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What is Go RVing Canada?

About Us

At Go RVing Canada we want to show Canadians across Canada how amazing the RV Lifestyle can be. We want to educate, inform, and inspire RV travel in Canada.

Our showcase of resources for potential RVers including everything from RV matchmaker tools, and Getting started guides, to lists of Trip Guides across Canada. Once you are ready to set out we have a range of resources to educate and inspire.

On the Go RVing Canada blog, we often curate must see destination lists that highlight some of our top RV travel suggestions. Canadians and tourists alike can explore our lists filled with ideas and inspiration for their next road trip or camping adventure.The Go RVing Canada coalition was formed in 1997, and consists of RV manufacturers, RV dealers and campground operators in the multi-billion dollar Canadian RVing industry.

The coalition serves as the Canadian RV camping industry ambassador to provide the public and media with information about the benefits of RV travel. Go RVing Canada seeks to enhance consumer information and satisfaction with the RV experience, it’s the destination for everything RVing.

What is an RV?

If you are wondering exactly what is an RV, the simplest answer is that it is a self-contained living space designed for travel. An RV, or recreational vehicle, is a versatile vehicle that perfectly combines transportation with comfortable living accommodations.

Typically, an RV is a vehicle that you either drive yourself (like a motorhome) or tow behind a truck or SUV (like a travel trailer). There are also specialized RVs known as “Park Models,” which are designed to be placed more permanently at a campground or resort.

Whatever type you choose, an RV allows you to bring your favorite comforts – along with all your gear – no matter where your next adventure or vacation takes you.

Standard RV Amenities

RVs come in many sizes and categories, but most offer a core set of features designed to make life on the road comfortable:

  • Living Quarters: Dedicated sleeping and lounging areas.
  • Cooking Facilities: Everything from basic kitchenettes to full-sized kitchens.
  • Plumbing: On-board bathroom amenities, including toilets and showers.
  • Climate Control: Built-in heating and cooling systems.
  • Power Systems: Equipped with gas and electricity. Many modern RVs are also outfitted with off-grid technology, such as solar panels and lithium batteries.

No matter the size or the amenities, an RV gives you the freedom to get away more often, allowing you to explore the great outdoors in total comfort and style.

WHY RVING?

RVing gives you the power to travel freely. It’s all about taking control of your vacation or weekends in a whole new world of freedom and relaxation. Rving allows you to go where you want when you want. It turns every weekend into a vacation and every trip into an escape.

KEY RV STATISTICS

  • There are more than 2 million RVs on the road in Canada
  • Approximately 15 per cent of Canadian households owns an RV
  • 67% of RV’ers now under the age of 55.
  • The RV industry generates $3.3 billion in tourism
  • The RV industry has grown by 13 per cent since 2017
  • Canadian RV owners and renters took an estimated 8.8 million RVP trips in Canada in 2017
  • Seventy per cent of RV trips in 2017 were spent in a campground, 40 per cent private campgrounds/RV parks, 30 per cent at provincial/national park campgrounds and 13 per cent through parking at home/lot/farm.