Yurt

Your home away from home, surrounded by nature

Live life without corners in a circular yurt! This traditional dwelling of Central Asian nomads is just right for a night of camping with a dash of homelike comfort.

What's included?

A detailed list of features is available when you make a reservation or on the website of your destination.

Standard amenities

Sleeps 4 to 5 people: 3 mattresses (single/double)
Heating (wood stove, propane or electric)
Lighting (skylight or solar)
Rustic furniture including table and chairs

Your site may also include

Kitchen shelter
Picnic table
Barbecue
Fire pit

How much does it cost?

Prices may vary depending on the time of the year, the level of service and the location. Reserve online or go to the fees page of your destination to find pricing information.

What should you bring?

This list is not exhaustive! Look at our camping checklist or download the Parks Canada App where you can edit and save your own packing checklist.

Bedding and pillow
Flashlight, lantern or headlamp
Personal gear: clothing, accessories, toiletries and slippers or indoor shoes
Personal safety items: whistle, first aid kit, sunscreen and bug repellant
Kitchen gear (pots, dishes, utensils, etc.)—ask if this is included when you make a reservation
Food and drinks, reusable water bottles, etc.
Entertainment items (i.e. binoculars, books, cards or sporting equipment, etc.)
Other (matches or lighter, rope, etc.)

Yurt locations

Manitoba

Riding Mountain National Park

Ontario

Bruce Peninsula National Park

New Brunswick

Fundy National Park

Nova Scotia

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic

Things to keep in mind

Food

Cooking may only be done in cook shelters or outside.
All food should be stored inside vehicles or in wildlife-proof lockers

Fire

Be aware of any restrictions your location may have.
Buy and burn local firewood, not deadfall or surrounding trees.

Respect

Respect nature: leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures.
Please be respectful and maintain reasonable noise levels.
Please leave your accommodation and site as tidy as, or tidier than, you found it.

Other