RVing in style

The Laydens have found their dream-home-on-wheels, and they’re sticking with it

by Marie Milner — March 24, 2015

Lorraine and Larry Layden at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park — Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park is a favourite destination for Lorraine and Larry Layden of Innisfail, Alberta. — Marie Milner photo

Innisfail, Alberta, is where Larry and Lorraine Layden have their home address, but they spend five months of the year in Palm Springs, California, living in their motorhome. They spend most of their summers enjoying Canada’s parks.

Have you been to Fairmont Hot Springs before?

Larry: We’ve been here lots of times. My first visit here was in 1962, when it was just the hot pools, tents and a motel.

Your RV is a pretty impressive rig. Can you tell me a bit about it?

Lorraine: It’s a 45-foot, 2012 Dynasty by Monaco motorhome, and Larry likes to keep it nice and shiny. It has two bathrooms and nice high ceilings and lots of space. We’ve had a couple of other motorhomes, but we think this is the best one and we’ll likely keep this for as long as we’re still RVing.

Carla, Brian and Tailia Rogoza standing in front of Invermere Lake.

RV Snapshots

Carla and Brian Rogoza, along with their daughter spend a memorable week near Fairmont

Carla Rogoza, her husband Brian and their four-year-old daughter Talia spent a week travelling from their home near Smoky Lake, Alberta, over the Icefields Parkway and down to Fairmont Hot Springs.

by Carol Ann Quibell

RV Snapshots

They do it for love

For retirees Charlotte and Bernie Stewart, choosing an RV over motel stays was a no-brainer. We found them at their campsite in Canyon RV Resort in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

by Marie Milner

Edmonton RV Friendly Businesses

Carefree is giving virtual tours of RVs

Thanks to advancements in virtual reality, you can see what RVs look like without actually setting foot inside one at Carefree RV in Edmonton, Alberta

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