The expanses of rolling grain fields and pine-filled wilderness areas provide excellent backdrops for the plentiful lakes and rivers of the province of Saskatchewan.
This is a province full of possibilities for outdoor adventure – long hikes, horseback riding, boating, fishing, golfing and more. Along with outdoor activities comes the potential for spending nights under the stars, whether utilizing traditional camping methods or experiencing overnights in the newer settings of glamping.
Glamping is a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping. The word originally is known to blend together “glamorous” with “camping.” So, for those of you who aren’t thrilled with the idea of spending nights in a traditional tent but still want to experience time in the outdoors, glamping is an excellent option.
Saskatchewan holds many opportunities to head out for a couple of glamping nights, but as glamping accommodations become increasingly popular, it is a good idea to plan in advance and make reservations. Check out the list below to find some of the best glamping in the province.
Saskatchewan Parks – Camp Easy
Saskatchewan Parks has come up with a great way to camp but still have all the comforts that you require. Sask Parks Camp Easy offers up glamping opportunities in the following parks:
- Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park — Canvas-covered tents
- Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park — Canvas-covered tents
- Blackstrap Provincial Park — Yurt
- Buffalo Pound Provincial Park — Yurt
- Crooked Lake Provincial Park — Yurt
- Douglas Provincial Park — Yurt
- Duck Mountain Provincial Park — Yurt
- Echo Valley Provincial Park — Yurt
- Echo Lake Provincial Park — Yurt
- Meadow Lake Provincial Park — Yurt
- Narrow Hills Provincial Park — Yurt
- Pike Lake Provincial Park — Yurt
- Great Blue Heron Provincial Park — Mongolian Yurt
Three types of accommodations are available depending on the park – yurts, Mongolian Yurt, and tents. It should be easy to find glamping no matter where you are heading.
If you enjoy spontaneous activities and left reserving a provincial park campsite until the last moment, the “Camping this Weekend” feature on the Sask Parks reservation website is an ideal tool for you. It provides a convenient way to discover open campsites, perfect for impromptu weekend getaways. Details
Parks Canada oTENTik – Grasslands National Park
Grasslands National Park, located in the very southern part of the province, is home to unique camping opportunities in their Frenchman Valley (West Block) and Rock Creek (East Block) Campgrounds.
The oTENTik, which is exclusive to Parks Canada, is a comfortable blend of both a tent and an A-frame cabin, that come equipped with beds and furniture on a raised floor.
Between the two campgrounds, there are a total of twelve units available to rent, although advance reservations are highly recommended. A couple of these OTENTik are pet friendly, as well, so you don’t have to leave your canine member of the family at home. Details
Glamping Resorts
With two locations available for glamping, this private company offers plenty of choices when it comes to spending nights on the prairies.
Choose to stay either on the 600 acres of land on Buffalo Pound Lake, or at Saskatchewan Landing.
Featuring safari tents and geodesic domes, you will find luxurious accommodations to spoil yourself and your family members during your stay in either of these locations.
There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you occupied during your stay, or simply sit back and relax. Make sure you stay awake long enough to catch some stunning night skies.
Flora Bora Forest Lodging
In the northern part of the province, you find the amazingly beautiful Prince Albert National Park, which outdoor lovers know well, so this is the perfect area in which to spend some nights in a luxurious yurt.
Complete with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, fire pits and decks, you will find the you might want to hang out at your yurt for more than just the evenings.
Located near the communities of Emma and Christopher Lakes, it is just minutes from the National Park, but also has its own outdoor experiences with walking trails, a canoe to use on the private lake, and complimentary bikes. Details
Nesslin Lake Yurts
In Saskatchewan, the farther north you go the more remote you will find yourself, and if you are looking for an area in which you can spend time on a multitude of lakes fishing or boating, or just hanging out and enjoying the relaxing days with not too many people around, spending some time at Nesslin Lake Yurts is a good thing.
There are two yurts to be rented, a small or a large, both complete with a queen-sized bed, a sofa bed, mini fridge, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, dishes and cutlery, pots and pans, a bbq, picnic table and fire pit.
If you happen to be here in the fall, stay awake long enough to catch the often-seen auroras gracing the sky. Details
Discover Ness Creek
In the same area as Nesslin Lake, just northeast of Big River, you come across the quirky site of Ness Creek.
Famously known for its summer music festival, Ness Creek is a unique year-round site. Each accommodation here differs slightly from the others, from the tiny but comfortable Cedar Suite, to The Mervinn, which sleeps six. There is even a slightly more rustic trappers’ tent for those who want to pretend they are roughing it. Amenities vary with each accommodation, but communal showers and bathrooms (which are kept spotlessly clean) are available for all.
With trails to explore and many lakes around, this is a lovely area to spend a night or two glamping. Details
Alive Sky Lodge
It is absolutely amazing when fun and comfortable accommodations can be made out of interesting structures, such as grain bins!
Since grain is a major industry in the province, it makes sense that someone came up with this idea. This is a place where you can experience a night or two sleeping in not only furnished, and extremely comfortable, grain bins, but also a converted school bus.
You will be pleasantly surprised at the extravagant décor and comforts that are provided by the host. Located outside of Rosetown, Alive Sky Lodge is only just over an hours drive from Saskatoon. Details
Camp Wolf Willow
Another glamping opportunity near Saskatoon, Camp Wolf Willow is perfect for those who want to combine a wine experience with their camping. Offering furnished teepees, army tents, a Boler trailer and both luxury and wooden tents, there are plenty of choices for those looking for a special experience.
For things to do in the area, there are many kilometres of hiking trails and miles of shoreline to explore, not to mention the onsite Wolf Willow Winery and restaurant, making it an ideal location to spoil yourself. The miles of open skyline provide the perfect place to enjoy a sunset or sunrise and simply relax. Details
The Blackstrap Glamping Resort
The very newest glamping resort in Saskatchewan, Blackstrap is due to open shortly after several years of building and preparing for visitors. Located just a 25-minute drive from Saskatoon in Blackstrap Provincial Park, the Geodesic Domes are a unique way to stay in the park and experience the outdoors without having to rough it. Six domes are available for rent, and some even include luxury features such as private hot tubs. Details