Orbit Insurance Services Takes the Wheel!
Wayfarer is now officially Orbit Insurance Services! We are now Orbit Insurance Services and are excited to continue to give you the same great service you love and even more protection for everything that matters most to you. We're not just changing lanes; we're...
Canadian RV Shows to Get You Through Off-Season
There’s no better way to ignite your imagination for the upcoming RV season than to wander through one of Canada’s RV shows. Surrounded by fellow adventurers, it’s an excellent opportunity to take in all the possibilities the vendors and sponsors offer. Whether or...
Understanding How Diesel Fuel is Priced in Canada, the USA, and the World
Fuel prices are a hot topic lately, not just at the pump. It’s all over the news, so I decided to dive deeper and get into the nitty gritty on gas pricing. Recently, Ram announced that it is dropping its 3L EcoDiesel from the lineup. This follows Ford quietly...
Ontario Staycation Tax Credit: Explore Ontario & Save!
For Ontario residents there’s never been a better time to plan a staycation! As part of the Ontario government’s plan to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever, they are encouraging travel within the province with a new Ontario Staycation Tax Credit. If...
Everything We Know About the Zero Emissions Winnebago e-RV
The Winnebago e-RV was introduced at the Florida RV Super Show as its first all-electric, zero emissions motorhome concept. “This is an exciting time for Winnebago Industries and the outdoor lifestyle industry as a whole. We are proud to continue our innovation...
Restricted Towing Zones: What to Do If Your Vehicle Breaks Down
Recently, Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation introduced restricted towing zones on sections of its provincial highways. The goal of this pilot program is to clear busy highways of vehicles in need of immediate assistance more efficiently and safely and prevent...
Ontario’s Restricted Tow Zone Pilot: What Does it Mean for Drivers?
A breakdown on any of Ontario’s 400-series highways is an anxiety producing experience – now add to that the flurry of tow trucks that descend on a disabled vehicle like crows to roadkill. That ended as of December 13 – at least for the next four years. With their...
What you Need to Know to Get Across the US Border from Canada and Back in August 2021
A Word of Caution: The coronavirus pandemic is still a rapidly changing situation, which means that conditions and rules can change quickly. We recommend that you search for the most recent Canadian-US border travel information before starting out on your journey...
SAE Tow Ratings System: Still Towing Strong 10 Years On
It’s been a decade since the Society of Automotive Engineers (along with any respective consumer and government agencies) hammered out a common, agreed upon method of testing vehicles to establish tow ratings. Called J-2807, this agreement ensured a reliable and...
No Place to Park in ON Parks Series: Pt. II
In 1971, I was a student naturalist in Turkey Point Provincial Park. One holiday Saturday morning, a family arrived at the park office, which also served as the campground office, at about 10 o’clock. The father came into the office looking tired and haggard. He...
Night of the Knitted Turtle: The Bancroft Turtle Bombing of 2018
This is an update adapted from an article written by Barb Shaw for kawarthaNow in 2018 that was also picked up by Global News. Bancroft, Ontario is a small ‘close-knit’ town and community, but quite a well-known one for a variety of reasons, like its proximity to...
Why There is no Space to ‘Park’ in ON Parks
It is now well-recognized that outdoor recreation activities are very positive for our health; physical, social, and psychological. There is a global effort entitled Healthy People; Healthy Parks, of which Ontario Parks is a supporter. Ontario Provincial Parks...
