Smithers alpine Main Street includes red paved sidewalks, a large alpine clock and greenery.
Smithers

Follow the red brick road

People who visit Smithers for the outdoor recreation are generally pleased to find that the town fits right in with its spectacular surroundings. Alpine Al, a statue of a man blowing an alpine horn, welcomes visitors to come discover this town's vibrant spirit.

Frank Slide debris on a mountainside
Crowsnest Pass

Learning from the past

April 29th, 1903, was a fateful date for the people of Frank—a small coal-mining town that is now an intriguing part of Crowsnest Pass history.

Main street
Sylvan Lake

A lakefront hub

Sylvan Lake is a town for all seasons, with winter and summer activities, events and attractions. The popular lakefront is the central hub of the town.

by Lisa Crane
Dawson Creek

Snowbirds go north

Last summer, longtime snowbirds Cal Wilson and Lynn Dent-Wilson travelled through northern B.C. to Yukon and Alaska to visit old stomping grounds and soak up some history.

by Lisa Crane
Parksville and Qualicum Beach

Spoiled for choice

The spirit of Parksville centres on the beach, the downtown core and a plethora of activities. Visitors will have a hard time choosing what to do next.

by Lisa Crane
Palo verde tree in an RV park, Florence Arizona
Florence

Top things to see and do in Florence

From historical archives to stunning architecture, Florence has it all.

Solar oven cooking dinner.
Snowbirding 101

Electricity or propane: which is cheaper?

The next lesson in Snowbirding 101 has to do with frugal use of fuel.

Cars at a drive-in movie theatre
Watrous and Manitou Beach

Watrous and Manitou Beach magic

Watrous and Manitou Beach are two communities interlocked by the magical qualities of the Manitou springs. Manitou Lake is the recreational hub, while Watrous is the business centre.

by Lisa Crane
Northwest Territories

The heart of Fort Simpson

Fort Simpson is an Arctic community that boasts excellent displays of the aurora borealis, among other wonders. Fort Simpson is also the place from which visitors can access Nahanni National Park Reserve.

by Breanne Massey
Two women rowing a boat through Vermilion.
Vermilion

The heart of Vermilion

Vermilion is a small town with a vibrant culture and passionate people.

by Breanne Massey
Vermilion

Top things to see and do in Vermilion

Vermilion is a small town with big opportunities and a vibrant culture. Vermilion Provincial Park is one of many highlights.

by Breanne Massey
2012 RVwest Reader's Choice Awards
Readers Choice

2012 Reader’s Choice Awards

RVwest is pleased to present the 2012 list of winners in our annual Reader's Choice Awards. These winners have been chosen by you—our readers; thus, they represent RVers' favourite places, attractions and other RV-related stuff. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all the readers who submitted their survey forms to give us their nominations. Look for the next Reader's Choice survey in an upcoming issue of our print version of RVwest.

RV News

Getting together for the love of Bolers

When Lisa Vanderwiel spied her first little egg-shaped trailer, little did she know the lifelong love affair it would begin or that she would end up helping Boler lovers across the country connect.

festival with people gathered around
Creston

Top things to see and do in Creston

This growing community has every reason to celebrate its artsy residents and lush landscape.

Indio

Indio gives visitors a reason to celebrate

Indio's hot, dry climate makes it possible to enjoy outdoor events all year round.

by DaleAnn Shellborn
Snowbirding 101

See the striking landmarks at Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande is at the crossroads of southern Arizona.