The holiday season is just around the corner! Imagine spending it surrounded by snow, with the sound of nature at your doorstep.
We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages, and yurts available throughout December, including many weekend openings.
Accommodations featured below are available as of 10:00 am, November 14, 2019:
Algonquin Provincial Park (Mew Lake) — yurts (6)
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 1-5, 8-12, 15, 19
- Site 36: December 1-5, 8-12, 17-19, 23
- Site 38: December 1-5, 8, 15-17
- Site 49: December 1, 4, 16, 19
- Site 54: December 2-5, 9, 16-18
- Site 62: December 4-5, 8-10, 18
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
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 barbecue and picnic table. A propane/electric fireplace provides additional comfort.
Dates available:
- Site 202: December 18-19, 22
- Site 203: December 16-19, 22
- Site 204: December 17-19, 22, 26
- Site 205: December 16-19, 22
- Site 206: December 15-19, 22
- Site 221: December 15-19, 22, 26
- Site 222: December 17-19, 22, 26
- Site 223: December 15-19, 22
- Site 224: December 16-19, 22, 26
- Site 225: December 15-19, 22, 26
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’s six yurts are located in the George Lake Campground in their own site away from other campers. A short walk of 70 m to 200 m will take you to your accommodation from the parking lot. Each yurt sleeps six and has electric heat. The yurts are located nearby a vault toilet.
Dates available:
- Site Y1: December 1-5, 9-14, 15-17, 22, 26
- Site Y2: December 1-5, 8-18
- Site Y3: December 1-5, 8-12, 15-16, 19-20, 23-24
- Site Y4: December 1-5, 8-13, 16-19, 29
- Site Y5: December 1-12, 15, 26
- Site Y6: December 1-5, 8-19, 22
Cabins (2)
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 barbecue and picnic table. A propane fireplace provides a cozy temperature and atmosphere inside.
Dates available:
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
MacGregor Point Provincial Park – yurts (16)
Shore of Lake Huron, 3 hours from Toronto, 2.5 hours from London
Each yurt at MacGregor sleeps six people on two sets of double/single bunk beds. Inside the yurt campers will also find a table and chairs, lighting, electric heat and an electrical outlet.
Outside visitors are provided with a firepit, kitchen shelter, picnic tables, and propane barbecue with side burner. A comfort station with drinking water, flush toilets and showers is available year round.
Dates available:
- Site 46: December 1-5, 8-11, 19
- Site 48: December 1-5, 8-11, 15-20
- Site 50: December 1-5, 8-12, 15-19
- Site 53: no availability in December
- Site 55: no availability in December
- Site 60: December 1-5, 8-11, 17-19, 24
- Site 62: December 1-5, 8-12, 17-20, 23-24
- Site 64: December 1-5, 9-12, 17-20, 23-24
- Site 66: December 1-5, 8-12, 17-19, 24, 26
- Site 68: no availability in December
- Site 70: no availability in December
- Site 72: December 1-5, 8-12, 17-19
- Site 74: December 1-4, 8-12, 17-19
- Site 74: December 1-5, 8-12, 16-19, 24
- Site 90: December 1-6, 9-12, 16-18, 23-24
- Site 92: no availability in December
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
Pinery Provincial Park – yurts (12), cabin (1), soft-sided shelter (1)
Shores of Lake Huron, 1 hour from London, 3 hours from Toronto
Yurts
These eight-sided tent-like structures are heated, furnished and available year-round. Inside each yurt, visitors will find two bunkbeds 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 1-5, 8, 15, 17-19, 22-23
- Site 475: December 1-6, 15-19, 22-23, 26
- Site 476: December 1-5, 8, 15, 17-19, 22-23, 26
- Site 477: December 1-5, 8, 15-19, 22
- Site 478: December 1-5, 8, 15, 17, 19
- Site 479: no availability in December
- Site 480: December 1-5, 8, 15, 17-19, 22-23
- Site 480A: December 1-5, 8, 15, 17-19, 30
- Site 480B: December 1-5, 8, 15, 17-18, 21, 26
- Site 480C: December 1-5, 8, 15, 17-18, 23, 26
- Site 480D: December 1-5, 8, 15, 17-19, 30
- Site 481: no availability in December
Cabin
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 barbecue and picnic table. A propane/electric fireplace provides additional comfort.
Dates available:
- Site 489: December 1-5, 8, 15-17
Soft-sided shelter
Sitting on a wooden platform, the tent features rustic log furniture and two queen beds (sleeps four) outfitted with comfort mattresses. A kitchenette includes a mini fridge, coffee maker and counter space. Outside you’ll find a gas barbecue for cooking.
Dates available:
- Site 487: December 1, 4-5, 8, 15-19, 23
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
Quetico Provincial Park – rustic cabins (3)
2.5 hours from Thunder Bay
Stay in one of these cabins and enjoy a waterfront view, quick access to hiking trails and the fresh northern Ontario air. Outhouses and flush toilets are just a short walk away.
Dates available:
- Art Studio Winter Retreat: December 1-21, 27-30
- Log Cabin: December 1-12, 15-20, 27-30
- Ojibwa Cabin: December 1-21, 27-31
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
Sandbanks Provincial Park – cottage (1), heritage house (1)
Shores of Lake Ontario, 2.5-3 hours from Ottawa and Toronto
Jacques Cottage
This one-and-a-half-story cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, wood fireplace, barbecue and propane. Cottage sleeps six. Bedding and towels are supplied.
Dates available:
- Jacques Cottage: December 1-4, 7-21, 24-26
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
Maplerest Heritage House
Nearby to park trails, beaches and day-use facilities, this four-bedroom Victorian home is furnished with antiques. Equipped with everything you need for a luxurious Sandbanks vacation.
Dates available:
- Maplerest Heritage House: December 1-9, 11-27
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
Silent Lake Provincial Park – yurts (8), cabins (10)
2.5 hours from Toronto / 3 hours from Ottawa
Spend the day skiing, snowshoeing or ice fishing, then return to a heated home base (yurts 5, 9, 16 and 38 include woodstoves, while the others use electric heat). Yurts sleep six, with a firepit and propane barbecue outside for cooking.
Dates available:
- Site 5: December 15-19, 25, 30
- Site 9: December 13-14, 17-19
- Site 16: No availability in December
- Site 38: December 20, 25
- Site 97: December 15-20
- Site 99: December 15-20, 24, 29
- Site 103: December 15-19, 26, 29
- Site 106: December 13, 16-20, 25
Cabins (10)
These new cabins are sure to please with their high-quality mattresses, kitchenette (with a microwave), mini fridge, and counter space. Equipped with baseboard heating and a propane fireplace, you are sure to stay toasty warm!
Dates available:
- Site 201: December 15-19
- Site 202: December 15-20, 25
- Site 203: December 15-20, 23
- Site 204: December 15-20
- Site 205: December 13, 17-19, 27
- Site 206: December 16-21
- Site 207: December 15-20, 24
- Site 208: December 15-19
- Site 209: December 15-19
- Site 210: December 17-20, 23
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park – cottages (5)
Shores of Lake Superior, 1.25 hours from Thunder Bay
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:
- 1-Dragon’s Mouth: December 1-22, 25-28
- 2-Rose Pogonia: December 1-23, 27-28
- 3-Fairy Slipper: December 15-28
- 4-Pink Moccasin Flower: December 1-28
- 5-Coral Root: December 1-25, 31
Reserve: online or by phone (1-888-668-7275)
Reservation tips
While there are several 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.”
Winter check-in information for each park will be available during the reservation process.
