Boat tour · Algonquin Provincial Park (Natural Environment Class)
Algonquin Moose Safari Canoe Trip with Rob Stimpson
Run by Voyageur Quest · 3 days · Jun
About
Three-day June canoe trip with backcountry camping in the northwest of Algonquin Park, paddling quiet lakes to photograph moose, with photographer Rob Stimpson.
What you can photograph
From this listing
| Subject | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Outside the window | Outside the window | Outside the window | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Outside the window | Outside the window | Outside the window | Outside the window | Outside the window |
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Peak |
| May | Peak |
| Jun | Peak |
| Jul | Peak |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 April
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:09 | Night |
| 06:09 | 06:33 | Blue hour |
| 06:33 | 07:08 | Golden hour |
| 07:08 | 08:28 | Soft |
| 08:28 | 11:06 | Medium |
| 11:06 | 15:22 | Harsh |
| 15:22 | 18:00 | Medium |
| 18:00 | 19:21 | Soft |
| 19:21 | 19:56 | Golden hour |
| 19:56 | 20:20 | Blue hour |
| 20:20 | 24:00 | Night |
3.8 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.4 h | 4.4 h | 3.2 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb | 1.2 h | 3.3 h | 5.7 h | 0.0 h |
| Mar | 1.2 h | 2.8 h | 7.2 h | 0.6 h |
| Apr (window) | 1.2 h | 2.7 h | 5.3 h | 4.2 h |
| May (window) | 1.3 h | 2.8 h | 4.9 h | 5.9 h |
| Jun (window) | 1.3 h | 2.9 h | 4.8 h | 6.5 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.3 h | 2.8 h | 4.8 h | 6.2 h |
| Aug | 1.2 h | 2.7 h | 5.1 h | 4.9 h |
| Sep | 1.1 h | 2.7 h | 6.7 h | 1.8 h |
| Oct | 1.2 h | 3.1 h | 6.5 h | 0.0 h |
| Nov | 1.3 h | 4.0 h | 4.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec | 1.5 h | 5.2 h | 2.0 h | 0.0 h |
The trip
- Length
- 3 days
- Group size
- Not stated
- Led by
- Rob Stimpson
- Route
- Starts and ends in Algonquin Provincial Park
- Language
- English
Route
Stops are placed by name, in the order listed. The lines join them up and are not the route travelled.
Moose — Algonquin beaver ponds & Hailstorm Creek — late June to July aquatic feeding
Shoot window
Moose: you will probably see it (Jun–Jul)
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Peak |
| Jun | Peak |
| Jul | Peak |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
- Peak
- Late June to mid July: after the worst blackflies (park: biting insects late May to late June) and before moose shift to browsing in forest by end of July.
- Days needed
- 6 days
- Coat
- Velvet antlers
- Habitat
- Green season / lush, Wetland / water
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Also here
- Common loon with chicks, beaver, spruce grouse and Canada jay at Spruce Bog, black bear.
- Light
- 45.5°N. Max solar altitude 66 to 68° (computed), so a clear midday is unusable; sun under 15° only about 3.3 h a day in total. Usable soft light: roughly 2 h after sunrise (about 05:30) and 1.5 h before sunset (about 21:00), extended by dawn fog on ponds. Summer overcast frequency not found, needs verification. Access: Highway 60 and canoe launches usable at dawn.
- Weather risk
- Fog / mist (asset)
- Atmosphere
- Dawn mist on still ponds, water pouring off the muzzle when the head lifts, backlit droplets, mirror reflections.
- Permits
- Ontario Parks daily vehicle permit; backcountry camping permits reserved ahead for Hailstorm Creek overnights. No Ontario Parks moose approach distance found, needs verification. Drone rules in Ontario provincial parks not checked.
- Getting there
- Toronto about 3 h drive or Ottawa. Campgrounds on Highway 60 (Canisbay, Lake of Two Rivers) or motels in Whitney. Canoe gives water level angle; 300 f/2.8 handheld from a canoe is workable, a long TC is not.
Who runs trips here: Algonquin Outfitters (self guided Hailstorm Creek day trip with water taxi), Opeongo Outfitters, Voyageur Quest (3 day moose safari). None are photography specific.
Confidence: medium · Last verified 22 Sept 2026
Moose — Algonquin Highway 60 roadside salt pools — May
Shoot window
Moose: you will almost certainly see it (Apr–May)
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Peak |
| May | Peak |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
- Peak
- Late April through May.
- Days needed
- 2 days
- Behaviour
- Moult
- Coat
- Moulting / patchy
- Habitat
- Mud / thaw
- Crowds
- Crowded — vehicles in frame
- Also here
- Spring migrant warblers, spruce grouse display, beaver.
- Light
- 45.5°N, max sun about 64° on May 20, same short soft windows as the June row (about 2 h each end). Not the limiting factor here.
- Permits
- Ontario Parks vehicle permit. Park asks drivers to pull fully off the road with hazards on; moose jams and collisions are routine.
- Getting there
- Same as the June row.
Who runs trips here: None needed.
Confidence: high · Last verified 22 Sept 2026
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Toronto time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 07:56– | 16:09– | 9h 6m9 h 6 min | 23° |
| Feb | 07:21– | 16:59– | 10h 25m10 h 25 min | 32° |
| Mar | 07:31– | 18:41– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 42° |
| Apr | 06:33– | 19:21– | 13h 32m13 h 32 min | 54° |
| May | 05:48– | 19:55– | 14h 56m14 h 56 min | 63° |
| JunIn season | 05:30– | 20:19– | 15h 41m15 h 41 min | 68° |
| Jul | 05:45– | 20:16– | 15h 21m15 h 21 min | 66° |
| Aug | 06:20– | 19:41– | 14h 7m14 h 7 min | 58° |
| Sep | 06:57– | 18:46– | 12h 33m12 h 33 min | 47° |
| Oct | 07:35– | 17:48– | 10h 58m10 h 58 min | 36° |
| Nov | 07:19– | 15:58– | 9h 30m9 h 30 min | 26° |
| Dec | 07:54– | 15:41– | 8h 43m8 h 43 min | 21° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026