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WELCOME WINTER TO ALGONQUIN!
Greetings!
Algonquin Park Sproule Bay, Lake Opeongo
Nov 14th, Lake Opeongo

The weatherman keeps telling me it's cold outside. We have even seen some snow here in Algonquin Park that's lasted a few days before melting.  All this makes me think we're in for a good winter with lots of snow and winter activities to enjoy. 

Now is the time of year to put away your canoes & kayaks and find those winter skis and boards.  Don't forget to make sure they are tuned and waxed before the snow starts covering the ground. 

Curious about the weather here in Algonquin Park?  We've got the local weather report online in full details right on our website.
 
Winter Storage Tips and Solutions
by John Gull, Johnny's Boatshop, Huntsville

Now that you've finished that fall canoe trip, it's time to put your canoe into storage for the winter. While there are specific steps for different hull and trim types, I will start with a common step I do to every canoe that comes to my facility for winter storage and/or a maintenance package: CLEANING.

 

Housekeeping For Your Canoe:
Cleaning a canoe by hand with rags and an all purpose biodegradable cleaner is the best way to inspect every inch of the hull for damage. If you discover any stubborn spots like pine pitch or scuff marks, you can usually remove these with methyl hydrate (a.k.a. fondue fuel) - it won't hurt the finish on your canoe. Assuming you found everything in order, finish up with a coat of wax or a UV protection such as 303.   

 

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Wendy Swift, still paddling (at the age of 84) Bay Creek in New York, November 2012
Canadian Black Frid'eh in Huntsville
Friday November 23rd & 24th 2012

Black Friday is the official kick off of the Christmas Shopping season with our friends south of the border.  This year the merchants of Huntsville have decided to take up this great tradition and have their very first Canadian Black Frid'eh on Friday November 23rd.  We're taking it one step further and extending the sale into Saturday as well.

Come out and get your Christmas shopping done early this year by shopping Black Frid'eh in downtown Huntsville.  Algonquin Outfitters will be featuring this sale at all our stores so you can enjoy the savings in Bracebridge, Haliburton and Oxtongue Lake.


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AO gives back to loyal customers in three ways

In the last year, Algonquin Outfitters has rolled out three programs to enhance customer service and show appreciation to our loyal clients. About a year ago, the AO Adventure Rewards program was launched and it continues to gain momentum as more and more customers see (and reap) the benefits. In a nutshell, the rewards program gives you points on every purchase or rental. The points never expire and, once you have 10 points, can be redeemed at any time. You can learn more about the program and register on-line by clicking here.

Building the success of the rewards program, we are launching two new programs this month: the AO Price Match Guarantee and the AO Warranty Plus program.

Our Price Match promise is pretty simple: if you find a lower advertised price on an in-stock, new, identical item from an authorized Ontario dealer, now or within 14 days of your purchase, just show us the price and we will match it. For the fine print and more information, click here.

Our commitment to service does not end when you leave the store. While we strive to sell top-quality products, every now and then, something doesn't quite work the way you expected it to. The new AO Warranty Plus program goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty by offering you immediate response to defective merchandise: if you discover, within 60 days, that an item you purchased from us is defective, just return that item, along with the sales receipt, to the nearest Algonquin Outfitters store.  You will have the option of an immediate replacement (if the item is in stock), store credit or we can return the defective item to the manufacturer for repair or replacement. For more details, click here.
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Warranty Plus
AO Warranty Plus

 

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