The world is full of unusual lodging options – from an underwater hotel in Zanzibar to glass-ceilinged igloos in Finland – but very few travellers have caught a good night’s sleep in a grain bin or a dome overlooking a southern Saskatchewan lake. Amp up (or glamp up) your vacation with a stay in one of these unique accommodations. 

Alive Sky Lodge/BINcredible

Location: Near Rosetown

This is not your average grain bin. At Alive Sky Lodge/BINcredible, guests can choose between a room in the main lodge or the luxury suite inside a metal grain bin. Other options include the Schoolee in the Coulee, a converted school bus, or the BOHO Bin, a two-storey bin with a hippie vibe (and a hammock!). Located an hour’s drive west of Saskatoon in  Rosetown, Alive Sky Lodge/BINcredible offers a quiet country setting close to urban amenities.

Flora Bora Forest Lodging

Location: Near Christopher Lake

Enjoy the cosy comfort of the three luxury glamping yurts at Flora Bora Forest Lodging near Emma and Christopher Lakes. The beautifully crafted and thoughtfully designed yurts – circular tents built from wood and canvas, originating from Central Asia – are the perfect place to become one with nature.

Camp Wolf Willow

Location: Near Outlook

Camp Wolf Willow is adjacent to Wolf Willow Winery, just north of Outlook. The property is perched on the terraced hills above the mighty South Saskatchewan River, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The campground features luxury canvas and wooden A-frame tents, army tent group options, as well as private tenting sites for classic camping.

Blackstrap Glamping Resort

Location: Blackstrap Provincial Park

Blackstrap Glamping Resort features luxury domes, each with unique décor, surrounded by stunning natural scenery in the heart of Blackstrap Provincial Park. They all come with the comforts of home, right down to the bathrobe and slippers. Each dome is equipped with a private bathroom, kitchen, king sized bed and outdoor amenities like a BBQ, as well as a shared outdoor sauna and firepit area.

Glamping Resorts Ltd.

Locations: Northshore Resort on Buffalo Pound Lake, Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park

Glamping Resorts Ltd. provides luxury camping on 600 acres of lakefront land at Northshore Resort on Buffalo Pound Lake. A variety of glamping units, including trapper tents and geodesic domes, are available. Its newest location at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park features six luxury tents with views of Lake Diefenbaker.

Nesscore Ventures Rent-A-Yurt and Nesslin Lake Campground

Location: Nesslin Lake

This pristine, northern wilderness setting is the perfect backdrop for a stay in a yurt at Nesslin Lake Campground. The three rental yurts have a camp stove and fridge and are located adjacent to the beach.

Camp-Easy Yurts and Tents

Locations: Saskatchewan Provincial Parks

Camp-Easy is a fully equipped camping experience with a yurt or tent and a screened dining tent. It’s an excellent opportunity for those new to camping, or for those interested in a convenient camping trip that requires minimal preparation and effort. Camp-Easy sites are available in many of Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks. Find a Camp-Easy site here.

oTENTiks

Locations: Grasslands National Park, Prince Albert National Park

Parks Canada oTENTiks offer an easy and relaxing way to experience camping. Rough it in style in this family-friendly accommodation – a cross between an A-frame cabin and a prospector tent equipped with beds and furniture on a raised floor. Each oTENTik sleeps up to six people.

Grasslands National Park has four reservable oTENTiks in the Frenchman Valley Campground in the West Block. One unit is accessible and one unit is pet-friendly. There are eight reservable oTENTiks in the Rock Creek Campground in the East Block. One unit is accessible and one unit is pet-friendly and accessible.

Prince Albert National Park has 10 reservable oTENTiks in the Beaver Glen Campground. Two units are pet-friendly.

Whether you're seeking a cozs yurt nestled in the forest, a dome overlooking a serene lake, or a quirky stay in a converted grain bin, Saskatchewan offers a variety of unique accommodations. The next time you're planning a getaway, consider one of these out-of-the-ordinary places to stay for a memorable experience. Happy glamping!