More RVers Enjoy Wintering in Canada

As anyone who has been watching the Olympics knows, Vancouver doesn’t fit Americans’ typical view of Canada in winter. With temperatures far more moderate than those in many U.S. states, Vancouver isn’t the frozen land of ice and snow most Americans imagine. Caught between towering, snow-capped mountains and a gorgeous island-dotted bay, Vancouver is an amalgam of cosmopolitan sophistication and rugged outdoor wilderness. Temperate winter weather and a favorable exchange rate have many RVers heading for Vancouver instead of the American sun belt in winter.

A country of avid RVers, Canada has always been a welcoming RV destination. RV parks are well maintained and many parks in temperate British Columbia are open year round, particularly at popular destinations like Vancouver Island, Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum. Vancouver Island, dubbed “the island” by locals, attracts a growing number of full-time RVers — both Canadians and Americans – who enjoy the slower pace and quieter island lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle across the water in Vancouver. Outdoor activities, an extensive walking path system, interesting museums and lovely scenic views of the ocean and inland waterway are among the winter delights on Vancouver Island.

For Canadian RVers, wintering in Canada rather than the U.S. offers considerable financial benefits, not only in exchange rates but in medical insurance costs. By wintering in Canada they avoid hefty out-of-country insurance surcharges. For Americans, a winter in Canada is a unique opportunity to make friends with our foreign neighbors and enjoy the outdoors.