A safari tent on 90 acres of the Canadian Shield, a certified dark-sky site where the Milky Way pours from horizon to horizon, and a live night-sky show with an astronomer. This is a once-in-a-lifetime summer night under the stars, and there are only four group sites.
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Nobody leads the day. The bus drops you off, you do what you like with the time, and you meet it again where it left you.
Flat and short, on even ground, with no climbing and no rush. This is a walk rather than a hike, and you set the pace.
Parkbus gets you there and back. Four Corners Algonquin hosts your stay. You book each one separately, here's exactly how.
Comfy round-trip coach from Toronto straight to Four Corners Algonquin and back. Arrive Friday around 12:45 PM. Depart Sunday around 3:00 PM. That's all Parkbus gives, just the ride.
You'll pick Individual or Group of 4 and book directly with Four Corners Algonquin.
Before the stars come out, spend Saturday exploring Algonquin Park. Choose the pace that suits you.
We pick you up
Exact pickup details are confirmed when you book.
Spend the whole day at Lake of Two Rivers. Swimming, bicycle rentals, canoe rentals, and hiking. An easy, do-it-your-way day by the water.
A half day of hiking the Big Pines & Lookout Trail, then a half day at the Algonquin Visitor Centre for the views, exhibits, and history. Shuttle service runs into Algonquin on Saturday and into the Village of Whitney on Friday and Sunday. Parkbus riders also get 15% off rentals with Algonquin Outfitters, just mention Parkbus when you book.
We drop you back
The bus returns to the same place it left from, so you go home the way you came.
This is our estimated return time, not a guarantee. Traffic can change it and some trips do run late, so please leave yourself some room afterwards rather than booking something tight against it.
Saturday, August 8, 9:00-11:00 PM. From one of the darkest places in Ontario, watch the sky come alive. Guided in real time by someone who can explain exactly what you're seeing.
What turns a good stargazing night into an unforgettable one: having someone who actually knows what they're looking at standing right next to you.
Caroline El-Khoury is a University of Toronto-trained astronomer with a degree in Physics and Astronomy. She's conducted pulsar research at ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, and has spent years turning her love of the night sky into something the rest of us can share. She runs stargazing tours and night-sky workshops across Ontario, and her astrophotography and astronomy content have built a dedicated following online ( @nightsky.adventures ).
On this trip, Caroline is your guide to the night sky. She'll walk you through the constellations, point out planets, explain why the meteors leave those long glowing trails, and help you spot things you'd never notice on your own. If you've ever looked up at a dark sky and thought “I wish I knew what I was seeing,” this is your answer, and she'll have astrophotography tips too, from phone cameras to full setups.
This is camping without the discomfort. Everything is set up before you arrive. You just bring a sleeping bag and warm layers.
You'll sleep in a fully equipped 4-person safari tent , with sleeping arrangements of one king bed and two twin floor mattresses. Each tent comes with solar-powered lighting and a charging station for your phone.
Outside, your campsite has a picnic table, a fire pit, a propane BBQ (we supply the propane), and your own Muskoka chairs. Free firewood is delivered straight to your site. The whole property is designed to minimize light pollution, that's the point.
Your safari tent A 4-person tent with one king bed and two twin floor mattresses. Solar lighting and phone charging included.
Meals Dinner on Friday and Saturday, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Catered by the MadMusher.
Saturday day trip into Algonquin A guided day trip into Algonquin Park, with your choice of two itineraries (below).
Plus your $62 Parkbus seat · booked separately with Parkbus
Explore the trails Connect straight to Algonquin's Old Rail Trail from the Four Corners loop.
Head into Whitney Wander the Village of Whitney for meals and local entertainment. Shuttle runs Friday and Sunday.
Bring a bike Limited bike spots on the bus, first come first served. Perfect for the Old Rail Trail.
August 7-9, 2026 at Four Corners Algonquin. Book your $62 Parkbus seat, then reserve your safari-tent stay. Only four group sites for the whole weekend.
Parkbus gives bus the ride only. Places to stay, meals, the Saturday day trip, and the stargazing programming are given by and booked directly with Four Corners Algonquin.
Placeholder dates · the real ones come from our booking system
Reserve the Parkbus Weekend package at Four Corners and your whole weekend on site is handled.
A 4-person tent with one king bed and two twin floor mattresses. Solar lighting and phone charging included.
Dinner on Friday and Saturday, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Catered by the MadMusher.
A guided day trip into Algonquin Park, with your choice of two itineraries (below).
Access to the Saturday-night stargazing session (9-11 PM) with astronomer Caroline El-Khoury.
★★★★★ 4.6/5.0 on Google
This is a great service if you don't have a vehicle or just don't want to drive. I'm so happy to have discovered this. There will definitely be more Parkbus trips in my future!James Taylor Wilson · Happy Parkbus customer
This is the 1st time I used Parkbus but it won't be the last.Brenda H. · Google
All stops enable guests ample time to explore the destination. This is a highly a good idea trip for those that appreciate spending time in nature minus distractions.OnAir48444 · Tripadvisor · Oct 2025
Speaking from someone who doesn't drive. This is a must!! I highly recommend this!Linda Ann · Facebook · Jun 2024
Highly recommend them. The bus service is so useful for people who doesn't want to drive and gives return facility. They were on time and bus facility was good too. Total worth the cost if you want to avoid hassle driving/parking.Sidhant Duggal · Facebook · Aug 2022
Factor in the cost of gas, parking and renting a car, it's a lot cheaper than taking a personal vehicle.Toronto Star
Parkbus is a great option for nature lovers, whether it's a day trip or overnight camping getaway.The Globe and Mail
Cancel more than 14 days before departure and you get a 90% refund, with 10% withheld for payment processing. Inside 14 days refunds are not available, except for a medical emergency in the 48 hours before departure, which needs a signed doctor’s note within 14 days of the missed trip and returns 50%. Tickets are transferable: you can change the passenger name up to 48 hours before departure.
If Parkbus cancels a trip, you get a full refund. We decide no later than 48 hours before departure and only on confirmed conditions: the park closed or the park authority asking us to stand down, an evacuation order or alert, an area restriction order, the highway closed, or the trip judged unsafe to run. A forecast is not one of those things, and trips run rain or shine.
The best value is the Group of 4 package: your own safari tent for $1,193.28, just $298.32 per person with all four of you. But there are only four group sites for the entire weekend. Once they're gone, they're gone. Gather your friends and grab one while you still can.
Not quite the right fit? These all leave from the same spot downtown.
