A glamping destination in Ontario’s Georgian Bay area is offering a range of outdoor lodging options designed to merge art, recreation, and community gatherings. Noel’s Nest, located in Port McNicoll in Tay Township, features several themed glamping accommodations and tent sites that cater to travelers seeking a creative or nature-centered experience.
The property is within walking distance of the Tay Shore Trail, several marinas, and the Tay Community Rink. The surrounding area provides access to hiking, snowmobiling, and cycling trails, as well as proximity to restaurants, cultural venues, ski hills, and local events held in the nearby towns.
Noel’s Nest offers a variety of outdoor spaces, including decks, gardens, firepits, gazebos, and communal cooking areas that can be used for weddings, meetings, yoga retreats, or small gatherings.
Amenities available across the property include outdoor showers, potable water taps, picnic tables, and Wi-Fi access. Firewood is available for purchase, and campfires are permitted when local regulations allow.
One section of the property, Nature’s Nest Campsite, offers two open tent sites with basic amenities including access to potable water, portable toilets, and a shared BBQ area.
The site’s other offerings—collectively described as “Outdoor Glamping Rooms”—each feature unique themes designed to inspire creativity and relaxation.
The Art and Artistry room showcases rotating displays of local and international artwork. During the summer months, guests can participate in workshops, classes, and art sessions led by featured artists.
Other themed units include The Enlightenment, The Love Shack, and The Music Shack, each designed to reflect different creative or emotional experiences.
These units come equipped with sleeping accommodations for up to three people, outdoor cooking spaces, and limited on-site power sources such as battery-operated fans and lights.
Guests have access to shared facilities such as an outdoor gym area and garden lounges. The property also hosts live entertainment on weekends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and an “Artists in the Garden Social” on select Sundays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For outdoor hospitality operators, Noel’s Nest represents an example of diversification within the glamping segment—combining cultural programming and themed lodging to attract niche traveler interests.
Such integration of art, wellness, and outdoor recreation could inform how small operators position themselves to appeal to experience-driven guests seeking personalized stays in regional tourism markets.
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