New EU motorhome safety rules take effect in July

A fire at Springs RV Resort in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, on Tuesday, June 23, destroyed six trailers. Witnesses reported propane tank explosions. No injuries were confirmed; the cause is under investigation.

Kelowna City Council unanimously approved a $10 fee for the new city-operated RV sanitary dump station, set to open next month on Crowley Avenue. Payment will be via a pay-by-phone app, with fines for non-compliance tied to license plates. The $210,000 facility, included in this year's budget, is expected to recover only 20–50% of costs, prompting some council members to question the low fee.

Traveling by Class C motorhomes is becoming a mass phenomenon in Canada due to developed infrastructure and the ability to drive with a regular license. Cruise Canada offers models for 2 to 7 people with bases in major cities.

Espaces.ca has compiled a list of ten camping destinations in Quebec's national parks. The selection includes Lac-Caché campground in Mont-Tremblant park with 24 sites, Grands-Jardins park with four camping and glamping areas, and Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie park with sites accessible only by bike or canoe. Since June 2022, Pointe-Taillon park has added 18 rustic sites on islands in Lake Saint-Jean, reachable only by kayak or shuttle.

Galaxy RV is hosting a three-day sale from June 26 to 28 at its two locations on Vancouver Island. On June 27, Red Seal technicians will lead Tech Talks covering winterization, sealant inspection, towing safety, and waste system maintenance. Attendees can enter to win a CAD 500 credit toward parts and accessories. The dealership is also offering discounts of tens of thousands of dollars on remaining 2024 Outdoors RV inventory.

The Kramer family, operators of Bradsdadsland Family Campground on Hornby Island, purchased the 62-site Beachcomber RV Park in Central Saanich, British Columbia. The deal closed on March 24, 2026. The park was originally purchased by businessman John Chew in 1966 and opened to the public in 1986 after Expo '86. New owners plan only modest additions (an amenities building and playground), aiming to preserve the historic landscape and character of the waterfront campground.