I hope you enjoyed a look at this unique way of camping in Banff National Park. More expensive than regular camping but cheaper than the hotels in the area so it is a great choice if you want a more comfortable and easier way of camping in the area. We enjoy staying in these from time to time so I recommend them. Take care everyone!
Thanks so much for this video. We are driving from Manitoba and staying 4 nights in a Banff Otentik this September. It’s a perfect option for us. It would be a pretty uncomfortable 13 hour drive if we loaded up our car with all the things we take tent camping. This allows us to pack lighter while still enjoying Banff at a reasonable price. We will be taking our 1 year old on an amazing adventure.
Hello my friend! Thank you for showing us the wonderful nature park campsite! It is wonderful! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! Best regards in the future!
That looks like awesome accommodation in an amazing park. Banff is on my list of places to visit. So beautiful. Have a great day, Wade. Happy Holidays.
This is awesome. Thank you for uploading. I want to visit for next summer sometime in July. When do you think I should book these. Please guide with booking tips
They get booked up pretty quick each year like most things in the National Parks. You need to keep an eye on the National Parks reservation site. They announce later this year or early next year when reservations open for the following season. You will be competing with many people and sometimes it is hard to get them. Unfortunately you have to just keep an eye out and book the day they open. The parks are so busy now.
What an absolutely stunning location! Those cabins look very nice and like you said much better than a hotel. Good that there is a stock of fire wood as well 👌 big thumbs up 👍
Nice! There are plenty of places to pitch a tent also you just need to book very early in the year. These days it is tough to get spots because of the amount of people. Take good care.
Nice video! Were those oTentiks popular and hard to get? I heard for some popular camp grounds they will be gone in seconds when booking system opens up
They can be hard to get in Banff and Jasper yes but we found this one campground the Tunnel Mountain Village 2 has had availability when no others have. I think people overlook this campground but we like it there.
Thanks so much for the video! Looks pretty empty I'm guessing you were there during Covid I'm just wondering how many months in advance can one reserve? I've had no luck with Parks Canada this far.
Yea they are nice out there in the mountains. It was the only campground that had some vacancy. Not sure why but maybe people overlook it but we enjoy it there.
Ultimate ? sure if your a city dweller and not really into real camping, yes it is comfortable for sure The times we have spent at Banff there was just too many peoples and more peoples and more than that Humans too ! Anyhoo we are grateful for your sharing Thanks Wade > Like 6
These could be for anybody depending on your situation I guess. Not everyone visits the parks with full camping gear all the time. I am not a city dweller at all but I don't mind staying in one of these compared to a hotel. I don't always travel with all my camping gear or want to pitch a tent every time so I think it is a cool alternative for many people. Most people I talk to think real camping is dragging a trailer around with a satellite dish and air conditioning anyway hehe 😀 Banff does get very overcrowded for sure. Thanks for stopping by and take care.
Unfortunately it is difficult if you don't get on the reservation site the day they open reservations for the following season. The Parks are incredibly busy more than ever and you will be competing with thousands of people. I don't know when next year's reservations open but they do announce ahead of time. Just keep an eye on the National Parks reservation site to not miss out. There is no guaranteed easy way unfortunately. You have to just be faster than others. Good luck.
It looks like this year they are $133.25 Canadian a night. Check out Parks Canada website and look for oTENTik for more details that you might need. Price is the same throughout the camping season.
Mid-August, and the weather was great, but the nights can start to get colder in the mountains, and the weather can change quickly, especially once September starts.
Goodness. I've been too spoiled by going out to crown land. Can't stand camping anywhere where I can still see my neighbors. As soon as you panned and I could see several other units I lost all interest in going. Glad this exists for people who want that sort of thing though.
Yes that would be nice to just go crown camping all the time for sure but it is a great option for people that don't have camping gear and don't want to stay in a hotel. I have camping gear to do full on camping in the woods but do I want to camp every time I travel absolutely not hehe. If I was going on a trip to specifically camp then yea I would find a nice place and pitch a tent. Most of those other units around us were empty during our stay at least. The campground was not even half full. Take care!
These ones had a heater and it works great so whatever temp you want. When booking otentiks be sure to read the details because not all are the same and some don't have heat and electricity in some locations.
