Events

Throughout the year, Algonquin Outfitters hosts a variety of events of interest to many different people.

Demo days
These events happen quite often and offer people an opportunity to test out new equipment that they might otherwise not be able to try. Demos include bikes, snowboards, alpine skis, nordic skis, snowshoes, kayaks and canoes.
For more details click here to visit demo page on this site

Special Events • Fall / Winter
Warren Miller's Children of Winter Ski Film
Friday, November 14, 8pm 2008
Deep powder. Huge airs. World-class cinematography. It's all part of Warren Miller's Children of Winter, the world's largest action sports film, which is set to music by Radiohead, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Beck, and others. Shown in crystal-clear high definition, the film tour crisscrosses the nation and nine countries worldwide. Check out warrenmiller.com for all tour information, videos, photos, and more.
Warren Miller's 2008 Film Tour showcases spectacular footage shot in Japan, Austria, British Columbia, Alaska, and Iceland with jaw-dropping performances by an impressive assembly of world-class athletes, including Jonny Moseley, Daron Rahlves, Marco Sullivan, Seth Wescott, Gerry Lopez, and Wendy Fisher.
Check it all out at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville on Friday Nov 14th 2008 7pm - 9pm.
Order tickets on-line: www.algonquintheatre.ca
or by calling 1-888- 696-4255 ext. 2352
Film festival website: www.skinet.com/warrenmiller

Banff Mountain Film Festival
Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
Algonquin Outfitters is once again bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to the Algonquin Theatre for two nights. Each evening will feature a different selection of films. Get a taste of wild mountain adventures, and more, as the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour once again rolls into Huntsville.
For the last ten years, Algonquin Outfitters has hosted this spectacular showing of mountain films in Huntsville. Films in world tour bring the spirit of adventure to life on the screen. A wide variety of stories - from mountain sports, mountain culture and the environment - will entice and inspire viewers.
The tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre, and features award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff, Alberta. The world tour spans the globe, making its way to North and South America, Europe, South Africa, India, Poland and Iceland.
Advance tickets will be available at the Algonquin Theatre box office at 37 Main St. E., on-line at algonquintheatre.ca or by calling the theatre box office at (705) 789-4975, or 1-888-696-4255, ext. 2352.
Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students. Folks buying tickets for both shows can exchange their two ticket stubs for a coupon offering a 15% discount on their next purchase at Algonquin Outfitters.
For more information on the Banff Mountain Film Festival, visit their web site: www.banffmountainfestivals.ca

15th Annual Winter Fun Day
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Winter Fun Day is an event that will get you excited about winter! This free, family-oriented, event takes place at the Oxtongue Lake location, just west of Algonquin Park, on Hwy. 60, about 30 km east of Huntsville. The Winter Assembly is designed to introduce people to self-propelled (or at least non-motorized) winter activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skate skiing, winter camping, ice-climbing and dog sledding, as well as provide a host of opportunities to have fun in the snow. For more information, call 1-800-469-4948 or check the Winter Rates and Events page.

Algonquin Outfitters Contests and Auctions
Fall Winter 2008-2009
Algonquin Outfitters hosted a Spring 2008 and Summer 2008 Photo Contest this year. We will also be hosting a Fall / Winter Photo Contest. All the information about entering, prizes and winners can be found online on our Contest Page.

Design a Skateboard Deck Contest and Auction
Summer / Fall 2008
This past summer we hosted a contest to get youth to design their best Skateboard Deck with the goal to raise money to support the new Huntsville Rotary Skate park. The Skateboards will be auctioned this fall with the auction closing mid November. You can participate in the Auction online or by visiting our Huntsville store. Details can be found on our Contest Webpage.

