Turtle Village FAQs

Book Your Turtle Shell

  • The 2026 Canada Strong Pass: National Historic Sites, and National Marine Conservation Areas from June 19 to September 7, 2026. NO PHYSICAL PARKS PASS IS REQUIRED. Entry is FREE.

  • Booking is really simple. Click here to head over to our booking page. Once on the booking page, you can pick your dates, choose which Turtle Shell you want to stay in and pay for your booking online.

    For Experiences, simply pick which experience you would like to do, check the available dates, and pay online.

    Please note: Bedding is not provided. Please bring your own queen sheet, pillows and blanket.

    If you have any issues or questions, please email us at hello@turtlevillage.ca.

  • 1. We are a smoke free property. Smoking/vaping is not allowed in the Turtle Shell. If you are found smoking, a penalty of $200 will be applied for additional cleaning and deodorizing of rooms.

    2. Check in time is for 3pm. Check out is 11am.

    3. There is NO cooking allowed in the Turtle Shell. Portable BBQs, Hibachis any cookware and/or small appliances are NOT allowed to be used inside. There are NO MICROWAVES OR TEA KETTLES in the Turtle Shells.

    4. All rates are based on double occupancy for insurance and permit reasons the maximum is strictly enforced. Any guest above maximum will be refused entry.

    5. (1) Tent per site is allowed at an extra cost (Total of (4) people per site)

    6. Absolutely no campers or trailers.

    7. Generators are prohibited in the Wasagaming Campground.

    8. Vehicles must be parked on your campsite. Parking on roadway is prohibited.

    9. We understand that plans can change. As a small, Indigenous-owned experience, cancellations directly impact our ability to prepare, staff, and host guests with care. Please review the policy below before booking.

    Individual Turtle Shell Stays

        •    Full payment is required at the time of booking.

        •    Cancellations made 14 days or more before check-in will receive a full refund minus a $25 booking fee.

        •    Cancellations made within 14 days of check-in are non-refundable.

    Group Bookings & Village Buyouts

    (Including retreats, corporate groups, educational groups, and private events)

        •    Full payment is required at the time of booking.

        •    Cancellations made 30 days or more before check-in will receive a full refund minus a $25 booking fee.

        •    Cancellations made within 30 days of check-in are non-refundable.

    10. For all reservations a payment in full is required at the time of booking.

    11. A charge of $25 will be added to your invoice if the key is not placed in lockbox at checkout.

    12. Absolutely no pets are allowed in the Turtle Shell. (Excluding Pet friendly unit #8) Pets found in the room will be charged an additional $200 cleaning fee. Service animals allowed with prior arrangements and appropriate documentation.

    13. If management suspects any of these policies have been violated, they are viable to enter your room at any given time.

    Tent Policy Preview

    We allow (1) tent per site, max of (5) guests total per site. Maximum (2) guests per Turtle shell.

    Visual wildlife attractants & scent wildlife attractants must be stored in a hard-sided trailer, vehicle or bear-proof storage locker.

    If wildlife attractants are left unattended at your campsite, Turtle Village staff, park staff and security staff have permission to enter your site and secure these items. Secured items will be stored at the campground kiosk until you retrieve them.

    The consumption of alcohol or cannabis is not permitted between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am daily.

    Generator use is prohibited in Wasagaming Campground.

    We should not be held responsible for any injury or personal loss that may occur during your stay at Turtle Village.

    Please enter your legal name as it appears on your passport.

  • We understand that plans can change. As a small, Indigenous-owned experience, cancellations directly impact our ability to prepare, staff, and host guests with care. Please review the policy below before booking.

    Individual Turtle Shell Stays

        •    Full payment is required at the time of booking.

        •    Cancellations made 14 days or more before check-in will receive a full refund minus a $25 booking fee.

        •    Cancellations made within 14 days of check-in are non-refundable.

    Group Bookings & Village Buyouts

    (Including retreats, corporate groups, educational groups, and private events)

        •    Full payment is required at the time of booking.

        •    Cancellations made 30 days or more before check-in will receive a full refund minus a $25 booking fee.

        •    Cancellations made within 30 days of check-in are non-refundable.

  • We currently have 8 units available, all 7 units are the same except one of the units which is unit #4 it has two extra windows, as well as unit #8 is dog friendly!

  • Yes, we are!

  • The village is just a brisk 20 min walk to downtown Clear Lake, and a 3 min bike ride.

  • Yes we provide all season accommodations in the Wasagaming Campground.

  • If you require same day bookings, we can be reached at 204-402-0232 Give us a call!

  • Our accommodations require no check-in, we provide a lock box and provide an access code for self-check-in.

  • Check-In Is At 3PM

  • Not at this time, as our booking system is not setup for that, we accept visa credit.

  • Yes! Our Turtle Shell #8 is officially Dog-friendly, Welcome furry friends!

    Book now!

  • Our units are fully off-grid, they run off of a solar panel and battery that provide LED lighting and a 12-volt plug. The units are heated by a propane heater.

  • No, wifi is not provided.

  • Yes, have access to a few bars of service.

  • There are Parks Canada’s bathrooms within 20 meters of Turtle Village. Within the bathroom shelter, there are toilets, sinks, showers, and outlets.

  • No, but we encourage you to bring your portable cooking device to use outside, as the units are not permitted to cooking indoors.

  • Cooking may only be done outside your Turtle Shell or in cook shelters that are located within 20 meters of Turtle Village. All food should be stored inside vehicles and in wildlife-proof lockers.

  • Parks Canada will provide you with firewood. You do not need to bring your own.

    Firewood will be available for purchase through Parks Canada when you enter the park at their kiosk.

    For many people, an evening campfire is the best part of camping.

    Most Parks Canada campsites have fire pits or metal fireboxes for your campfire. You may only build a campfire in a designated fire pit when camping in a Parks Canada location.

    Always check if there’s a fire ban.

    Keep your fire small and under control. Never leave a fire unattended. Only use firewood provided by the park. In most national parks, it is illegal to collect and burn wood from the forest.

  • No, AC is provided, we have 2 windows in every unit to maximize air flow, these are off grid units without Air Conditioning.

  • Yes, we have a propane heater in each unit for your comfort, Keep cozy!

  • All units are in close proximity to the washroom facility.

  • Bedding, Cooking Supplies, Fridge, Stove, Microwave.

  • Bedding and pillow, Flashlight, lantern or headlamp Personal gear: clothing, accessories, toiletries and slippers or indoor shoes

    Personal safety items: whistle, first aid kit, sunscreen and bug repellant

    Cooking equipment—ask what's included when you make a reservation

    Food and drinks, reusable water bottles, etc.

    Entertainment items (i.e. binoculars, books, cards or sporting equipment, etc.)

    Other (matches or lighter, rope, etc.)

    Bathroom products, (shampoo/conditioner, towels, body wash, etc.)

  • Yes! The units are commercial grade insulated steel panels, which are pretty well indestructible.

  • Yes, mostly deer and birds, as well as squirrels.

  • Yes, we try to make a budget for influencers seasonally!

    Please send us a message if you are interested.

  • “Glamping” is a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.

    "glamping is likely to satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature—without foregoing any of life's luxuries" and our Turtle Shells definitely accomplish that!

  • Book online, and enter the coupon code on the booking page.