Upscale camping, commonly known as 鈥済lamping,鈥� is all the rage these days, and the Cumberland Campground at Comox Lake is getting in on the craze.

The Cumberland Lake Park Society, through a new project investment with Island 台湾MM裸聊室 Economic Trust, will be installing five glamping-style sleeping barrels at the Cumberland Lake Campground.

The campground has become a favourite attraction for residents of the Comox Valley and beyond. Not only are there kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals available, the CLPS has been consistently adding new attractions every year - from movie nights and Friday night (live) music entertainment, to various summer camps and programs for school-aged children, as well as watershed canoe tours.

鈥淧eople come from across Vancouver Island and beyond to visit the beauty of Cumberland Lake Park,鈥� said Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim. 鈥淭his investment will help attract new visitors for a unique camping experience, get more people outside to enjoy recreational opportunities in the Comox Valley, and give a valued boost to the local Cumberland economy.鈥�

ICET will contribute $33,555 to a total project budget of $254,925.

鈥淲e are proud to partner once more with the Cumberland Lake Park Society as they continue their efforts to address the lack of visitor accommodation in the area, especially during the shoulder seasons, and promote the use of clean and renewable BC Hydro electricity,鈥� says Aaron Stone, Chair, Island 台湾MM裸聊室 Economic Trust.

Cumberland Mayor Vickey Brown said the addition of the camping barrels will help with much-needed tourism infrastructure within the village.

鈥淥ver the past decade, Cumberland has become an international tourism destination and yet our seasonal campground is really our only bulk accommodation,鈥� said Brown. 鈥淭his project will provide much-needed, additional tourism infrastructure in a sustainable and respectful relationship with the land.

鈥淚t would not be possible without the support from the Trust and we are very grateful for their investment in our community.鈥�

Cumberland Lake Park Society executive director Genevieve Burdett said the sleeping barrels will be part of the same booking system as the rest of the campground.

鈥淏ookings can be made online (), over the phone or in person,鈥� she said.鈥�

The plan is to have them open for the May 2024 season. Bookings should open in February 2024.

Cost per night has yet to be determined.

鈥淲e are excited to be offering an authentic, comfortable camping experience in this very popular park,鈥� added Burdett. 鈥淭he project builds on the continually growing popularity of camping and glamping over the last few years while providing alternate or additional revenue streams for the park that are aligned with our vision.鈥�

The purchase itself is also helping the local economy. The sleeping barrels are produced by out of Parksville.