The best camping sites in Canada

Canada is home to thousands of spectacular camping locations to choose from. No matter if you’re a novice or an expert camper, you’re sure to find the perfect spot. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind before you decide.

Some of the most popular and well-known campsites in Canada include:

• Yoho National Park, British Columbia
• Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, Alberta
• Cavendish Campground, Prince Edward Island
• Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
• Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario

Every campground is unique and because of this, reservation policies differ from site to site. Here are a few resources to help you navigate the many options, so you can find one that meets your camping needs – and you can finally get down to the "business" of planning your next camping adventure!

Parks Canada 

• Parks Canada Reservation Service allows you to choose amenities, book dates and reserve a campsite—all online—at any of their many affiliate campgrounds.
• On the homepage of Parks Canada, you’ll find expert tips and camping advice, as well as a complete list of profiles of the 44 national parks and reserves across Canada.

Campgrounds of Canada

• There are more than 2,000 campsites and RV parks in Canada. You’ll easily find one through Campgrounds of Canada that suits you!

Camping-Canada.com

• This is an excellent reference site that shows you absolutely everything you need to know about camping in Canada. Its search tool allows you to choose campsites by region and province by “checking off” select criteria. Camping-Canada.com also posts traveller reviews, message boards, classifieds, tips and advice, etc.

Huttopia Canada

• For anyone interested in a new way of camping you can find information about “alternative camping” on the Huttopia Canada website. What's more, you can book accommodations online at one of their innovative and environmentally-friendly facilities.

Provincial Campsites Online

• British Columbia: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
• Alberta: www.albertaparks.ca
• Saskatchewan: www.saskparks.net
• Manitoba: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/camping
• Ontario: www.ontarioparks.com
• Quebec: www.sepaq.com
• New Brunswick: www.parcsnbparks.ca
• Nova Scotia: www.novascotiaparks.ca
• Prince Edward Island: www.tourismpei.com
• Newfoundland and Labrador: www.env.gov.nl.ca
• Yukon: www.env.gov.yk.ca
• Northwest Territories: www.nwtparks.ca/campgrounds
• Nunavut: www.nunavuttourism.com

Additional resources

• KOA Campground (www.koa.com/find-a-koa)
• Go RVing Canada (www.gorving.ca)
• Ulysses Travel Guides (www.ulyssesguides.com)

Finding your ultimate camping destination certainly won’t be for lack of choice!