WELCOME TO THE HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS!
We are your ALGONQUIN SOUTH GATE OUTFITTER!
2025 Official Season Opening is Friday May 16!
Kingscote Outpost 2025 Hours
Victoria Day Wkend – June – Fri-Mon 10-6
Jul/Aug – Daily 10-6
Sept – Thanksgiving Wkend – Fri-Mon 10-6
Custom Experiences are available, including Learn to Camp and Wilderness School.
Click in to book watercraft and equipment rentals, along with the ability to pre-purchase retail item and supplies such as dehydrated or freeze dried camping food, fuel and more!
All of our offerings are naturally wonderful team building and training opportunities!
Feel free to contact us with custom requests or questions!
Email: Info@DeepRootsAdventure.com
Kingscote Outpost : 705-306-0631
(Victoria Day Wkend to Thanksgiving Wkend)
Year Round Headquarters Phone: 705-854-0628
Deep Roots Adventure’s goal is to provide all the skills and tools needed for individuals, families, groups, and youth to become capable and confident in the wild.
New! Pontoon Boat Fishing Experience!
Have a larger group that you want to fish with? Ask about the pontoon experience on Kashagawigamog Lake in Haliburton! More locations coming!
MEET THE TEAM
Corina Hall, CD
Owner/Operator
Mama, Naturalist & Athlete on a lifelong journey of learning. I am the Founder, Lead Instructor and Lead Guide for Deep Roots Adventure. I am passionate about helping people become capable and confident in the outdoors, and I love to empower my clients with knowledge and skill. My two little dudettes (Badger & Wolverine) are sometimes at the outpost with me, don’t be surprised if they answer your questions and help you out too, they love it as much as I do!
Julie Walsh
Support Team - Kingscote Outpost
I have spent most of my life living in, and exploring Haliburton County and surrounding area. I am passionate about my community and can often be found volunteering at or attending local events. I love spending time outdoors, on the water, at a campfire or gazing at the stars. I am an avid reader and crafter and will talk your ear off about astrology given the chance.
Maija Clark
Adventure Outfitter - Kingscote Outpost
Hey, I’m Maija! I’m all about good vibes, fresh air, and any excuse to be near the water. I love getting outside, whether it’s hiking through the woods, paddling around, or just soaking in the quiet. Nature’s my happy place, and I’m always down to share that with other people who wanna slow down and explore!
Veronica Gizuk
Adventure Outfitter - Kingscote Outpost
I love travelling , running , horses and the outdoors. I’ve lived in Florida the past two winters and before that I spent 11 months living in Australia. Now back living in Highlands East for the summer before I go off on my next adventure!
Ronnie Park
Adventure Outfitter - Kingscote Outpost
My name is Ronnie Park, I was born and raised in Newfoundland. I’m outgoing, strong willed and passionate about my work, friends & family. I love spending time outdoors camping and fishing. I am an excellent carpenter! Any job I do I give my all, and will not quit until completed. I always have a positive attitude, and I enjoy teaching people new things, and I am always willing to learn.
Our Guides & Outdoor Professionals
Professional Outdoor Guides & Instructors
We have an awesome roster of outdoor professionals that we call on to assist us with Learn to Camps, School & Youth Programming, Wilderness School and Exploration/Mapping! If you are interested in working with us, please reach out!
Some of the awesome professionals you may meet during your experiences with us include:
Adam Vizza – Outdoor Guide and Paddling Instructor
Paul Attwell – Outdoor Guide and Paddling Instructor
Nicole Bylow – Youth Program Delivery Team
Maria Patterson – Paddling Route Mapping
Steve Lukacic
Foraging Instructor & Fishing Guide - Writer for Outdoor Canada amoung other publications.
We are pleased to host various workshops as well as guided fishing experiences led by the one and only Steve Lukacic!
Keep an eye out for upcoming courses being taught by Steve, including Introduction to Foraging for Wild Edible Mushrooms, Medicinal Mushrooms of Ontario, Chaga 101, and the NEW Edible Medicinal Plants of Ontario!
If you are interested in booking a custom fishing day with Steve, just click in to the Guided Fishing Page to learn more and send us a request!
Follow Steve’s adventures on instagram @stevie_funfur
Gidget Luna Linx
The Puuuurfect Paddler
This sweet fuzzball loves kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking and camping! She will on occasion come to hang out at the Kingscote Outpost, but don’t worry, as a Siberian Forest Cat she is mythically low in Fel d 1, which causes us allergy sufferers to well, suffer. Follow her and Augustus on Instagram to check out thier adventures @adventuresofgidgetandgussie. Meow!
Augustus Wild
Greeter & Chief Snack Inspector
The ‘Fuzzy Rudder’, ‘August’, ‘Gus, ‘Gussie’, ‘Hey you get out of my lunch’, this adventure pooch is a fixture at the Kingscote Outpost and at the side of owner, Corina. She likes to bark to let us know you are here, but she is friendly. Please let us know if you are afraid of dogs and we will keep her on leash for your visit. Feel free to utilize the ‘bribe jar’. We are dog friendly and welcome well behaved pooches!