{"id":3439,"date":"2021-07-22T14:22:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T14:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=3439"},"modified":"2021-07-22T14:26:51","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T14:26:51","slug":"unique-glamping-experiences-across-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/unique-glamping-experiences-across-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"UNIQUE GLAMPING EXPERIENCES ACROSS ONTARIO"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>By now you\u2019ve probably heard the term \u2018glamping\u2019 (AKA glamourous camping), considering how it\u2019s fully carved out its place in modern society, but here\u2019s a little refresher.\u00a0 Sometimes one wants to get close to nature, but not TOO close \u2013 this is where glamping comes in.\u00a0 You can satisfy all your nature desires without sacrificing comforts like a soft bed, or light.\u00a0 Glamping is often off-grid making it a more sustainable choice of accommodation.\u00a0 Really cool treehouses, yurts, tents, and other types of structures that are \u2018more-than-a-regular-tent-but-less-than-a-cabin\u2019 have been popping up all over Ontario to fill this super popular tourism niche.\u00a0 We\u2019ve put together some of the most unique glamping spots in Ontario for you to check out when nature and silence starts calling your name.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Glamping<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-21-at-5.05.59-PM.png\" alt=\"A couple hugging in front of a tent\" width=\"259\" height=\"138\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whisperingsprings.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Whispering Springs<\/a> in Grafton, Ontario was designed as a place for families to slow down and reconnect with each other.\u00a0 Stepping up the traditional camping experience to make these wilderness connections more accessible, Whispering Springs was born.\u00a0 Stay in a safari tent, a bell tent or a cabin and enjoy craft cocktails or woodfired pizza at the camp outpost.\u00a0 There\u2019s a saltwater pool and hot tub, spring-fed pond, outdoor gym, and lawn games making this a truly luxury camping experience. Tune out of work and tune into yourself at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glenoro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Glen Oro Eco Retreat<\/a>.\u00a0 All their lodging features king-sized beds, a fire pit and environmentally friendly heat sources inside.\u00a0 Choose from the Explorer Tent (plumbing and electricity) or The Stargazer Dome where you can stare up at the night sky from the loft-style bed!\u00a0 The land is nestled into Oro Mountain where you can check out wetland and valley views and enjoy farm-to-table food grown right on-site.\u00a0 For the budding equestrians among us, trail rides are available to really deepen your connection with nature. Wild Exodus near Timmins, Ontario is set among the Boreal Forest where you can soothe your soul in a white-linen prospectors\u2019 tent, hike, go for a pontoon cruise or paddle the gorgeous waters.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/wildexodus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Wild Exodus<\/a> offers amazing outdoor adventures to fill your soul, and delicious locally produced meat and fish to fill your belly. What is better than enjoying a wild adventure and ending the day cozied up in a soft bed at night?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Eco-Tourism<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-21-at-5.06.06-PM.png\" alt=\"Two people standing in a yurt\" width=\"247\" height=\"135\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Eco-tourism is for those who are looking for sustainable destination options.\u00a0 Typically, these are fully off-grid accommodations and very no-frills.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/naturesharmony.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Nature\u2019s Harmony Ecolodge<\/a>offers yurts and glamping tents all year round where you can disconnect in a wilderness setting overlooking the Laurentian Mountains in Mattawa, ON.\u00a0 This magical destination will rejuvenate your spirit during any season, and you can also learn about environmental sustainability and practices you can bring home. With a thorough recycling and composting program, a well for water and off-grid accommodations, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thebuffalofarm.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Buffalo Farm<\/a> is a perfect sustainable option to immerse yourself in stillness and Mother Nature.\u00a0 Choose from a hand-crafted yurt, a tipi or even a basic cabin as your jump off point to explore the northern tip of Algonquin and experience all the wildlife up close and personal. <a href=\"http:\/\/outpostco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Outpost Co.<\/a> offers two types of tents that are fully equipped with beds, tables, chairs, and other small comforts to host you while you have a genuine wilderness experience on the shores of Lake Huron.\u00a0 They even have locally sourced menus to make on an outdoor oven so you can top your stay off with authentic glamping meals.\u00a0 Dig in, guilt-free!