# Chris Bosworth

> Chris Bosworth is the Chief Marketing Officer of Algonquin Outfitters, a Muskoka Tourism board vice-chair and an experienced canoe tripper whose working life has stayed close to the lakes, trails and communities he promotes. He began with Algonquin Outfitters at its Opeongo location, later worked in Huntsville, completed the roughly 420-kilometre Meanest Link canoe route in nine days in 2008, and now connects outdoor retail with regional tourism, events, cycling, paddling and public-service partnerships.

- **Role:** Chief Marketing Officer at Algonquin Outfitters
- **Organizations:** Algonquin Outfitters, Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency, District of Muskoka IDEA Advisory Group
- **Education:** Bachelor of Commerce, York University and Swansea University
- **Known for:** Completed the roughly 420-kilometre Meanest Link canoe route with Will Lougheed in nine days in June 2008., Completed the Brent-to-Opeongo Meanest Link segment with Rob Finkbeiner in 17 hours in 2004., Elected to the Muskoka Tourism board in 2023 and subsequently named vice-chair.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2008** — Worked for Algonquin Outfitters at the Opeongo location and later in Huntsville.
- **2004** — With Rob Finkbeiner, paddled the Meanest Link segment from Brent to Opeongo in 17 hours.
- **2008** — With Will Lougheed, became part of the second party to complete the full roughly 420-kilometre Meanest Link, finishing in nine days.
- **2023** — Elected to the board of Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency.
- **2024** — Joined the District of Muskoka IDEA Advisory Group as the Algonquin Outfitters representative.
- **2025-present** — Serves as vice-chair of Muskoka Tourism while continuing as Chief Marketing Officer of Algonquin Outfitters.

## Achievements

- Completed the roughly 420-kilometre Meanest Link canoe route with Will Lougheed in nine days in June 2008.
- Completed the Brent-to-Opeongo Meanest Link segment with Rob Finkbeiner in 17 hours in 2004.
- Elected to the Muskoka Tourism board in 2023 and subsequently named vice-chair.
- Represents Algonquin Outfitters on the District of Muskoka IDEA Advisory Group.
- Helped connect Algonquin Outfitters’ camping and canoe rentals with the Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival experience.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Shared guidance on Algonquin Park cycling options in a Northern Ontario Travel feature.
- **2025-11** — Commented on the addition of canoe murals to the 2025 Paddle Art & Canoe Mural Auction.
- **2025-05** — Listed as vice-chair of Muskoka Tourism’s board for 2025.
- **2024-09** — Published Algonquin Outfitters’ Canoe and Colours guided fall paddle listing.

## Links

- Website: https://algonquinoutfitters.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bosworth-5282b810
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/algonquinoutfit
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/AlgonquinOutfitters

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Last updated: 2026-08-24