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December vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

Ever celebrated the holidays surrounded by nature?

Stay warm and cozy at Ontario Parks this December in one of our roofed accommodations! We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages and yurts available all month, including several weekend openings!

Accommodations featured below were available as of noon, November 16, 2016.

Algonquin Provincial Park (Mew Lake) — yurts (7)

Algonquin Park Mew Lake Campground Yurt in Winter

Each yurt is equipped with a table and chairs, as well as two sets of futon bunk beds (sleeps up to six). The yurt has electrical heat, fluorescent lighting, and one electrical outlet. Outside, yurt sites are equipped with a picnic table and fire pit.

Dates available:

  • Site 34: December 5-8, 11-15, 18-22
  • Site 36: December 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-20
  • Site 38: December 4-8, 11-16, 20-21
  • Site 49: December 4-8, 11-15, 19-22
  • Site 54: December 1, 4-5, 13-16, 20-21
  • Site 62: December 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25
  • Site 65: December 1, 4-8, 11-13, 23

Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)

 Arrowhead Provincial Park — cabins (10)

Just outside Huntsville, 2 hours from Toronto, 1 hour from North Bay

Cabins (10)

Camp Cabin at Arrowhead

 

These rustic one-room cabins sleep five, and include a dining table and chairs. Amenities include a kitchenette with a microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker and counter space. Outside you will find a gas barbeque and picnic table. A propane/electric fireplace provides additional comfort.

Dates available:

Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)

Killarney Provincial Park — yurts (6), cabins (2)

Coast of Georgian Bay, 1.25 hours from Sudbury, 4 hours from Toronto

Yurts (6)

Killarney yurt

Dates available:

Cabins (2)

Killarney cabin

The camp cabin is a rustic one-room cabin with wood interior and a screened-in front porch. The cabin sleeps five on a queen bed and double/single bunk bed. The cabin features a kitchenette with a microwave, mini fridge, coffeemaker, kettle and counter space. There is a dining table and chairs for inside meals. Outside you will find a gas barbeque and picnic table. A propane fireplace provides a cozy temperature and atmosphere inside.

Dates available:

MacGregor Point Provincial Park — yurts (16)

Shore of Lake Huron, 3 hours from Toronto, 2.5 hours from London

MacGregorPoint yurt

Dates available:

Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)

Quetico Provincial Park — rustic cabins (3)

2.5 hours from Thunder Bay

Quetico backcountry cabin in winter -- showing front porch.

Dates available:

Reserve: by phone (1-888-668-7275)

Pinery Provincial Park — yurts (10) / cabins (1) / soft-sided shelters (1)

Shores of Lake Huron, 1 hour from London, 3 hours from Toronto

Yurts

Kitchen and fire place of deluxe yurt

These 8-sided tent-like structures are heated, furnished and available year-round. Inside each yurt, visitors will find two bunk beds to accommodate six people, a table and four chairs, electric lighting and a heater for cool weather camping. In addition, you will find a gas barbecue outside for cooking, a firepit and a picnic table on the site. A comfort station with flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities is located nearby.

Dates available:

  • Site 474: December 8-10, 15-17, 20-23, 26
  • Site 475: December 8-10, 15-18, 20-21, 26
  • Site 476: December 8-10, 15, 18, 20-25
  • Site 477: December 1-3, 8, 15-18, 20-26
  • Site 478: December 8-10, 15, 18, 20-22
  • Site 479: December 1-3, 8, 15-18, 20-25
  • Site 480: December 1-3, 8, 15-18, 20-21, 23, 26
  • Site 480B: December 1-3, 8, 15-17, 20-24, 26
  • Site 480C: December 8-10, 24, 26-27,
  • Site 481: December 8, 15-18, 20-22

Cabin

Pinery cabin in winter

The cabin sleeps five on a queen bed and double/single bunk-bed. High quality mattresses will provide a comfy night’s sleep. The cabin features a kitchenette with a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker and counter space. There is a dining table and chairs for inside meals. Outside you will find a gas barbeque and picnic table. A propane/electric fireplace provides additional comfort.

Dates available:

Soft-sided shelters

Sitting on a wooden platform, the tent features rustic log furniture and two queen beds (sleeps 4) outfitted with comfort mattresses. A kitchenette includes a mini fridge, coffee maker and counter space. Outside you’ll find a gas barbeque for cooking.

Dates available:

  • Site 487: December 1-3, 8-10, 15-23

Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)

Sandbanks Provincial Park — Cottages (1)

Shores of Lake Ontario, 2.5-3 hours from Ottawa and Toronto

Jacques Cottage - dining room

This one-and-a-half-story cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, wood fireplace, barbeque and propane. Cottage sleeps six. Bedding and towels are supplied.

Dates available:

Reserve: by phone (1-888-668-7275)

Silent Lake Provincial Park — yurts (7)

2.5 hours from Toronto / 3 hours from Ottawa

silent lake yurt interior

Spend the day skiing, snowshoeing or ice fishing, then return to a heated home base (pst! yurts 5, 9, 16 and 38 include woodstoves, while the others use electric heat). Yurts sleep six, with a firepit and propane bbq outside for cooking.

Dates available:

  • Site 5: December 11-15, 18-19. 21-22, 26
  • Site 9: December 11-23
  • Site 16: December 13-15, 18-22, 26
  • Site 38: December 12-15, 18-19, 21-24
  • Site 99: December 11-15, 18-19, 21-23, 26, 29
  • Site 103: December 11-14, 18-19, 26
  • Site 106: December 11-14, 18-19, 21-22, 26, 29

Sleeping Giant Provincial Parks — cottages (3)

Shores of Lake Superior, 1.25 hours from Thunder Bay

Sleeping Giant cabin

These barrier-free cabins are located in the park on the shores of Marie Louise Lake. Each cabin has three bedrooms, a washroom with large shower, a fully equipped modern kitchen, propane fireplace, and heated sun porch. Pots, pans, cups, mugs, dishes, cutlery, kettle, coffee maker, pillows and linens are provided. One campfire pit and one picnic table are located outside of each cabin.

Dates available:

Reserve: by phone (1-888-668-7275)

Reservation tips

While there are many weekend opportunities available, you’ll find the best selection Sundays-Thursdays.

If you’re searching for cabins, cottages and yurts online, be sure to set the “Reservation Type” drop-down menu to “Roofed Accommodation.”

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Winter check-in information for each park will be available during the reservation process.

Happy glamping!