Sorrel Tent

Sorrel Tent sits on its own private lot within the forest, one of several tents and cabins spread across a 230-acre property near Kirkfield. The land was shaped by a former limestone quarry, now filled with a spring-fed lake that guests reach via shared lakeside access, including canoe and paddleboard rentals.

Inside, it's simple: a queen bed, drinking water, and a campfire setup outside. There's no Wi-Fi here, and the tent runs off-grid on solar power, with a backup generator on hand if needed. Guests are asked to go easy on energy use and to pack out all garbage and recycling, since there's no on-site disposal.

The property has rugged terrain and some steep cliff faces near the quarry lake, so footing matters if traveling with young kids. Access is drive-in and maintained year-round, making this a four-season option. Activities on and around the property include hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, swimming, paddling, and in winter, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

The tent sleeps two, with check-in at 4 pm and check-out at noon. Pets aren't allowed. It's about 1.5 hours from Toronto, a reasonable drive for a weekend off the grid. Rates run $169 on summer weeknights, $189 on weekends, and $209 on holidays between May and October. Booking runs through Cabinscape's site, where you can check live availability by selecting your dates.