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Algonquin
Yurts
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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. The other is located at Achray
Campground on the east side of the park.
For
more information about Algonquin's Yurts, please contact the
park information line at (705) 633-5572. To reserve a yurt,
contact the reservation line at 1-888-668-7275
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| Type
of Accommodation: |
Yurt
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| Location:
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Algonquin
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| Name
or Number: |
Mew
Lake Site Numbers: 34, 36, 38, 49, 54, 62, 65
Achray Site
Number: 41
(not available in winter)
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| Sleeps:
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Six |
| Parking:
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Two
vehicles maximum at Mew Lake, only one included in the fee.
One vehicle
only at Achray.
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| Cost:
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Please refer to the fees page.
3 Night
Minimum on Long Weekends in Peak Season.
2 Night
Minimum in Peak Season.
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| How
to Book: |
Call
1-888-ONT-PARK
(1-888-668-7275)
(or (519) 826 5290 for outside of North America)
All yurts are available for reservations online. |
| Amenities:
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- Yurts
are equipped with two sets of bunks beds, each bunk has a
vinyl cover futon mattress, with a single and double bed.
- Table
and 6 chairs.
- Electric
heat (except at Achray) and lighting (fluorescent).
- Electrical
outlet (110 v).(except at Achray)
- Fire
extinguisher, and smoke detector.
- Shelving
unit.
- Broom
and dustpan.
- Propane barbecue, pots and pans, utensils (available ONLY from May to Thanksgiving.)
- Pots, pans and utensils (available ONLY from May to Thanksgiving and ONLY at Mew Lake)
- Picnic
table.
- Fire
pit.
- Snow shovel (except at Achray)
- a 15 A duplex receptacle and a 30 A receptacle available at Mew sites only.
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| What
to Bring: |
Sleeping
bags, flashlight, food,
lantern, matches, drinking water. Appropriate cold weather gear
for winter. If arriving after Thanksgiving or before May 1st, barbeque or cookstove and fuel, cooking and eating utensils, and a 50-100 foot extension cord to plug in your vehicle's block heater during the winter months.
Note: Domestic animals (pets) are NOT permitted in the facility or on site and smoking is prohibited in all facilities. Cooking in yurts is not permitted. Trailers are not permitted. |
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