Sakis Tanimanidis on family road trip in Canada by motorhome

A new campground in southwestern Nova Scotia offers visitors access to backcountry areas. Located near Lower Stave Lake, the campground opened on June 30. By August, over 30 bookings had been made, drawing visitors from across the province. Rates are $40-$45 per night. Amenities include outhouses, but no water on site, so visitors must bring their own. The campground also serves as a pilot for future projects, including cabin and yurt rentals.

A Canadian company has unveiled the Sequoia, a business-class motorhome featuring two bedrooms and a dedicated office space. Pricing and availability details have not been disclosed.

The Tourist Campground Licensing Bylaw will be discussed again on Sept. 8, when an Ontario council decides whether to refer the issue to the incoming council elected in October. The bylaw would likely strengthen the township's ability to issue, revoke and amend operational licenses for campgrounds, creating a new licensing framework in addition to the regulatory system in place since 2021. Camping In Ontario (CIO), an advocacy group for private and public campgrounds, has criticized the bylaw and has been involved in its development for three years.

The Lac Bellevue Legion Campground in Alberta celebrated its 50th anniversary this summer. Veterans, Royal Canadian Legion members, community leaders, volunteers and families attended the event. The campground has served as a gathering place for veterans and their families, as well as a venue for community events.

On Sept. 1, a semi crashed into a parked pickup with a fifth wheel on Highway 1 in Malakwa. The trailer was destroyed, one person injured, alcohol not a factor.

Bruce Peninsula National Park in Canada offers semi-wilderness, yurt, and backcountry camping. Reservations are required from May through October. The park enforces strict rules: outside firewood is prohibited, quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am, alcohol and cannabis are banned on long weekends, and sites have limits on occupancy and structures.