Stay In A Turtle Shell

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and simplicity, each Turtle Shell offers a unique off-grid stay surrounded by the natural beauty of Riding Mountain National Park.

Book A Stay In The Village

Your Site

  • Available to rent May 15th - Oct 13th, 2026

  • Pre-book now!

  • A private plot surrounded by beautiful wilderness In the heart of Wasagaming Campground.

  • Complimentary picnic table and fire pit for cooking.

  • Parking for 1-2 vehicles.

  • Parks washrooms with hot showers, kitchen shelters, and a dumping station (within 20 meters).

  • Out-your-door access to biking and hiking trails.

  • 20 min walk to Clear Lake beach, restaurants & shops.

Your Amenities

  • Sleeps 2 people: Murphy bed, Queen mattress. (Bedding not provided please bring your own).

  • Closet is equipped with (5) hangers, shelving, pull down table & (2) benches.

  • Interior LED lighting: solar/battery-powered.

  • USB port for charging devices: solar/battery-powered.

  • Propane heaters in units (Available October to April ONLY).

Add-Ons For Your Stay

Enhance your Turtle Village experience with added comforts, fireside extras, and cultural experiences during your stay. Guests also have the option to add select Turtle Village cultural experiences and workshops to their booking for a more immersive stay on the land.

Important Information

Turtle Village is located in Riding Mountain National Park Wasagaming Campground

The 2026 Canada Strong Pass from June 19 to September 7, 2026. NO PHYSICAL PARKS PASS IS REQUIRED. Entry is FREE.

Follow the Turtle Village signs located throughout the campground to find Turtle Village.

Fire wood is available for purchase through Riding Mountain National Park upon arrival located at the campground kiosk.

Our Experiences

  • Auntie Bannock Experience

    Gather around the fire for a hands-on bannock and tea experience in Riding Mountain National Park.

    Make bannock over the fire, enjoy tea, and hear stories of the Anishinaabe and Ojibwe peoples and their connection to this land.

    This public experience is held once a month and is available for individuals, small groups, and large groups. You do not need to be staying at Turtle Village to book.

  • Taste Of Survival Culinary Experience

    Gather around the fire and experience the story of pemmican, a food that carried nations.

    Learn how food supported travel, trade, and survival through storytelling and hands-on preparation. Create a modern-day pemmican-inspired blend and enjoy traditional Indigenous tea.

    Available for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Can be booked on its own or added to your Turtle Village stay. You do not need to be staying at Turtle Village to join.

  • The Feather We Carry Workshop

    A hands-on workshop rooted in Anishinaabe teachings of identity, belonging, and living in a good way.

    Reflect on “Who am I?” through storytelling and a wooden feather painting activity while learning the meaning of the feather and Mino-bimaadiziwin.

    Available for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Can be booked on its own or added to your Turtle Village stay. You do not need to be staying at Turtle Village to participate.

FAQs

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About Our Turtle Shells

Our Turtle Shell units allow you to have a unique camping experience in the heart of Wasagaming Campground. Each Turtle Shell unit offers an off-grid package that includes solar panels and a battery bank for the power source to utilize interior lighting while maintaining the luxuries of charging your electronics.

The name Turtle Village is derived from the inspiration of a TURTLE as it’s home. These Turtle Shell units are weatherproof indestructible accommodations that have zero impact to the ground while allowing you to have the comforts of home. It is just big enough for you and keeps you comfortable, safe and secure from wildlife.

We love our outdoor environment and know that our earth needs us to do our part by consuming less energy and reducing our environmental impact. Our way to do that is to be mindful by building with longer-lasting materials that require less maintenance and repairs for the long term as well as drastically reducing our building material waste related to the exterior shell like our pre-engineered metal panel system for exterior walls, roof, and floor. The Turtle Shell units are slightly elevated from the ground as well as 100% self-contained related to electrical and heating.

We welcome you to our way of life. Minobimaadiziwin (The Good Life)