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Tree Houses<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-21-at-5.06.12-PM.png\" alt=\"Tree House\" width=\"252\" height=\"139\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Could you be any closer to nature than sleeping IN a tree?\u00a0 Not really.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/781817?s=67&amp;c=.pi115.pk0_9&amp;a4ptk=12153_0_9_410179&amp;af=115&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1625796020_zKAVgTh5goLCrtZp&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Sydenham River Treehouse<\/a> is a fully off-grid experience complete with a composting toilet.\u00a0 The treehouse is at the end of a 1km trail and has a porch, suspension bridge, and woodstove.\u00a0 It attracts hikers and canoeists who subscribe to the leave no trave mentality.\u00a0 Live out your childhood fantasies of a treehouse, and your adult fantasies of living in a forest all in one by visiting this <a href=\"https:\/\/glampinghub.com\/canada\/ontario\/ottawa\/tree-house-ottawa-ontario\/?dates=%20-%20&amp;adults=2&amp;children=0&amp;infants=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">secluded rustic treehouse<\/a> set on a pond 30 minutes from Ottawa.\u00a0 This is a fully off-grid experience, and you are provided with drinkable water and a canoe to paddle the peaceful pond. Want to get your creative juices flowing? Try a weekend at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/46993262?s=67&amp;c=.pi115.pk0_9&amp;a4ptk=12153_0_9_410195&amp;af=115&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1625834357_kOZopJnZzLaX2GA9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Collabo Camp\u2019s<\/a> treehouse which is located on a 100 wooded-acre property.\u00a0 It\u2019s actually two treehouses connected by an observation deck, complete with a hammock and lounge area underneath.\u00a0 The grounds are meant to offer private space and communal space (including a dojo, art studio and music studio and shala) to spark collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Architectural Eye Candy<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-22-at-10.16.35-AM-300x174.png\" alt=\"Glass cubical in nature\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-22-at-10.16.35-AM-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-22-at-10.16.35-AM.png 592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t like to stay somewhere that is pleasing to the eye?\u00a0 Check out these places that are a feast for the eyes as well as the soul.\u00a0 Maybe you don\u2019t want to \u2018rough it\u2019 but still want to experience nature in a unique way?\u00a0 Ontario also has super luxurious options with A\/C, Wi-Fi, a kitchenette \u2013 like <a href=\"https:\/\/findarcana.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Arcana\u2019s<\/a> striking mirrored steel cabins.\u00a0 Enjoy some solitude in a modern, aesthetically pleasing design with the forest being reflected to you off the walls of the cabin. Geometric shapes are so aesthetically pleasing, the perfect symmetry of these domes against a natural setting just feels novel and good.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/45405502\/photos\/?locale=en&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1625833243_YzViZTBiM2ZiMTMx&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1626032394_%2BcFVb9WgYUIjbamy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Dome House<\/a> is located just outside Collingwood and is equipped with a kitchenette and a panoramic window to enjoy the views.\u00a0 Wind down in a hammock or by the fire and you\u2019re even welcome to help yourself to the home-grown veggies and eggs! Stay in a bright red 10&#215;10 tower in Castleton, Ontario; appropriately named <a href=\"https:\/\/glampinghub.com\/canada\/ontario\/castleton\/glamping-getaway-belleville-canada\/?dates=%20-%20&amp;adults=2&amp;children=0&amp;infants=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Red Tower<\/a>.\u00a0 This tiny house set on a hilltop has lots of windows, an outdoor seating area on the deck, and is located close to tons of trails.\u00a0 If you\u2019re going to go glamping there\u2019s no need to compromise on design!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By now you\u2019ve probably heard the term \u2018glamping\u2019 (AKA glamourous camping), considering how it\u2019s fully carved out its place in modern society, but here\u2019s a little refresher.\u00a0 Sometimes one wants to get close to nature, but not TOO close \u2013 this is where glamping comes in.\u00a0 You can satisfy all your nature desires without sacrificing&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[608,1252,1251,1253,1254,1250,1249,1081],"class_list":["post-3439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-glamping-in-ontario","tag-glen-oro-eco-retreat","tag-luxury-camping-in-ontario","tag-off-grid-accommodations-in-ontario","tag-outpost-co","tag-tree-house-accommodations-in-ontario","tag-unique-accomodations-in-ontario","tag-whispering-springs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3439"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3445,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3439\/revisions\/3445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}