Where to go glamping in Ontario

Glamping in Muskoka and Central Ontario

Harmony Outdoor Inn

This waterfront retreat on the Seguin River offers a host of activities to connect you with nature, from sunrise yoga to hiking, paddling and biking. There are also shaded hammocks by the water if that’s your idea of zen.

Accommodation options include rustic-chic prospector tents in the woods.

Your stay includes complimentary parking, high-speed internet, use of an outdoor kitchen pavilion and hot cedar showers. Bring your own sleeping bag, pillows and towels.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 6 Harmony Lane, Parry Sound

The Northridge Inn & Resort

Cottage country chic meets Canadiana at this idyllic resort setting on Lake Bernard.

Besides the lodge, cabins and vintage airstream, you can opt to stay in luxury glamping tent suites that offer picturesque lakefront views, solar electricity, a private fire pit and complimentary bath and shower products.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 712 South Lake Bernard Road, Sundridge

Alabaster Acres

Located just outside of Caledon, Alabaster Acres offers visitors a taste of farm life plus the plush experience of luxury glamping.

Extra luxurious touches include twinkling lights at night, a Bluetooth speaker, a cozy fire pit and an antique claw foot open-air bath.

Sign up for gardening, handicraft or homesteading workshops.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 18692 Hurontario Street, Caledon

Four Corners Algonquin

Perched on the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park, Four Corners Algonquin offers an array of nature-based experience for guests of all ages.

Accommodations include prospector tents, bunkies and even bubble tents—a one-of-a-kind, whimsical way to sleep under the stars.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 29924 Highway 60, Whitney

Northern Edge Algonquin

Breathe in the fresh, forest air while resting under soft, feather duvets in cozy, wood and canvas accommodations at Northern Edge Algonquin, a nature retreat designed for transformative group experiences.

Operates: seasonally

Location: Kawawaymog Lake Algonquin Park, South River

Bartlett Lodge

Located within Algonquin Provincial Park, the lodge provides a selection of different ways to stay, including platformed glamping tents furnished with a king-sized bed, fine linens and battery-operated lamps.

Operates: seasonally

Location: Algonquin Provincial Park

Tipi Adventures

Check out these tipis that will sleep ten people comfortably!

Cots, dishes, pots, firewood and drinking water are supplied, but bring your own sleeping bags and food.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 1325 Beatrice Townline Road, Bracebridge

Muskoka Dome

Enjoy all the extra touches of a high-end boutique hotel like heated floors and soft luxurious bedding while being surrounded by nature.

Muskoka Dome features a kitchen, bathroom, sitting area and bedroom under an insulated geodesic dome, with panoramic views to the outside. Customize your stay with add-ons including a fresh breakfast, charcuterie or oyster bar.

Operates: year-round

Location: 1010 Peterson Road, Bracebridge

Glen Oro Farm

The ultimate eco-retreat awaits at Glen Oro Farm, an operational equestrian facility in the scenic hills and forests of Oro-Medonte, just north of Barrie.

All your comforts are met and your connection to nature is exceeded with their luxury stargazer domes.

Book a visit to the on-site cedar barrel, Finnish-style sauna, or cozy up by the outdoor fire and stay warm with a wood stove instead. Watch the starry night sky above the roomy king-sized bed. Environmentally-friendly en suite bathrooms and kitchenettes complete the glamping experience.

Operates: year-round

Location: 2574 10 Line North, Hawkestone

Back Forty Camping

Soak in the beauty of nature, from the bright snow illuminated in the sunshine to the starry night sky, with the comforts of soft sheets, a roaring fire and slow-cooked food.

Retreat to nature in one of four secluded geodesic domes in South Georgian Bay’s Grey County.

Operates: year-round

Location: 145166, Side Road 16, Meaford

Camp Adelaide

Camp Adelaide is a four-season, family-friendly outdoor nature retreat and campground in the Haliburton region that offers a variety of unique accommodation structures, including spacious bubble domes and large lakeside and forest-facing geo-domes.

Warmed by a fireplace, each structure is comfortably furnished with beds, seating areas, lights, and power outlets, while shared kitchen and washroom facilities are close by.

Note: Bedding and linens are not provided.

Operates: year-round

Location: 15372 Highway 118, Haliburton

The Woodzzz

The Canopy is a private geo dome surrounded by mature forest close to Eagle Lake and Silent Lake Provincial Park in Haliburton Highlands.

You’ll feel immersed in nature with panoramic windows, including a starlight window above. The dome rests on a large wooden deck, with a barbeque and outside firepit and a cozy fireplace inside.

Note: Bedding and towels are not provided.

Operates: year-round

Location: Haliburton Highlands

Glamping in Southern Ontario

Long Point Eco Adventures

Overlooking Long Point Bay and neighbouring Long Point Biosphere, this property serves up excitement from zip lining and canopy touring to kayaking, mountain biking and stargazing.

