Special PEP in late summer 2026: Fam trip for self-drivers – with motorhome in northern Canada

Residents of Fernbrook Resort in Hamilton, Ontario, have been under a boil water advisory for over 40 days. According to the latest update, the advisory could last another month.

Thomas Kliem from Kalkar is traveling through eastern Canada in his own camper van. In Cape Breton Highlands National Park, he shares tips on finding the best campsites.

Brothers Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky, owners of Young Farts RV Parts in Vegreville, Alberta, are launching a reality show on Prime Video. The series 'Young Farts Trailer Parts' premieres July 17. The brothers started by selling car parts and later moved to salvaging old RVs. Their TikTok account has 3.3 million likes, and a jingle video garnered 8.6 million views. The unscripted show aims to depict authentic small-town Alberta life.

Hundreds of RVs, travel trailers and luxury motorhomes have taken over the west parking lot of Calgary's McMahon Stadium, where tourists are camping out during the Calgary Stampede. The lot, normally used only for parking during Stampeders games, becomes a temporary campground during the festival.

Canadian manufacturer Rover Tiny Homes has unveiled the Apex model, a single-story tiny house with 45 square meters of floor space that is not mobile and is built on site. Unlike typical tiny houses, the bedroom is not under the roof but in a separate area. A key feature is a mudroom with a separate exterior exit, rare even in larger homes. Pricing starts at approximately 132,000 euros.

The RVezy platform, described as an 'Airbnb for RVs,' connects owners and renters. Rentals from major agencies (CanaDream, Cruise Canada, Fraserway) cost CAD 100–400 per night; on RVezy, CAD 100–150 for a travel trailer and CAD 200–300 for a motorhome, often with unlimited mileage. Additional costs: a kilometre package (CAD 300 for 800 km), insurance (CAD 15–35 per day), and a basic kit (about CAD 100). Campsites range from CAD 15–20 per night without hookups to CAD 30–60 in national parks. Booking is recommended 2–3 days in advance, or 6 months for popular parks.