WINDOW CAFE
Light breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, small bites, and local beer and wine for dinner.
Located just seven miles from the west entrance to Glacier National Park, Under Canvas Glacier offers travelers an exceptional glamping experience in Montana’s breathtaking “Big Sky Country.” Guests can enjoy easy access to the park’s 700 miles of trails to breathtaking alpine lakes, snow-capped peaks, and wildflower-covered meadows. At night, they can sleep under the stars in comfort and style.
‘Top 20 Resort in the U.S. – Pacific Northwest & West’ by Condé Nast Traveler
‘Top 40 Resort in the Mountain West’ by Condé Nast Traveler
"A nightly showing that would make Van Gogh jealous, Under Canvas Glacier takes “glamping” to the next level."
Sleep under the stars in your very own glamping tent, featuring a king-size bed, plush linens, ensuite bathroom, wood-burning stove, and more. Spend your day enjoying adventures ranging from hiking to fly fishing to horseback riding, then return to camp for dinner and s’mores by the campfire.
Let our Adventure Concierge craft your ideal Glacier stay with add-on adventures. Whether it’s fly fishing, white-water rafting, guided hikes, or something else, we’ll handle the details so you can focus on the fun.
By Train
There is an Amtrak station at West Glacier. Please visit Amtrak for more information.
From Columbia Falls:
Drive 10 miles east on Highway 2. You will pass Mile Marker 147. Continue another 0.6 miles then turn right (south) at Under Canvas® Glacier sign. (It is the next right after Glacier General Store)
From West Glacier:
Drive 5 miles west on Highway 2. You will pass Mile Marker 148. Continue 0.4 miles then turn left (south) at Under Canvas® Glacier sign (turnoff is opposite the Dew Drop Inn).
Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, MT (40 minutes from Under Canvas Glacier). Please note: Glacier Park International Airport (GPIA) will undergo runway rehabilitation in July 2026, with phased weekday closures. Flights will operate normally every weekend (Friday–Monday).
Missoula Montana Airport, Missoula, MT (2 hours and 20 minutes from Under Canvas Glacier).
Glacier National Park is a six-hour drive from the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Under Canvas Glacier is just under six hours from Under Canvas North Yellowstone – Paradise Valley and six and a half hours from Under Canvas West Yellowstone.
Pets are allowed in developed areas such as: in your cars while driving park roads, picnic areas, along roads when you are stopped, in parking areas, and in boats on lakes where motorized watercraft are permitted. Check out our blog on Things to Do Outside of Glacier National Park.
Most people consider late-June through mid-September the best time to visit Glacier, because they can drive Going-to-the-Sun Road, raft and fish the rivers, hike the trails, and explore the park. Under Canvas Glacier is open from June 5 – September 15, 2025.
Under Canvas has 13 locations near some of the country’s most popular national parks and extraordinary landscapes. Book your stay at Under Canvas Glacier and continue the adventure at Under Canvas Acadia, Under Canvas Grand Canyon, Under Canvas West Yellowstone, and beyond.
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