They aren't completely waterproof but much better than regular tents. Our tipis have a rain catcher at the top, headroom to move around in, and the wooden floor, all of which make a big difference in poor weather. Tipis naturally shed moisture down the inside of their poles, so if it rains very hard or for a long time, moisture not caught by the rain catcher starts to move down the poles. Trapper's tents have an extra fly over the sleeping area so they are usually very dry. With some units, you can park right at your site in the designated parking spot along the road.
Some people prefer their units to be farther back in the trees away from the road.
We will try to accommodate your preferences but we can't promise what's going to be available when you book. The Kananaskis River is our western boundary. Due to environmental setback rules, none of the units are located right on the bank. We are regularly complemented on the spacing and trees between the sites. The first 2 loops are mainly tipis and trappers' tents intermixed.