Stay overnight in a hidden gem
Why go home after a day exploring one of Parks Canada’s hidden gems when you can stay for the night and watch the sun go down and the stars come out. So many incredible experiences, and it all starts when you make a reservation.
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Yukon
Happy campers
Head over to Kathleen Lake campground for its 38 sites which come with firewood, bear-proof storage lockers and outhouses. Pitch your tent and enjoy that midnight sun! This site operates by self-registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

Add a little comfort
Imagine waking up to the sound of singing wood frogs deep in the boreal forest. Adding a little extra comfort to camping, our oTENTik units blend the outdoor adventure of a tent with the reassurance of a rustic cabin. Each unit sleeps up to six people and includes at least three beds. Kluane’s five oTENTiks units are in the Kathleen Lake campground, close to the showers and washrooms and just a short hike from the lake, and one has a ramp for easy access.

Backcountry adventurers
Plan a multi-day excursion surrounded by 17 of Canada’s 20 highest peaks. Raft the remote Alsek River or trek out to view some of the most extensive non-polar icefields in the country. Don’t forget to check the rules of registration and de-registration before you go and find out how to get your backcountry permits and mandatory bear resistant food canisters.

Mount Revelstoke National Park
British ColumbiaHappy campers
Get set for outdoor adventure at Snowforest frontcountry campground. Tucked in an interior rainforest, 62 campsites range from walk-in tenting areas to convenient pull through sites for RVs. Snowforest is a short drive from the community of Revelstoke and makes a prime base camp for exploring the Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

Add a little comfort
Enjoy a getaway in a cozy MicrOcube and score a window into the woods— while sleeping with a roof over your head and a floor beneath your feet. This unique accommodation is available at the Snowforest campground nestled near the base of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway.

Backcountry adventurers
Get a permit and reserve your campsite then head off into Revelstoke’s magnificent mountain beauty for a wilderness adventure. There are four tent sites, outhouses and bear-proof storage containers at both Eva and Jade Lakes. The trail to Eva Lake winds through the rolling subalpine mountain hemlock and Engelmann spruce. Jade Lakes needs an early start as you have to trek high to the true alpine tundra at Jade Lakes Pass to see the wonder of the vivid jade-green waters of the lakes. Don’t forget a stove as fires are not allowed in the park.

Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Ontario
Happy campers
Make a reservation for Cedar Spring campground, offering visitors the peace of tent-only camping on Beausoleil Island. Take advantage of comfort stations with flush toilets and showers. Bike rentals, firewood and ice can be purchased at the Visitor Centre.

Add a little comfort
Hike to your reserved rustic cabin on Christian Beach, nestled among the cedars on the western shore, or enjoy a few home comforts with a cabin steps away from the swimming beach at Cedar Springs.

Reserve a slice of heaven next to the Georgian Bay shoreline and sleep soundly, lulled by the sound of the gentle waves. Say hello to extra comfort in camping with our five oTENTik units in Cedar Springs campground which blend the outdoor adventure of a tent with the reassurance of a rustic cabin.

Backcountry adventurers
Like to ‘rough it’? You have eight ‘primitive’ sites to choose from. Campsites are scattered along the eastern and northern shores of Beausoleil Island. You can reserve sites at Honeymoon Bay and Tonch North or grab a first-come, first-serve campsite. All campsites are only accessible by boat.

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
QuebecHappy campers
Enjoy the rare privilege of experiencing nature up close by camping on an island. Feel life tick at a more relaxed pace in the beauty and simplicity of back-to-basics camping. Each site comes equipped with a tent pad, picnic table and fireplace, and there are dry toilets, woodboxes and firewood nearby.

Add a little comfort
Reserve an oTENTik on Île Quarry and discover the wild wonder of the vast Anse des Érosions limestone monoliths just to the south of your door.

