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Tipis & prospector tents
There are two ways to spend the night at Amishk: the tipi, with its fire in the centre and its bed of fir boughs, or the prospector tent, closer to a small canvas room with a wood stove and real beds.
In Amishk's own words
Text published by Amishk Aventures Amérindiennes, 2019 season.
We offer on site 3 tipis (18 feet in circumference) with fire in the center with firewood, natural fir mat, floor mat, lamp, sleeping bag including liner washed after each visitor and pillowcase . A towel for personal hygiene is provided. Capacity of 4 adults or family of 6.
We also offer 3 large prospector tents with balcony, wood burning stove (spring, autumn, winter), 1 double bed and 2 single beds (possibility of two extra folding beds) with full bedding. Extinguisher, lamps and mosquito nets in each unit. A towel for personal hygiene is provided. In winter, these are winter sleeping bags that are provided instead of bedding.
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