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Camping Chic

Thrifty is the new black! Try camping chic to leave the stress of city life behind without blowing the budget. Splurge on luxuries while saving on accommodations with glamour camping (or "glamping"), either by trailer or tent. It's the new rage among hipsters getting back to nature in a fun, economical way. And what's more romantic than cuddling in the glow of a campfire, gazing at a million stars? (Answer: Catching the northern lights, too!)

Glamp along Lake Winnipeg and catch the Interlake arts scene

There's no need to venture too far from Winnipeg – especially for novice campers. Break into the camping scene gently with a short trek into the Interlake region, and come home with more than just memories.

Take a scenic drive along the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba's inland ocean. Pitch a tent at Hnausa Provincial Park's lakeside campground, then hit the Interlake arts scene at the Winnipeg Beach Art and Culture Co-op. Meet artists and crafters in their studios for an up-close and personal art experience. Binge on handcrafted pottery, jewellery, photography, painting and more.

Plan your Interlake glamping getaway

  • Interlake campgrounds: Hnausa Provincial Park Campground and Gull Harbour Campground in Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park. Reservations accepted for either campground at 1-888-482-2267 or 948-3333 in Winnipeg.
  • Winnipeg Beach Art and Culture Coop

Hecla Island—a couple's paradise

This trip is less about glamping and more about pampering, but you'll love it nonetheless. Convening with nature never comes second in Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park, and you'll be able to "rough it" just enough to tell your friends about your outdoor adventures…

Absorb panoramic views of Lake Winnipeg on Hecla's majestic 18-hole golf course – thrill at the setting and the challenge of this 6,678-yard course tucked into the natural beauty of Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park.

Hike the Black Wolf Trail, or take a spin on the bike trail network. If you'd rather be on the water, rent a kayak to paddle the shoreline, or fish, swim, or check out the interpretive summer programs at Gull Harbour Campground.

Plan your Hecla glamping getaway

  • Gull Harbour Campground in Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park - reservations at 1-888-482-2267 or 948-3333 in Winnipeg.
  • Hecla Oasis Golf: www.heclaoasis.com/vacation%20villas/golfing.html

Mix and match your camping chic in Riding Mountain National Park

How do you start your day? Whether it's with cowboy coffee and an early morning swim or a hot shower and latté, Riding Mountain National Park offers "glamping" for every level of ruggedness. Spas, artisan shopping and golf are all here – oh, and you can camp too.

Pop your tent under the towering treed canopy in the Moon Lake Campground, then head out for a hike on the namesake trail which circles the lake. Watch for moose! Flatlanders will love Lake Audy Campground where prairie meets water. Check out the herd of bison wandering native grasslands in the distance from your lakeside RV site. If backpacking is more your style, carry your gear the short distance into Whirlpool Lake Campground, a secluded and intimate spot with hiking and biking trails nearby, or jump into your canoe for a pristine paddle on this non-motorized lake.

Can't survive without boutiques and quick access to restaurants? Wasagaming Campground is nestled amid the forest near Clear Lake and the main townsite. Take a short walk into town for ice cream and a movie in the log cabin theatre, or sunbathe on the sandy beach. Go retro with a bowling and mini-golf date at the Sportsman's RV Park, just south of Riding Mountain. After a day in the sun, take a dip at the Fletcher Park Campground's outdoor heated pool.

Camping truly becomes "glamping" with the luxurious amenities at Elkhorn Resort's Solstice Spa. Snuggled up against Riding Mountain National Park, this four-star mineral resort spa features distinctive services and all-natural products. Choose between the stunning 18-hole Clear Lake Golf Course or the Elkhorn Family Golf Centre with its executive-style 9-hole course. Relieve sore muscles in a post-game soak in the Solstice Spa Equinox Mineral Pool.

Return home refreshed and relaxed, with stories of championship-calibre golf and a signature piece of handmade pottery for your home. Friends will think you spent a fortune!

Plan your Riding Mountain National Park glamping getaway

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