What is the best camping in Canada with a fun twist?
With only 20 per cent of the country being inhabited and tons of spots to pitch a tent, Canada has long been known as a camper's paradise. But what if you're looking for a camping experience that prioritizes comfort over effort?
Lucky for you, luxury eco-lodges are easy to find. Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island has three Michelin Keys and has been named one of the world's leading glamping operators by the World Travel Awards for multiple years running. If you’re looking for something more accessible, Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba offers Parks Canada glamping structures including yurts, MicrOcubes (a two-person timber-frame structure with a panoramic window) and oTENTiks (a cross between a tent and an A-frame cabin).
Another great option is heritage conversions. Alberta's Aspen Crossing turns authentic Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific railcars into hotel-quality cabins you’ll love. Saskatchewan's Bin There Campground takes steel grain bins and repurposes them into two-storey suites.
On Prince Edward Island, Treetop Haven offers geodesic domes perched nine feet up in a birch forest. And for the truly remote, Nunavut's Baffin Safari runs Arctic expeditions from Iqaluit onto Baffin Island, the fifth-largest island on Earth. It has heated yurts at the base of Mount Thor, home to the world's greatest vertical cliff drop at 4,100 feet.
Whether you think camping means effort or leisure, this guide has you covered with unique camping and glamping options across all 13 provinces and territories.
Quick facts
British Columbia
- Featured property: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
- Accommodation type: 25 canvas safari tents
- Standout fact: 3 Michelin Keys; located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Alberta
- Featured property: Aspen Crossing
- Accommodation type: 4 cabins converted from authentic railcars
- Standout fact: 1 hr southeast of Calgary; king beds, kitchenettes, air conditioning
Saskatchewan
- Featured property: Bin There Campground
- Accommodation type: 6 cabins converted from grain bins
- Standout fact: 10 min from Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
Manitoba
- Featured property: Riding Mountain National Park
- Accommodation type: MicrOcubes, yurts, oTENTiks
- Standout fact: Home to ~40 plains bison (1,235-acre enclosure)
Ontario
- Featured property: Long Point Eco-Adventures
- Accommodation type: Wilderness suites, camping pods, cabin, bunkhouse
- Standout fact: Lake Erie north shore; ziplining, axe throwing, kayaking, summer concert series
Québec
- Featured property: Kayak & Cabana
- Accommodation type: 5 handcrafted forest cabins
- Standout fact: Red River paddling; 2-3 hrs northwest of Montréal; Laurentian Mountains base
Newfoundland and Labrador
- Featured property: 'Ome
- Accommodation type: 3 luxury tents, 1 eco-pod
- Standout fact: Founded by actor Shaun Majumder; iceberg viewing over Green Bay
New Brunswick
- Featured property: Ridgeback Lodge
- Accommodation type: 7 geodesic domes, 3 log cabins (adults only)
- Standout fact: Named by CNN Travel as one of the world's most unusual campsites
Prince Edward Island
- Featured property: Treetop Haven
- Accommodation type: 5 geodesic TreePODs, 2 cabins
- Standout fact: 49-acre birch forest; domes are nine feet off the ground and include hot tubs and full kitchens
Nova Scotia
- Featured property: Blue Bayou Resort
- Accommodation type: 20 geodesic domes, tents, cottages
- Standout fact: Just off the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands; 4.6-mile Skyline Trail sunset hike
Yukon
- Featured property: Northern Lights Resort & Spa
- Accommodation type: 3 glass chalets, 4 log chalets
- Standout fact: 20 min from Whitehorse; northern lights and midnight sun viewing
Northwest Territories
- Featured property: Canoe North Adventures
- Accommodation type: Guided multi-day canoe expeditions
- Standout fact: Nahanni River (UNESCO World Heritage Site); Virginia Falls (about twice the height of Niagara Falls)
Nunavut
- Featured property: Baffin Safari
- Accommodation type: Heated yurts, sleep domes
- Standout fact: Baffin Island (fifth-largest island on Earth) is home to Mount Thor with the world's greatest vertical drop (4,100 feet)
What is Canada's best luxury glamping destination?
British Columbia – Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Evenings at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge unfold beside the fire, with the Bedwell River reflecting the glow of your canvas tent and ancient rainforest on every side. Credit: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge/George Apostolidis.
Accessible only by floatplane from Vancouver or a short boat transfer from Tofino, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge sits on 600 acres of ancient temperate rainforest inside a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. This lodge also sits on the traditional territory of the Ahousaht First Nation, part of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. It’s an amazing glamping destination.
