Two membership options, no fine print surprises. Here's every number, what it covers, and when the math works in your favour.
The Getaway Pass is $999 for 30 nights. How that translates per night depends entirely on how many you actually use. Compare against the Canadian average private campground rate of $64/night.
| Nights used | Your cost per night | vs. nightly booking ($64/night) | Season savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 nights | $199.80/night | $320 | -$679 (not worth it) |
| 8 nights | $124.88/night | $512 | -$487 (getting closer) |
| 12 nights | $83.25/night | $768 | -$231 (still short) |
| 16 nights | $62.44/night | $1,024 | +$25 (break-even) |
| 20 nights | $49.95/night | $1,280 | +$281 savings |
| 25 nights | $39.96/night | $1,600 | +$601 savings |
| 30 nights (full pass) | $33.30/night | $1,920 | +$921 savings |
Based on $64/night average private campground rate in Canada. Your actual savings vary by location and campground type. Run your own numbers →
The Lifestyle Membership is $4,999 upfront + $79/month. It's not for occasional campers — it's for families who camp 30+ nights a season and want no annual renewal, up to 180 days of seasonal access, and better booking priority.
The Lifestyle Membership isn’t a seasonal pass. It’s permanent access to 180 days of camping per year — every year, indefinitely — for a single upfront payment. After that, $79/month is all you ever pay. Where else do you get 6 months of accommodation for one flat price, forever?
| Option | Year 1 | 5 Years | 10 Years | 20 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel 90 nights × $216/night Canadian avg (2025) | $19,440 | $97,200 | $194,400 | $388,800 |
| Airbnb cabin or cottage 90 nights × $135/night avg outdoor stays | $12,150 | $60,750 | $121,500 | $243,000 |
| Seasonal cabin rental $1,500–$2,500/month · utilities not included | $12,000 | $60,000 | $120,000 | $240,000 |
| Nightly campground booking 90 nights × $64 retail nightly rate | $5,760 | $28,800 | $57,600 | $115,200 |
| Seasonal RV park spot $2,500–$3,500/season · one fixed location, no flexibility | $3,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $60,000 |
| Northern Stay Lifestyle Membership 180 days/season · 78+ campgrounds · move freely | $5,947 | $9,739 | $14,479 | $23,959 |
Your rate is set the day you join. Cabin rentals, RV parks, and campground nightly rates all go up with inflation. Your $79/month stays at $79/month.
No “use it or lose it.” Camp 20 nights one year, 180 the next. Access doesn’t expire and lighter years don’t cost you more.
A seasonal RV park spot gives you one fixed location. The Lifestyle gives you access to the entire network — move between campgrounds freely throughout the season.
One fixed monthly cost, no surprises. Particularly valuable on a fixed income — you know exactly what six months of camping costs you every year for the rest of your life.
90 nights in a hotel runs $194,400 over 10 years. Airbnb cabins: $121,500. A seasonal cabin rental: $120,000 (utilities not included). Nightly campground booking: $57,600. A seasonal RV park at one fixed location: $30,000 — and you go to the same spot every year.
The Lifestyle Membership: $14,479 over 10 years — with access to 78+ campgrounds across Canada, the freedom to move, and a rate that never goes up.
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