Imagine sleeping on an island in an Ôasis, a tear dropped-shaped duplex with the sound of the waves as your lullaby as you fall asleep admiring the stars. This unique accommodation features panoramic windows, a convertible table/bed on the main level, and a suspended hammock loft above. The Ôasis is perfect for two adults but can also accommodate two children.

Backcountry adventurers
Visitors may only camp on the six designated islands.
Forillon National Park
QuebecHappy campers
Take in the sweeping views of Forillon National Park as you camp near the sea. Get ready for a magical night under the stars as you relax at one Forillon’s 352 semi-furnished campsites!

Add a little comfort
Stay overnight in an Ôasis at the Des-Rosiers campground and get lost in the spectacular coastal views of this magical park. This teardrop-shaped accommodation is right in the heart of Forillon, perfect for a peaceful getaway. The Oasis is perfect for 2 adults, but also can accommodate up to two children, with a table that can be converted into a bed and a hammock mezzanine.

Discover the unique and cozy MicrOcube at the Des-Rosiers campground. This accommodation offers a roof over your head, a floor under your feet, and a panoramic window, perfect for observing the stars, and any wildlife that come peeking by!

Wake up to the gentle crash of ocean waves at one of the 15 oTENTik tents at Petit-Gaspé campground or Des-Rosiers campground. These classic Parks Canada accommodations are ready to provide you an enjoyable, hassle-free camping experience.
Backcountry adventurers
Reserve your spot and go on an adventure in the woods. Camping areas are located on the Les Crêtes and Les Lacs trails. You will find dry toilets and picnic tables. Don't have a tent? Two lean-to shelters that can accommodate four people are available! Don't forget your stove, wood fires are prohibited in the backcountry!

Fundy National Park
New BrunswickHappy campers
Choose your own camping adventure with four frontcountry sites. Got a camper-style traveler? Head for the fully-serviced Cannontown site in the activity hub of the park, right beside the playground, golf course and the Salt & Fir Centre. Chignecto is perfect for families who love stars, hiking and biking as it is close to the astronomy viewing site! Over 25km of close- by, family-friendly trails for mountain biking and hiking provide for days of family adventures. New to camping? Reserve a site in Headquarters campground which has killer views over the Bay of Fundy, easy access to services and facilities and is within walking distance of the Village of Alma. Finally, those looking for a stripped-down frontcountry experience should look to Point Wolfe with its breathtaking coastal wilderness and trails to the rugged shoreline.
Add a little comfort
Experience life with no corners in one of our cosy yurts at Headquarters Campground. Take advantage of the yurt’s winter-warmth with insulted walls, roof and a stove or it’s summer cool as breezes blow through open windows, dome and door openings. Sleeps up to five, with a single-over-double bunk bed and a double sofa bed.

Shaped like a drop of water, our funky Ôasis cabin is in the heart of some of Fundy’s most spectacular coastal wilderness in Point Wolfe campground. This sturdy cabin has a platform bed which transforms into a table with benches for day time use. Perfect for two adults but can also additionally accommodate two children.

Satisfy your dreams of getting away from it all when you make a reservation to stay in one of our three rustic cabins in the woods. Located in the Chigencto Recreation Area’s trail system, cabins offer wonderful views of the Bay of Fundy, and a chance to relax in the heart of unspoiled nature. They sleep up to four in two bunk beds and are available year-round.

There are thirty oTENTik units spread across the Headquarters, Point Wolfe and Chignecto campgrounds. If you like to BBQ with charcoal, reserve a site at the Headquarters campground. If you like campfires, reserve in Chignecto or Point Wolfe as campfires are not permitted on individual sites in Headquarters, though there are communal fire pits.

Backcountry adventurers
Challenge yourself and explore natural marvels few get to see when you reserve one of the eight backcountry campsites located at Goose River, Marven Lake, Tracey Lake or Chambers Lake. On this adventure, you’ll need to bring your own drinking water; don’t forget your own stove for food prep!

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