Outside of restored Esta Villa trailer.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV – 1963 Esta Villa Travel Trailer (restored)

A big shout out to Tina Myers for sharing her Esta Villa project photos – the before and after pictures are very dramatic. 

RVDA group shot.
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RVDA applauds new steel and aluminum tariff deal

The RV industry has been particularly affected with steel and aluminum being key to RV production.

Summerland Beach RV Park.
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Good News: Summerland RV Park expanding

12 trailer pads at the resort will be operational within days, and there are plans for more expansion.

Vintage Airstreams at AutoCamp Russian River in Guerneville.
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Take a trip into the past with historic Airstreams, Boles Aero and other retro-style travel trailers

A handful of California campgrounds provide their guests with opportunities to take a trip into America’s past with iconic Airstream, Boles Aero, Spartan, Superior as well as modern retro-style travel trailer rentals.

by Jeff Crider
Emily Carr's Le Paysage (Brittany Landscape) painting.
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Emily Carr’s radical transformation to be revealed at the Audain Art Museum this fall

Drawn from national and international public, private and corporate collections, this exhibition provides a rare opportunity for AAM visitors to view over 50 paintings, watercolours, and drawings by Carr. 

Photo courtesy taylormadegolf.com
RV Golfer

Taylor Made speed injection

The recently upgraded M-series includes the M5, M5 Tour and M6 Speed Injected Twist Face drivers.
Two Rivers Gallery has the appearance of steep sand banks that climb up to a higher bank.
Prince George

Two Rivers Gallery makes for one dynamic outing in Prince George, B.C.

Carolyn Holmes, executive director at Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George, B.C., highlights the imaginative, interactive art

Close-up of concrete headframe and tipple structure at the historic Morden Colliery.
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Province funding restoration of historic Nanaimo coal mine structure

Built in the early 1900s by the Pacific Coal Company, the 22.5-metre (74 foot) concrete headframe and tipple structure is all that remains of the Morden Colliery in South Wellington, near Nanaimo. 

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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