Canadian Destinations

Relax and enjoy the spectacular fall colours at secluded lodge near Algonquin

(NC)-Has the busy summer got you seeking a relaxing weekend getaway from the city? Northern Edge Algonquin is located three short hours north of Toronto, and is easily accessible by car, rail and bus. This fall, hosts Todd and Martha Lucier are offering canoe, kayak and outdoor education excursions, private trips and organized group retreats at their secluded nature retreat, opened in 1995 and featured in the New York Times, Explore Magazine and Maclean's.

Visitors seeking the beautiful fall colours and tranquility of Ontario's north will rest easy: the region has been voted one of the Toronto Stars' top 10 viewing locations in Ontario. Accommodations are provided in lodge guest rooms and cabins tucked away in the woods, surrounded by 50 km of hiking and mountain biking trails. Paddlers have direct water access to the canoe routes of Algonquin Provincial Park, or can take advantage of sea kayaking adventures in nearby Georgian Bay.

Guests staying at the Edge are also treated to gourmet meals and snacks prepared by on-site chefs featuring produce from their garden, organically grown and fair trade foods. Accommodation begins with dinner on arrival day and ends with lunch on departure day. Reservations are recommended, as some trips fill up by midsummer. The office can be reached at 1-800-953-3343 or at www.algonquincanada.com.