VanLife Campers Relocates

A cougar was spotted under a Parksville woman's RV on March 15, 2026. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at Park Sands Beach Resort, prompting park management to issue a warning to stay indoors. The animal later left and has not returned.

Class B campers show one of the highest growth rates in the camping industry over the past five years, despite their high cost. The base price for a ready-made camper starts at $150,000, while models based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a full set of equipment can reach $300,000. As a more affordable alternative, removable kits for converting minivans are offered starting at $5,300.

The Claybanks RV Park in the City of Merritt opens on April 1, 2026, and remains operational until October 31. Reservations for the summer 2026 season opened on January 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.

The Regional District of Nanaimo is re-examining rules for full-time RV dwelling. Authorities have introduced interim three-year permits costing $800, acknowledging the affordable housing shortage. An estimated thousands of people in rural B.C. live in RVs, often on private properties or in informal parks.

A fire destroyed a travel trailer at an RV park in Aldergrove. The incident occurred on the afternoon of March 4, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation; a neighbor moved a vehicle from the scene before firefighters arrived.