The Yurta Quality Standard
Yurts made with superior materials and Canadian craftsmanship since 2004.
The original maker of the four-season Canadian yurt for more than two decades.
We’ve learned that yurts are only as good as the materials and people that make them.
Premium Materials
Every Yurta uses materials that are natural or non-toxic. Where we use synthetic materials, we make no compromises for toxicity or performance.
Every species of wood is chosen for its purpose and use in the humid North American climate. The dense hardwood white ash for structural integrity in our climate and Furniture-grade cedar for the exterior door. No softwoods, painted or otherwise in our structure. Our minimalist design makes erecting, maintaining and adapting your Yurta easy for a lifetime.
We choose the very best and continually refine our manufacturing to offer what we believe is the very best design, made with the very best materials, by the very best human hands in our industry today.
Material Promise
Every piece of wood is hand-selected. No substitutions and no compromises. Quality always rules.
Breathable Fabrics
Most yurts covers stand-in for a plastic bag. After decades of working with hundreds and hundreds of yurts in Canada and the US, we’ve observed the same thing: A small shelter must breathe. We have chosen to completely avoid standard fabrics like vinyl, PVC, and bubble-wrap insulation in our yurts. No matter how difficult they may be for manufacturers to achieve. First and foremost, vinyl is a toxic material. It off-gasses noticeably. The smell is familiar and unhealthy.
Second, their impermeability create a perfect environment for a host of problems. These materials are used by other yurts because they’re inexpensive. But their lack of breathability is the reason why many yurts develop mold hidden behind the bubble-wrap insulation. Persistent accumulation of moisture is well known in the construction industry to drive rot and material degradation.
Without mechanical means to manage moisture, breathable fabrics are a MUST for yurts. Our team of expert canvas workers make a weather-tight cover for Yurta with fabrics that allow the yurt to breathe out moisture and prevent the long-term accumulation of condensation and mold.
True Canadian Yurt Craft
We are proud that every part of our yurt is sourced locally and meets our exacting standards for quality and craftsmanship. Every piece of wood is shaped, and every piece of fabric is sewn in our shop or by a local maker in our long-standing network in Ontario.
We have worked with most of this same network of skilled makers and tradespeople since 2004.
When you buy a Yurta, every dollar stays in Canada. You’re supporting an entire ecosystem of small Canadian businesses who believe in quality and sustainability as an effort in minimalism.
- 100% Canadian craftsmanship
- Local sourcing and suppliers
- Supporting small businesses
- Quality over mass production
Radiant Wool Felt: The Ultimate Insulation
These yurts are made to keep you warm through cold Arctic nights to -30C. Made exclusively for us, our dual-action insulation combines the thermal ability of 100% real wool with the radiant capability of a reflective layer.
We never use bubble-wrap insulation as it creates an impermeable plastic bag that traps moisture and promotes the growth of mold. Breathability must be achieved through the entire building envelope.
Made exclusively for us, our insulation combines:
Thermal Insulation
The thermal resistance of the wool helps keep the air inside the yurt from equalizing with outdoor temps.
Radiant Barrier
The built-in reflective layer bounces radiant heat back toward its source, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter.
Additional Benefits of Wool Felt:
Hygroscopic
Wool naturally absorbs and releases large amounts of moisture. It regulate humidity and prevents condensation buildup inside your yurt.
Temperature Regulation
Cool in warm weather and warm in cool weather. Wool provides comfort year-round.
Renewable
Naturally renewable and non-toxic. Wool is also naturally self-extinguishing—no treatments are added for control, making it a safe finish for your family’s living space.
Beautiful and Cozy
The ultimate in natural materials, our wool felt is a luxurious finish for your yurt. It’s like being hugged by a building that’s wearing a wool sweater.
This combined radiant and thermal capability makes our wool felt the ultimate lightweight insulation that is breathable, natural and non-toxic. It suitable for cold winter climates when the temperature drops to -30°C or colder.
Peace of Mind
Lifetime Support:
Our Promise to You
2 Year Total Warranty
At-cost replacement
Our yurts are not meant to be disposable. They can last a lifetime with care. When things do go wrong, original clients enjoy at-cost replacements for most any Yurta part, for life.
Lifetime zipper warranty
The Love
Made with care in every touch
Making the yurt the way we do requires human hands at every step. It’s a labour of love.
Machines demand compromises we do not make.
The covers and woodwork we do in our own shop are done from scratch to exacting standards. This human touch allows us to use our brains and hands to work beyond the normal limits of machines. There are 70’ seams on the yurt that require total care, teamwork and devotion to make.
We know there’s a select group of people who’ll be moved by the work that goes into a Yurta. We’re grateful for every single one of you.
The secret ingredient is the love.
You’ll feel it when you stand in yours.
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