Cozy Cabins In Canada That Youll Want To Call Home

Whether you fancy a stay on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, the wild Pacific Rim between Tofino and Ucluelet or a mountain pass between two national parks, there’s a cabin in every part of Canada where you can shrug off city life and reconnect with nature. Browse a selection of our favorite Canadian cabins in this beautiful area of North America for family vacationers, romantic retreaters and hard-core adventurers who still like a soft bed. Oh, Canada. Such variety.

1. Kiwi Cove Lodge

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A simple guest bedroom at Kiwi Cove Lodge

The name is no misnomer – there really are kiwis growing on this sun-dappled side of Vancouver Island, south of Nanaimo. Choose the self-catering cabin at this property in Canada. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private yard, or pick one of the lodge rooms with private decks and patios. Play on the big lawn, launch a kayak into sheltered waters and explore the nearby town of Ladysmith.

2. The Cabins at Terrace Beach

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The Cabins at Terrace Beach with views of the coast and sea behind

The Cabins at Terrace Beach are at the midpoint of a little hourglass-shaped peninsula south of Ucluelet, with Spring Cove on one side and the ocean on the other. Cabins vary in size, setting and amenities, but all offer easy access to the water and hikes on the Wild Pacific Trail. Activities include wildlife watching, fishing and paddle sports. Pets are welcome.

3. Crystal Cove Beach Resort

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This popular family destination on Vancouver Island sits at the south end of MacKenzie Beach. Cabins at this Canadian resort range from 240sqft (22sqm) to 820sqft (76sqm). While some are by the sand, others are in the rainforest, but all have full kitchens and decks. During your time here, play on the sandy shore, watch for passing whales – humpbacks and gray whales are often seen nearby, as are orcas – and take a trip into Tofino, the charming fishing town about 2mi (3km) north.

5. Gone With the Wind Cabin by Natural Elements

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A cabin at Gone With the Wind Cabin by Natural Elements with private garden and hot tub as seen from its lawn.

With an evocative name and waterfront setting, Gone With the Wind on Vancouver Island has a kitchen, hot tub, barbecue terrace and wifi. The one-bedroom cabin is just under 400sqft (37sqm), but a big living room window expands the space. Explore art galleries, shops and a small aquarium in the fishing village of Ucluelet, less than 1mi (1.6km) north.

6. Glacier View Cabins

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Glacier View Cabins was built by Peter and Edith, a Swiss couple who moved to northern British Columbia in search of the perfect spot for a wilderness hideaway. They landed on this remote spot about a two-hour drive south of Whitehorse, Yukon. One large log Canadian cabin has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a big deck. Two smaller cabins share a shower house.

7. Storm Mountain Lodge

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The interior of a log-built cabin with stone fireplace at Storm Mountain Lodge Cabins

Storm Mountain Lodge forms part of a collection of cabins in Canada built by the Canadian Pacific Railway to encourage tourism in nearby Banff and Kootenay national parks. Old-school snowshoes over the fireplace, soaking bathtubs and antler chandeliers set the timeless tone. The food gets rave reviews – sample bison, elk or creative vegetarian fare.

8. Rustic Luxury Off-Grid Wilderness Cabin

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Just off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway in northern British Columbia, this private, pet-friendly lakefront retreat is run by an adventurous owner who grew up on a forest lookout tower. She lives nearby and delivers a welcome home-cooked dinner and daily continental breakfast to your door – though you’ll have a full kitchen, too. Enjoy the hot outdoor shower, firepit and blissful lack of internet and cell service.

Looking for a longer stay in your Canadian cabin? Check out our guide to Ontario’s best spots for a summer cottage rental – bookable on Culture Trip.

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