Canadian RV Manufacturers Overview
The epicentre of RV manufacturing takes place in Elkhart, Indiana. So, most of the trailers you see on Canadian dealer lots started life in that state, but not all of them. The Canadian RV industry is smaller but somewhat more specialized. The following list is a...
Perfect Pairings for Wine Tasting: Rosemary Focaccia and Herbed Goat Cheese Appetizer
Perfect Pairings for Wine Tasting: Rosemary Focaccia and Herbed Goat Cheese Appetizer What’s best for Happy Hour appetizers when returning to your RV after a day of wine tasting? How about something quick and easy you can make ahead, allowing you to enjoy your time...
11 Unique Ways to Camp Across Canada
One of the best ways to connect with Canada’s vast wilderness is with an RV camping vacation. Few destinations have the “wow” factor of Canada’s natural surroundings and as many services in place to create that once-in-a-lifetime, memorable experience. Camping...
Tapping into the Benefits of Being an Explorer RV Club Member
Signs of this year’s RV season are popping up! Canada's largest RV show is happening this month, and we’re only a few weeks from “springing” our motorhome from its winter storage. We’ve also booked our calendars for this year’s Explorer RV Club rally in Niagara...
Embracing the Van Life Part 2 – Chasing Your Rainbows
A Summer of Restoring, Fixing, and Servicing: The Journey Begins We spent the summer restoring, fixing, and servicing our van, which Linda affectionately called “the Wee Beastie.” The Wee Beastie was no ordinary van; it was a professionally built 1995 Dodge Ram...
Embracing the Van Life Part 1 – From a Dream to Reality
Adventures with Benny the Van Let me introduce you to Jake, a guy who once lived a conventional life with a steady 9-to-5 job and a cozy apartment. One day, he stumbled upon Benny, an old van, begging for a second chance. With a bit of savings and many dreams, Jake...
Stuffed French Pastries for Your Next Party
Celebrating with friends or family whether at home or on the road is best enjoyed with tasty treats. Having finger foods at the ready can help turn your hungry guests into happy campers. Gougère are fancy French cheese puffs floating out of the oven and into your...
Winter Holiday Safety Tips
Whether you’re planning to stay home, travel by car, or hit the road in your RV, implementing some safety practices beforehand will ensure you have the best winter holiday possible! Here are some safety reminders to help keep things merry and bright this holiday...
Grilled Five Spice Wings and Ribs
Call me stubborn, but I am determined to keep grilling in winter. The barbecue grill is connected to residential gas and outside my back door. With tongs in hand, I'm only a step or two to get to the barbecue. Why not grill some Asian-inspired finger foods to serve...
Holiday Gifts for RVers
The holiday gift-giving season is approaching, and we're already asking ourselves the same challenging question: What to give those special RVers in our lives? Before we answer that question (and check out the suggestions below), let’s step back and remind...
Thanksgiving Dinner on The Barbeque
Summer is the time to cook outdoors. The heat this past year has had me testing and expanding the use of the barbeque to include baking bread and pies. Why not continue the trend and roast a turkey on the barbecue? Fire up that BBQ to cook Thanksgiving dinner and...
Fire Roasted Vegetables
Why let a good fall fire go to waste? Why not cook some vegetables right in the fire? It seems caveman-like to cook food on the coals, but this project was fun and delicious. You may be surprised to find squash, beets, yams, carrots, and corn deliciously sweet...