The lodge features 25 all-inclusive white canvas safari tents, ranging from the Rainforest Deluxe (517 sq. ft) to the Hillside Family suite (1,238 sq. ft), connected by a network of cedar boardwalks. Each tent is furnished with king-size beds, locally commissioned pieces of art and end-of-bed views of the wilderness. All of your meals and guided activities are included. You can horseback through old-growth forest, take Zodiac wildlife cruises to view black bears and orcas, go canyoning and fly fishing, and more. There are even optional helicopter excursions. And don’t forget about the spa with waterfront massage tents, cedar plunge tubs and a sauna.
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge holds three Michelin Keys, earned in 2024 and retained in 2025. It is one of only two properties in Canada to hold this status.
Where can you sleep in an authentic railcar in Alberta?
Alberta – Aspen Crossing
Aspen Crossing near Calgary transforms authentic Canadian Pacific railcars into glamping cabins — a uniquely Albertan overnight experience that combines prairie heritage with the comforts of a boutique hotel. Photo credit: Julie Van Rosendaal @dinnerwithjulie
For an experience that's literally off the rails, stay a couple of nights in a “caboose cabin” in Alberta's Aspen Crossing. On more than 300 acres of southern Alberta prairie, tucked among the trees near Mossleigh (an hour’s drive southeast of Calgary), four authentic railcars from four different railways take you back in time to rolling stock's heyday. The four railways represented are New York Central, Northern Alberta Railway, Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific.
The polished exteriors of the railcars are true to their original form, while the repurposed interiors resemble sleek hotel rooms with king-size beds, stocked kitchenettes and air conditioning. Amble over to the 1887 Diefenbaker Dining Car for ribs, burgers, pasta and more. The dining car is a restored Pullman car that once served as the private business car of former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.
What is the most unique glamping experience in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan – Bin There Campground
Bin There Campground sits just 20 minutes from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, pairing a uniquely Canadian glamping experience with easy access to one of the Prairies' most historically rich small cities. Photo credit: Tourism Saskatchewan/Greg Huszar Photography
Opened in 2019 by a welcoming farming couple, the Bin There Campground just northeast of Moose Jaw is home to six steel grain bins that have been converted into comfortable two-storey cabins as well as four cozy cabins, all of which can fit four guests each. Equipped with skylights, multiple beds, heating and air conditioning, each unit puts you in touch with the province's deep agricultural roots.
On the property there is also RV parking and multiple tent sites. You can't get more Saskatchewan than that. Plus, a 10-minute drive away takes you to Buffalo Pound Provincial Park where you can hike, bike, boat and fish.
Where can you glamp near bison and wolves in Manitoba?
Manitoba – Riding Mountain National Park
Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba is one of the best places in Canada to spot plains bison, elk, and moose in the wild, a rare wildlife encounter just over three hours northwest of Winnipeg. Credit: Enviro Foto
Get your outdoor fix without the hassle of hauling around a temporary home in Manitoba's diverse Riding Mountain National Park, just a three-hour drive northwest of Winnipeg. Choose from the stylish two-person MicrOcube (you'll love the panoramic window of this 107 sq. ft structure), a wood-frame canvas yurt with solar lighting and heat, or an oTENTik A-frame equipped with a wood stove. Spend the day spotting bison, elk and moose, then fall asleep to howling wolves and laughing loons.
Riding Mountain National Park covers 1,147 sq. miles and protects the meeting point of three distinct ecosystems: boreal forest, eastern deciduous forest and fescue prairie grasslands. Within the park there is the Lake Audy Bison Enclosure, a 1,235-acre area holding about 40 plains bison.
Where is the best glamping near Toronto on Lake Erie?
Ontario – Long Point Eco-Adventures
Long Point Eco-Adventures on Lake Erie in Ontario is one of the best glamping destinations near Toronto, where wilderness cabin stays, ziplining, and waterfront sunsets make it a compelling weekend escape just two hours from the city. Photo credit: Destination Ontario
Ontario's Long Point Eco-Adventures is located in Turkey Point/ St. Williams on the north shore of Lake Erie, which just so happens to be the shallowest, warmest and therefore most swimmable of the Great Lakes.
Long Point Eco-Adventures offers different types of wilderness suites with hardwood floors, sliding glass patio doors, fresh linens and private outdoor showers. You can also tuck into an adorable wooden camping pod with a queen-size bed and mini-fridge. In between sleeps and sips at the nearby Burning Kiln Winery (known for its tobacco kiln converted tasting room), there's ziplining, kayaking, mountain biking and axe throwing. And during the summer, there are special events as well as live music every week.
