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Sea to Sky Hikes in Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia brings outdoorsy city dwellers and visitors together in Stanley Park and at the summit of Stawamus Chief.
Endless year-round hiking possibilities in Campbell River
From beginner to expert, Campbell River has plenty of trails to choose from for all outdoor enthusiasts including the little ones.
Long stretches of verdant river valley
The District of Taylor is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Birds and deer on view in Grand Forks
Mule deer, white-tailed deer and a wide range of birds can be spotted along the Kettle and Granby rivers at Grand Forks, B.C.
The wild West Kootenay
There are sublime parks around Nelson, B.C., where you can fully appreciate the West Kootenay's wild side.
Dive deep into Campbell River’s natural wonders
This Vancouver Island community has many places where you can get close to the wildlife and learn about the local species.
Powell River is wild and wonderful
Check out these animal-related attractions in and around Powell River, B.C.
Get close to Canada’s West Coast wildlife
Between a grizzly bear sanctuary, humpback whale watching and plenty of other coastal animals, Prince Rupert shows travellers what West Coast life is all about.
Grizzly bears: A wild kingdom on Vancouver’s North Shore
RVers, especially those with young people on board, often discover the most enjoyable activities are those involving visits to animal sanctuaries or the up-close viewing of the wildlife unique to Western Canada’s natural playgrounds.
Birds, beaver, and beauty at McQueen’s Slough
Located just outside of Dawson Creek, B.C., McQueen’s Slough offers an amazing variety of birding opportunities and features easy to access boardwalks along its perimeter.
Around every corner in the Kootenay Rockies
The Kootenay Rockies circle tour offers an amazing diversity of playtime year-round
Birding with big stars at Vaseaux Lake
Once used as a scenic stand-in for a Hollywood blockbuster, Vaseaux Lake offers premier birding opportunities and is home to dozens of rare and endangered species. What will you spot?
Renting an RV—Know before you go
All signs point to 2016 as being a banner year for tourism in Canada, especially in British Columbia. If you are planning to rent an RV for your travels, find out all you can about the options and book early to avoid disappointment.
Getting wild in Smithers
Surrounded by nature, Smithers, B.C., is the perfect place to search out the beautiful animals of the alpine
Top things to see and do in Nelson, B.C.
Nelson is a treasure of the Kootenays, and you're going to love what you find there.
Take a dip in Jaffray
The little village of Jaffray may not look like much as you drive through on Highway 3, but if you take time to explore the area you will find some amazing lakes to explore.
Smithers, B.C. —summertime activities in the Bulkley Valley
If you want friendly faces and a peaceful place to stay at the end of a long day’s travel, welcome to Smithers, B.C.
Top 3 things to see or do in Fort St. John
This Alaska-Highway stop is a must to discover the depth of the region
Top things to see and do in Osoyoos
Osoyoos has all the attractions it takes to be a top RV destination.
Top things to see and do in Grand Forks
Head out to Grand Forks, B.C., and investigate these must-see attractions.
Top attractions in and around Moricetown
Take the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and learn about First Nations culture.
Take care of your tires, and they will take care of you
The performance and lifespan of any tire depends on two important factors: matching the right tire to vehicle use and the diligence with which an owner follows recommended care and maintenance. That is never truer than for RV tires.
Heritage gardens, theatres, markets, and a lighthouse – Vancouver has them all
How often do we hear friends say they had traveled the world but had not realized how many places there are to enjoy much closer to home. Here are just a few of the attractions for RV visitors to the Vancouver area.
Top things to see and do in Dawson Creek
Be ready to embrace an RV holiday in this northern destination.
Top 5 attractions in Northern B.C.
You can't go wrong if you include these highlights in your Northern B.C. holiday.
Top things to see and do in Campbell River
Get ready for an RV-friendly holiday, and visit these top attractions in Campbell River, B.C.
The best places to eat in B.C.
Try out one of these top restaurants in B.C., and you'll have a meal to write home about.
Happy Canadian campers
This couple loves to get away from the rush of daily life with their vintage Airstream trailer.
Highlighting the map, one road at a time
Wendy and Ron Elliot have been RVing a lot over the past 19 years and love nothing more than an unseen road and the prospect of new experiences at every turn.
Eating healthy in Fort Nelson
In B.C.’s north, where short growing seasons and limited transportation can limit available ingredients, developing a local cuisine flavour is a trick–unless it means a secret mission to make healthy, vegetarian comfort food the community’s daily norm.
Where to eat in the Shuswap
Looking for local flavour in the Shuswap?
