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Young couple in summer clothing stand outside a large RV unit
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Maiden voyage

Their first trip in their own RV—to B.C.’s Columbia Valley—was a great success for Mindy and Dario Romano and their young son.

Two adults and five children outside an open tent-trailer
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Sold on the website

Canyon RV Resort at Radium Hot Springs, B.C., fulfils the promises made on its website, according to Calgarians Susan and Wally Welch.

A row of smiling women wearing casual summer clothing and holding out stemmed glasses of orange liquid
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One extended family, eight RVs

This Alberta family has established a tradition of annual summer reunions at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park; we spoke with Jennifer Williams about their trips.

Two women standing, shirtless senior man sitting, with an RV unit behind them
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Sweet summer home

The Popplestone family is growing in number, and many of them got together at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park in July 2013.

Fit-looking senior man with two bicycles and a travel trailer in the background
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Golf courses everywhere

Outdoor pursuits and beautiful scenery make Radium Hot Springs, B.C., an ideal summer holiday destination for RVers, according to Alan Peterson.

Smiling senior couple beside their RV
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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.

Senior couple and large dog, beside their motorhome
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Frequent visitors

Doug and Marg Clarke, longtime RVers from Calgary, pop over to Canyon RV Resort in Radium Hot Springs, B.C., several times each summer.

Two couples in summer clothing stand beside a motorhome
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New friends, again

Whether it’s other campers, staff members or the service, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park provides something new to enjoy every summer; Brian and Debbie Winter and Edyta and Adam Derus are two couples who have been coming here for years.

Smiling man in sunglasses, with golf clubs at hand and an RV in the background
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So many choices

RVer Bruce McDonald of Edmonton likes the Fairmont Hot Springs area for its many golf courses, and the rest of his family love the hot pools.

Couple with two young children and a large RV behind them
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Making memories

The Kisser family from Calgary picked up their new RV in June 2013, and took it on its first voyage, across southern B.C. to Vancouver Island and back.

View of the shore of Lake Winnipeg.
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An interview with the campground host of Spruce Sands RV Resort

Dave Hammond manages this resort on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest fresh-water lakes in the world.

Rowena and Gary Friesen love to go camping in their 2009 Forest River Roo Travel Trailer.
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Exploring provincial parks in Manitoba

Rowena and Gary Friesen love to go camping with their RV in the many provincial parks in Manitoba—by themselves of with friends or their grandchildren.

by Karen Kornelsen
Photo of Laurie Oughton sitting on the rocks in front of a lake.
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This Manitoba RVer loves the options close to home

Laurie Oughton of Stonewall, Manitoba, enjoys camping all over her home province; among her favourite RVing spots are Falcon Lake, Winnipeg Beach and Cherry Hill.

Alan Hargrave relaxing on the patio in Florida.
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The freedom of having a home on wheels

Ruth and Alan Hargrave love to get out camping in their motorhome and explore Manitoba as well as Florida and other places in the United States.

by Karen Kornelsen
Sue Upton horseback riding
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Loving the lifestyle as RV park owners

Sue Upton and husband Ray Ryynanen are the owners and operators of Sandhill Pines RV Park in Winnipeg, and they couldn’t be happier.

by Kimberly Schoenberger
Rubber Ducky Resort has two pools, two hot tubs, scheduled activities, bumper boats, mini golf, two playgrounds and a movie theatre.
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Being an RV resort host is all about the people

Sheri Crockatt, owner of Rubber Ducky Resort & Campground in Manitoba, loves meeting the campers who travel through.

by Karen Kornelsen