The natural conditions of the Northwest Territories are very different from those of the rest of Canada. The fish, especially, grow much larger than usual.
Yellowknife

Come catch a big one in Canada’s backyard

Cast your line and relax this summer in sunny Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

A California quail at Vaseaux Lake.
Osoyoos

Birding with big stars at Vaseaux Lake

Once used as a scenic stand-in for a Hollywood blockbuster, Vaseaux Lake offers premier birding opportunities and is home to dozens of rare and endangered species. What will you spot?

by Louis Bockner
Graphic of the Cruise Inns 'Did You See That?' contest.
RVwest Insider

Cruise Inn RV Parks launch—Did You See That? Contest

Share photos of the craziest, silliest things you see on the road for a chance to win prizes, in Cruise Inn RV Parks and Campgrounds 'Did You See That?' contest. 

Kevin and Ruth Read sitting in front of a cactus in Mexico
RV News

Camping the road less travelled

Kevin and Ruth have many years of RVing behind them and the stories to match.

A Pleasure-Way van, parked in front of a lake.
RVwest Insider

Pleasure-Way celebrates 30 years of RV innovation

Pleasure-Way Industries has come a long way in leading edge design and innovation over the 30 years they have been in business. 

A YouTube photo of a Fort McMurray resident escaping the burning city with trailer in tow.
RVwest Insider

RVDA, RV Parks and campgrounds reach out to help Fort McMurray evacuees

Dozens and dozens of Fort McMurray evacuees are making their temporary home at campgrounds and RV parks around Edmonton. 

An oTENTik, exclusive to Parks Canada, is a cross between an A-frame cabin and a prospector tent mounted on a raised wooden floor.
RVwest Insider

Top ten glamping opportunities in Western Canada

For those not quite comfortable with traditional camping, there are many diverse 'glamping' opportunities across Western Canada. 

SFU Women's Golf Team.
RV Golfer

How to get a golf scholarship

How to obtain a golf scholarship

A CanDream rental motorhome with a slideout parked at a campground.
RV Tips and Tricks

Renting an RV—Know before you go

All signs point to 2016 as being a banner year for tourism in Canada, especially in British Columbia. If you are planning to rent an RV for your travels, find out all you can about the options and book early to avoid disappointment.

A photo of a motorhome parked on a beach in Mexico.
RV Living

How much does the RV lifestyle cost?

Before you start out full-timing, you will want to consider the costs: fuel, campgrounds, food, repairs and other travel-related expenses.

Lynne Benjamin's motorhome at it's spot in Nanaimo, B.C.
Snowbirding 101

A Western Canadian Winter

When the Canadian dollar is low but you still want to avoid a harsh winter, a Canadian option is Vancouver Island.

Picture of Wildcat Travel Trailer.
RVwest Insider

New Wildcat travel trailer in full production

The Wildcat division of Elkhart, Ind., based Forest River, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of an all-new travel trailer targeting the high-volume, mid-price laminated trailer market.

 

Readers Choice

2016 Reader’s Choice Awards

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

Picture of fifth wheel with red flowers in foreground.
RVwest Insider

Canadian campers planning to increase trips in 2016

Canadian campers say the top reasons they camp are to escape the stress of every day life and because it’s an affordable vacation option.

Image of RVWest website on a smartphone.
RV News

Welcome to our new website

Welcome to the new online home of RVwest. We’ve been working on a redesign for several months and we are pleased to finally unveil it. 

A white mountain goat standing on a rocky craig.
Smithers

Getting wild in Smithers

Surrounded by nature, Smithers, B.C., is the perfect place to search out the beautiful animals of the alpine