Hidden Valley Ski Club Events

  • Ski & Snow Board Swap CSPS - Oct. 3 - 5 2008
  • Hidden Valley Job Fair - Nov. 22, 2008
  • Preseason Rail Competition - Nov. 29, 2008
  • Opening Day - Dec. 13, 2008
  • Santa Day (Food Bank Fundraiser) - Dec. 21, 2008
  • Christmas Eve Torch light - Dec. 24, 2008
  • Members Wine & Cheese - Dec. 27, 2008
  • New Year's Eve Fireworks - Dec. 31, 2008
  • Gala Dinner - Jan. 17, 2009
  • Members Guest Weekend - Jan. 17, 2009
  • Super Bowl Party - Feb. 1, 2009
  • Muskoka Ski Club mid-season meeting - Feb. 7, 2009
  • Men's Day - Friday, Feb. 13 2009
  • Ladies' Day - Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
  • Club Championships - Mar. 7, 2009
  • Silent Auction - Mar. 7, 2009
  • Racing Awards - Mar. 8, 2009
  • Dual Slalom - Mar. 14, 2009
  • Boogie With your Boots On - Mar. 14, 2009
  • Puddle Jump - Mar. 22, 2009
  • Pancake & Dress-Up Day - Mar. 28, 2009
  • Dummy Downhill - Mar. 29, 2009
  • Last day of operations - Mar. 29, 2009

Hidden Valley opens Sat Dec 13th this year. Algonquin Outfitters will be there at the Valley Shop to make sure you have all the gear you need. Forgot your gloves? Don't worry, we've got ours! Want to try out some new skis or a snowboard? Drop buy and check out our demo fleet.
While your on the web why not check out Hidden Valley's new website at www.skihiddenvalley.on.ca

Sir Sam's Ski Area Events - Haliburton

  • Open House - Saturday Oct. 11, 2008
  • Season Opens - Saturday Dec. 6, 2008
  • Christmas Break - Dec. 20, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009
  • Sir Sam's Ski Challenge Registration - Sat., Jan. 10, 2009
  • 1st Ski Challenge Race - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009
  • TLD School Board Ski Day - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009
  • Apres Ski and Dance - Saturday, Jan 31, 2009
  • Family Day - Monday, Feb. 16, 2009
  • Men's Day - Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
  • Ladies' Day - Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
  • Final Race of Sir Sam's Ski Challenge - Sat. Feb. 28, 2009
  • King & Queen of the Hill - Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009
  • March Break - Mar. 14 - 22, 2009
  • Spring Splash - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009

Sir Sam's Ski Area, in the Haliburton Highlands opens on Saturday December 6th. AO wil be there with all our great gear and on-hill demos. We're happy to announce that we'll be at the hill all season this year with our newest and 10th location.

Sir Sam's Ski Area Hours of Operation
5 days per week - Wednesday to Sunday
Weekdays: open 9:30am - 4:00pm
Weekends & Holidays: open 9:30am - 4:30pm
Open every day of Christmas Break except Christmas Day
Open every day of March Break, from March 14th to March 22th
Check them out on-line at www.sirsams.com

Special Events • Spring / Summer 2009

Spin the Lakes Road Bike Tour
Sunday May 24 2009
This fun bike tour comes back to Huntsville for the second time. Ride a short (55km), medium (95km) or, for those of you who want a challenge, a long (122km) course. The first Spin the Lakes tour in 2006 drew over 200 riders - we have to say it was a success.
For more information visit www.bikemuskoka.ca

Kayak Wednesdays
Want to try your hand at kayaking? Wednesdays are kayaking night and for only $15 we provide all the gear for a fun, relaxing evening outing. Meet at the Huntsville store before 6pm for registration. We'll have you on the water before 7 and spend the next 2 hours showing you the sights on the Muskoka River. If the group is up for a little more challenge, we can paddle all the way to Lake Vernon and back. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We also do private kayaking events - call us and ask about planning one for your group. Contact Randy (Contact Us) at 705-787-0262x36

Tuesday Night Ride
Tuesday nights all summer long are bike nights. Bring your wheels and meet in the parking lot behind the Huntsville store and be prepared for a night of trail riding around Huntsville. New to the area? What better way to find places to ride and people who enjoy riding!!

Mud Slinger Mountain Bike Race Series 2008
The Buckwallow Cycling Centre hosts the Mud Slinger Race Series on Thursday nights. Show up and be counted... not to mention covered in mud. Algonquin Outfitters is the official sponsor of the Mud Slinger races, starting the first week of June and running until the first week of September.
For more information, call Mike at Buckwallow: 1-705-687-8858. Buckwallow doesn't have a web site but for trail maps, directions and reviews of the Buckwallow trails, visit Crankarm or read excellent reviews at Canada Trails.

Buckwallow Trail Map.