Canadian RV and Camping Industry plans the 7th Annual Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend September 9th-11th, 2022 at Campgrounds across Canada

September 6th, 2022 – Burlington, Ontario Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend is a national initiative coordinated by the Canadian Camping and RV Council and its members to thank their campers for their patronage and to help celebrate the importance of the Camping and RV lifestyle. Private Campgrounds throughout Canada will be able to participate in the […]

Canadian RV and Camping Industry urges the Government to work with RV and camping sector to ensure their recovery and growth following the pandemic, and to implement a Fair Taxation Regime for Campgrounds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, April 28th, 2021 – Representatives from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) are meeting in person with Parliamentarians this today to discuss the recovery measures needed to support the RV and camping industry post-covid recovery, and the need for implementation of […]

Alberta Parks to Offer Year-Round Campground Reservations

Alberta Parks (Canada) is changing its online reservation system. According to a report, instead of only catering to campground reservations on a specific day, beginning on January 11, the reservation system will be accessible all year. “This means no more stressful launch dates and better access to campsites for all Albertans,” Alberta Parks‘ Facebook update […]

Grande Prairie County Campgrounds Registration to Move Online

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc in many areas of life, the County of Grande Prairie (Alberta, Canada) is announcing its best camping season ever. According to a report, the county campgrounds saw an increase in visitors last year. Twelve thousand eight hundred eighty-seven overnight guests generated CA$228,346 in revenues. The county parks and […]

Webinar to Help Others Learn About Park Investing

By: Woodall’s Campground Magazine | Published on: Aug 16, 2021 Heather Blankenship, who has been involved in the outdoor hospitality industry as an RV park investor and broker — building her own portfolio of RV parks that is now worth around $30 million — is hosting a webinar on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. for those […]

‘Digital Era’ Starts Canadian RV Buy/Sell Marketplace

**Featuring Canadian Camping and RV Council’s Newest Supplier Member!** By: Woodall’s Campground Magazine | Published on: Aug 18, 2021 Digital Era Media Inc., producers of MyDealers.ca and Canada’s most popular boat buying and selling website BoatDealers.ca, is excited to announce the latest addition to their digital marketplace portfolio: RVDealers.ca, according to a press release from the company. RVDealers.ca provides RV buyers and sellers […]

RVIA: Young Families Driving Future of RV Ownership

By: Woodall’s Campground Magazine | Published on: Aug 19, 2021 One of the most exciting trends in RV ownership over the past few years has been the increase in families with young children, reports the RV Industry Association (RVIA). According to the recent Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile, these owners are under 45 years old and […]

CampgroundViews Succeeds by Listening to Campers

By: Ben Quiggle | Published on: Aug 19, 2021 Mark Koep is a name that many in the outdoor hospitality industry probably recognize. He is the founder of CampgroundViews.com, a search engine of sorts that hosts profiles of campgrounds across North America and features video tours of parks that allow campers to see specific campsites before they […]

LSI Seizing Dvlp. Interest to Grow ‘Jellystone’ Brand

By: Ben Quiggle | Published on: Aug 18, 2021 It has been a year of growth for Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI) the franchisor of more than 75 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts in North America. The growing chain of parks has recently been recognized as a “Top Global” franchise by Entrepreneur, as well as being listed as a “Top Franchise” by Entrepreneur and Franchise […]

Residents Ask Canada Province To Raise Speed Awareness On Road Near Campground

According to a report, speed remains a concern along Route 344/Route des Outaouais in Brownsburg-Chatham in Quebec, Canada. The Ministere des Transports du Quebec was asked by the town council to improve signalization and signage in the five-kilometer section that runs between Montee St-Philippe and Montee Cushing. Speed limits in this area are 70 km/h. […]