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We are looking for Yurt camp sites in the Vancouver Canada area (Melissa Kay, Yelm, (Other) 5/31/2011) |
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Locating campgrounds that offer yurt camping in the Vancouver area proved to be quite a challenge. After searching numerous websites and making several inquiries, I was finally able to find one lead for you to check out: Porteau Cove Provincial Park.
Porteau Cove Provincial Park is located 24 miles (38 km) north of Vancouver and 12.5 miles (20 km) south of Squamish on the Sea to Sky Highway 99. The park is open year-round and is usually full during good weather.
http://www.yurtco.com/images/parks/page_01.htm
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Rex: Would you know the average cost of full-hook up campground fees across Canada. I would like to budget my road trip from BC to Labrador. I am a Canadian living in Yukon. (MaryRose Metcalfe, Whitehorse, Ontario 5/4/2011) |
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Thanks for your question, MaryRose. Although there is some variance between provinces expect to pay in the range of $35-45 for a 30-amp electric site with full hookups. In most cases you’ll pay more for a pull-through site, 50-amp electric service, cable TV, and WiFi; also expect to have GST/ PST/HST added which in some provinces (e.g. B.C.) will add up quickly. As they say in real estate—location, location, location. You’ll pay more for a site in a major city (e.g. Vancouver) or a summer resort area (e.g. B.C.’s Okanagan Valley. The rates at Glowing Embers RV Park in Edmonton range from $38-45; at Mountain View Camping in Calgary expect to pay $42, Holiday Park Resort in Kelowna $45, and Bridgeview RV Park in Lethbridge $52.
Since you’re traveling during peak season advance reservations are advised.
Many RV parks in Canada (as well as the U.S.) are members of Good Sam and offer a 10% discount to members. In no time you’ll pay for the membership. I’d also recommend that you purchase a 2011 North America Campground Directory—preferably Trailer Life since it lists all Good Sam parks. You may also wish to check out a 50% discount camping club such as Passport America. It will pay for itself if you use it 4 or 5 times.
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Hello, Greetings from Brazil
My name is Danilo Galletto, a brazilian medical doctor. I Will be travelling to British Columbia and Alberta next september with my family and I kindly ask for some information to help us with our trip.
This is the first time I travel to Canada in a motorhome, so we need a lot of information to get the Best of this trip and know the beautiful country of Canada. We already reserved 5 motorhomes for this trip. Our group has 5 families , total of 21 persons. We will be travelling in a convoy of 5 motorhomes, and need to reserve the Rv parks/campgrounds in advance.
I need your help with the itinerary and suggestions about RV Parks to stay on.
Please, feel free to change the cities, days, and rv parks as you wish.
Please, provide me information about major attractions in each stop .
Please, which are the Best rv parks to stay?
We prefer rv parks resorts like with places to eat with such a big group ( restaurants).
Pick up and drop off in Vancouver. We already bought all the airlines tickets.
My initial itinerary is this . I listed some campgrounds, but dont know what are the Best suggestions. Please fell free to suggest other route or city, like TOFINO, KELOWNA, CANBROOK, ETC.
CANADA – BRITISH COLUMBIA E ALBERTA
Vancouver – Jasper – Banff – Vancouver
September 13th – saturday
Motorhome pick -up
VANCOUVER to WHISTLER 125 KM
CAMPING – WHISTLER RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND Or RIVERSIDE
14 th - Sunday
WHISTLER – full day
15th – Monday
WHISTLER to SUN PEAKS – 355 KM
OU WHISTLER to KAMLOOPS – 300 KM
SUN PEAKS RV PARK =
KAMLOOPS RV PARKS= JANDANA RANCH , Knutsford/Kamloops RV Campground, Paul Lake Provincial Park, Pinantan Lake Resort, Roche Lake Provincial Park, Roche Lake Resort,
Silver Sage Campground
16th – Tuesday
SUN PEAKS to CLEARWATER 132 KM
Or Sun Peaks to Wells Gray National Park
CLEARWATER rv park= Clearwater Country Inn & RV Park, Alpine Meadows Resort, Birch Island Campground,
Clearwater/ Wells Gray KOA, Dutch Lake Resort & RV Park, Helmcken Falls Lodge, North Thompson River Provincial Park, Wells Gray Guest Ranch,
17th – Wednesday
CLERWATER to JASPER – 358 KMCAMPING JASPER = Columbia Icefield campground, Honeymoon Lake Campground, Jonas creek campground, Mount Kerkeslin campground, Pocahontas, Snaring river, Wabasso, Wapiti, Whistlers, Wilcox creek
THE DAVID THOMPSON RESORT ???
