Canada
Campbellton, New Brunswick, will increase the number of seasonal lots at its waterfront RV park to a maximum of 37 in 2027, after some campers were turned away this summer. Currently, 30-32 of the 86 sites are used by seasonal campers. Seasonal rates range from C$2,000 to C$2,200 depending on the site, while daily rates vary from C$39.28 in the low season to C$61.89 at peak. A committee will be formed to oversee park operations, including site allocation and staffing.
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Law & Regulations
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An Alberta Employment Standards Appeal Body has rejected a worker's overtime claim against an Edson, Alta., RV park, finding his account of working 12-hour days, seven days a week not credible. The appeal by 1701104 Alberta Ltd., owner of Edson RV Park & Campground, overturned a July 2025 order for $22,230 in overtime, $3,225 in wages, $681 in vacation pay, and $1,107.86 in general holiday pay. The worker, employed from October 2023 to August 2024 as a 'park supervisor' or 'park manager,' performed mostly janitorial and maintenance duties, which the body said did not qualify as managerial.
Upcoming events
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Sep
Exhibition
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Snowbird RV Show and Sale
Tradex, Abbotsford
23
Sep
Festival
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Montreal Apéro at VanLife Campers – Between Networking and Escape
VanLife Campers, Montreal
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Oct
Exhibition
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Toronto Fall RV Show & Sale 2026
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto
Tim Kliem and Lotti Bayer have been traveling through Canada for two weeks in Tim's parents' camper van. They explored Nova Scotia, including the Lighthouse Route, and saw whales in the Bay of Fundy. Next up is Cape Breton Island before returning to Germany.
The Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Prince Rupert/Port Edward Society has completed the purchase of the Prince Rupert RV Campground on Park Avenue. The deal closed on Sept. 4. CEO Brandon Haldane called the acquisition the Society's largest investment to date, roughly five times larger than previous ones. Existing tenants will not be evicted and rental rates will not change. The Society plans to rename the property Anjoḵ, a Nisga'a word for a camping place, and incorporate Nisga'a cultural elements into signage and improvements.
A new campground in southwestern Nova Scotia offers visitors access to backcountry areas. Located near Lower Stave Lake, the campground opened on June 30. By August, over 30 bookings had been made, drawing visitors from across the province. Rates are $40-$45 per night. Amenities include outhouses, but no water on site, so visitors must bring their own. The campground also serves as a pilot for future projects, including cabin and yurt rentals.
A Canadian company has unveiled the Sequoia, a business-class motorhome featuring two bedrooms and a dedicated office space. Pricing and availability details have not been disclosed.
Law & Regulations
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The Tourist Campground Licensing Bylaw will be discussed again on Sept. 8, when an Ontario council decides whether to refer the issue to the incoming council elected in October. The bylaw would likely strengthen the township's ability to issue, revoke and amend operational licenses for campgrounds, creating a new licensing framework in addition to the regulatory system in place since 2021. Camping In Ontario (CIO), an advocacy group for private and public campgrounds, has criticized the bylaw and has been involved in its development for three years.
Fuel prices ·
Canada
cheapest in EU
€1.54 here
priciest in EU
Diesel
▲ +5.30%
$1.79/L
€1.54/L
Petrol 95
▲ +4.80%
$1.34/L
€1.15/L
Fill the tank
80 L
$143.48
Consumption
10 L/100km
$17.94
Festivals
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The Lac Bellevue Legion Campground in Alberta celebrated its 50th anniversary this summer. Veterans, Royal Canadian Legion members, community leaders, volunteers and families attended the event. The campground has served as a gathering place for veterans and their families, as well as a venue for community events.
Greek TV host Sakis Tanimanidis, his wife Christina Bomba and their twin daughters completed a long family road trip in Canada in a motorhome. In a video posted on Instagram, he described the challenges of such a vacation, including washing dishes with limited water and cramped sleeping quarters. He noted that motorhome travel is somewhat more expensive than a regular hotel and that overnight parking is restricted in some areas. He rated the experience 8 out of 10 and comfort 4 out of 10.
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Greek TV host Sakis Tanimanidis and his family traveled by RV in Canada. He rated the trip 4/10 due to cramped space and lack of comfort, noting it wasn't cheap.
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On Sept. 1, a semi crashed into a parked pickup with a fifth wheel on Highway 1 in Malakwa. The trailer was destroyed, one person injured, alcohol not a factor.
Bruce Peninsula National Park in Canada offers semi-wilderness, yurt, and backcountry camping. Reservations are required from May through October. The park enforces strict rules: outside firewood is prohibited, quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am, alcohol and cannabis are banned on long weekends, and sites have limits on occupancy and structures.
VanSky · index
VanSky is a weather comfort index for travelers — by campervan, car, tent, hitchhiking or on foot. It blends forecasted temperature, sunshine and wind. From 0 (uncomfortable) to 100 (perfect). Updated every 15 minutes.
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Stuart Town, a Summerland resident, donated a 30-foot travel trailer to a family with three children who lost their home in the Bald Range wildfire. The fire destroyed about 150 structures, and thousands were evacuated. Town noted that many affected residents lacked insurance due to high costs in rural areas.
Kamloops Fire Rescue and RCMP are investigating an RV fire that occurred Monday evening along Lac Du Bois Road. The fire was reported at 9:45 p.m., and upon arrival, the motorhome was fully engulfed in flames. According to Platoon Chief Will Harlock, the RV had burned to its shell, with contents still burning inside. Firefighters extinguished the blaze using water and foam; no one was inside. The RV was located in a large dirt area, away from vegetation, preventing the fire from spreading.
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CRVA reports wholesale RV shipments to Canada totaled 9,286 units in Q2 2026, up 18% from a year earlier. Motorhome shipments surged 81% amid tariff recovery.
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Virtual Guard's remote monitoring team foiled an attempted RV theft in Clarington. Suspects were spotted after hours, police were called, and two were arrested.
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Canadian company Norden Built has unveiled the Family Weekend Van, a camper van based on a 2025 AWD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 with a 144-inch wheelbase. It features five belted seats, sleeping for up to five people, and is designed for both weekend trips and daily use. The turnkey unit is priced at $182,000.
Openings
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The Municipal District of Bonnyville council in Alberta has approved Development Permit 2026-D-169, allowing Bill and Lona Kenzie to re-establish a seasonal campground on the northeast shore of Marie Lake. The plan includes using the existing footprint, roads, and trails, with pull-through sites and a 35-meter undisturbed buffer along the lakeshore, bringing the total to 150 sites.
Oliver Fire Department responded at 2:37 a.m. Saturday to a fire in the Pineridge Drive area where two RVs were fully engulfed and the fire was spreading in brush. Fifteen firefighters with seven apparatus worked for over two hours, with support from RCMP, BCEHS, and BC Wildfire Service. The road was closed during the response but has since reopened. The cause is under investigation.
Video submitted to CTV News shows a pickup truck towing a camper rolling over on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent. The single-vehicle collision occurred in the eastbound lanes.