I can't say enough good things about my experience with the shop and Tony. He took care of my needs…read moreand was professional and kind throughout the entire process. That's the kind of customer service that brings me back to a business and I'll certainly bring any work I need to them. The work is top notch and it's clear they take pride in everything they do. It's rare these days to find someone who cares this much about doing things right and making sure you're happy. I've seen plenty of marine shops over the years, but this one's in a class of its own. Friendly, fair pricing, and seriously skilled -- I highly recommend them to anyone who wants the job done properly the first time. Thanks again for everything -- I'll definitely be back!

Tony at the Boat Doctors is a great mechanic and person. He is extremely knowledgeable and a very…read morehard worker. He will make sure your boat is running smooth and will not give up until he knows you are happy with the work he has done! Nancy at the office is great too. Always helpful with a smile! Thanks Tony for your integrity.

Having just finished a short canoe trip putting in at Kiosk, I can say that anyone needing a canoe…read moreand/or gear can rent with absolute confidence at Algonquin North. Nelson and his team are top quality in terms of equipment, convenience, dependability, responsiveness, and overall positive experience when entering from the north end of Algonquin. The northern entrance is noticeably quieter than the crowded Highway 60 scene and with a 5* outfitter directly on the road into the Kiosk put-in, IMHO it's worth the drive further north. In summary, I have used their services multiple times, they have never failed to satisfy, and we will use them again. Rent with confidence. Good gear. Good people.

unfortunately i would have to suggest looking elsewhere…read more difficult to communicate with as they seldom answer the phone or return a call halfway through a 9 day booking late September we returned the canoe due to extreme rain. Owner would not consider any refund simply saying that Is their written policy. It is the policy in fine print on the confirmation. I would understand in the summer or high season if there was a chance it would be a wasted rental opportunity In late september it was not. He has most of his fleet on racks. I would go to brent and rent from AO. a couple of years ago i returned the canoe one day early and they sent a refund in solicited. Solid customer service compared to greed. I wont go back to Algonquin North.

I have been coming here my whole life and this family is just amazing how well they treat their…read morecustomers. Claude, Diane, Francoise and all are so great and accommodating. You couldn't ask for better accommodations than this to get to your cottage and help out with any needs. Wouldn't know what to do without them!

Small marina on the French river just off of highway 69. Boat launch and parking was a reasonable…read moreprice. They have a small store with the basics for groceries/tackle/snacks, a place to dump your garbage. Boat fueling station was good to have close by when out fishing on the river. Staff was pretty friendly and easy going. We will be back

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend maybe 3 years ago. We had a nice cottage and the owners…read morewere very friendly. We went out on the lake in a canoe and watched a dog swim across the lake, which I didnt think was possible. There is a little diner in Port Loring that you can walk to, which serves Newfie Steak. The surrounding area is very wild and we didn't feel comfortable venturing into it.

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A decent little marina/rental shop that's located right outside Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park and…read moreoffers boat rentals for the day. While the building itself may be a bit dated, it more than makes up for it in service. Get past the lifejackets stacked in the corner of the store and the general disorganized feeling and you'll find that this place has a lot of options for boaters, including several types of boats (with variable speeds) that can be rented out. My group ended up settling for a 15-horsepower boat that cost us $80 for the day plus gas charges. Luckily, they'll refund a portion of the gas charge based on what you have left at the end of the day. This is a very laid-back place. The owner's dog saunters around and sees visitors off in the boat (by sitting at the end of the dock), and we had some old (very old) paddles in the boat that we attempted to use to row (to no avail). The boats get you to where you need to go and the general experience is very good. The owner gave my group a short lesson on how to use the boat (one of my friends had boating experience and knew how to operate one), which was appreciated. Sturgeon Bay Marine is a great place to rent a boat if you don't have any other options.

I'm so glad to read the detailed reviews of this park from Allison and Laura, because my experience…read morewas super brief and kind of a blur. The camp store was full of cute, well-designed things right next to the rental shack with boats and the spot to get your firewood. We rolled in to our camp site just before sunset, quickly put up our tent and through on our swimsuits and ran to the end of our little dirt road to jump in the water in the last of the golden light. It was glorious. After dinner we walked around the campground and checked out the other beach where teens were playing and bugs were gathering hungry for blood. We tucked into bed early, really glad we'd gotten that perfect swim in. We were gone the next morning early, on to the next one.

I can't say I'm a big camper. I like my comfort and convenience, and cleanliness. It's my third…read moretime camping, and I know what to expect now. I was really happy with this park, and the facilities they had. All the toilets are flush toilets, so no pinching your nose and squating on top of a hole, afriad you'll fall in. And it wasn't too stinky either. There were 4 + 1 handicap showers. The 1st one had warm water. And I never saw a line up or had to wait. The facilities were kept some what clean, and I liked that. The site also had a beach that fell on to the Moore Lake. It was a nice secluded beach and perfect for a swim and to put all your stuff. They had rental canoes and kayaks you can take out to the lake. Algonquin Northern Outfitters down the street has cheaper ones than the park. The Park store has anything you could want (including ice cream) yum. And life jackets you can borrow. The park staff also organize some events every evening (perfect for kids) like star gazing or history hikes. There is also a small museum that explains the history of Samuel de Champlain and his trade routes. I also liked seeing the park staff patrol occasionally throughout the day. The park itself had a few trails that go along the Mattawa river. It was a tortuous 5 hr hike that had us wishing we had a machete to cut through the ruffage. I guess that's how M. Champlain travelled thru the trading routes. I like going to new places all the time, but if I had to choose one to come back to , this would be it.

You know that service is a priority at this place when you walk into the washroom and see a…read morepersonal note from the owner thanking you for your patronage. I have to give a lot of props to Payne Marine - they helped us out of a major jam and were friendly and professional. Can't ask for much more at a marina. My group and I ended up pulling into this place on our boating trip through Georgian Bay, and were welcomed in with open arms. This is the first marina I'd visited in the area, and the site itself is nicely laid-out. We all had a chance to visit the main office/store, which has a surprising amount of amenities available including an internet cafe and its own gas station. There are also a number of maps and guides you can buy for the local area. I knew I was in unfamiliar territory when I watched a boater sail up, have an attendant fill the boat's gas tank up, then tell her to charge it to his account without ever once leaving the dock. There's definitely a different vibe and culture to this place, which we experienced first-hand. We ended up getting into a boating accident after a member of my group (who had no boating experience whatsoever) accelerated out of the dock and ended up getting us lodged onto the dock via an errant wave. The boat nearly sank, but the staff were quick to run out and help us. They went above and beyond for us, lending us a motorized pump to get all the water out. Special shout-out to the employee who worked there, Alyssa, who was friendly and helped us out through the whole process. She even posed for pictures with my friend, LOL. The staff at Payne Marine were a great help and turned a momentarily-precarious situation into a fond memory. Will definitely be back if I'm out in Georgian Bay again. Worth a visit.