Where in Québec can you go on a glamping trip that also offers canoeing?
Quebec – Kayak & Cabana (Canoe-Camping)
Kayak & Cabana in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains is one of the best canoe camping destinations in Canada, combining guided paddling excursions on the Red River with secluded cabin stays just 1.5 hours northwest of Montréal. Photo credit: Christian Savard
There's top Canada camping sites, then there's top Canada canoe camping sites. Kayak & Cabana offers canoeing, kayaking and standup paddleboarding excursions on Québec's Rouge River.
After a day of descending the calm waterway, retreat to the two-person Shepherd's Hut (a cedar caravan brimming with simple charm) or the minimalist La Cabana with picture windows looking out to a pine forest. About a two- to three-hour drive from Montréal, this is a secluded place that’s also perfect for mountain biking or hiking in the Laurentian Mountains.
Where can you watch icebergs while glamping in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador – 'Ome
'Ome Sweet 'Ome in Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador sits on a coastline where massive icebergs drift into Green Bay, putting it among the most dramatically situated and remote glamping destinations in Atlantic Canada. Photo credit: Destination Canada
Founded by Shaun Majumder, a well-known Canadian actor, Burlington’s 'Ome has pinned Newfoundland and Labrador on the global glamping map. Located on the Baie Verte Peninsula, this glamping destination has four luxury tents: the ‘Ome Pod, Puffin Tent, Eagle Tent and Rabbit Tent. Each pod offers a different experience, whether you're looking to watch icebergs float by or unwind in the company of nature.
The wood and glass ‘Ome Pod features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and tall sliding glass doors on three sides, along with a wood stove, kitchenette and solar-powered lighting. You’ll also discover a wraparound deck that offers the perfect spot to watch giant icebergs floating into Green Bay right below.
What are the best geodesic dome glamping options in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick – Ridgeback Lodge
Ridgeback Lodge in New Brunswick is one of the most unique places to stay in Atlantic Canada, named by CNN Travel as one of the world's most unusual camping experiences, with geodesic domes, forest views, and access to kayaking on the Bay of Fundy's world-famous tides. Photo credit: Tourism New Brunswick
Named one of the best glamping spots by Boston Magazine, the adults-only Ridgeback Lodge delights glampers with its geodesic domes and rustic log cabins nestled in an Atlantic Canada forest just an hour north of Saint John. Fall asleep counting constellations in a transparent-roofed Sky View Dome or enjoy a Dream Dome with fully equipped kitchenette and pellet stove. Either way, go for the Japanese wood-fired hot tub add-on. Finish your visit by going kayaking in the Bay of Fundy's epic tides and experience flowerpot rock formations at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.
In the summer, you can swim or kayak in the spring-fed pond on the property; in the winter, use the nearby trails for hiking or snowshoeing. For some local goods, be sure to check out the Kingston Farmers Market.
Where can you stay in a treehouse dome on Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island – Treetop Haven
Prince Edward Island's iconic red sandstone coastline sets the scene for Treetop Haven in Mount Tryon, where geodesic TreePODs perched nine feet up in a birch forest offer a glamping experience as distinct as the island itself. Photo credit: Destination Canada
Spend a few nights in the trees at Treetop Haven in Mount Tryon, PEI. Perched nine feet off the ground in a 49-acre birch forest are five geodesic domes called TreePODs, ranging in size from 425 to 700 sq. ft. Each dome boasts picture windows along with a large deck, hot tub and BBQ. The property also offers two winterized cabins and two apartments.
If you’re looking for something extra fun, you can explore the woods on the Craig’s Way Trail or visit the historic Victoria-by-the-Sea. Just be sure to finish off the day at O’Shea’s Pub & Eatery for food that feels “just like home.”
Where can you glamp on the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia – Blue Bayou Resort
Blue Bayou Resort at the northern tip of the Cabot Trail gives glampers in Nova Scotia direct access to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the Skyline Sunset Hike, widely regarded as one of the best hikes in Atlantic Canada. Photo credit: Destination Cape Breton Association
Near the northern tip of the Cabot Trail in South Harbour, the Blue Bayou Resort has accommodations for every type of traveler. They have 20 geodesic domes (two of which are on the waterfront) as well as tents, cottages and what they call the Boogie Shack: a renovated Shasta trailer with a covered kitchen and entertainment area.
On the doorstep of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the resort connects you to some of the province's best hiking, with the 4.6-mile Skyline Trail sunset hike being a must. If you're looking for some wildlife sightings be sure to go whale watching with one of the many tours in the area.
Where can you watch the Northern Lights from bed in the Yukon?
