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.

Mackenzie

The recreation centre is at the heart of community life in Mackenzie

"Meet me at the rec centre" is a common refrain in Mackenzie.

Street view of a city transit bus.
Fort St. John

Follow the music to find the heart of Fort St. John

RVers may find themselves in perfect harmony with Fort St. John.

Cranbrook

Top things to see and do in Cranbrook

With its fascinating heritage sites and scenic recreational zones, Cranbrook offers a wide variety of attractions.

Inland Desert Region

Twentynine Palms, California, is an oasis of murals

This desert city of 25,000 is close to Joshua Tree National Park as well as the First Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.

by Denis Begin
Holbrook

Top things to see and do in Holbrook

This town’s colourful history includes 26 shootings in 1886, the 1887 Owens-Blevins shootout and the Pleasant Valley Range War. 

by Denis Begin
Winslow

Standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona

He found the Hotel California. Now Eagles fan Denis Begin goes in search of Winslow, Arizona.

by Denis Begin