Quebec: Vanlife phenomenon remains popular since 2016

On the evening of July 30, a vacant RV used for storage burned completely on Highway 5 in Hope. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.

PintoWest Properties has announced that RV lots at MaraHills Golf Resort will be completed by June 2027. The delay is attributed to the Bruhn Bridge replacement project, which is essential for access to the community. The development, purchased in 2021, has potential for up to 1,000 units, including residential, RV, hotel, and recreational, but the company is currently focusing on RV lots.

On September 23, 2026, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal will host a networking evening at VanLife Campers' showroom. Attendees can explore converted campervans, network, and hear brief remarks from VanLife Campers and Loto-Québec. Registration is required by September 21.

A vandalized RV and a large pile of garbage have been dumped in Noble Canyon near Lavington. This is a recurring issue: in April 2022, a burned-out RV and a smashed fifth-wheel trailer were found at the same location. The District of Coldstream stated the area is outside its jurisdiction. The volunteer Okanagan Forestry Task Force (OFTF) previously cleaned up the site, but founder Kane Blake noted the process is costly and time-consuming, with no government funding. Since 2016, OFTF has removed over 1.4 million pounds of garbage and metal from Okanagan backcountry.

According to the BC Wildfire Service, only 0.8% of human-caused fires in British Columbia are started by discarded smoking materials, while vehicles account for 3.8%. Ashcroft Fire Rescue Chief Josh White says mechanical failures, overloading, and overheating are the main causes. Two motorhomes were destroyed by fire on highways in B.C. in July 2026.

On July 26, a fire in Glade, British Columbia, destroyed several structures and recreational equipment. The blaze started in an RV trailer and spread to a barn, boat and nearby sea cans. 22 firefighters battled the fire for about six hours.