tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65887158787767937992012-05-15T12:00:22.291-07:00Whether you are an American RVer headed into Canada or a Canadian traveling in your own country, you will find a wealth of information in this blog. Be sure to check back often for the latest news and information.Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002457633113886218noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588715878776793799.post-64883511921554295632012-04-09T06:00:00.001-07:002012-04-09T06:00:13.461-07:00

Working up your plans for an RV trip through British Columbia? There are scads of Provincial Parks throughout, and it can be tough to sort them all out. Enter Stephen Hume, a Vancouver Sun newspaper columnist. Hume's claim to fame (other than just plain, understandable writing) is that he's camped throughout the province. Hume recently listed some his favorite parks, and we're shamelessly

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Ontario: A province that's almost three different regions in one. The most populated province in all of Canada, it also has some of the most sparsely populated lands. Tourism is catching on: Last year the provincial parks saw an uptick of 50,000 visits over 2010. Here are some tips on finding your place in an Ontario Provincial Park. Less than a third of reservations in Ontario parks are made

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Planning a trip on a provincial park in Saskatchewan this summer? Here's a 'heads up.' The number of parks enforcing a 14-night stay limit is increasing. And to better "maximize" visitor opportunities, the park system is changing some of its fee system structure. Hold on to your hats--and perhaps your wallets. The number of campsites designated as 14-night-maximum stay will increase in 25

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Many RVers dream of palm trees and sunny beaches during the dead of winter. But how's this for sometning entirely different. A company by the name of CanaDream, with offices in eight Canadian cities and a fleet of about 800 vehicles of different sizes, thinks they can rent RVs in the middle of winter in--of all places--Canada. With the slogan of "Your RV is a ski chalet on wheels" they are

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Yukon: In the language of the First Nations it means "Great River." In the language of the visitors it means Great Views. At 19,551 feet it's hard to miss Canada's highest mountain, Logan, second only in height for North America to Alaska's Mount McKinley. But there's so much more to see. Yukon's tourism officials call it a larger-than-life wilderness. And it is huge, and in it's largeness

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For RVers looking for a place to overnight in Kamloops, BC, the pickings have thinned out a bit. Signs are now posted at the Hillside Drive shopping giant prohibiting overnight RV parking. Don't blame the good folks at Walmart, point the finger at the shopping mall owners.SmartCentres, a corporation that owns many shopping mall properties, told a local news provider that the rule against

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Bringing Ontario into harmony with 41 US states and six of its fellow provinces, the Ontario provincial government has eased license restrictions for many RVers. Now what for many rigs required an "A" license (at an initial cost of nearly $200 more) now only requires a "G" license. However there are a few sticky requirements:--The combined weight total of both towed RV and tow unit most not

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Go RVing Canada has launched its 2011 Take Your Best RV Shot Photo Contest. The online contest runs until August 29. Canadian RV enthusiasts are encouraged to submit their best RV-related camping photos online for a chance to win one of five prizes. The grand prize for best overall photo is a $750 gift card to Henry's, Canada's Digital Camera Centre. There will also be four chances to win a $200

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Penny and I are off on a cross-Canada excursion in our 5th wheel. We’re primarily traveling the Trans Canada Highway, but we wanted to spend some time in the Maritime Provinces first. The first thing I realized is that the Maritimes take up quite a lot of space. For instance, the drive between Edmunston, NB and Victoria, NS is 765 miles, and that doesn’t count the miles to get there from the US

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Visitors to Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve have been crying wolf, lately. It seems wolves from two different groups have been making visits to campgrounds, not looking for Little Red, simply looking around. Parks Canada has issued a formal "wolf advisory" for the British Columbia area park, specifically for its Greenpoint Campground.According to a press release, government officials

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By Ron Dalby Driving to Alaska means you have to first drive through a large part of Canada, a real treat. However, Canada is a separate country with differing customs, and, for about 30 years now, the kilometers of the metric system instead of the miles that Americans are so familiar with. Generally when you enter Canada the basic thing to remember is that kilometers are shorter than miles so

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Gordon Lightfoot sang, "It's great to be Alberta-bound," but a big "IF" could be added to his travel plans: The unusual winter left a big snow pack in the Canadian Rockies. For folks planning visits to many popular camping spots in the province the snow pack may have left them "frozen out" of their favorite haunts.Parks Canada says some popular spots will decidedly have a 'gates closed' policy on

