The air is crispy and so are the leaves that cover the ground. Fall is nearly here and Alberta has come to life, but what if you want to enjoy an extended staycation in an Alberta provincial park?
If you’re visiting Wild Rose County, there are several spectacular places to frolic through the foliage, wind down, or roast a s’more but spending the night in a tent is not ideal when temperatures drop.
Luckily, for those who need to get away (and want to remain cozy), there are a ton of cabins and yurts for rent courtesy of the government!
Here are just a few that may have availability until late autumn.
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park
Sir Winston Churchill is a dreamy island getaway that offers beautiful views. Located 5 km east of Lac La Biche, guests are encouraged to go hiking, birdwatching or just relax in one of several 8-person rental cabins with friends, family or their special someone.
Cabins 6 to 15 are available between January 1st and December 31st every year and start at just $175 a night.
Where: directions here
Distance from Calgary: 528 km
Distance from Edmonton: 23 km
Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
Touch grass, get lost in the trees, and keep your eyes open for wildlife! Surrounded by Boreal Forest, The Nest at Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park offers an incredibly cozy experience.
Here, you can stay in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin with a fully equipped kitchen, and WIFI.
In addition to a cozy fireplace in the living room, it also has propane heating.
With room for 10 people, this staycation destination can be rented until December 31st for $250 a night.
Where: Lesser Slave River No.124, AB T0G 2M0, Canada
Distance from Calgary: 569 km
Distance from Edmonton: 272 km
Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Don’t mind smaller spaces? While they’re only able to host 3 people at a time, the Huts in Cypress Hills Provincial Park are surrounded by towering trees, wildlife and (on a good day) blue sky.
You’ll have to bring your own water and firewood, but you’re in for a sweet treat!
For only $100 a night, you can enjoy the great outdoors and what’s left of the warmer months—or camping in the wintertime. They’re available year-round!
Where: 8304 AB-41, Elkwater, AB T0J 1C0, Canada
Distance from Calgary: 358 km
Distance from Edmonton: 595 km
And there you have it. Just a few Alberta Parks that are gorgeous in the fall, and offer comfort camping. Enjoy and stay warm out there!
Cassandra Stefanic
Regional Editor, Prairies – Cassandra is a Calgary-based journalist with a deep appreciation for music, film, food, travelling, and storytelling. When she’s not chasing a story, writing or editing, you’ll likely find her binge-watching a new TV series, at a speakeasy with friends, cooking, or getting lost in a Taylor Swift re-record.
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