Guided Trip

Four Corners Algonquin Stargazing Summer Glamping

Escape the city for a weekend under one of Ontario's darkest skies during the Perseids Meteor Shower. Stay in safari tents at Four Corners Algonquin, a certified dark sky site with observatory, and enjoy guided stargazing with an astrophysicist. See up to 100 meteors per hour in this cosmic fireworks show.

July 24th-26th Weekend Getaway

Grab your friends and escape the city for a weekend under one of Ontario's darkest skies, just in time for the Perseids Meteor Shower. This is not your average camping trip. We're talking safari tents, stargazing, and a front-row seat to the universe.

What's the Perseids?

Every August, Earth passes through the dusty trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, creating one of the most dazzling meteor showers of the year. At its peak, you can see up to 100 meteors an hour, streaking across the sky like cosmic fireworks.

Where You're Going

You'll be staying at Four Corners Algonquin, a certified dark sky site and home to a real observatory. Nestled just outside Algonquin Park, this site is purpose-built for awe.

Your Weekend Includes

  • Round-trip coach bus from downtown Toronto
  • 2-night stay in a fully-equipped safari tent—think glamping, not roughing it
  • Stargazing program with astrophysicist Caroline El Khoury from Night Sky Adventures
  • Cozy fire pits, Muskoka chairs, solar lighting, and a BBQ at every site
  • Firewood delivered to your site—yes, really

Claim Your Safari Tent

Individuals $395: https://parkbus.com/reserve?parkline=9307

4-Person Safari Tent Package $1495 -(Each "Person" Is a TENT, you only need one passenger selected to book a tent)

https://parkbus.com/reserve?parkline=9308

Pickup Locations
34 Asquith Avenue

Pick up at 34 Asquith Ave, just north of the Yonge and Bloor Subway stop. We recommend getting there 15 minutes early to make sure you have enough time for the bus.

Departure Time
7:30 AM
Return Time
7:30 PM

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Four Corners Algonquin

The bus will drop you off at Four Corners Algonquin.

Estimated arrival
Friday: 12:45 PM
Departure
Sunday: 3:00 PM

Claim Your Safari Tent

Be sure to read through the FAQ below and when you're ready click the links to start your reservation.

Individuals Package: https://parkbus.com/reserve?parkline=9307

4-Person Safari Tent Package (Each "Person" Is a TENT, you only need one passenger selected to book a tent)

https://parkbus.com/reserve?parkline=9308

Your Weekend Includes

  • Round trip coach bus transportation
  • Your accommodations in a Safari Tent at Four Corners Algonquin, a certified dark sky friendly site, and registered observatory
  • One night of Stargazing Programming
  • Meals catered by MadMusher Restaurant: Friday - Dinner, Saturday- Breakfast and Dinner, Sunday - Breakfast
  • Shuttling: Shuttle service available for day time trips into Algonquin Park (Saturday) or Whitney (Friday and Sunday)
    • Saturday day trip options:
    • 1) Spending the day at Lake of Two Rivers Store, Campground or on the Old Rail Trail with discounted rentals from Algonquin Outfitters
    • 2) Spend half the day at Lake of Two Rivers, grab lunch and then head to the visitor centre, Big Pines, Spruce Board Boardwalk, or Beaver Pond trails

What you need to know about Safari Tents

How does tent assignment at Four Corners work?

There are 24 individual booking spots available.

If you have a group of 4, or you want a tent to yourselves we encourage you to book one of the five available, 4-person tent packages.

Each tent has 3 mattresses and holds up to 4 people.

The beds include 1 king and two twin matresses.

For individuals bookings, we will only be placing 3 people in each tent.

If you are coming with a friend, it’s in your best interest to pay on the SAME ORDER. Instead of separately.

If you do not do this, we cannot guarantee the numbers will work out to place you all in the same tents.We assign tents at a later date, and send out a tent booking survey. We assign tents to the best of our abilities by gender rooming preferences: all Male, all Female or Mixed gender/has no preference. For those with multiple people (max 3) on the same order, we automatically place you in the same tent.

What Tents include:

  • Every safari tent comes with solar powered lighting and charging station for your phone
  • Outside, you'll find your own personal Muskoka chairs, bbq, a picnic table and fire pit
  • Free firewood is delivered straight to your site

Capacity:

  • 4 person Safari Tents have 3 beds, one king and two twin pull out floor mattresses

What's Not Included

  • You must bring your own lunch food and bedding/sleeping bags and pillows
  • Lunches: We encourage you package light snacks and lunch that do not require refrigeration, as this is not available on site. Food storage will be provided as storing food in your tent is not allowed. You may bring a bag or small cooler with your lunch items. Alternatively, plan to eat out at Lake of Two Rivers or in Whitney.
  • Bedding/pillows: Bring your own sheets/blankets/sleeping bags and pillows.
  • Rentals are available from four corners at an additional cost for bedding/linens and cooking
  • Any additional rentals you purchase with other vendors in Whitney or with Algonquin Outfitters are not included. You may wish to coordinate a rental drop off with Algonquin Outfitters, we have a 15% discount for Parkbus riders arranged, when you call to book mention this to save on your activities.

Activities Around Four Corners

  • Explore the trails: Connect to Algonquin's Old Rail Trail from the Four Corners Loop
  • Head into the Village of Whitney: Grab meals and enjoy local entertainment
  • Bring a bike: Limited bike spots available on the bus on first come first serve basis
  • Watersports and rentals: Connect with Algonquin Outfitters, Opeongo Outfitters or the East Gate Motel for Madawaska River activities
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