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These articles cover a range of topics in the RV world. Read about vintage campers, RV-related contests, culinary recipes, important news and tips and tricks to make your camping experience even better.

Truck graphic with Cummins logo on side of truck.
RVwest Insider

Cummins Canada launches an online store

The new online store features a team of parts experts, speaking English and French, to provide live chat assistance and an optimized mobile site. 

Picture of trailer, with red stripes and damage on back end.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1968 20th Century Travel Trailer

Anyone out there that might shed some more light on the 20th Century/Glendale/Citation connection to this little 'fix-er-upper?'

Hole No. 6 at Royal York Golf Course.
RV Golfer

Golfing Royal York Golf Course

Since its inception, the Royal York has always been a family business. Although many golf courses take the corporate path to success, the Royal York has resisted that approach. 

A view of Mabel Lake Resort's golfing green.
RV Golfer

Golfing at Mabel Lake Resort

Mabel Lake is more than just a golf course, being a resort that also features a 260 boat marina, general store, beach cafe and 90 fully serviced RV sites.

Aberdeen Golf Course in Prince George, B.C.
RV Golfer

Golfing in the North—Aberdeen Glen

Aberdeen Glen was opened in 1999 and has been an enjoyable course for golfers ever since. This is a public golf course without memberships, but it offers 20 game passes at a reasonable price.

A new interpretive centre at Calgary’s Heritage Park will showcase the story of Alberta’s natural resources.
RVwest Insider

Heritage Park reno to highlight resource history

The Alberta government is investing in new and refurbished exhibits at Calgary’s Heritage Park which will tell the story of our natural resources history.

Group shot of golf school students.
RV News

Lisa Longball Winter Golf Schools

Take this unique and rare opportunity to spend 3 days in sunny Phoenix, Arizona or Orlando, Florida, learning from Lisa Longball and spectacular PGA pros.

An aerial view of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.
RVwest Insider

Farm families honoured at Ukrainian Village

Alberta families who have farmed the same land for 100 years or more were recently recognized with Century Farm and Ranch awards.

Picture of a Golden Falcon trailer on a street.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV — Iconic 1970’s Golden Falcon travel trailer

The iconic Golden Falcon, like so many other vintage RV’s, has a rich legacy of history and many passionate followers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indigenous tourism partners gather at the Tsuut’ina Nation Culture Museum to announce the formation of Indigenous Tourism Alberta.
RVwest Insider

Province supports new Indigenous tourism group

The Alberta government is funding a new tourism association that will help Indigenous entrepreneurs and their communities start tourism businesses and create jobs. 

Manager and customer talking at Salish Seaside RV Haven.
RVwest Insider

RVwest helps launch successful new RV Resort in Victoria, B.C. with effective print ad campaign

Tom Westley, manager of Salish Seaside RV Haven recently reported that he had, “received dozens of phone calls and bookings for the winter.”

Celebrate National Motorcycle Week (August 14-20, 2018) on Mendocino’s scenic Highway 1.
RVwest Insider

Attention RVers: Coast is clear in northern California’s Mendocino County

Wildfires remain in remote wilderness regions - all major highways and tourism facilities open. 

Covers of RVwest magazine.
RVwest Insider

RVwest and RVDA of Alberta sign new 3-year agreement

The three-year extension and renewal of the agreement will see RVwest designated as the official magazine of the RVDA of Alberta.

1971 16’ Sportsman Travel Trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1971 16’ Sportsman Travel Trailer

Whether a Serro Scotty or not, this little Sportsman trailer looks to be in great condition, with lots of amenities. 

RVwest cover, Summer 2018
RVwest Insider

Canada’s RVwest magazine celebrates 50th Anniversary of iconic Boler trailer

RVwest magazine and website highlights destinations throughout Western Canada and sunbelt destinations across the western United States. 

Jim and Melinda Tanner on vacation in a tropical destination.
RV News

Virtually RV with the Tanners

Melinda and Jim Tanner have created an online RVing oasis with their website and YouTube channel.