Montreal Apéro at VanLife Campers – Between Networking and Escape

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.

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.

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.