Yurta 21: A Large 21 ft Yurt, Handcrafted in Ontario

From $22,000 CAD

346 sq ft of open, light-filled space under a 12 ft peak, built around a solid, knot-free white ash frame. Made for families, retreat hosts and anyone planning a longer stay.

Sleeps 4+ comfortably, depending on layout
Four standard windows, up to nine, plus skylight
Frame joins without nails or screws
A four-season yurt, with optional wool felt insulation
2-year parts and labour warranty

From $22,000 CAD

From $22,000 CAD, with free pickup near Oshawa, Ontario. The wool felt insulation package is $7,500. Shipping to a local depot adds a $1,100 crate plus freight. Taxes extra.

Yurta 21 availability is strictly limited. Contact us to check on timelines.

Prefer the phone? Call 1-877-807-5008, toll-free.

346 sq ft Floor area
21 ft Diameter
12 ft Peak height
4 or more Sleeps
4 to 6 hours Setup with two people

Handcrafted in Ontario, Canada since 2004

Featured in Maclean’s and The Globe and Mail

Why the Yurta 21

Built to last, from the ground up

A hardwood frame, no nails or screws

Solid, knot-free white ash, partly assembled in our shop and joined on site with a tension cable. No nails, screws or brackets.

A true 4-season yurt

Insulated or not, it carries snow and handles 100+ km/h winds on its own. Add the insulation package and a heat source for warmth through the cold months.

Made to be repaired

A breathable, vinyl-free cover, a knot-free cedar door with a rain diverter, and replacement parts at cost for life for original owners.

The Yurta 21 at a Glance

The Yurta 21 (model 21.7) is Yurta’s large high-performance yurt: 21 ft across with 7 ft walls. It’s a contemporary take on the traditional Mongolian yurt.

Weighing up a 20 ft yurt? A 20 ft yurt has about 314 sq ft of floor. This one gives you 346.

Specification	Yurta 21 (model 21.7)
Price (CAD)	$22,000
Diameter	21 ft (6.4 m)
Floor area	346 sq ft (32 m²)
Wall height	7 ft (2.1 m)
Peak height	12 ft (3.7 m)
Sleeps	4 or more, depending on layout
Frame	Solid 2×4 knot-free white ash, partly assembled in our shop, joined on site with a tension cable
Cover	10 oz acrylic-coated polyester, vinyl-free and breathable
Door	Solid cedar, with a rain diverter
Windows	4 standard, up to 9 in total
Skylight	48 in (1.2 m) across, opens with a pole
Total weight	1,200 lb (about 545 kg)
Setup with two people	Frame in about 90 minutes, full setup in 4 to 6 hours
Warranty	2-year parts and labour

Yurta 21 Price and Options

The Yurta 21 costs $22,000 CAD. The wool felt insulation package adds $7,500. Extra windows, a chimney outlet and the Insulfloor are priced separately. Pickup is free. A shipped order adds a $1,100 crate fee plus freight to a depot. Taxes are extra.

Here’s how the numbers add up.

The standard yurt only with four windows, picked up

Total (CAD), before taxes$22,000

If you pick it up yourself, you pay the listed price for the yurt and your options, plus tax, with no other charges from us.

Most common configuration

With the insulation package, four windows, picked up

Total (CAD), before taxes$29,500

Wool felt insulation package, in 100% wool felt with a radiant backing $7,500

With the insulation package, NINE windows, picked up

Total (CAD), before taxes$31,750

Freight costs depend on where your yurt is going, and we quote it before you order. Freight, duties and customs clearing are additional.

Your platform and any site work are separate. Once your order is confirmed, the price of your yurt and options is fixed.

Payment and Financing

A 30% deposit confirms your order. The balance is due before your yurt ships, or when you pick it up. We won’t take a deposit until we’ve talked through the yurt and the order form with you, so talk to us to start.

Want to spread the cost of your yurt? Personal financing is available through iFinance Canada. Qualified businesses apply for commercial financing through Canadian Financial. Each lender qualifies borrowers and sets its own terms.

Room to Live, Gather and Host

Once your large luxury yurt is up, the exposed white ash frame, the cedar door and daylight from the skylight and up to nine windows give the room its character. There’s no drywall to install, no interior to paint. There isn’t even a fabric liner to hang.

