I paid $1,600 to stay at a lodge at Parc Omega, where wolves come right up to your window

Marta JasinskiApr 10, 2024, 23:26 IST

Through my window at Parc Omega, I watched wolves play, howl, and sleep.Marta Jasinski

My friends and I paid $1,600 to stay at a wolf lodge at Parc Omega, a safari park in Quebec, Canada.
The lodges had panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows to watch wolves in their forest habitats.

This year, more and more people are prioritizing spending money on trips instead of going out with friends — and, with that, visiting dream destinations and soaking in one-of-a-kind experiences are top of mind.

A few years ago, I saw a video of people on a vacation I knew would be worth adding to my own bucket list. This video showed people staying in a lodge at Parc Omega as beautiful Canadian gray wolves walked past floor-to-ceiling windows.

I knew my friends and I had to visit a wolf lodge for ourselves, and this past winter, we finally got to go. Here's what our $1,600 stay at Parc Omega was like.

I booked my trip to Parc Omega several months in advance.

Parc Omega lodges seemed to get booked up very quickly.Marta Jasinski

The lodge was expensive, but I split the cost with my friends.

Two of my friends and I shared a lodge meant for up to six people.Marta Jasinski

My friends and I flew to Ottawa and drove to Parc Omega.

We arrived at Parc Omega at about 4 p.m.Marta Jasinski

Our lodge was one of four houses located near a 13-member wolf pack's protected forest habitat.

A wolf pack's habitat surrounded the cabins.Marta Jasinski

There were a few safety precautions in place.

Tall fences separated the wolf habitat from the yards and patios.Marta Jasinski

We saw the wolves as soon as we walked through the lodge's doors.

Two wolves stood outside the floor-to-ceiling window.Marta Jasinski

We watched the wolves through the window for hours.

My friends and I watched the wolves howl.Marta Jasinski

The wolves were a highlight of the trip, but the Artique Lodge was really nice, too.

The kitchen had a table with seating for six and great counter space.Marta Jasinski

We enjoyed breakfast alongside the wolves.

The wolves roamed around their habitat as we ate.Marta Jasinski

I loved watching the wolves play with each other.

I sat on my blanket while I watched the wolves.Marta Jasinski

We also drove along Parc Omega's trail.

We saw caribou during our drive.Marta Jasinski

Overall, staying at a lodge at Parc Omega was worth the money.

Seeing the wolves right outside our windows made the experience worth the money.Marta Jasinski

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