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Chapters and Groups are created by Explorer RV Club members who want to get together more often than once a year at our a national rally. This is where you’ll find news and updates from our Explorer Chapters and Groups across Canada.
ONTARIO
Explorer RV Club Southwestern Ontario Chapter
The Southwestern Ontario Chapter of the Explorer RV Club 2026 Campout Schedule:
May 25-29, 2026: Team Jenner, Garraway
Country View Motel and RV Resort
4569 London Line
Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0
If you must cancel, and can do so up to 2 weeks before the campout, they will issue a full refund. Sites are grass, with 30 amp and 50 amp service water, and sewage, and they can accommodate trailers up to 50 feet. It is booked under the Southwest Chapter, Explorer RV Club.
Additional Information:
Some people have called and been given conflicting information regarding reserving. I have reserved 16 sites for the Southwest Chapter of the Explorer RV Club group. So far, 7 sites have been spoken for. There are 9 sites still available. You can also mention my name, Charlene Jenner.
June 23-26, 2026: Team Gerum, Palmateer
Old Homestead – More information to follow
July 20-24, 2026: Team Andersen, Redden, Renalls
N.E.T. Camping Resort
2325 Victoria Ave. (Regional Road #24)
Vineland, ON L0R 2C0
905-892-3737 (Book any time after April 1st, under Jane Andersen, Southwest Explorer RV Club.)
Please call in, so we are placed together. You cannot do that on the computer. Price per night for full‑service pull‑through is to be determined in the new year. Last year’s rate was $70.00. All sites are pull‑through.
Directions:
From the QEW highway you turn Right onto Victoria Ave. and follow the road up the escarpment to #2325 Victoria Ave. on your left.
From Hwy 3 you turn Left onto Regional Road #24 (Victoria Ave.) to #2325 on your right.
August 10-14, 2026: Team Vero, Levangie
The Southwest Chapter of the RV Explorers is booked for the Dreamaker Family Campground, Southhampton ,On
The official agenda will run Tuesday to Thursday night, but most people like to come early, so we asked for Monday to Friday reservations. You can make your own decisions. I asked for 20 sites, but they gave us 15 for now, and said that if they go quickly, they can add a few more. Members are welcome to start calling anytime to put their name on a site. They will need to call to claim a site, and should do so no later than June 14, 2026. The sites will be released after that date.
September 21-25, 2026: Team Meixner
Goderich – Shelter Valley
30 amp and 50 amp – no sewer $62.00
More information to follow
The Old Homestead Campout 2025
After a long blustery winter, our members were anxious to remove the dust and cobwebs from their campers. It is time to enjoy some fellowship with our camping buddies.
May 20 to 23 campout was held at Homestead RV Park in Bayfield with 16 units present. The hosts were Robert and Karen, Dirk and Jane, and Bryan and Sharon.
On the arrival day, our hosts decided to honour many things – 20th Anniversary of Southwestern Explorer RV Club, 25 years for National as well as everyone’s birthday and anniversary, with cake and ice cream.
The weather turned against us, but not our spirits. The cold air and wet weather did not discourage our members from participating. Thankfully the activity room with a fireplace helped to keep everyone warm and dry.
Some of the activities enjoyed was a white elephant sale – demo on making tea biscuits (a very old recipe), games, and a delicious chili dinner. The weather did not allow for outdoor games, so during the evening games were played in the activity room.
Bayfield is a quaint little town on Lake Huron, definitely a spot to go back to explore again.
For further information you can contact Dave West at [email protected] or call 1-519-564-2491.
Lakewood Christian Campground Campout 2025
Summer heat hit our June 24th campout at Lakewood Christian Campground (Plympton Wyoming). The hosts were Joanne and Marc Mailloux and Shirley and Roy Kenney and there were 15 units present.
Derk Holman celebrating 93rd birthday Joanne Mailoux celebrating 74th birthday
It was very warm (in the 90’s) when we met for the Meet & Greet and we discovered that we were celebrating Derk Holman’s 93rd birthday. He and his wife had driven their RV from Mt Brydges to be with us on his special day.
The next day was cooler so after our Lug-a-Mug gathering, we had some exercise with a friendly walk around the building four times; however, our afternoon card games were held in the air-conditioned hall. The campground management allowed us to use the hall and were very generous with chopped wood for our campfires.
