Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for Pointe-Saint-Charles, Canada — 81 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Pointe-Saint-Charles, Canada — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #460 of 748 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Pointe-Saint-Charles ranks 397 of 748 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.36 /l
CAD1.94 · €1.20/l
51 of 132
cheaper than 62% of countries
Petrol
$1.18 /l
CAD1.68 · €1.04/l
43 of 134
cheaper than 69% of countries
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.
From July 7, 2025, the EU General Safety Regulation II (GSR II) comes into force. All newly registered motorhomes must be equipped with intelligent speed assistance, driver drowsiness monitoring, alcohol lock pre-installation, and a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems (automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, tire pressure monitoring). Industry experts estimate the added cost per new motorhome at €1,000–€3,000. DIY van converters should register their vehicles before July 7 — after that date, even a used chassis will be treated as a new registration and must comply with all mandatory systems.
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.
The author shares his experience of using a small R-Pod travel trailer for a golf trip in Canada. He notes that renting such a trailer allows free movement by car after setting up camp, and the cost is significantly lower than that of a motorhome. As an example, he cites the RV park at the Golden Golf Club in British Columbia, which is a 30-second walk from the first tee.
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