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New camper route launched in Quebec as vanlife gathering draws 700+

07.07.2026 15:11 1 min 2 sources
Info-web FRA + 1 more
New camper route launched in Quebec as vanlife gathering draws 700+
Original source: Info-web

In Brief

Rivière-du-Loup tourism agency opens a route with over 100 free parking spots for campers, while more than 700 vanlife enthusiasts gather in Mauricie.

New camper route in MRC Rivière-du-Loup

The Rivière-du-Loup tourism agency has launched an official camper route featuring over 100 free parking spots across 22 equipped sites in eight municipalities of the MRC. The project aims to organize the growing flow of travelers and create a unified network of safe stops with standardized signage.

Largest vanlife gathering in Canada

More than 700 vanlife enthusiasts gathered over the weekend in the Mauricie region of Quebec to share experiences. The event, organized by the Vanlife Québec association, became the largest such gathering in Canada.

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New vanlife route launched in Rivière-du-Loup RCM

07.07.2026 Info-web FRA Original source

Vanlife enthusiasts gather in Mauricie

25.05.2026 Noovo Info FRA Original source

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