An adventurous spirit who will be missed

This past year we were saddened by the passing of Wendy Swift, the matriarch of the Algonquin Outfitters family. Born in New York City, she was raised in Bronxville, NY, and Rumney, NH.

With an adventurous spirit, Wendy and her late husband, Bill Swift, established Algonquin Outfitters in 1961, which is now owned and operated by their son, Richard and his wife Susan, as a Wilderness Canoe Trip Outfitter.

Wendy and Bill were also co-owners of Camp Pathfinder in Algonquin Park, Ontario from 1962-75.

Fondly known to many as ‘Skinny,’ Wendy loved to travel, visiting 128 countries throughout her life. An accomplished artist, she painted in watercolour and oil mediums; she also created copper enameled pieces. These pieces are shared with visitors from around the world at the Algonquin Outfitters’ Oxtongue Lake location.

Generations of Algonquin Outfitters staff had the pleasure of spending time with Wendy as she was a fixture in the Oxtongue location for many summers. Dressed in her colourful attire and taking her daily swims off the dock, she brought personality and a distinctive flair to the store experience.

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Wendy loved the outdoors, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, camping and skiing. She was known and loved by many in countless ways ... and will be dearly missed.

– Contributed by Rich Swift & family