience scenic lookouts over pristine lakes and walk through vast forests with endless trees, immersing yourself in the tranquility and natural beauty of Algonquin's wilderness.

This guide contains everything you need to know to do this hike including:

-How to Reserve your Campsites 
-How to Navigate to your Campsites 
-Gas Stations Nearby
-Places to Visit Nearby 
-Camping equipment
-Personal Items
-Food 
-Water
-Animal Safety 
-How to Hang Food on a Tree 
-How to Keep Animals Away at Night 
-Important Information

Algonquin Provincial Park - West Gate, Highway 60 at km, Frank MacDougall Parkway, Whitney, ON, Canada

Backpacking in the Western Uplands - Algonquin, Canada, Ontario

Cache Lake

Algonquin Outfitters - Lake Opeongo

Kawartha Dairy Huntsville

Leaf Lake Ski Trail

Whitney Freshmart

MACEWEN - Whitney

This 45-minute, 2.5km (1.5mi) hike in Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada, Ontario will take you to Dee's cabin deep in the forest.  The reservable dates for Dee's Cabin are May - October. The well-maintained trail has a slight uphill incline, making for an easy yet rewarding journey. Upon arrival, you'll find a rustic cabin with four wooden bunk beds (no mattresses, so bring your own lightweight inflatable mattresses), a firewood stove for heating, and a charming outdoor setup with a picnic table and chairs. The cabin is equipped with a privy box washroom and a fire pit, perfect for cozy campfires under the stars.

This guide contains everything you need to know to stay at this cabin overnight including:

-How to Reserve Dee's Cabin 
-How to Navigate to Dee's Cabin 
-Gas Stations Nearby
-Places to Visit Nearby
-Camping equipment
-Personal Items
-Food 
-Water
-Animal Safety 
-How to Keep Animals Away at Night 
-Important Information

Backpacking to Dee's Cabin in Algonquin, Canada, Ontario

Element Huntsville

AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown

Honest Coffee Roasters

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Huntsville

The Greenroom Coffee Shop

Offbeat Coffee Studio

Offbeat Coffee To-Go

Grounded Coffee

The Camp

Good Company Cafe

U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment

Campus No. 805

AM Booth's Lumberyard

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Monte Sano State Park

Big Spring International Park

Burritt on the Mountain

Harmony Park Safari

Point Mallard Park

Huntsville Museum of Art

Constitution Hall Park

Delano Park

Steel City Pops

Pizzelle's Confections

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza

Three Scoops

Suzy's Pops

Pofta Buna International

Mountain Valley Pizzeria and Bakery

MELT - Huntsville

Edgar's Bakery

Edgar's bakery

Mason Dixon Bakery

Peggy Ann Bakery

Canadian Bakin

The Moon Bakeshop

Le Macaron French Pastries

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Madison

Agave & Rye

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Huntsville

Gold Sprint

Farm Burger Huntsville

Bravo! Italian Kitchen

Super Chix - Huntsville, AL

CO/OP Community Table + Bar

Dixie Nails & Spa

Dragon's Forge Cafe

Angel's Island Coffee

The Foundation Coffeehouse

Bus Stop Coffee

The Orion Amphitheater

Urban Cookhouse

Fresko Grille Modern Mediterranean

Hops N Guac

Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy

Taco Mama

Full Moon BBQ

Stovehouse

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Rhythm on Monroe

Charlie Foster's

Catacomb 435

106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Westin Huntsville

2710 Carl T Jones Dr SE

La Esquina Cocina

Stella's Elixir Lounge

Pourhouse Huntsville

Yellowhammer Brewing

Innerspace Brewing Company

Green Bus Brewing

Fractal Brewing Project

Rocket Republic

Chandlers Ford Brewing

Domaine South

Cotton Row

Commerce Kitchen

1892 East Restaurant & Tavern

Purveyor

Char Restaurant

Ol Heidelberg Cafe

The Bottle

Terranova's Huntsville

Grille on Main

The Poppy and Parliament

Pane E Vino Pizzeria

STONE AGE KOREAN BBQ

Supper Heroes

Revivalist

Flight Plan Wine And Tapas

Mazzara's Vinoteca

Hound and Harvest

Domaine South wine shop & wine bar

Rosie's Mexican Cantina

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Huntsville! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Hunstville for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
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Let's have a chat! In a consultation call, I get to answer your questions about traveling in Ontario or get into the nitty-gritty of things to do or where to go for your trip in Ontario. You tell me what you need!

I specialize in Niagara Falls, Muskoka, Toronto, and southern Ontario in general as I have lived here most of my life.

I love connecting with places through walking the towns, finding unique shops and local places to eat, and seeking out natural spaces to go for a walk or hike. 

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Huntsville, ON, Canada

If you want a local guide to plan your days for you, point you to unique local gems, and make your dream Ontario experiences come true, then you'll need a custom itinerary from your Guide To Ontario!

I specialize in trip planning for Niagara Falls, Muskoka, Toronto, and southern Ontario in general, as I have lived here most of my life and have been a professional tour guide.

I love connecting with places through walking the towns, discovering its history, finding unique shops and local places to eat, and seeking out natural spaces to go for a walk or hike. 

I am also very knowledgable in our local recreational activities, such as canoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, or camping, and can help you find these experiences and enjoy them for yourself.

Please provide as much detail in the answers below as you can to make the most of your custom itinerary. 

If you are in the early stages of planning your trip or have a lot of questions, I recommend also booking a consultation call with me for us to get a clearer idea of where you should go and what you'd like to do on your trip.

I look forward to learning about your travel style and what you want to get out of your trip so that I can help you plan your journey with a personalized, custom itinerary.

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Do you have a trip planned to a fun new city or location? But now you don't want to go through the nitty-gritty of finding the best restaurants, coffee shops, or wine bars? Or you have no idea where to begin in picking a hotel or Airbnb for your travels?

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