Rising fuel costs add thousands to Canadian cross-country RV trip budget

Residents at the Maple Grove RV Park in Guelph-Eramosa Township, Ontario, were left without lights or air conditioning after a power cut due to an unpaid bill. The incident occurred on June 5, 2026. Residents said they were not warned about the potential disconnection.

Kelly Dowse, 68, was arrested after an incident Friday night at the Strawberry Creek encampment near Osoyoos. Court heard he argued with another camper over a scooter, then retrieved a rifle from his motorhome and fired through a window at the other RV. Police heard possible additional shots upon arrival; Dowse barricaded himself inside. After about ten minutes, he exited and was shot in the leg with a non-lethal round. A rifle, cartridges, and casings were found. No injuries were reported. Dowse faces a charge of careless use or storage of a firearm and remains in custody until his next court appearance.

Canadian RV rental operators Canadream, Cruise, Fraserway, and Owasco have completed a strong financial year. German tourists remain the key international clientele. The companies are expanding their fleet with new models and opening new rental stations.

Canadian RV rental marketplace RVezy announced a strategic pivot toward campground delivery service. Founded in 2016 after a Dragons' Den pitch, the company grew to over $3 million in revenue by 2018 and secured $20 million in investment in 2021. Delivery is now its fastest-growing booking method, particularly among first-time renters and families.

A 68-year-old man from Olds, Alberta, was arrested after firing a gun at others in the Strawberry Creek RV encampment in Osoyoos on Friday evening. At around 8:15 p.m., Osoyoos and Penticton RCMP, along with the Southeast District Emergency Response Team and a canine unit, responded to reports of shots fired. The man barricaded himself inside his motorhome but exited at 11:30 p.m. and was taken into custody. A firearm was seized, and no injuries were reported. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 2.

The Chatterbox project in Winnipeg uses a converted 1978 camper to record gratitude stories between neighbors. Founder David Balzer parks the studio at block parties and community events, collecting 5–7 minute audio stories.