Golfing or loafing—West Kootenay stay ‘n’ play golf courses for Rvers
Some claim golf is a way to ruin a good walk but golfing RVers enjoy the prospect of a day on the course at journey’s end.
From farm to Fork
For Maria Aryan, owner of the Fork food truck, eating in the Kootenays means great food from quality ingredients and producers who care.
Burnaby restaurants will appeal to your appetite
Burnaby has a lot of attractions to offer RVers, but the food alone is enough reason to visit.
Sip and savour the taste of Smithers
Smithers is a scenic mountain town located in northwestern B.C., and coffee connoisseurs will love it.
All you can eat in Osoyoos
Looking for a restaurant in Osoyoos? We've listed a few favourites.
Top things to see and do in Taylor
When you're travelling to this northern B.C. community, make sure to visit these top attractions.
Imagine a guaranteed home on the Shuswap!
The newly redesigned Cottonwood Cove RV Resort is now offering limited release RV lots for sale, starting from $79,900.
Full-timer describes her dream RV
When one is a full-timer, they quickly think of ideas that they would like to see implemented in RV designs.
Pacific coast flavour
A guide to west coast cuisine in Campbell River.
From farm to your plate
Even though Cache Creek is a small town, you will have no problem finding some tasty homemade meals.
Eat well at Mile O of the Alaska Highway
Dawson Creek was built on agriculture and locally owned restaurants are known for cooking up the best ingredients into tasty treats.
Kelowna’s restaurants serve up local flavour with flair
There's more than grapes growing in the Okanagan Valley. Here are three restaurants making good use of local ingredients.
Award-winning dining is easy in West Vancouver
For a small community with a population of less than 50,000, West Vancouver boasts a surprising number of four- and five-star restaurants.
A family tale wins the annual camping story contest
Justine Russo is the winner of the search for BC's best camping story by the Camping and RVing Coalition.
The Gillard family guide to trouble-free RVing
This family of four shares a few practical pointers they learned the hard way when they upgraded from a tent to a fifth wheel.
Essential items to have on board your RV at all times
Packing your RV can be chaotic. Having a checklist can help you make sure you pull away from your driveway with everything necessary for your trip.
Could the dipping dollar and warming temperatures bring snowbirds to B.C.?
With the dipping dollar, many Canadians are considering snowbirding in their own backyard. Where could they go and how can they stay warm when the temperature dips?
Educational and enticing in Dawson Creek
Learn something new in this northern B.C. travel destination.
Learn about wine and Osoyoos history with this local guide
Natasha Mitchener of Wine Tours Gone South shares her pride in the local landscape while she brings tourists to local wineries
Learn to climb in Kimberley
If you’ve always wanted to go straight up a wall, Spirit Rock Climbing Center will teach you the basics of safety and technique.
Inspiration abounds in Campbell River
The Salmon Capital of Canada is the place for whale and bear watching or a visit to the incredible Maritime Heritage Centre.
Powell River home to endless outdoor learning opportunities
From kayaking and hiking to an incredible museum, there are numerous opportunities to learn more about Powell River.
West Vancouver is an educational playground
From learning more about the arts or cooking, from golfing and fitness to Elder College–all activities are within reach in West Vancouver.
Luxury camping without owning an RV
After years of tenting, our family discovered the joys of luxury camping when we rented an RV for the weekend.
Thank you BC campers for a great summer and a toast to fall camping
Enjoy a weekend of fall camping, and create some fun family memories.
Newly rigged out
White Rock dentist Coby Cragg and his family spent their summer vacation touring southern B.C. and Alberta, and the northwestern U.S.
Sorry, the dinosaurs are dead
After visiting the dinosaurs in Drumheller, Alberta, the Cragg family headed for Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho.
Proud grandpa
His truck camper gives Vic Gill the mobility, comfort and independence he appreciates.
From Quebec to Vancouver–on a Spyder?
Not an RV and not exactly a motorcycle or an ATV–the only thing it can possibly be is a three-wheeled Spyder.
City of Cranbrook: please find off street parking for your RV’s, boats and trailers
City residents are reminded to be aware of regulations regarding the on-street parking of RV's, trailers and boats.
Oh, the stories the “Pat” could tell
The venerable Patricia Theatre in Powell River, on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast, has a fascinating cinematic history.
Enjoy culture and history in Osoyoos
Canada's only desert is bursting with historical interest, and you can be part of it.
Campbell River has deep roots
This BC community invites you to take a historical tour.
Smithers boasts a vibrant past
These Bulkley Valley stops are going to thrill you with local history.
RVers from Amsterdam discover Western Canada
Joost and Jai enjoyed their June RV holiday so much, they say they’ll be back soon to see the rest of Canada.
