Sundance Lodges Kananaskis Country | Best Glamping Campgrounds in Kananaskis!
I recently stayed in Sundance Lodges Kananaskis Country by Basecamp which was one of the best camping (okay, sort of glamping) experiences of my life.
This is one of the best campgrounds in Kananaskis. Read on for why you should choose this for your next glamping/camping trip in Alberta!
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Where is Kananaskis?
Kananaskis Country is a beautiful area in the Canadian province of Alberta neighbouring places like Canmore and Calgary. The population is just over 200 and covers an area of 4000 square kilometres. It is one of the best places to see bears, has incredible mountains and lakes and was the home of the 1988 Winter Olympics!
Kananaskis has also been a filming location for TV shows like The Last of Us and films like The Revenant.
How To Get To Kananaskis
You will need a pass if you’re stopping anywhere within Kananaskis which you can get at any of the visitor/information centres.
Calgary to Kananaskis takes 1 hour by car via Highway 1.
Banff to Kananaskis takes 30 minutes via the highway or 2/2.5 hours via Canmore and Smith Dorrien Highway. The latter is way more scenic and the best chance to see wildlife.
Canada Essentials
- Make Sure You Get Travel Insurance – I always use Coverwise when travelling unless on a working holiday visa where specific insurance is required. Coverwise is reliable, cheap, has straightforward policies that are emailed and kept on file and the website is easy to navigate. Find quotes for your travel insurance with Coverwise here.
- Pack – Ensure you’ve packed the essential clothes including layers, waterproofs and hiking gear, first aid kits, and make room for souvenirs.
- Do I need bear spray in Kananaskis?– YES! This is an important addition when hiking in Alberta to protect yourself. You can buy it in nearby towns or cities, or on Amazon here. Note: you cannot take this on an airplane with you as it is classed as a weapon.
- Grab a Lonely Planet Guide, a map and maybe a hiking book for the area!
- Find your tours via Viator.
Accomodation Kananaskis
Not being a very large area, there’s not millions of best campgrounds in Kananaskis to choose from but there are a good few options for camping near Kananaskis.
Note: Wild camping in Kananaskis or sleeping in your car is not allowed and you must find a specific location that you book to spend the night.
Sundance Lodges Kananaskis Country
This is by far one of the best places to stay in Kananaskis due to its location, proximity to hikes and things to do, facilities, price and the tipis, cabins and lodges are the best glamping Kananaskis has, hands down.
It has everything you want for camping Kananaskis just with a more glamping style of comfort, ease and no set-up required. It’s also a VERY cool place to stay and who doesn’t want this for a night away?!
Campground Kananaskis: Sundance Lodge Review
Sundance Accommodation Options
There are three types of accommodation at Sundance Lodge Kananaskis:
- Tipis
- Trappers Tents
- Area of Campsites Kananaskis
There are several options for types of accommodation at Sundance to suit your needs, group size and group type (family, friends, couple, etc).
All options are reasonably priced and can suit those on a budget for glamping. It’s well worth the money.
Tipi
For the most unique stay, definitely choose a Tipi to stay in for a memorable night’s sleep and epic photo opportunities.
This option includes wooden flooring, wooden beds with foam mattresses, lantern, heater, fire pit and outside seating.
Trappers Tent
Another unique-looking tent is the Trappers Tent (you can choose between regular or riverside) which can fit over 4 people in and also has wooden flooring, wooden beds with foam mattresses, lantern, heater, fire pit and outside seating.
Campsites
There are 8 options for campgrounds where you can set up your own tent or park your RV/camper van with a fire pit, half-grill and picnic bench on the site. This is the cheapest option to choose.
Already convinced? Check prices and availability now!
Sundance Lodge at Kananaskis Things to Do
- Visit the river
- Badminton and volleyball nets and fields
- Large grass area for recreation
- Access to hiking trails
- Chance to see wildlife
- All the camping fun
Location
The campsite location is past the Kananaskis Village / Ski area if coming from Banff/Canmore and one of the first right turnings after coming off the Highway 1
It is near Beaver Ponds, Troll Falls and the secret suspension bridge. Some of the mountains in this area include Mount Engadine and Mount Sparrowhawk.
Address: Sundance Lodge Campground, Kananaskis, Alberta T0L 2H0, Canada
This campsite in Kananaskis overlooks the Kananaskis River and is easily accessible from your accommodation.
Map of Sundance Kananaskis Campgrounds
Sundance Lodge Map of Campsite
This is the official Sundance Lodges campground map that the company provide for each guest and as they email you your site number in advance you can see exactly where you’ll be sleeping. It also shows where amenities and facilities are (with a few wildlife icons you could potentially see)!
Read Next: How to Hike to Trolls Falls!
Facilities
The site covers a wide area with all the campsite areas marked with numbers. In between there are several facilities as marked on the map and listed below.
- Hot showers
- Washrooms
- Drop-pits
- Drinkable water
- Electrical outlets in the washrooms
- Bear-proof garbage bins
- Reception and local shop known as the Trading Post
At the Trading Post you can purchase:
- Firewood
- Camping supplies
- Basic groceries
- Hot beverages
- Souvenirs
Amenities available to rent include:
- Bedding for the tents
- Campstove with fuel
- Cooking Utensil Kit
- Propane fire pits
Things To Do Near Sundance Lodges in Kananaskis Country
- Check out local Wedge Ponds and Beaver Ponds Kananaskis
- Visit A Secret Suspension Bridge just 15 minutes from Sundance Lodge
- Drive the Smith-Dorrien Highway on the lookout for Moose & Bears!
- Soak in Hot Springs at Mist Mountain Kananaskis
- Go horse riding or snowshoeing in Kananaskis!
My Experience
After a day of exploring Kananaskis (including seeing a bear!!), we checked in to Sundance Lodge Alberta about 4pm equipped with our own bbq stove, boujie food from Save-On deli counters, s’mores components, beers and games!
We booked a Trappers Tent purposefully on the edge of the campsite (plot 14) so we were away from other campers. We had SO much space to ourselves like so:
We had the tent itself with a canope and wooden bench, then an empty area that could’ve fit another tent, a separate picnic bench and fire pit to ourselves and space for the car (and then some).
The room itself was cosy. We pushed the four beds together in one long row and listened to a scary audiobook when we eventually went to bed. There is a heater in the accommodation but we didn’t need it as the tent was warm enough.
We saw cheeky chipmunks and barking birds, saw amazing views of the stars and heard the evergreen quietness of a forest. That is, until we were in bed and it was like a monsoon had hit – the rain was pounding on the tent but made for an atmospheric ambience.
It was such an incredible stay doing the camping usuals, I’d go back in a second to the best camping in Kananaskis.
How to Book Sundance Kananaskis
Unsurprisingly, this is a busy campsite to those who know about it so don’t waste time and look into the availability and prices for booking your stay at this stylish, fun and unique glampsite.
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I hope you have as much fun as I did staying in this perfect campground in Kananaskis 🙂
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