oTENTik

Hiking

While natural hazards are present while hiking in Point Pelee National Park, the risk of injury can be minimized by taking reasonable precautions. Please visit Adventure Smart for details on trip planning and hiking safety.

Biking

Bicycles are restricted to the Centennial Bike and Hike Trail and the park road/parking lots. For your safety, stay on trails to help avoid ticks and poison ivy. Please visit Adventure Smart for details on trip planning and biking safety.

Swimming

There are no lifeguards on duty at any of the Park's beaches. Never swim alone and always treat Lake Erie with caution. The lake can become rough very rapidly. The Tip area located at the extreme south end of the Park is a popular destination for visitors. There is NO swimming or wading in this area. Please obey the signs posted. Currents exist in this area that pose a hazard and are extremely dangerous. Please visit Adventure Smart for additional details on trip planning and water safety.

Canoeing and kayaking

Wear your lifejacket at all times: Boats are required to have one lifejacket per person, 15m ((40 ft) of buoyant heaving line, spare paddles or oars, an anchor on 15m (40 ft) of line, a bailer and a whistle. If you capsize: Remain with your overturned boat and move shoreward. Sound three long blasts to attract attention if you need assistance. Please visit Adventure Smart for additional details on trip planning and water safety.

Ticks and Lyme disease

Stay on trails to avoid contact with ticks. The black-legged tick has become firmly established at Point Pelee. This creature, which has spread to areas throughout North America, can carry a bacterium, which causes the Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a serious illness; however, it's easy to prevent and treat when caught early. 

For more information on Lyme disease, blacklegged ticks, and how to protect yourself from tick bites while enjoying the outdoors, please visit the following websites:

Animal feeding

The feeding of any animal (e.g. deer, raccoons, birds, squirrels and fish) is strictly prohibited. Avoid the danger of being bitten and minimize your affect on the park's ecological balance.

Less set-up time, more quality time

The perfect mix of tent and A-frame cabin comes together in our oTENTik with its raised floors, cosy beds and furniture; great for campers who want a little extra comfort in the wild. It's the perfect way for families and friends of all ages to discover the joys of camping without all the muss and fuss. There are more than 400 oTENTik units at 30 locations across Canada!

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 5 to 6 people: 3 to 5 mattresses (single/double)
  • Indoor table and bench/chairs
  • Lighting (electric, solar or battery powered lamp)
  • Parking (1 or 2 vehicles)

Your site may also include

  • USB port (electric or solar)
  • Heating in most units (wood stove, propane or electric)
  • Deck and outdoor furniture
  • Cook shelter
  • Barbecue or camping stove
  • 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
  • Cooking equipment—ask what's 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.)

oTENTik locations

British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland and Labrador
Yukon
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

  • We recommend that small children only sleep on lower bunks.
  • Some locations allow pets in select units.
  • Smoking is not permitted inside units.
  • Check with your location or in the Parks Canada Reservation Service for complete details and guidelines.
Reservations

National Reservation Service

1-877-RESERVE (737-3783)

Outside of North America: 519-826-5391


Contact the site

Some accommodations must be reserved by contacting the location directly.

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