The Coolest Places To Go Camping In Canada

The yurt, Quebec

Originally used by nomadic people throughout Central Asia, yurts are now popular in parks across North America and Europe. This one has a wood burning stove, two trundle beds, a full-size fridge, propane stove and even a French press to make coffee. Not just to enjoy during the summers, this charming lodge is available year round. Visit: Sépaq.

Other yurts to rent in Canada:

British Columbia 
New Brunswick
Ontario
Manitoba

The resort, British Columbia

Elegantly furnished tents complete with Persian rugs, antiques and the finest linens await your arrival at Clayoqout Wilderness Retreat. First-class dining made with fresh local ingredients like Tofino scallops and wild Clayoqout salmon combined with greens and produce from the organic garden round out the experience. Visit: Clayoquot Wilderness Resort.

Moonlight Glamping tents, Ontario

Book any campsite in the beautiful Elora, Ont. area, and these guys will bring the tent to you (plus beds, sheets and duvets). Even better, they’ll set it up while you go tubing at the nearby Elora Gorge or just chill in a flamingo floatie at the quarry. Visit Moonlight Glamping.

Seaside glamping, Newfoundland

Come from away to enjoy the amazing natural landscapes (icebergs, whale-watching) from the comfort of a cozy canvas tent. Each accommodation includes beds, a coffee machine and electricity. There’s Wi-Fi in the main cottage but not in the individual lodgings, where the whole point is to unplug. Located near Burlington, Nfld., this is the ultimate seaside escape. Visit OmeSweetOme.com.

The Ôasis, Fundy National Park

Easily among Parks Canada’s most unusual-looking accommodations, this tear-shaped hatch (located at Point Wolfe campground) looks futuristic. It provides sleeping for two (three, if you’re willing to squish) and that’s about it—there’s no heat or lighting, and it’s BYO sleeping bag. Find it near Alma, New Brunswick, and visit Fundy National Park for more details.

FloraBora Yurt, Saskatchewan

These traditional Mongolian tents are round and roomy (they sleep six) and ready to go with bathrooms, indoor kitchenettes and an outdoor firepit. Thirty acres of forest is home to plenty of hiking trails, plus there’s a beach at nearby Emma Lake—because every hike deserves a swim. Located near Emma Lake, Sask. Visit FloraBora.ca.

Comfort Camping tents, Alberta

One of the world’s most impressive collections of dino bones is a fun forest alternative that features guided fossil explorations for the littles. Wood plank-floored tents sleep four, with electricity, private barbecues and nearby communal washrooms. Located in Dinosaur Provincial Park, near Brooks, Alta. Visit: Alberta Parks.

The OTENTik in Kootenay National Park, B.C.

Cook dinner over an open fire and then fall onto a comfy foam mattress in a six-person cabin-tent hybrid set on a wooden platform at Kootenay Lake, B.C. The site is a short walk from a natural hot spring. So it’s basically a low-key spa weekend. BYO terry cloth. Visit: Kootenay National Park.

There are more than 400 OTENTiks across Canada, located in various national parks. Visit Parks Canada to find a location near you. 

Micro cube, Manitoba and Quebec

The MicrOcube is Parks Canada’s newer prime attraction—a 10-square-metre tent alternative that looks like a wooden shipping container with one side that’s a floor-to-ceiling window. It’s super cozy—it sleeps just two—with a queen bed and bathroom, and nearby fire pit. Be sure to bring all your own food, cooking supplies and sleeping bags!

There is one located in Riding Mountain National Park, in the Wasagaming Campground, in Manitoba. There is another at Forillion National Park in Gaspé, Quebec. 

Wilderness Suites, Ontario

Long Point Eco-Adventures in Long Point Bay promises a uniquely Canadian glamping experience. Their wilderness suites are equipped with private flush toilets and a private outdoor shower, hot and cold running water, a private deck and free outdoor parking. Pick from a long list of adventures to keep you occupied during your stay including zip-lining, axe throwing and even a wine, beer and cider tour. No blow-up mattresses here—rest your head on a king or queen bed at the end of the day. Visit: Long Point Eco-Adventures.

The hobbit house, Quebec

With its circular door, cosy wood interior and green roof, this ecolodge at Entre Cimes et Racines looks right out of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Located in the woods near Eastman, Québec (an hour outside of Montreal), a small dining area, kitchenette, indoor dry toilet and bedroom with double bunk beds make this a step above your typical tent experience. Visit: Entre Cimes et Racines.

Cabot Shores, Nova Scotia

From fully furnished chalets to geodesic domes and yurts, there is an accommodation for every type of camper here. But one of the coolest on offer? The Treetop Village, which is composed of geodesic domes on high stilts so you can sleep among the trees. Each dome offers something different—breathtaking views of the Atlantic, famous views of the full moon and stars. Don’t forget to visit the private beach while you’re there, too. Visit: Cabot Shores.

The treehouse, Quebec

Outfitted with a kitchen and bathroom, this treehouse is nestled 15 feet and surrounded by trees. Located two and a half hours from Montreal, the grounds also contain a hobbit-inspired house and Mongolian-style yurt. Visit: Les Toits du Monde.

The treehouse, British Columbia

Imagine falling asleep amongst the tall trees of the west coast rainforest in a floating sphere. Located near Qualicum Bay on Vancouver Island, Free Spirit Spheres offers three handcrafted orbs for overnight rental. The spheres each have their own personality and names. For example, Eryn is made from spruce, is 10.5 feet in diameter and can accommodate up to three people; Melody is made from fiberglass and has a black walnut interior with five windows, a skylight, a small sink and is wired for sound. Visit: Free Spirit Spheres.

Other treehouses to rent in Canada:

British Columbia 
Ontario

The canvas tent, Ontario

A few hour’s north of Toronto in Prince Edward County at Fronterra, you can fall asleep in a king-sized bed with hardwood floors beneath your feet and a private outdoor hot shower steps away. An on-site permaculture vegetable garden, chicken coop and outpost store mean all the meals you cook up in the outdoor kitchen will be nothing short of amazing. Visit: Fronterra.

The ranch, British Columbia

Named by National Geographic magazine as one of the top Unique Lodges in the World, Siwash Lake Ranch is located approximately 5 ½ hours northeast from Vancouver in central British Columbia. The 1,000 square foot safari-style canvas tents can accommodate up to five people and boast separate living rooms with fireplaces, in-floor radiant heating and expansive exterior decks. Expect to pay resort-style prices for this ultimate glamping experience. Visit: Siwash Lake.

The dream dome, New Brunswick

If the sound of a Japanese wood-fired hot tub, king-sized bed, glass door shower and wood stove all inside a stargazing geodesic-style dome gets you excited than you’ll want to head to Ridgeback Lodge in New Brunswick. Available year-round, the hardy can give it a try under a blanket of snow. Visit: Ridgeback Lodge.

Ivvavik fly-in base camp, Yukon

For the ultimate Arctic adventure, climb aboard a Twin Otter bush plane and fly to Ivvavik National Park in the Yukon. Arranged by Parks Canada, this Northern experience includes your charter flights, use of the Imniarvik base camp facilities including washrooms and bear-safe storage, all meals and snacks and guided hikes. Visit: Parks Canada.