Candian Wilderness Lodging
 

Backcountry Lodges

Backcountry lodges are one of the finest ways to see Canada's Wilderness. They are usually located in some of the most beautiful areas of the country. Most of the lodges aren't accessible by car and usually require you hike, ski (may require backcountry gear) or snowshoe in (distances vary but are usually in the 10 to 30km range). Some like Lake O'Hara have a shuttle (with limited places so book well in advance) or even helicopter access as is the case with Mount Assiniboine. Mount Assinboine will fly in your packs or luggage making the trip that much easier. Be sure to check with your chosen lodge for more details while you make your reservations - which are a must. Just prior to your visit, contact the lodge regarding current and projected weather and trail conditions.

Yurts

Yurts are tent structures, used by the nomadic peoples of Mongolia. Not unlike a round circus tent in shape, they are of course much smaller. Straight walled and originally the size of about a large bedroom, they were supported by wood and covered by hides. Decorated as the Mongols did they presented a rather rich and romantic abode with the additional ability to be broken down and moved easily. This later feature was essential in order to take advantage of new grazing lands for their animals. Modern yurts are generally made from higher technology materials and may be heated with woodstoves, gas or electricity. How closely they resemble their ancestors depends on the builder or manufacturer.

Huts & Cabins

You must pack in your own gear with the exception of that provided. Many of the access routes require expert skills in either climbiing, scrambling, mountaineering and ski mountaineering. In the winter many appoaches are through avalanche areas. Some huts are only accessibel in the summer or rarely used due to difficult acess in the winter. Consult with the various authorities regarding use, fees, gear and skill requirements before doing any planning.

Alberta British Columbia
Manitoba Newfoundland
New Brunswick Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia Nunavut
Ontario Prince Edward Island
Quebec Saskatchewan
Yukon  

 

 

Alberta

Lodges

 

Backcountry Lodges

 

Huts & Cabins

You must pack in your own gear with the exception of that provided. Many of the access routes require expert skills in either climbiing, scrambling, mountaineering and ski mountaineering. In the winter many appoaches are through avalanche areas. Some huts are only accessibel in the summer or rarely used due to difficult acess in the winter. Consult with the various authorities regarding use, fees, gear and skill requirements before doing any planning.

Bow Hut - Sleeps 30, Wood stove, sleeping pads, Colman lanterns, utensils, Rocky Mountains, north east of St. Nicholas Creek, Wapta Ice Field, Banff National Park - Alpine Club of Canada

Balfour Hut - Sleeps 18, sleeping pads, Colman stoves, lanterns and some utensils, Rocky Moutains, near the Vulture Glaciers toe - Alpine Club of Canada

Peter and Catherine Whyte (PEYTO) Hut - Sleeps 18, sleeping pads, Colman stoves, lanterns and some utensils, Rocky Moutains, below Mount Thompson Wapta Icefields, Banff National Park - Alpine Club of Canada

Scott Duncan Hut - Sleeps 12, sleeping pads, Colman stoves, lanterns and some utensils, Rocky Mountains, Below Mount Daly, Banff National Park - Alpine Club of Canada

Neil Colgan Hut - Valley of Ten Peaks, Banff National Park - almost exclusivly summer use - Sleeps 18, sleeping pads, Colman stoves, lanterns and some utensils, Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park - Alpine Club of Canada

Abbot Pass Hut - Not recommended in the winter Mt. Victoria, Yoho and Banff National Park - Sleeps 24, sleeping pads, propane light, wood stove Rocky Mountains, Yoho and Banff National Park - Alpine Club of Canada

Castle Mountain Hut - Not used in winter Castle Mountain, Banff National Park - Sleeps 6, propane light (user supplied green Colman canister), some utensils, Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park - Alpine Club of Canada

Canadian Avalanche Association
Avalanche Safety

 

British Columbia

Backcountry Lodges

  • Lake O'Hara Lodge - Ski, Hike or Shuttle - 27 kilometres, Yoho National Park (Banff's sister), Canadian Rockies, British Columbia
  • Mount Assiniboine Lodge - Ski, Hike, Helicopter, Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park (Banff's neighbour), Canadian Rockies, British Columbia

 

Huts & Cabins

 

 

Manitoba

Manitoba's Provincial Parks have several cabins located at Camp Morton and Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park. In addition you'll find yurts at Whiteshell, Spruce Woods, Asessippi, Clearwater Lake and Bakers Narrows. Book early for these popular sites.

 

Newfoundland & Labrador

 

New Brunswick

 

Northwest Territories

 

Nova Scotia

 

Nunavut

 

Ontario

Lodges Ontario

Ontario Parks has been a pioneer in developing the yurt as a all season wilderness shelter. As of this writing the following parks have yurts which are available to the public, Algonquin, Awenda, Balsam Lake, Bon Echo, Bonnechere, Emily, Kilbear, MacGregor Point, Pancake Bay, Pinery, Quetico, Sandbanks, Sturgeaon Bay. This progam is proving to be extremely popular so reservations well in advance are usually required.

 

Huts & Cabins

The following is a listing of the restored backcountry ranger cabins in Alonquin Provincial Park. Contact the park for information on availability and features.

  • Big Crow Cabin - Central Section
  • Birchcliffe Cabin - Northern Section
  • Bissett Creek Cabin - Northern Section
  • Crooked Chute Cabin - Eastern Section
  • Highview Cabin - Western Section
  • Kiosk Cabin - Northern Section
  • Kitty Lake Cabin - Southern Section
  • Lost Coin Lake Cabin - Northern Section
  • McKaskill Lake Cabin - Southern Section
  • Rain River Cabin - Western Section
  • Tattler Lake Cabin - Southern Section
  • Wenda Lake Cabin - Eastern Section

    Sleeping Giant, Bon Echo and Bonchere Provincial Parks have rustic cabins which can be rented.

 

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Huts & Cabins

Quebec Provincial Parks as well as the wildlife reserves have a goodly number of huts and cabins available to the public. These range from primitive shelters to beautiful log cabins with all the amenities. Most of the sites are easily accessible. Consult with thier web site to get details.

Lodges

Several of Quebec's parks and park toursim sites have resorts and lodges the best known of which is Gîte du Mont-Albert located in the Chic-Choc Range of the Gaspesie.

Yurts

Quebec Provincial Parks now have 16 Yurts available for rent. You'll find them in Bic (7), Mont Tremblant (4 ), Jacques-Cartier, Bic (7 ) and Park Plaisance (2).

 

Saskatchewan

 

Yukon

 
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