Best Safari Lodges in Grasslands National Park (West Block)

Located within the West Block of Grasslands National Park, this Parks Canada campground offers both traditional drive-in campsites and unique oTENTik units. It serves as an ideal base for exploring the park's iconic bison herds, prairie dog towns, and stunning badlands, with direct access to hiking trails and scenic drives. The oTENTiks provide a comfortable, tent-like glamping experience.

For the adventurous, this option allows for primitive, self-sufficient camping deep within the West Block's vast prairie. It offers unparalleled solitude and immersive wildlife viewing opportunities, including bison and diverse birdlife, under some of the darkest night skies in North America. Requires a permit and strict adherence to Leave No Trace principles.

A unique and charming guesthouse in Val Marie, the gateway village to Grasslands National Park (West Block). Housed in a beautifully restored historic convent, it offers comfortable, individually decorated rooms and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for visitors seeking a blend of history, comfort, and proximity to the park's wildlife and dark sky preserve.

A practical and welcoming inn located in Val Marie, offering clean and comfortable rooms for visitors exploring Grasslands National Park (West Block). It provides a convenient and affordable base with essential amenities, ideal for travelers focused on experiencing the park's unique prairie ecosystem, bison, and birdlife.