Family and Group Retreats

Bring everyone. There’s room for beds, a sitting area and a wood stove (add the chimney outlet), so the whole group ends the day together in one big, bright room.

A Studio or Gathering Space

A yoga class. A painting studio. A team that needs a day away from the office. The open, round floor gives a group room to spread out.

Longer Stays

Spending a season on your land, or longer? It’s designed for semi-permanent living. For warmth through the cold months, add the insulation package and a heat source.

Guest Space for Glamping and Rentals

Hosting families or groups? The Yurta 21 gives guests room to sleep, gather and relax. Add the wool felt insulation package and a suitable heat source for more comfort in colder weather. Yurta owners rent their yurts to guests, and commercial financing is available for a qualified glamping business.

Setting up several sites? Look at the Yurta 17 too. It weighs about a third as much, and two people put it up in about 2 hours.

Looking to stay in a Yurta before buying one? See our clients’ Yurt Stays.

Built as a 4-Season Yurt

Every Yurta is a 4-season yurt. The structure is tested to carry a snow load and endure 100+ km/h winds. Insulation adds thermal and radiant capacity for year-round comfort. With a stove or similar heat source, the 100% wool felt package can be effectively heated to −30°C and colder.

A Cover That Breathes

Roof and walls are acrylic-coated polyester, and the entire shell is breathable – including the insulation layer – so moisture always has an opportunity to dry out. There’s no vinyl in a Yurta. A metal rain diverter is standard, and the windows include removable clear Lexan inserts for cold weather. Open the 4 foot dome to vent the yurt from multiple angles and increments.

The Wool Felt Insulation Package

The insulation package lines your Yurta 21 with 100% felted sheep’s wool with a radiant backing. The felt is needled to the radiant backing, and is only available from Yurta. Planning a wood stove? Add the chimney outlet.

Used by our clients as far north as the Arctic circle, its radiant layer is also beneficial in warmer climes because it reflects some of the sun’s radiant heat out of the yurt. Felted sheep’s wool adds thermal envelope that aids in natural convection and heat-exhaust.

There’s more on insulation, windows and floors on our Features and Options page.

Yurta 21 Setup and Delivery

Almost every Yurta is deployed by its owner. The Yurta 21 yurt asks a bit more of you than the Yurta 17, because it’s heavier and some assembly must happen on site. You’ll arrange a level round platform, a crew of two or more, and a way to get it home. Yurta 21 fits into a standard pickup truck, or it can be shipped to a local depot where you can collect the yurt. We supply the floor plans.

How It Goes Up

Prepare a level, round platform, using the floor plans that come with every Yurta.
With a crew of at least two, join the partly assembled white ash frame with its tension cable. That takes about 90 minutes, with no nails, screws or brackets.
Fit the wool felt, if you ordered it, then the outer covers.
Secure the yurt to the platform.

Once your platform is ready, full setup of the yurt itself takes two people 4 to 6 hours. You’ll need a stepladder, an awl and a power drill. The owner’s manual takes you through each step, and we’re a phone call, video call or text away if you get stuck.

Getting It Home

Pickup is free from our workshop near Oshawa, Ontario. Your large luxury yurt fits in a pickup truck, and we’ll help you load it.
Shipping goes to a depot, not to your home. The crates need a loading dock and equipment to unload, so we ship to a freight depot or commercial dock near you. We ship across Canada, to the US and internationally and will quote your shipping and crating costs before you finalize your order.
The yurt weighs 1,200 lb (about 545 kg) and ships in two crates. One measures 52 × 20 × 52 in (132 × 51 × 132 cm), the other 125 × 47 × 41 in (318 × 119 × 104 cm).

Is the Yurta 21 Right for You?

We’d rather you choose the right size for your needs. Here’s how to tell.

This yurt is a good fit if:

You need room for a family or a group
You plan longer, semi-permanent stays
The larger infrastructure fits your plans
You’ll pick it up, or collect it from a depot

Consider the Yurta 17 if:

You want the quickest setup and the easiest move
It’s for one or two people, a home office or a bunkie
It’s for small groups but minimalism is an important feature
Your site is particularly hard to reach
You’re setting up couples glamping sites

The Yurta 21 gives a family or group more room. The Yurta 17 is lighter, quicker to set up and easier to move. Here’s how they compare.

