In Timmins, Ontario, Canada, getting away from it all can mean getting considerably closer to the wild. Set on 175 acres of Northern Ontario wilderness, Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa offers travelers a chance to trade screens and city noise for forests, wildlife and wide-open skies. But the resort’s most unusual escape takes that immersion a step further with its “Sleeping With the Wolves” experience, where guests stay in glass-front cabins overlooking a timber wolf habitat.

From the privacy of their cabins, travelers can watch the wolves move through the forest and listen for their howls after dark, creating an experience that feels far removed from conventional luxury accommodations. The setting also leaves room for a slower pace, whether that means spending time at the spa, exploring the resort’s grounds or simply sitting quietly and observing the landscape. Rather than placing wildlife behind a traditional viewing barrier, the glass-front cabins make the surrounding habitat part of the overnight experience.

The Curated Take: “Sleeping With the Wolves” is compelling because it redefines what a luxury escape can look like. The appeal is not excess or entertainment, but proximity, privacy and the feeling of witnessing something wild from an intimate vantage point. For travelers drawn to meaningful experiences, this is the kind of unusual overnight stay that can become the story of the journey itself.