Must-Visit Glamping Spots In Prince Edward Island
This modern-day take on camping satisfies both the wild spirit and the elegant soul.
When you search up “glamping” online you’ll notice several interpretations because it’s a fairly new word. From what I can tell, glamping is for the most part a jaw-dropping experience that often includes a high-end air mattress covered in pillows, tons of food so you never go hungry and awe-inspiring decor.
“Glamping is the combination of the words glamorous and camping, and although the term has only been around since 2007, it dates back to more than a thousand years.”
“Glamping” is often referred to when an extravagant tent is in use, but it can also be used for those who go camping with an RV or decide to rent a cabin because RVs and cabins are quite glamorous compared to your run of the mill tent and sleeping bag on firm ground.
Here are four perfect places you can go glamping at on Prince Edward Island!
#1 — Treetop Haven
📌 1210 Mt Tryon Rd, Albany, PE
Treetop Haven is P.E.I.’s number one glamping location and offers year-round access. Their TreePODs are geodesic domes suspended off the ground and each POD comes with a hot tub, a barbecue, a large deck setup with patio lights, a full kitchen, a bathroom and a double-sofa-bed. And yes, there are bedrooms. You won’t need to pack much other than food, clothing and self-care products. This getaway spot is located 36 minutes west of Charlottetown and 12 minutes north-east of the Confederation Bridge. Watch Jaclyn Gallant’s virtual tour to get an inside look at Treetop Haven!
#2 — Twin Shores
📌 705 Lower Darnley Rd, Kensington, PE
Twin Shores opened up in the summer of 1969 providing islanders and travelers with amazing beachside camping. Today, Twin Shores has three laundromats, a general store, a recycling centre, a bark park, 24/7 security, and a fitness centre. They also have a rec hall, a playground, an arcade, a movie theatre, a driving range, tennis courts; and the list goes on! Check out the Twin Shores website for more information.
You might be thinking, “Hey, this isn’t glamping, this is just camping at a resort.”.
Touché! But! As long as you spend time glamourizing your camping site then you’re glamping! Plus, considering the countless amenities available at Twin Shores, can you really call this “unglamorous”?
#3 — Blissful Bell Tent
📌 Kensington, PE
If you want the ultimate glamping experience and have a retreat, this is it! Blissful Bell Tent is located in Kensington, PEI, where various parks and beaches are within 30-minute drive. It is fully furnished with a bed, fridge, stove, cooking equipments, outdoor shower, local coffee, board games, and many more. You will also enjoy yourself in nature with friendly animals, fire pit, hammock, trampoline, and swings in the garden. Also if you want to add something special to your experience at Bell Tent, Abigail hosts various sessions such as Spiritual Sauna Bathing Ceremonies, Lomi Lomi Massage, Shamanic Reiki Sessions, etc.,which will help you release any tension and deep dive into your soul (must book in advance; check abitotty.com for details). Cleanse your body and soul at Blissful Bell Tent!
#4 — Marco Polo Land
📌 7406 Route 13, Cavendish, PE
Marco Polo Land is a family-oriented vacation spot located in PEI’s widely recognized Cavendish area. They have 618 campsites and a ton of fun things to do such as the Water Zone, an outdoor street hockey rink, a basketball court, a petting farm, two Jumping Pillows (an air-filled, trampoline-like jumping contraption), themed weeks, games, movies, bingo, scavenger hunts, an arcade, FIVE playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment! It’s such a fantastic spot that some vacationers have been coming back for more the 40 years! They have beautiful deluxe cabins, much like mini homes, that come with heat, AC, electricity, a bathroom, a full kitchen, bedding, towels, BBQ, cable TV… everything you need and more to make your stay incredibly enjoyable for you and your loved ones. If you can help it, don’t settle for an unserviced campsite, try glamping instead!
#5 — Yurt Rental in Kensington, PE
📌 Kingsboro, PE
Are you a nature enthusiast who’s looking for a place with great amenities? This is the one for you! The yurt provides great comfortable basics, such as shower, tub, washer, range/oven, sink, wi-fi, which will make you feel at home. Located in the east of PEI, you can enjoy beautiful ocean view and white sand beaches within 5 minutes from your doorstep, and they also offer kayak access to 2 private beaches. Not only that; if you want to explore the area little further, there are amazing national and provincial parks and various sites within 30-minute drive, where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, birding, you name it!
#6 —oTENTik
📌 Stanhope Campground and Cavendish Campground, Prince Edward Island National Park, PE
oTENTik tent is a spacious blend of a tent and an A-frame cabin with beds and furniture on a raised floor. Currently, in PEI, Stanhope Campground and Cavendish Campground at Prince Edward Island National Park offer oTENTiks, and you can enjoy camping right away without any stress! The tent includes heating and electricity indoor, and kitchen shelter, water access, accessible toilets are available right at your doorstep. If you want to enjoy your vacation to the fullest, surrounded by amazing beaches, check it out!
#7— Cavendish KOA Holiday
📌 198 Forest Hills Lane, Cavendish, PE
And just around the corner from Marco Polo Land is the award-winning Cavendish KOA Holiday campground, minutes from attractions like Sandspit Amusement Park and Avonlea Village if you’re travelling by car. Some of the amenities you’ll find at KOA include a petting zoo, a Jumping Pillow, heated swimming and kiddie pools, movie nights outside, hayrides, pancake breakfasts, free wi-fi and a lot more. They also offer discounted tickets for nearby attractions! They have an exceptional website and a shocking amount of five-star reviews from THIS summer, during the current global pandemic. That says a lot about their staff, quality of service and the experience they want to give to their visitors.
