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Creating community
For full-time or snowbirding RVers, home is where the mail goes. But even nomads create communities.
Immersed in grandeur
Revel in elegance at the Trains Deluxe Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
Rolling rocks and history
If you think there’s anything plain about Alberta’s plains, think again
A taste of Mexico’s history
Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours has added El Triunfo to their tour, and the reviews have been great—it has become a must-stop!
It’s going swimmingly
Visitors to the West Edmonton Mall (WEM) will find that there’s much more than just an enormous number of stores under one roof.
A lush ribbon of green
This incredible river valley includes several beautiful park areas, and RV-friendly activities to take part in.
All aboard the train
Fort Edmonton Park in the city of Edmonton is a living historical site that is a popular spot for tourists with a passion for days gone by.
A festive atmosphere
Edmonton has in fact branded itself as the Festival Capital of Canada, in recognition of the roughly 30 festivals that take place throughout the year.
A city of champions
Fondly referred to as the City of Champions, Edmonton is a great place for families and couples to explore, as it offers a myriad of entertainment possibilities.
Enter the dragon
Dragon boating is the world’s second-fastest growing team sport, second only to soccer. Given this, it’s not surprising that an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 spectators attend the annual Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival every June
Ancient history leaves its mark
The adventurous traveller can turn every journey into a learning experience, and anyone who relishes such knowledge should head for the Dinosaur Provincial Park.
In with the old, out with the new
Dawson City combines history and entertainment to draw in RVers from all around the globe
Miles and miles to explore
From literary treats to music festivals, the arts are alive and well up north
Still the last frontier
Alaska still remains shrouded in a kind of Northern mystique, unique in what it can offer the travelling visitor in beauty, relaxation and good healthy fun.
Agate hunting: fun and free
Agates—a great reason to get out on the beach! To find agates, look for smooth, shiny rocks in the gravel among larger stones away from the surf line.
Sand and surf
It’s summer and the blue Pacific Ocean is a wonder as it sparkles in the sunlight. Just past the small town of Manzanita the sign reads Nehalem Bay Campground
The good life
With Wasa Lake Provincial Park’s proximity to Kimberley and Fort Steele Heritage Town, many locals frequent the lake to swim, hike, boat or play on the sandy beaches.
Top things to see and do in Bella Coola
The Bella Coola Valley is replete with lush scenery and staggering views—here are the top four things to do in this area
Discover the unexpected
Every turn in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast provides the traveller with delights
A place to stop and enjoy
Originally the site of one of the earliest roadhouses on the Cariboo Wagon Road that serviced British Columbia’s Cariboo Gold Rush, 100 Mile House continues to be a great place for travellers to settle in.
Towns linked by heritage
From heritage parks to the arts, Wells and Barkerville have unique and varied backgrounds.
Meet up with a moose
Grizzled miners aren’t the only wild beings in gold rush-era Barkerville.
Woodland neighbours
In the quest for classic British Columbia wildlife vewing, Prince George has to be one of the top destinations to visit.
Where waters meet
You can find an arid Mediterranean climate right here in British Columbia
The park that has everything
A family trip to San Jose would not be complete without a visit to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
Award-worthy
How do you review an RV resort that has won three awards by RV rating agencies? We did, and found many reasons why Rio Bend RV and Golf Resort is rated so highly.
A gateway to the desert
Yuma is the perfect place to see a quality community and a landscape that tells a story of its own.
Visiting grandma
Michelle Carr Johnston decided to find out just what there was for kids to see and do in Yuma.
From golf courses to casinos
Culture-rich Fort McDowell has been a favourite travel spot for decades, due to the endless number of leisure activities available in the vicinity.
Reach the higher ground
You can change your attitude just by changing your altitude—and a new perspective is only a balloon ride away.
Bring on the bighorns
When Rusty and I were invited to spend a weekend in Radium, courtesy of Bighorn Meadows Resort, we had the chance to slow our own pace a bit.
Going to school can be fun
Teri and Richard Olsen have been residents of New River, Arizona, for the past 20 years. Teri spoke to RVwest magazine about the enormous amount of time she and her family have spent exploring every corner of the state.
