Welcome to Kanawana where every stay is a memorable adventure. Discover our personalized lodging options for getaways with families and friends or for school or corporate trips. Enjoy our facilities, nautical gear, and services for an experience tailored to your tastes. Immerse yourself in nature and create beautiful memories on our magical site.
Camp YMCA Kanawana staff will be happy to assist you in planning your stay.
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Rental options
Discover our different lodging options designed to meet all your needs.
At Kanawana, our goal is to provide an exceptional stay—from the very moment—with comfortable and welcoming accommodations.
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- Maximum capacity per cabin: 12 people.
- Cabins are in the Woodsy and Pioneers sections.
- This option gives you access to a cabin with heat and electricity (depending on the time of year).
- You will have non-exclusive access to the dining hall (cafeteria) and common washrooms.
- You can explore our hiking trails and head off to discover the marvels of our site while soaking in the natural beauty of the surroundings.
- Not included in the price: bed/household linens, meals, staff services, supervised swimming, access to the beach and waterfront activities, boat rentals, organized activities, activity equipment and gear.
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- Maximum capacity per tent: 10 people.
- This option gives you access to a tent built on a wood platform and with a canvas tarp.
- You will also have non-exclusive use of the dining hall (cafeteria) and common washrooms.
- You can explore our hiking trails and head off to explore the marvels of our site while soaking in the natural beauty of the surroundings.
- Not included in the price: bed/household linens, meals, staff services, supervised swimming, access to the beach and waterfront activities, boat rentals, organized activities, activity equipment and gear.
NATURE CAMPING ON LAKE WILSON
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- Maximum capacity per camp site: 20 people.
- These nature camp sites offer rustic camping and are equipped with a prospector tent and a fire pit.
- Lake Wilson is one of the most beautiful parts of our site, offering gorgeous views, amazing sunsets, and a great spot for stargazing.
- The camping sites on Lake Wilson offer a certain amount of solitude compared to the more bustling nature of our main site, ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet of nature.
- Please note that no camping gear is included in the campsite rental (gear rental available by reservation only).
- Not included in the price: bed/household linens, meals, staff services, supervised swimming, access to the beach and waterfront activities, boat rentals, organized activities, activity equipment and gear.
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- Also available from October 15 to May 20 as a shelter (no running water) – reservations required.
- Maximum capacity in the pavilion’s common areas: 16 people.
- The pavilion can lodge a maximum of 6 people.
- The pavilion includes 3 bedrooms, a kitchen equipped with dishes and pots and pans, a wood-burning stove, and a common area.
- You can explore our hiking trails and head off to discover the marvels of our site while soaking in the natural beauty of the surroundings.
- Not included in the price: bed/household linens, meals, staff services, supervised swimming, access to the beach and waterfront activities, boat rentals, organized activities, activity equipment and gear.
- Camp Rules
- Code of Conduct
For more information, please contact: nature@ymcaquebec.org
Exclusive rental of the site
Jump on this opportunity to get exclusive and full access to our incredible site.
Get together and enjoy the pure pleasure of being in nature. Take full advantage of the Kanawana experience by having camp all to yourself with this package that includes coordination and maintenance services (two staff members).
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- Maximum capacity of the site: 160 people
- This package includes 12 cabins with electricity (in the Woodsy and Pioneers sections), 14 prospector tents (in the Coureurs des Bois and Pathfinders sections), as well as 3 rooms in the Rose des Vents Pavilion.
- The Rose des Vents Pavilion includes a kitchen equipped with dishes and pots and pans for a maximum of 16 people, a wood-burning stove, and a common area.
- You will have access to all the common buildings: cafeteria, gymnasium (Katimavik), arts and crafts pavilion, beach lodge, and nature nook with the exception of the industrial kitchen in the dining hall (cafeteria).
- Not included in the price: bed/household linens, meals, staff services, supervised swimming, access to the beach and waterfront activities, boat rentals, organized activities, activity equipment and gear.
Activities offered:
- Enjoy non-stop fun on our boat dock, which includes life jackets, paddles, paddle boards, flatwater kayaks, and canoes.
- You can explore our hiking trails and head off to discover the marvels of our site while soaking in the natural beauty of the surroundings.
- Possibility to host special events: weddings, colloqiums, jamboreers, and more.
- Camp Rules
- Code of Conduct
For more information, please contact: nature@ymcaquebec.org
Exclusive rental of a building
Rent one of our iconic buildings!
Welcome your guests in our buildings, featuring common areas and spaces for meetings, games, training, courses, and other group activities, all offering their own unique ambiance.
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- The perfect opportunity to enjoy exclusive access to one of the following buildings: the gymnasium (Katimavik), the arts and crafts pavilion, the beach lodge, the nature nook, or the Rose des Vents Pavilion.
- Not included in the price: bed/household linens, meals, staff services, supervised swimming, access to the beach and waterfront activities, boat rentals, organized activities, activity equipment and gear.
- Camp Rules
- Code of Conduct
For more information, please contact: nature@ymcaquebec.org
Water sports equipment rental
Take advantage of this opportunity to rent our water sports equipment and explore our lakes!
Dive into the Kanawana experience and water fun to new heights with our various boat rental options: canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards.
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- The rental includes paddles and life jackets.
- Half- and full-day rentals available
- Camp Rules
- Code of Conduct
For more information, please contact: nature@ymcaquebec.org
Food services
Treat yourself to on delicious meals, made on site by our food services
Delicious meals made with love and inspired by the surrounding nature. Fuel up and get the energy you need to keep the adventure going.
Information:
- Available from May 21 to June 23 and from August 20 to October 14 – reservations required.
- Only offered for groups of 75 people or more.
- Reservation for 3 meals per day is required.
- Food services are invoiced per person.
- Please note that we can offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free (not adapted to people with celiac disease), and lactose-free options.
- Camp Rules
- Code of Conduct
For more information, please contact: nature@ymcaquebec.org
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Did you know that we offer special corporate, family, and school packages? Discover them today.