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Canadian gas prices per litre With average U.S. gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon nationally for self-serve unleaded it will come as a real eye-opener to many American motorists to learn that Canadians living near the border are driving south to save up to $20 per tankful of gas. According to an article published this week by Canadian Internet news service Canoe.ca, the average price

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Meeting polar bears from a tundra buggy is a thrill that few people ever experience. Providing two days of this sought-after activity is a “first” for RV tour companies. The details about this activity and many more can be found on the recently launched website and blog of Fantasy RV Tours, a touring company with more than 20 years in the RV industry. Canada RV Tours also provides video showing

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Looking to hit a big RV show in Canada? The Canada Recreational Vehicle Dealer's Association has announced their big 2012 show schedule. Listed by region across country from west to east, here's the list with dates, locations, and contact information.British ColumbiaChilliwack Humdinger RV Show & SaleChilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BCMarch 2012 – dates TBAContact: RVDA of BC604-575-

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If your spring or summer travel plans include crossing the border into Canada or the U.S.and back again there are things you need to know. This article covers the highlights, the absolute essentials, but you are strongly advised to check with the proper authorities on both sides of the border for additional information. There are helpful links at the bottom of this page. Since June 2009,

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Sometimes our RVs are so comfortable we tend to forget that they're not just a rolling bed, a TV or two, and a kitchen with windows. They also have a magic door. Open it, step down, and there's a new world filled with exciting adventures awaiting your exploration. Try to watch this video without getting excited about exploring Canada's westernmost province, British Columbia. No, wait -- that's

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Kluane Lake, Yukon Go RVing Canada, in partnership with the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), conducted a contest survey this past summer in honor of the RV Centennial, encouraging RV enthusiasts across the country to submit their favorite spots to visit in an RV. After whittling down the best entries from the

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Wilcox Creek Campground In the heart of the Canadian Rockies, on the spectacular border of Banff and Jasper National Parks, lies one of Canada's most stunning natural treasures: the Columbia Icefield. One of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, it covers an area of nearly 325 square kilometres (202 square miles), sometimes reaching a depth of 300-360 metres

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by Dave Williams When we Americans think of touring Canada in our RVs our eyes mist over with that overwhelming anticipation of stress-vaporizing peace, serenity and natural beauty. We think of the magnificent Canadian Rockies and breathtaking glaciers; of Lake Louise, Banff and glorious fishing pools in a summer sunset around, say, 10:00 p.m. Banff National Park Talk to me of driving

Dave Williamsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6588715878776793799.post-87789808886640519402010-05-25T13:54:00.000-07:002010-05-25T14:13:08.017-07:00

We've reported more than once about being familiar with (and observing) weapons laws when crossing the border from the US into Canada. A recent incident involving a Canadian citizen underscores just how seriously the Canadian courts feel about their laws.Hugh Alexander Landry, 66, of Alberta, attempted to cross from Calais, Maine, back into St. Stephen after vacationing in Louisiana. Asked by

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The May Long Weekend of May 20 through 24 will be a dry one for several provincial and national park campgrounds throughout Alberta. Responding to alcohol related issues from year past, authorities have decreed no alcohol zones in parks for all there--including RVers."The May long weekend in Alberta has the highest number of liquor-related enforcement interventions with problems like vandalism,

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A Canadian snowbird, returning home via the International Bridge at Sault Ste. Marie got a big surprise. Waving his "prox card" at the card reader he was stunned when the system said his prox card was invalid. Don Edwards knew he had at least $25 worth of credit left on the card, which should have easily given him a pass across the bridge.Edwards recalls, "There were two cars behind me and I had

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If you want to take your RV to Canada--particularly if you want to go to Vancouver Island, look out. The principle ferry provider between Vancouver Island and the mainland, BC Ferries, is doing a rate change April 1. While "rate changes" are usually spelled, "rate increases" the BC Ferries change may actually help some RVers.Under the pre-change rates, taking our venerable 29' foot fifth wheel (

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The big Earlybird RV Show and Sale will be handing off a 24' 2010 model Hideout travel trailer. Entering is easy, all it takes is a few keystrokes and an e-mail to enter the contest. A couple of caveats: The closing date to enter is February 7, and is ONLY open to British Columbia residents.Don't think you'll increase your chances of winning by sending more than one e-mail: You'll simply get

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