Front view of Esta Villa trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1960’s Esta Villa Trailer by Estevan Industries

This colourful little trailer was manufactured by a Canadian company called Estevan Industries of Fort MacLeod, Alberta.

Close-up of bat.
RVwest Insider

Public asked to help monitor white-nose syndrome in bats

British Columbians are asked to help preserve the diversity of bat species and be on the lookout for white-nose syndrome (WNS) – a disease that could be catastrophic to bat populations.

Man and woman sitting together wearing navy blue hoodies with Parks Canada logo. Woman is holding red mug.
RVwest Insider

Parks Canada continues to expand their merchandise lines

Every purchase of Parks Canada official merchandise supports Canada's national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. 

Two people sitting on bench on deck of ferry.
RVwest Insider

Majority of ferry routes restored in coastal communities

Ferry fares will continue to be frozen in 2019, building on last year’s initiative whereby the government provided additional funding to BC Ferries to freeze fares on major routes

A 1956 tropical turquoise Chevrolet Bel Air along with a matching 1961 Shasta Compact travel trailer.
Vintage RV

Pismo Coast Village RV Resort is set to host the nation’s largest vintage trailer rally, May 16-19

The rally features beautifully restored travel trailers from the 1930s to the 1970s with famous names like Airstream, Boles Aero, Shasta, Silver Streak, Vagabond and Westcraft as well as unique special edition trailers.

by Jeff Crider
Camper parked in spot overlooking lake as sun sets.
RVwest Insider

Canadian RV and Camping Week -  have you booked your site for May 21 – 26, 2019?

To celebrate the unofficial start of the 2019 Canadian Camping Season, participating campgrounds across Canada will be offering discounted rates for reservations.

The Royal Alexandra Hall has a high, arched roof with wooden beams stretching across its ceiling. Bright, exquisite chandeliers hang low from up above.
Cranbrook

Cranbrook History Centre: Come for the sublime Royal Alexandra Hall, stay for the choo-choo train

Melissa Roberts, tour guide for the Cranbrook History Centre and Royal Alexandra Hall, recommends touring the trains, hall and dino fossils

The Jellystone Park at Niagara Falls, Ontario with giant Yogi Bear statue.
RVwest Insider

The Jellystone Park at Niagara Falls, Ontario is about to get even better

New amenities to be in place for the upcoming camping season include new RV and tent sites, glamping yurts and a Gaga ball pit

by Jeff Crider
A Vixen 21 motorhome, viewed from the back.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: Vixen 21 - Model 3,000 Supercharged

Like many obscure motorhomes and RVs, there is quite a following when it comes to the Vixen Motorhome

Roadtrek Zion parked at curb.
RVwest Insider

French firm, Rapido SAS signs binding letter of intent to acquire Roadtrek RV brand

North America is familiar territory, as Westfalia was a well-known brand in North America in the 1960's and 1970's. 

The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos, B.C.
Osoyoos

Osoyoos is a work of art

Already known for its wineries, deserts and rattlesnakes, Osoyoos and the surrounding valley also deserves to be known for its artistic talent and flair.

Blown glasswork found at the Art on 3 Gallery at the at the Christina Lake Welcome & Living Arts Centre in Christina Lake.
Christina Lake

Christina Lake’s unique and wonderful colours

A quick visit to the town’s Christina Lake Welcome & Living Arts Centre will quench any traveller’s thirst for colour, culture and history (and literal thirst as well). 

Vintage scamper camper in background, with handsome Golden Retriever dog in foreground.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1970’s Scamper Trailer

The Scamper line of trailers continue to be popular with collectors and vintage enthusiasts to this day.

The Ferry Building and Art Gallery on the West Vancouver waterfront is a heritage structure.
Vancouver

Five ways to experience Vancouver’s artistic flair

Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are home to many art galleries and exhibit centres. Here are five of the most popular.

 
The Legislature Building in Edmonton, Alberta.
Edmonton

Edmonton’s art and architecture

Edmonton is the best option for finding creative inspiration while on holiday.

A red wagon with a white linen roof holds passengers as two brown and white Clydesdale horses stroll through Fort Steele
Cranbrook

Travel through time to the 1800s at Fort Steele

Jasmine Beaulac, education co-ordinator for Fort Steele, encourages visitors to come and see this preserved 1800s gold mining town