I hope you enjoyed a look at this unique way of camping in Banff National Park. More expensive than regular camping but cheaper than the hotels in the area so it is a great choice if you want a more comfortable and easier way of camping in the area. We enjoy staying in these from time to time so I recommend them. Take care everyone!
Thanks so much for this video. We are driving from Manitoba and staying 4 nights in a Banff Otentik this September. It’s a perfect option for us. It would be a pretty uncomfortable 13 hour drive if we loaded up our car with all the things we take tent camping. This allows us to pack lighter while still enjoying Banff at a reasonable price. We will be taking our 1 year old on an amazing adventure.
Hello my friend! Thank you for showing us the wonderful nature park campsite! It is wonderful! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! Best regards in the future!
Many thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful week.
OOOHHH stunning park, awesome accommodations and amazing views, thanks very much Wade
Many thanks! Appreciate you stopping by. Take care!
Absolutely beautiful places awesome park view i love the concept very outentic .so cool .thanks for the tour my friend ❤️❤️👍
Thanks for visiting! It is a great place and a nice alternative for camping. Take care.
That looks like awesome accommodation in an amazing park. Banff is on my list of places to visit. So beautiful. Have a great day, Wade. Happy Holidays.
It really is! It beats the hotels for sure and if you don't have your full camping equipment it is a great option. Take care buddy!
Great tour. Nice place to have fun with your friends
Yes it would be to get a group together and stay there would be great fun.
Hi Wade. Thank you for showing the oTentik. I seen pictures of the tents on the Park Canada site. Great view of Mount Rundle.
You bet. Yea they are pretty nice alternative for accommodations. That view of Mt Rundle is always great to stop by and see.
Love the Rockies especially around Banff.. happy I stumbled upon your channel. Your videos are great. Keep up the great work!!
Awesome! Thank you! I never get tired of Jasper and Banff areas. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing. It's beautiful 👌
Good review, like it👍👍👍, thanks for sharing my friend 😀👍
Thank you 👍
i really like those long straight looking trees! nice tour
Yes it is a great looking area with the mountains in the background and straight trees.
.Beautiful place, these cabins have a very particular design. Very straight the trunks of those pines. Greetings and blessings friend.
It is a nice place to stay for sure. Take care!
Interesting concept for a cabin!
Thanks for showing Wade✌️
Yea it is good to have choices for people. Regular camping is great but this is still better than a hotel. Take care!
Hi, Wade. Thanks for the detailed tour for the oTENTik. I am wonder if there are shower in the campground?
It's really beautiful campsite. oTENTik looks very nice and neat, too.😀👍👍
It really is! It is a great option for people for sure. We enjoy it sometimes when we don't have our regular camping gear with. Sure beats a hotel.
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Looks like a nice place to stay , my kind of camping. Hard to beat Banff for scenery and quiet places to stay. great video explaining the camp ground.
Glad you enjoyed it! It is a nice place to stay. Thanks.
Wow this is really cool Wade - camping without the hassle!!! in one of the most beautiful places in the world
Excellent!!
Yea a different way to camp and other options for people are always great. It is a beautiful place to be. Take care!
Keep on exploring Wade!
Thanks!
Thanks so much for sharing this with us to enjoy cheers
Thanks for stopping by! Take care!
This is awesome. Thank you for uploading. I want to visit for next summer sometime in July. When do you think I should book these. Please guide with booking tips
They get booked up pretty quick each year like most things in the National Parks. You need to keep an eye on the National Parks reservation site. They announce later this year or early next year when reservations open for the following season. You will be competing with many people and sometimes it is hard to get them. Unfortunately you have to just keep an eye out and book the day they open. The parks are so busy now.
Looks like a fun place to stay! Excellent video thanks for sharing cheers from barnyz
Thanks for visiting! Yes it is a great quick way without much hassle to at least get a feel of camping. Better than a hotel.
A beautiful spot and a great idea to take a bus into Banff
It really is!
What an absolutely stunning location! Those cabins look very nice and like you said much better than a hotel. Good that there is a stock of fire wood as well 👌 big thumbs up 👍
Thanks for watching! They are a nice option for sure. Glad you enjoyed. Take care!