A scavenger hunt was planned for Thursday; did you know that scavenger hunts have gone Hi Tech? Everyone wanted to take pictures with their phones instead of gathering up the pinecones, feathers or acorns. Winners were announced and ice cream followed. The day was complete with a jewellery craft by Izzy West, our resident artist.
It was a busy three days, but everyone said how much fun it was. Happy camping – Shirley Kenney.
Shamadon RV Resort
The month of July found 10 units of the Southwest Explorer RV Club at Shamadon Resort near Durham, Ontario. The campers endured some extremely hot humid weather, but it did not deter their enthusiasm. A severe weather warning, with possible tornado, forced many members to find shelter in the local washroom. Sure, wish I had a picture to share of them crammed into the washroom!!! I am certain it would be a sight to behold.
Some of the members rode their bikes into Mount Forest and back, others went shopping in the local stores. Some even found a great quilt shop and a Mennonite market. Lots of socializing and food was enjoyed by all. On Thursday afternoon, the members gathered in the shade for exciting pig races. Some pigs struggled to get out of the gate, while others oinked their way to the finish line. Fun for all and lots of cheering.
A special thanks to our hosts Richard and Elinor.
Windmill Family Campground
In the dog days of summer, 13 rigs gathered at the Windmill Family Campground in Fullerton. In addition, we also had a special day visit from long-time members, Jane and Dirk. The campout was held from August 26-29, and our hosts were: Josie & John, and Maureen & Gord.
The weather was very changeable, and we were graced with showers most days. However, that did not dampen our spirits. There was much fun and laughter. Activities included: Trivia night, mini golf tournament; joke night and the hilarious $l.99 beauty contest. (All our brave and good-humored contestants were male, and the prize was $l.99 in pennies.)
Our brave contestants. Sketch of the winner of our beauty contest “Ivarina Ballerina” done by Izzy.
This camping experience allowed us to explore a different campground for our group. We received an abundance of warm hospitality at the Windmill Family Campground. Their cozy recreation hall complete with fireplace was also a welcome retreat for the cooler damp weather.
This destination was also an ideal spot to explore the historical and pretty St. Mary’s and sample some of the many varied activities offered at nearby Stratford. Certainly, it is worth a return visit.
Elora Gorge
Southwestern Ontario Chapter enjoys their last campout of 2025!
The Southwestern Ontario Chapter of the Explorer RV Club enjoyed our last outing for 2025 at the beautiful Elora Gorge Conservation Area on September 22-26.
15 units arrived and the events started with a Meet & Greet. Tuesday was our AGM. Sharon Reynolds became President as David West finished his term. Ivar Anderson volunteered as VP., Josie Syn remains as Secretary and Arnie Gurham as Treasurer.
Wednesday, Isabelle guided 10 brave souls to paint a night scene in the rain. We are such adventurers.
Thursday evening many of us enjoyed a meal together at the Elora Brewing Company.
We have a diverse, multitalented group, bicyclists, golfers, quilters, hikers. Rain doesn’t scare or stop us. We even managed some campfire time with laughs and conversation.
See you all next year in May.
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Explorer RV Club Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter
Fall Rally
The Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of the Explorer RV Club held its Fall Rally at the Shriners RV Park in Eastport on September 5-7, 2025. With beautiful weather all weekend we were able to conduct all our outdoor activities in comfort. We had 26 people attending with two guests who were eager to join the club after enjoying the weekend. We had our usual meet and greet on Friday evening followed by music and skits. Saturday we enjoyed a hot dog and hamburger lunch, had our silent auction, played our afternoon games, had a lovely catered roast beef dinner and ended the evening with music and dancing with our in-house DJ, Wayne Morgan. On Sunday morning people from the park joined us for our Gospel Sing and we ended with our usual potluck lunch with lots of great food.
Our next function will be Christmas Dinner on December 12. This is a new venture for us, but we have had a good response from the membership and are looking forward to seeing everyone at that gathering.
Plans for 2026 are our spring meeting and luncheon in May, our June Rally on June 12-14, and our September Rally on September 11-13, both of which will be held at the Shriners Park.
If anyone is interested in our activities or attending one of our Rallies, please contact me at [email protected]
Victoria Pennell, President
Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter
Explorer RV Club