The Magic of Manitoulin Island
I grew up with a family cottage on the shores of Ontario’s Georgian Bay, not far from Manitoulin Island. But it was many years later, adult travel in a Class B camper van, before I made the scenic ferry crossing on the MS Chi-Cheemaun from the mainland to...
Holiday Gift Guide for RVers
Feeling a bit anxious about what to give your favourite RVers this holiday season? Because RVers are such a diverse group, finding that perfect gift your special RVer will remember fondly all year long can feel challenging! Studies on gift giving show us that...
The Charm of Îles de la Madeleine
It looks far away on the map, and, admittedly, it's a bit of a trip to get to Îles de la Madeleine (a.k.a. the Magdalen Islands) in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Think of the five-hour ferry from Prince Edward Island as an RV adventure—it'll take you to a...
Camping Snacks by the Fire
Celebrate a Great RV Season with One More Fireside Happy Hour Grateful for another excellent year of camping? Why not cap off the year with (at least) one more Happy Hour camping snack before winterizing the RV. Whether stateside, seaside, hillside or riverside,...
Explorer RV Club 2025 National Rally: Fun, Friendship & the Falls
A Scenic Start in Niagara Falls This year’s rally kicked off with sunshine and good intentions—though we nearly missed registration after chatting too long with neighbours! Thankfully, we made it to Jellystone Park in Niagara Falls under our own power. No tow truck...
Peace of Mind on the Open Road
How Canadian Snowbirds 65+ Can Navigate Rising Medical Insurance Costs As Canadian snowbirds prepare for the 2025–2026 winter travel season, many are rethinking their plans. The cost of out-of-country and out-of-province medical insurance has risen sharply over the...
How RVers Can Help Protect the Monarch Butterfly – An Icon of Our Canadian Summer
There’s something truly enchanting about spotting a Monarch butterfly while camping or RVing in Ontario from August to September. With delicate wings rich in black and gold, the Monarch is not just an icon of our Canadian summer; it’s a breathtaking marvel of...
Campfire Cuisine: A Peanut-Free Satay Recipe
I've always been jealous of those enjoying a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But more about that in a minute. First, let’s have a look around the neighbourhood for a locally brewed beer. This isn’t about finding the best beer in the world—it’s about...
Eggfest Ontario 2025: Vintage Trailers Take Over Rideau Acres
Licence plates from across Canada and the USA adorned the quirky convoy as approximately 150 vintage trailers rolled in for the rally, Eggfest Ontario 2025. "If you happened to be driving past Rideau Acres Campground the weekend of May 23-25, you might have thought...
Five Lessons from an RV Road Trip Across Canada
Thinking of a cross-Canada adventure this summer? Even if we didn’t have those dark clouds of tariffs or the 51st state comments hanging over us, there have always been good reasons to explore the world's second-largest country in an RV! Martin and I had the...
Taking Your RV on a Ferry
Planning to take your RV on a ferry in Canada this summer? You will find plenty of choices, including: BC Ferries in the west. Northwest Territories ferries on the Dempster Highway. Owen Sound Transportation Company in Ontario. Société des traversiers du Quebec in...
RVing in the Yukon and the Northwest Territories, North of 60
Are you looking for suggestions for exploring Canada this year? Consider RVing to the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.A trip north of the 60th parallel in Canada is an unmatched opportunity to experience the wilderness, the people, the culture, and the history...