A great place for a family holiday 👍
It sure would be. Shelter is already taken care of you can just focus more on enjoying yourself and cooking and making a camp fire.
Nice camp site and arrangements
Yea it is a pretty nice place to stay!
Wow love it 😍
Thank you! 😊
I really like camping, so I would definitely like to pitch a tent in this beautiful park. Traditionally, I leave a thumbs up👍🙂
Nice! There are plenty of places to pitch a tent also you just need to book very early in the year. These days it is tough to get spots because of the amount of people. Take good care.
@@ExploringwithWade Thank you, I understand. I wish you good luck.
Thumbs up 👍, Beautiful area
Thanks 👍 It sure is.
Nice video! Were those oTentiks popular and hard to get? I heard for some popular camp grounds they will be gone in seconds when booking system opens up
They can be hard to get in Banff and Jasper yes but we found this one campground the Tunnel Mountain Village 2 has had availability when no others have. I think people overlook this campground but we like it there.
@@ExploringwithWade cool sounds good. Thank you :)
Thanks so much for the video! Looks pretty empty I'm guessing you were there during Covid I'm just wondering how many months in advance can one reserve?
I've had no luck with Parks Canada this far.
This is totally brilliant.
Thank you so much! It is a nice place to stay.
Very beautiful park
It sure is a great area!
I think I’d only camp in one of these in the mountains! Looks like a nice campground
Yea they are nice out there in the mountains. It was the only campground that had some vacancy. Not sure why but maybe people overlook it but we enjoy it there.
how far are the washrooms from the tents?.....
Not very far a 1-2 minute walk maybe. Very easy to get to. We really liked it here.
Very cool... Maybe I could even get my wife to do that...LOL
Haha yes if she doesn't like regular camping she would probably enjoy this 😀
Ultimate ? sure if your a city dweller and not really into real camping, yes it is comfortable for sure The times we have spent at Banff there was just too many peoples and more peoples and more than that Humans too ! Anyhoo we are grateful for your sharing Thanks Wade > Like 6
These could be for anybody depending on your situation I guess. Not everyone visits the parks with full camping gear all the time. I am not a city dweller at all but I don't mind staying in one of these compared to a hotel. I don't always travel with all my camping gear or want to pitch a tent every time so I think it is a cool alternative for many people. Most people I talk to think real camping is dragging a trailer around with a satellite dish and air conditioning anyway hehe 😀 Banff does get very overcrowded for sure. Thanks for stopping by and take care.
Can u pls guide us how to make a reservation .I always find it v difficult 😢
Unfortunately it is difficult if you don't get on the reservation site the day they open reservations for the following season. The Parks are incredibly busy more than ever and you will be competing with thousands of people. I don't know when next year's reservations open but they do announce ahead of time. Just keep an eye on the National Parks reservation site to not miss out. There is no guaranteed easy way unfortunately. You have to just be faster than others. Good luck.
How to book this otentik camping?
Would you be able yo share how much they charge durong summer? I am planning to visit this year Mid of June. Please advise
It looks like this year they are $133.25 Canadian a night. Check out Parks Canada website and look for oTENTik for more details that you might need. Price is the same throughout the camping season.
curious if what month did you shoot this video? and how was the weather during that time? thank you
Mid-August, and the weather was great, but the nights can start to get colder in the mountains, and the weather can change quickly, especially once September starts.
@@ExploringwithWade thanks for the info!
Goodness. I've been too spoiled by going out to crown land. Can't stand camping anywhere where I can still see my neighbors. As soon as you panned and I could see several other units I lost all interest in going.
Glad this exists for people who want that sort of thing though.
Yes that would be nice to just go crown camping all the time for sure but it is a great option for people that don't have camping gear and don't want to stay in a hotel. I have camping gear to do full on camping in the woods but do I want to camp every time I travel absolutely not hehe. If I was going on a trip to specifically camp then yea I would find a nice place and pitch a tent. Most of those other units around us were empty during our stay at least. The campground was not even half full. Take care!
what the temperatures at night are like inside?
These ones had a heater and it works great so whatever temp you want. When booking otentiks be sure to read the details because not all are the same and some don't have heat and electricity in some locations.
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