Yukon – Northern Lights Resort & Spa
Northern Lights Resort & Spa near Whitehorse, Yukon offers aurora glass chalets purpose-built for viewing the northern lights, making it a top glamping destination in Canada for travellers chasing the aurora borealis in winter or the midnight sun in summer. Photo credit: Destination Canada
If you want to view Canada’s northern lights in the winter or the midnight sun in the summer, you should definitely plan your glamping getaway around it. The best view is through an aurora glass chalet at the Northern Lights Resort & Spa in southern Yukon. This resort also offers more traditional alpine log chalets.
A 20-minute drive from Whitehorse, the forest- and mountain-fringed property offers chef-prepared three-course meals using locally sourced ingredients, as well as spa and sauna services. Make sure you're ready for guided adventures, kicksledding and snowshoeing, backyard trails, and the exclusive barefoot sensation path in the summer.
What is the best guided canoe camping trip in the Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories – Canoe North Adventures
The Northwest Territories is one of the most remote and untouched wilderness destinations in Canada, where the landscape alone makes it a compelling reason to plan an adventure camping trip to northern Canada. Photo credit: Colin Field
Take an adventure through the Northwest Territories on a multi-day guided canoe trip with Canoe North Adventures. Options range from whitewater canoeing or rafting on the Nahanni River; expedition rafting on the Silverberry, Ravensthroat and Redstone rivers; and flatwater canoeing on the Horton River.
All experience levels are covered, whether you're looking to try canoe camping for the first time or you're a well-seasoned whitewater canoer. Canoe North Adventures believes in providing genuine and life-altering personal journeys, making this a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Where can you explore the remote arctic wilderness?
Nunavut – Baffin Safari
Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada is home to Mount Thor, the world's greatest purely vertical cliff face, making it one of the most extraordinary destinations for Arctic adventure travel and wilderness camping in North America. Photo credit: Artur Stanisz
For the ultimate Canadian glamping frontier Baffin Safari has you covered. Baffin Island in Nunavut offers an Arctic adventure that is unlike anything else on this planet. Starting in Iqaluit, the guided expeditions will take you into one of the world's most remote landscapes, where the fifth-largest island on Earth unfolds across tundra and soaring peaks. The base camps offer heated yurts and geodesic domes beneath the vast Arctic sky.
Fill your day with polar bears, whales and caribou, surrounded by otherworldly terrain. Baffin Island is also the home of Mount Thor, a place with a 4,100-foot vertical drop. It’s the most incredible purely vertical cliff face on Earth—and acts as a reminder that this is a place unlike any other. For travellers who want to sleep at the edge of the world, Nunavut delivers.
Frequently asked questions
What is glamping?
Glamping (glamorous camping) combines the outdoor camping experience with upscale amenities. Think furnished beds, private bathrooms, hot tubs and chef-prepared meals—so you can enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort.
Do I need camping experience to try these options?
No. Most featured properties are designed for all comfort levels, from first-timers to seasoned adventurers. Even the guided tours like Canoe North Adventures explicitly cater to all experience levels, including first-time canoe campers.
Are these options available year-round?
It varies by property. Northern Lights Resort & Spa in the Yukon is popular in both winter (aurora viewing) and summer (midnight sun). Others like Baffin Safari are expedition-based and seasonal. Always check directly with each property for availability.
What is the most luxurious glamping option in Canada?
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge in British Columbia is widely considered the best. It holds a Michelin Three Keys designation (one of only two properties in Canada to do so) and has been named one of the world's leading glamping operators by the World Travel Awards for multiple years running.
Can I glamp in Canada's national parks?
Yes. Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba offers managed glamping accommodations, including MicrOcubes, yurts and oTENTik A-frames.
Which option is best for families?
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge offers the Hillside Family suite, Riding Mountain National Park accommodates families in its oTENTik A-frames and Bin There Campground's grain bin cabins sleep up to four guests.
Which option is best for a remote, once-in-a-lifetime experience?
Baffin Safari in Nunavut offers guided Arctic expeditions onto Baffin Island, with heated yurts and sleeping domes near Mount Thor, home to the world's greatest vertical cliff face.
Are any of these options adults-only?
Yes. Ridgeback Lodge in New Brunswick is explicitly adults-only.
What UNESCO-designated areas can I camp or glamp in?
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge sits within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve (designated in 2000). Canoe North Adventures operates on the Nahanni River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.
Which property has the most unique cultural or heritage angle?
Aspen Crossing in Alberta repurposes authentic railcars from four historic railways for its caboose cabins, including a restored Pullman car that once served as the private business car of former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.
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