Comprehensive Overview of the Taxation Issue Impacting Canadian Campgrounds CCRVA June 28, 2024 6:26 pm On June 19, 2024, MP Lianne Rood took a significant step forward in support of this issue in the House of Commons by introducing Private Members Bill C-410, entitled “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (campgrounds).” The first reading of this Bill marks the culmination of nearly a decade of concerted efforts by all provincial campground associations, the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA), the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA), and the Canadian Recrea ..read more

by Patrick Hardy, CEM, MBCP, CRM September 28, 2023 While there is always discussion of an emergency in the media in RV parks and campgrounds around the world, there is little discussion on the life cycle of one. Dramatic photographs of rescues from floodwaters and interviews are always a common theme, however, for an organization, the life cycle is much more nuanced and complex. There are 5 Milestones in an emergency that will provide you with the ability to be more resilient for the next one. While they run in a simple chronology, in many cases each will have concurrent elements that will ..read more

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 Camping Appreciation Weekend from coast-to-coast, many offering discounted site fees and events in support of Care Camps, a charity that sends Canadian kids battling cancer to specialized oncology camps where they can enjoy nature, child ..read more

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 a fair tax regime for campgrounds across Canada. The pandemic has affected the way we live, work, socialize and significantly disrupted the global supply-chains. For the RV industry. Current inventory and supply chain challenges con ..read more

A councilor of British Columbia‘s Vernon city is preparing to present a motion that will address residents who live in recreational vehicles on its streets, a report said. Coun. Brian Quiring said the bylaws concerning the parking of RVs might need to be amended because certain vehicles are parked with their bump-outs extended, causing traffic to be blocked. “That needs to be reviewed,” the council member told members at the September 27 council meeting. Quiring stated that while many vehicles are moved every 48 hours as per the bylaw, he’s concerned about the condition of many of the vehicles ..read more

The demand for recreational vehicles has reached an all-time high with the continuing leisure travel ban, COVID testing hassles for air travelers, the rise of cabin fever, and the possibility to work from anywhere. Dealers in Canada’s British Columbia claim there’s been such a high demand for RVs of different sizes and shapes over the past two years that it’s now beginning to be difficult to find parts, inventory, and accessories, a report said. However, the increase in the demand for goods has put pressure on inventory. All dealers are experiencing shortages. However, some say that if custome ..read more

Park users, including provincial park campers, get the opportunity to offer their input to assist in helping the Manitoba government improve the campground reservation system. On Tuesday, Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard announced the launch of an online EngageMB poll to assist the province in developing an efficient, secure, and equitable booking process, a report said. “We have collected feedback from campers who encountered difficulties making reservations this year and in years past,” Guillemard stated in a press release. “We are looking to make the process easier for cam ..read more

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 that are interested in learning how to get started in RV park investing. The “Get Started in RV Park Investing” webinar will feature three industry experts that have experience helping park investors get the most out of their investments, according to Blankenship. Below are the speaker ..read more

**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 with a proven digital platform of highly relevant content, innovative design and an interactive interface, notes ..read more

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 have children living at home who are, in many cases, driving their parents’ vacation schedules, transportation modes, and destinations. RVing among young families is not new, of course; 57% of current owners in this demographic grew up with RVs. But th ..read more