Sponsor - Wolf Den - October 2006

This October 2nd to 4th (2006), I spent two nights at the Wolf Den. The Wolf Den is a unique type of accomodation just east of Oxtongue Lake .. a short distance beyond the west gate of Algonquin Park. My activities in the park included two extensive day hikes .. to Maple Leaf Lake on the Western Uplands Backpacking Trail and the entire loop of the Mizzy Lake interpretive trail.

Earlier in the year Ben Teskey had brought the Wolf Den on board as an Algonquin Adventures sponsor on the website's forum. Around 7:30 pm on Monday Oct. 2nd, after completing my hike to Maple Leaf Lake, I checked into the Wolf Den. I was greeted by Robin at the lodge's main door and had an enjoyable introductory chat with her and Ben. I'd already cooked my dinner at the trailhead, so after unloading my gear, I enjoyed a relaxing evening of lounging upstairs in a cushy soft chair and chatting with some of the other guests.

While the Wolf Den website (www.wolfdenbunkhouse.com) includes a good number of photos of the facilities, I did take some of my own and have included them here for your enjoyment.

I heartily recommend the Wolf Den as an alternative for Algonquin accomodation .. as a pre- or post-interior trip convenience .. as a cosy off-season base of operations .. as a warm winter haven .. or as a full-fledged family fun-center.

This is the lodge as seen as one arrives from the main parking area.

The lodge's main floor's communal kitchen, staircase and an adjacent eating area.

At the top of the lodge's staircase is a casual area with table and couches.

The balance of the upstairs lounge is a great place for shared conversations.

One of the two bunkhouse buildings .. with three separate guest rooms.

Here is one of the bunkhouse's two downstairs family-size rooms

The bunkhouse's upstairs single room .. for a group or individual guests.

Here is the recently constructed sauna building .. for relaxing sore muscles.