Choose from wilderness suites and pods, each fitted with an indoor washroom, outdoor shower, hardwood floors and a private deck.

You can also opt for a hot buffet breakfast and an activities concierge.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 1730 Front Road, St. Williams

Fronterra Farm Camp and Brewery

Combine deluxe comfort with simple farm life in Prince Edward County.

Pick your own fresh vegetables and dine under the stars before retiring to one of almost a dozen enchanting Canadiana log-framed prospector tents with en suite bathrooms, heated outdoor showers, big cozy beds, rustic wood floors and even a reading lounge area.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 240 County Road 27, Consecon

Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat

Embrace nature in a terrycloth robe while enjoying boutique-quality comforts in the rolling hills of Northumberland County.

Designed with a nod to Canada’s prospecting past, luxury tents are positioned throughout the property with private views of the spring-fed ponds and forest.

You’ll love the en suite washrooms with soaker tubs, mood lighting, luxurious linens and towels, and Muskoka chairs on the deck. Plus, there’s a saltwater pool, bar and deck to lounge on.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 141 Mercer Lane, Grafton

The Fieldstone Barn

Stay in one of four adult-focused, luxury safari tents with private decks located on a small flower farm within walking distance of the quaint village of Elora.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 7450 Middlebrook Road, Elora

Homegrown Hideaway

Wake up to a cup of freshly brewed coffee in a luxurious glamping accommodation near Lynn River and Lynn Valley Trail.

Privately surrounded by nature, the cozy glamping tents are made with all-Canadian materials and repurposed wood and come with modern amenities to make you feel at home.

Operates: seasonally

Location: 524 St. John’s Road East, Port Dover

Birchwood Luxury Camping

Just a short drive northeast of Toronto, nestled in a quiet forest on the small peninsula of Scugog Island in Lake Scugog, Birchwood offers two ultra-deluxe geodesic dome glamping sites.

Each heated dome features a sleeping, dining and living area, tasteful decor, floor-to-ceiling windows and a moonroof above the bed. Fresh towels and linens, a barbeque, firewood and free wi-fi are provided.

Operates: year-round

Location: Port Perry

Lungovita Beach Retreat

Located in the heart of Essex County wine country on the coast of Lake Erie, two geodesic domes remain available to book throughout the winter season.

Each dome features cozy beds, an indoor wood burning fireplace, lounge area, drinkable water supply, heat, electricity and an outdoor fire pit.

Operates: year-round

Location: 225 County Road 50 East, Harrow

Soper Creek Wilderness Villas

Stay in a rustic, yurt-style bell tents or a modern, spacious geodomes and reconnect with nature in luxury.

Each “villa” comes furnished with real beds, comfortable seating, lights, solar power and private firepits.

Soper Creek Wilderness Villas supports the rescue and rehabilitation efforts at Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue.

Operates: seasonally 

Location: 6706 Gibbs Road, Bowmanville

Glamping in Northern Ontario

WildExodus

You don’t have to rough it to experience Ontario’s wilderness.

See the boreal forest and legendary star-studded skies of Northern Ontario in style in one of six rustic chic prospector glamping tents with raised flooring, fine log furniture, a plush queen-sized bed, delicious local eats and room service.

Operates: seasonally

Location: Kenogamissi Lake, Wawaitin Falls, Timmins

Nature’s Harmony Eco-lodge

A few minutes’ drive north of Mattawa in the beautiful wilderness overlooking eastern Ontario’s Laurentian Mountain, this four-season resort invites you to embrace the beauty and adventure of winter.

Stay in an off-grid traditional hand-made Mongolian yurt that exudes coziness and comfort while also minimizing your ecological footprint.

Your visit is complete with an indoor fireplace, cooking facilities, natural spring water and compost toilet. Bring your own bedding, food and towels.

There’s also a larger Pacific yurt and two new geodesic domes available to rent at the eco-lodge.

Operates: year-round

Location: 574 Snake Creek Road, Mattawa

Pit Stop 518

Located in Almaguin Highlands, a short distance from both Algonquin and Arrowhead Provincial Parks, Pit Stop 518 offers four authentic family-friendly yurts to choose from.

Each is furnished with everything you'll need for a unique and cozy getaway, including bedding, basic dishes and cutlery, coffee and tea station, wood burning stove and portable power stations.

Pit Stop 518 is also a fully licenced restaurant, so you can select a food and accommodation yurt package.

Operates: year-round

Location: 1734 Highway 518 East, Kearney

The Glamping Island

Escape to a stunning private island on Lake Temiskaming, just a short boat ride from the marina in Haileybury in Northeastern Ontario for a one-of-a-kind glamping experience.

Choose from one of six private, waterfront glamp sites on the island. In addition to two traditional glamping tents, there are three cozy A-frame cabins and one tiny house. Each site has a bathroom, deck with chairs, hammock and fire pit, while shared facilities and amenities include a shower, kitchen, sauna, beach, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.

Operates: seasonally

Location: Farr Island, Lake Temiskaming