Luxury winter camping and glamping in Ontario
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Drawing on traditional practices and innovative designs, geodesic domes and yurt structures allow you to retreat to nature during winter while staying toasty warm even on the coldest nights.
Plan and book an Ontario winter glamping experience near you well in advance.
Winter glamping structures
Geodesic domes
Winter glamping is truly comfortable and cozy in geodesic domes. This structure combines a semi-circular arch and polyhedron or triangular designs, resulting in a very sturdy dwelling that can weather harsh environmental elements, including strong winds and heavy snow.
Luxury yurts
Originating in Mongolia and designed for a nomadic way of life, yurts are tent-like shelters that are round, compact, lightweight and portable. Traditionally, a yurt would consist of a round wooden ribbed or latticed frame covered with animal skins.
In Ontario, yurts have been adapted to suit the Canadian climate and satisfy the glamping trend with wood stoves, insulated canvas walls and, in some cases, luxurious features like rugs, four-poster beds, kitchen facilities and more.
York, Durham and Headwaters
Birchwood Luxury Camping
Approximately a one-hour 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.
Location: Port Perry
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe
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 the luxury stargazer domes.
Sign up for a cold plunge session and enjoy the wood-fired cedar barrel sauna. Cozy up by the outdoor fire and stay warm and toasty with an indoor wood stove. Watch the starry night sky above the roomy king-sized bed. Environmentally friendly en suite bathrooms and kitchenettes complete the glamping experience.
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.
Location: 145166, Side Road 16, Meaford
Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley
Lakeview Motel and Resort
In addition to cozy motel-style rooms and private hot tubs, Lakeview offers a luxury four-season geodesic dome accommodation. From sunrise to sunset and well into the starry night, the experience is magical. Enjoy a complimentary Indian and English charcuterie board and a bottle of wine.
Complimentary snowshoes are available to explore nearby trails.
Location: 4951 County Road 21, 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.
Location: Haliburton Highlands
Maynooth Station Lodge
Across from the historic Maynooth Station near Bancroft, this glamping resort offers all-season geodesic domes, a luxurious alternative to hotels and motels.
Experience the great outdoors without sacrificing modern technology, comfort or convenience. Glamping domes feature a private hot tub, wi-fi, a full washroom and a kitchen. ATV and snowmobile trails nearby.
Location: 52 Maynooth Station Road, Maynooth
Algonquin Park, Muskoka and Parry Sound
Muskoka Dome
Experience luxury dome camping at its finest in Muskoka.
Surrounded by nature, this spacious two-level glamping accommodation offers extensive views on the main floor and night sky views on the second level. It has a kitchenette, two luxe king-sized beds and a bathroom with immaculate lighting.
Add-ons, including a romance-themed package, are available to make this four-season luxury glamping experience extra special.
Location: Bracebridge
Pit Stop 518
Located in Almaguin Highlands, a short distance from Algonquin and Arrowhead Provincial Parks, Pit Stop 518 offers four authentic, family-friendly yurts.
Each is furnished with everything you’ll need for a unique and cozy getaway, including bedding, basic dishes and cutlery, a 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.
Location: 1734 Highway 518 East, Kearney
Southeastern Ontario
Hammond Hill
This winter, explore the snowy woodlands at Hammond Hill, an eco-resort just outside Ottawa. Go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or book a guided snowmobiling tour.
Pioneer cabins and trapper shack accommodations are available year-round.
Location: 861 Du Golf Road, Hammond
Southwestern Ontario
Lungovita Beach Retreat
Located in the heart of Essex County wine country on the coast of Lake Erie, 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. Detox in a cedar barrel sauna overlooking the lake.
Location: 225 County Road 50 East, Harrow
Niagara Region
Rustic Retreat Glamping Dome
Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private pond, a fireplace, queen-sized bed and outdoor deck with a fire pit and hot tub make this luxury dome the perfect romantic winter glamping getaway just 30 minutes from Niagara Falls.
Location: 825 Barrick Road, Port Colborne
Northeastern Ontario
Nature’s Harmony Ecolodge
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. The yurt includes an indoor fireplace, cooking facilities, natural spring water and compost toilet. Bring your own bedding, food and towels.
A larger Pacific yurt and two new geodesic domes are also available to rent at the eco-lodge.
Location: 574 Snake Creek Road, Mattawa
Among The Trees
Experience luxury winter camping in the boreal forest of Birch Island, a short drive from Manitoulin Island.
Choose from two cozy glamping domes that offer scenic forest views, skylights and modern comforts. The smaller Canopy House is a great option for couples. The roomier Maple House can accommodate up to four people and has a star-gazing loft.
Enjoy cross-country skiing, sledding, ice fishing or simply watching the snow fall.
Operates: year-round
Location: 131 McGregor Bay Road, Birch Island
Last updated: January 2, 2025