Campground bookings soar as temperatures heat up
As the heat wave continues throughout British Columbia, campgrounds across the province are seeing occupancy rates soar. It pays to reserve ahead!
Hunting is a way of life from which countless stories are told
Explore the vast mountainous terrain as Lloyd Antypowich takes you on hunting adventures in search of what drives his passion and motivation.
Terrace history before and after European contact
The Gitselasu lived in harmony with nature for thousands of years before George Little founded the town of Terrace in 1905. Today’s visit to Terrace is not complete without experiencing firsthand both elements of local history.
Healthy lifestyles for RVers
Exploring local attractions and using the amenities offered by RV parks can help you make it to the recommended 10,000 steps a day for optimum health.
BC Ferries open up new roads
A summertime promotion makes riding the ferries more affordable for RVers.
Urban history in West Van
One of the two National Historic Sites of Canada in West Vancouver celebrates the community’s origins, and the other enables its growth.
The Alaska Highway: why and how
The Alaska Highway is a monument to intelligent, mutually beneficial collaboration between the United States and Canada.
Insurance must be a priority for full-time RVers
Content and liability insurance is a must for all homeowners, including those who live in an RV.
Experience the history of north-central BC at two Prince George museums
Visit Prince George this summer to experience local First Nations culture, enjoy 100 years of local railway and forestry history or go back to paleolithic times
RVers: A power in the community
Using reader input and current technology, RVwest has become the leading RV multi-platform publishing company in Western Canada.
Edible abundance in Vanderhoof
Farmers around Vanderhoof, B.C., share their products at the weekly summertime farmers markets in the town.
RVing in style
Fond memories and love of the area have kept Larry and Lorraine Layden coming back to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for decades.
Maritimers at Fairmont
A holiday at Fairmont Hot Springs is a little bit of heaven for this family.
From farm to farmers market
When you purchase Nimitz meat, you are getting beef holistically raised under the best conditions along the Kiskatinaw River
Homegrown in Jaffray
Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers Market and Corner Veggies will keep you well supplied with fresh homegrown products throughout the summer.
A tasting tour of Whistler is a fine way to sample some made-in-B.C. food and drink
Come along with Sandra Albers on a tasting tour of Whistler, B.C.
Eat local in Powell River
This coastal community has an abundance of local products that are available at weekly markets.
Osoyoos, B.C., is summertown
The beach resort community of Osoyoos, B.C., is a perfect home base for the summer visitor who wants to explore the local food and wine scene.
Left Field Cider Co. is all about the apples
Left Field Cider Co. makes traditional craft cider using only the juice of apples, without any concentrates or flavours.
Berries, bees and bison thrive in Fort St. John
Much more than oil and gas, Fort St. John, B.C., has a thriving agricultural community.
Lakes, trails and chainsaw carvings
Despite being less than 100 years old, the District of Chetwynd highlights the timeless beauty of ancient floodplains, virgin mountains and clear lakes while also attracting a bevy of local and international visitors wishing to admire the modern art of chainsaw sculpture.
Harvest the waters in Campbell River, B.C.
A visit to Campbell River, B.C., is an opportunity to fish for and feast on a wonderful variety of fish and shellfish.
Farmers markets in the Lower Mainland
Celebrate what is made, baked, grown or raised in B.C.
Eating local across Canada
Eat your way across Canada from farmers market to farmers market
Fun from coast to coast
Bud and Rhonda Beeman and their dog Buddy have travelled from coast to coast with never a dull moment.
Growing a new way of life for northern B.C.
Rick and Karen Parent invented and patented the RV tow bar. Now they're experimenting with food production techniques in Mackenzie.
The Okanagan of the north
Terrace, B.C., was considered the breadbasket of the northwest by the early pioneers.
Report recommends how to address recreation issues at Koocanusa
Recreation use must balance economic value, ecological integrity and health and safety concerns.
Fort Nelson has vibrant farm culture
In summer Fort Nelson has almost 24 hours of daylight, making for an excellent growing season for community gardens and the outdoor market.
A tiny RV nest called Thousand Crows
A unique RV
Pick a trail, any trail
The hiking trails in West Vancouver appeal to both casual sight-seers and avid enthusiasts.
A new RV, a $12,000 bill, or a DIY roof repair?
The success of a re-roofing project depends on the quality of the materials used and your willingness to invest enough time in preparation.
A North American tour
Riley and Karen Caton are on a journey of a lifetime, travelling to all the American states and Canadian provinces.
Vancouver Island a thrill to explore
Reva and Dale Djos love exploring the beautiful island they call home.