Feature	Yurta 21	Yurta 17
Price (CAD)	$22,000	$14,500 with 6 ft walls, $16,000 with 7 ft walls
Floor area	346 sq ft	226 sq ft
Walls and peak	7 ft walls, 12 ft peak	6 ft walls and 10 ft peak, or 7 ft walls and 11 ft peak
Standard windows	4, up to 9 in total	3, up to 7 in total
Sleeps	4 or more	2 to 4
Setup with two people	4 to 6 hours	About 2 hours
Weight	1,200 lbs	490 lbs
Insulation package	$7,500	$4,000 with 6 ft walls, $4,500 with 7 ft walls
Pickup near Oshawa, Ontario	Free	Free
Shipping	Crated, to a depot or commercial dock only, across Canada, to the US and internationally. $1,100 crate plus freight.**options like floors increase crates required for shipping. Contact us for accurate estimates.	Crated, across Canada, to the US and internationally. $800 crate plus freight.**options like floors increase crates required for shipping. Contact us for accurate estimates.

Need a Big Yurt? Why We Stop at 21 Feet

Yurta makes two sizes, and each one is designed for its scale. Going from 17 to 21 feet significantly increases the weight, the setup time and the scale of the resulting infrastructure. If you’re after a big yurt, 21 feet is as big as we go. Far beyond that size, we think a conventional building becomes a practical consideration over a tent. We’re glad to talk through the nuances with you.

Yurta 21 Questions

Email info@yurta.ca, or call 1-877-807-5008 (toll-free) or 905-831-0418.

How much does a Yurta 21 high-performance yurt cost?

The Yurta 21 starts at $22,000 CAD. With the $7,500 insulation package, it’s $29,500 if you pick it up, or $30,600 crated for shipping, plus freight. Taxes are extra, and the Price and Options section above lists every option.

Can I use the Yurta 21 in winter?

Yes. Every Yurta 21 is a 4-season yurt, with or without insulation, proven under three feet of snow and in 100+ km/h winds. For warmth, add the wool felt insulation package and a stove or another heat source. With both, it still heats effectively at −30°C and colder.

Can you live in a Yurta 21 full time?

You decide. The Yurta 21 is designed for semi-permanent living. Whether it can be your full-time yurt home depends on many factors, though many of our clients do live in their 21’ yurts year-round. Check your local municipal bylaws to understand the legalities of full-time living where you are.

Does the Yurta 21 have a bathroom, water and electricity?

The Yurta 21 has no built-in bathroom. Getting water inside the yurt is the easy part, usually through the floor, and power can be even easier. Bringing them to your site takes the same planning as for any site, so your own experts handle that part, and we’re happy to talk it through with you.

How long does a Yurta 21 take to set up, and how many people do I need?

Two people set up a Yurta 21 in 4 to 6 hours once the platform is ready. The frame alone takes about 90 minutes and needs at least two. Bring a stepladder, an awl and a power drill.

How long does it take to make a Yurta 21?

Estimated production of a Yurta 21 takes about 6 to 8 weeks from order confirmation. Timing shifts through the year and can run longer because availability is strictly limited, so call 1-877-807-5008 for the current wait before you order.

Can the Yurta 21 be shipped to my home?

Usually, no. The Yurta 21 crates are too large for home delivery, so we ship to a freight depot or commercial dock near you. We do limited hand deliveries in Ontario and western Québec, or you can pick it up free at our shop.

Do I need a building permit for a Yurta 21?

Permit rules for a Yurta 21 vary by municipality. Some classify a Yurta as a temporary structure, but full-time living is often treated differently. Read our take on permits, and always check your local municipal bylaws.

What should I look for in a large yurt?

Check the frame wood species, how the frame is joined, the insulation and whether the cover breathes. On the Yurta 21, that’s knot-free hardwood white ash, a tension cable, zero nails or screws or zip-ties, 100% wool felt with a radiant backing, and a breathable cover.

Can I see a Yurta 21 before I buy?

Yes. You can see a Yurta 21 at our site near Almonte, Ontario, by appointment. We can sometimes arrange visits with willing clients nearby. Call 1-877-807-5008 to set up a visit.

Ready to Talk About Your Yurta 21?

A large yurt takes some planning, so the first step is a conversation.