18th – Thursday
JASPER – full day
19th – Friday
JASPER to BANFF – 289 KM
The Icefields Parkway
CAMPING BANFF = Castle Mountain, Johnston Canion, Lake Louise tent, Lake Louise trailer, Mosquito Creek, Protection Mountain, Rampart Creek, Tunnel Mountain Trailer court, Tunnel Mountain Village I e II, Two Jack Lake Main e Two jack lakeside, Waterfowl Lake.
20th – Saturday
BANFF full day
21th – Sunday
BANFF to RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Or FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS – 136 KM
CAMPING RADIUM HOT SPRINGS = Canyon RV Resort on Sinclair Creek, Dry Gulch Provincial Park, Kootenay National Park - Crook's Meadows, Kootenay National Park - Marble Canyon Campground, Kootenay National Park - McLeod Meadows Campground, Kootenay National Park - Redstreak Campground, Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT ??
22th – monday
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS or FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS to REVELSTOKE – 251 KM
CAMPING REVELSTOKE = Arrow Lakes (Shelter Bay) Provincial Park, Blanket Creek Provincial Park, Canyon Hot Springs Resort, Lamplighter Campground, Martha Creek Provincial Park, Noah's Ark Resort, Revelstoke KOA Campground, RV Park, Chalet, Williamson Lake Campground.
DIA 23 – tuesday
REVELSTOKE to PEACHLAND - 224 KM
CAMPING PEACHLAND = Camp Okanagan Resort, Todd's RV & Camping
DIA 24 – wednesday
PEACHLAND – full Day
CAMPING PEACHLAND = ???
25 th– Thursday
PEACHLAND to HOPE – 230 KM
CAMPING HOPE = Hope Valley Campground, Othello Tunnels Campground & RV Park, Silver Lake Provincial Park, Skagit Valley Provincial Park, Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins, Whistlestop RV/Tent Park, Wild Rose Good Sampark Campground.
26th – Friday
HOPE –to VANCOUVER – 153 KM
MOTORHOME drop off
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
DANILO GALLETTO
drdanilo@certto.com.br
(danilo Galletto, Cascavel, (Other) 3/16/2011) |
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Thanks your inquiry and congratulations on selecting Western Canada for your first RV tour in our diverse country. You have selected a most beautiful region that attracts visitors from around the world. You have requested considerable information and advice. While it’s impossible to do justice to your queries in this format, I will address several of the issues you raise and make a few suggestions.
Late August and early to mid September is a time of changes in the seasons in our mountain regions and as a result the weather is often unpredictable with snow being a distinct possibility in the higher elevations. As the leaves change colors in September the weather can also be warm and quite comfortable. September is a good month to travel as vacationing families are home since school has started for another term. Normally, reservations are not required as most campgrounds have adequate space. Considering that you’re traveling in a caravan of 5 motorhomes reservations may be desirable though.
Your itinerary appears manageable. I’d recommend several days in Jasper. There are several excellent campgrounds near town in the national park. Be sure to take the Icefields tour at the Columbia Icefields about midway to Lake Louise where you should spend several days camping in the national park campground. While there spend a day hiking at nearby Moraine Lake. In Banff, stay several days at the national park campground at Tunnel Mountain.
I note that you’ve included the beautiful Okanagan Valley (Vernon, Kelowna, Peachland, Penticton, Oliver, and Osoyoos) in your plans. It’s a beautiful area with lakes, mountains, and vineyards. The famous Okanagan Wine Festival occurs annually late September/early October.
Best wishes on your upcoming tour.
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Would you recommend that we get an Emergency Road Service plan for our motorhome if we're planning to do approx. 8000 to10,000km/year? It's a 2005 Coachmen Concord. Also, any idea who has the best plan in Canada? (John Smith, Ottawa, Ontario 1/30/2011) |
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Like any insurance plan, Emergency Road Service is an investment that you hope you’ll never need. But if you spend much time on the road, sooner or later you’ll have a breakdown. Excellent plans are available from the Explorer RV Club, provincial motor associations (e.g., AMA in Alberta), Good Sam, and CoachNet.
Your plan should provide coverage for emergency gas/fuel, lockout service, tire changes, and jump-starts. These services should be available no matter where you travel in Canada or the U.S. Don’t leave home without it! Take the time to think about your needs and ensure that your emergency service plan will meet them. Here are a few questions to think about:
Does your plan cover all vehicles that you normally travel with: motorhome, toad, fifth-wheel or travel trailer?
Does it include a lodging allowance if you aren’t able to stay in your RV?
Are you covered in the U.S. or Mexico?
Are you going to be on short trips near home or crossing the country?
Does your plan have an upper limit? A deductible?
What hoops do you have to jump through to get reimbursed if you have to pay cash for service?
Shop around. Match your plan to your needs and your budget, then drive with peace of mind.
Disclaimer: I have a plan through CoachNet.
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