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Vanlife news: camper route, conversion tips and Quebec van show

08.07.2026 00:51 1 min 3 sources
TVA CIMT CHAU FRA + 2 more
Vanlife news: camper route, conversion tips and Quebec van show
Original source: TVA CIMT CHAU

In Brief

Rivière-du-Loup launches a camper route with 100 spots. QUB info shares 10 van conversion tips. The second Class B motorhome show will be held in Drummondville.

Camper route in Rivière-du-Loup

Tourism organization Rivière-du-Loup has set up 100 parking spots on 22 sites for motorhomes. The route includes free parking with trash bins and picnic tables, as well as paid spots at local producers. The season runs from June to mid-October, maximum vehicle width is 7 m.

Van conversion tips

QUB info published 10 recommendations for converting a van into a living space. Tips cover material selection, installation of water and electrical systems, and legal restrictions set by SAAQ.

Motorhome show in Drummondville

From February 27 to March 1, 2026, the second Class B motorhome show will be held in Drummondville. The event will gather about twenty exhibitors offering ready-made and customized campers, and includes five conferences with experts.

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Rivière-du-Loup tourism launches vanlife circuit with 100 parking spots

07.07.2026 TVA CIMT CHAU FRA Original source

10 tips for converting a van for vanlife

07.06.2026 tvasports.ca FRA Original source

Camper Van Show in Quebec

18.02.2026 Espaces FRA Original source

🇨🇦 Canada — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Regular

$1.22 /l

CAD1.71 · €1.06/l

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cheaper than 65% of countries

Midgrade

$1.34 /l

CAD1.88 · €1.17/l

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cheaper than 61% of countries

Premium

$1.39 /l

CAD1.95 · €1.21/l

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cheaper than 52% of countries

Diesel

$1.43 /l

CAD2.00 · €1.24/l

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cheaper than 52% of countries

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