Those who howl at the moon out of spite at each attempt to book the highly prized “wolf accommodations” in Omega Park would be well advised to prick up their ears: 13 new units will soon be offered in this natural area near Montebello, in addition to the 8 mini-chalets (“pods”) inaugurated earlier this year.
Anyone who has tried to put his paw on a night in the famous chalets of the park allowing to observe and rub shoulders with wolves knows what to expect: accommodation is limited and the wait is felt. To meet the growing demand from the public, the organization will inaugurate a dozen new accommodations starting September 29. Reservations will be open next week – the exact day has not yet been determined at the time of this writing, so it will be necessary to scrutinize the announcements of the park.
Baptized “Wolves and Bears Suites”, these accommodations will allow guests to peer, through bay windows and from balconies, into young wolves and bears cohabiting in the same area. “It’s the same principle as our ‟Sleeping with wolves” accommodation, with bay windows giving a view of the animals’ habitat. It was a big request, our wolf accommodations were full for the year, ”explains Billie-Prisca Giroux, communications manager for Omega Park.
According to the organization, this new formula bringing together bears and wolves is a first in North America. The accommodations will also be revamped with a design that differs from that of the chalets already on site. “The style is completely different, a bit more modern, not like traditional log buildings. There will be two dwellings per building, installed in another sector of the park, ”announces Mme Giroux.
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A model projecting the style of future more modern suites. The opening of reservations is imminent, while the first guests will be able to invest the premises from September 29.
Each unit will accommodate up to four people. As for the rates, they will revolve around those already in effect for existing immersive accommodations, namely between $679 and $939, depending on the season and the day of the week – the height of summer being the peak period. . Like a wolf stalking its prey, it will be necessary to remain on the lookout for the opening of reservations next week, because these are likely to be taken by storm.
Hello my “pod”
Always with a view to receiving more visitors for the night, the park also inaugurated last March eight new miniature chalets, more affordable “pods”, in a sector slightly out of the way. Two units had been set up in 2022 and, given their success, a small village was created, totaling 10 accommodations open all year round. Before jumping on the reservations page, know that they do not give a view of the wolf zone; on the other hand, the hosts have a right of access to a private bridge of observation of the wolves and the bears located further, if they wish to contemplate them.
PHOTO LAURE POIRET, PROVIDED BY PARC OMEGA
The “pods”, mini-chalets, can accommodate a maximum of two adults, accompanied by a maximum of two children.
“A bear cub was born this spring in the accommodation sector,” says Billie-Prisca Giroux. In the pod sector, you come across wild fallow deer, so people can see them from their gallery. »
PHOTO LAURE POIRET, PROVIDED BY PARC OMEGA
The first two “pods”, tested in 2022, have produced offspring: eight new units have been forming a minivillage for two months.
These small dwellings include a closed bedroom on the ground floor that can accommodate two adults, as well as a mezzanine with a double bed for two children if necessary. In addition, a kitchenette, mini-fridge, microwave, dishes, shower and toilet are offered. Rates vary between $139 and $319, again depending on the time of year and week.
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