2017 Reader's Choice Awards
Readers Choice

2017 Reader’s Choice Awards

RVwest has surveyed RVers to determine their favourite destinations and dealerships, events and attractions in Canada and the United States.

RV News

Solar power is the way to go

Be eco-friendly and embrace solar power on your future RV holidays.

MP Wayne Stetski and fellow MP's.
RVwest Insider

Environment Committee presents unanimous report pressing for more protected areas

The group is calling on the federal government to lead an effort to rapidly establish more terrestrial and marine protected areas to safeguard biodiversity and Canada’s natural heritage.

Mid-70's Coachmen Class A motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1970’s Coachmen Class A motorhome

The first Coachmen RV products were manufactured in 1964 in a 5,000 square foot plant in downtown Middlebury, Indiana. 

A cartoon RV repairman standing in front of a picture of fifth wheel
RV Tips and Tricks

The life of an RV repairman

From hapless mice to heading off urgent plumbing problems, there's never a dull day for mobile RV repairman Eric Solberg. 

MP Wayne Stetski making a presentation on the environment in Ottawa and Libby Dam Administration.
RVwest Insider

MP Stetski seeks assurances on Lake Koocanusa levels

Kootenay-Columbia Member of Parliament Wayne Stetski contacted the US Army Corps of Engineers this week to get answers on the low level of water in the Lake Koocanusa Reservoir.

Antique cars are lined up at the annual Fun Run Auto Show and Shine.
Watrous and Manitou Beach

Top 5 things to see and do near Watrous

Watrous is a quaint Saskatchewan town with vibrant attractions to entice RVers.

A woman dressed in a long red skirt and white blouse and hat stands in front of the MacBride Museum of Yukon History, ready to welcome visitors.
Whitehorse

Top four historical towns to schedule into your Yukon Territory road trip

This looped road trip will take you through four historical towns of the Yukon Territory. 

The front of the Valemount Museum is covered in red boards and has a bench on the front porch. It used to be the town's first train station.
Valemount

Valemount’s passionate past

Valemount's rich history is on display at two artifact-filled museums.

A man dances.
Osoyoos

Canada’s only desert contains a pithouse full of history

The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is the knowledge hub of Osoyoos, B.C.

This iconic Prince George figure greets people at the junction of Highways 16 and 97.
Prince George

Is Prince George of B.C. greater than Prince George of Cambridge?

Come to Prince George to witness the 1,000-year-old cedars, 100-year-old homestead and eight-day music festival

Two people stand on a cliff at the Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo Jump Interpretative Centre. The backdrop is a stunning prairie view over one of the world's oldest, largest and best-preserved buffalo jumps.
Alberta

Take a historical tour through Alberta

20 great spots to visit and experience Alberta's fascinating history

U.S. Congressman Albio Sires.
RVwest Insider

US Congress looks to extend Canadian snowbird stays to eight months

If U.S. Congressman Albio Sires, a Democratic representative from New Jersey has his way, Canadian Snowbirds could be staying a couple of months longer every winter in the sunbelt states.

Picture of Southside Dodge and RV Centre.
RVwest Insider

Southside Dodge and RV Centre hosts BBQ for Red Deer Foodbank

On Friday April 21, Southside RV is hosting a special BBQ at its facility in support of the Red Deer Food bank. 

A 1977 Triple E motorhome.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1977 Triple E Motorhome—“5 Star Hotel” on Wheels

This week we are featuring a classic 1977 Triple E Motorhome – or a “5 star hotel” on wheels.

A kitchen with a vintage table and stove set with various utensils is one exhibit at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford.
The Battlefords

Get your history fix

Two museums for historic buffs will keep you busy in the Battlefords.