"A Yurt? What's a Yurt" was the response we got from most people when we said we were spending a few days in one. Valentines Day(our 27th wedding anniversary) seemed like the perfect date to experience a trip to Algonquin Park in a Yurt.
These semi-permanent canvas-covered structures are 16 feet in diameter, mounted on a wooden deck about two feet off the ground. Yurts can accommodate up to six people. They have two sets of bunk beds, a table and chairs, plywood floors, electric heat and lighting.
Algonquin Park has eight yurts in total. Seven are located in the Mew Lake Campground off of Hwy 60.
After trying to reserve a yurt for the past 3 years on a weekend and finding it booked up for months in advance, we decided to go for a midweek trip.
The temperature the first night was -19 degrees c and the second night was a balmy -15 c. The electric heater kept the six of us warm all night, but we heard that on the nights before we arrived it was -28 c with a strong wind and an extra heater was needed.(the park provides those if you need them)
Algonquin Park has eight yurts in total. Seven are located in the Mew Lake Campground off of Hwy 60.
After trying to reserve a yurt for the past 3 years on a weekend and finding it booked up for months in advance, we decided to go for a midweek trip.
The temperature the first night was -19 degrees c and the second night was a balmy -15 c. The electric heater kept the six of us warm all night, but we heard that on the nights before we arrived it was -28 c with a strong wind and an extra heater was needed.(the park provides those if you need them)
It doesn't get much better than this, good food, shared with good friends, we were laughing!
Robert did most of the cooking with his trusty Colman stove and a propane BBQ under the cooking shelter beside the Yurt. Some folks down the road from us had tarps around the cook area, they probably needed that on the windy, -28 evenings.
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There is an electric outlet inside the Yurt, so we brought a kettle to plug in for coffee and hot cereal, to help get us up in the mornings. I would recommend something to slip on your feet when inside the yurt, we had a ton of water on the floor from our snow covered boot. We also brought a flannel sheet to cover the cold vinyl mattress.
There is an electric outlet inside the Yurt, so we brought a kettle to plug in for coffee and hot cereal, to help get us up in the mornings. I would recommend something to slip on your feet when inside the yurt, we had a ton of water on the floor from our snow covered boot. We also brought a flannel sheet to cover the cold vinyl mattress.
The heated bathrooms and showers were greatly appreciated, but Connor really should remove his Snowshoes before using the facilities
We found a Igloo in the park that someone built. It was large enough to stand in.
It was a beautiful time to be snowshoeing, it was cold but once we started walking , -14c didn't seem to bother anyone.
We had back bacon on a bun with 2 kinds of cheese for brunch,.....mmmmm!
I can't think of any better way to enjoy a few days in the middle of the cold Canadian winter!Dress warm!
6 comments:
Fun?
Yeah! It's a Grrreat way to deal with the Feb. blaa's! We have to live live this snow, might as well enjoy it!
Hey Cathy~
I knew what 'Yurt' was.... from Scrabble.
Such lovely photos.How did you get the shots of the shy little Martin?!!
Only one of the pics was enlarged when I try & look at them-STEVE & the STOVE!!!!haha!
Glad you had a good time!xo
Hi Cynth
I think the Marten was looking for food, it had been really really cold in Algonquin before we got there, and after we left, we lucked out. He was really fast, running through the trees like a squirrel. It was the first one I have ever seen. I wanted to kiss it!
Hey nice pics! Looks like a fun time.
Thanks Russ!
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