BY ROBIN ZLOTNICK Have you ever bought something that had been owned by someone else — a car, a house, an RV — and found a note from the previous owner tucked away somewhere, hidden inside? This isn’t quite the same thing, but I remember on my first day of college, my freshman year, two…
Courtesy of Heather Greenwood Davis, Globetrotting Mama Ontario getaways Summer vacations may have been cancelled or put on hold for many people because of COVID-19, but as provinces begin to lift stay home restrictions, many of us will be looking for getaways closer to home. When it comes to getting where you’re going, CAA has great tips…
PETRINA GENTILE SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2020 It’s safe to say most of us won’t be jet-setting to far-away vacation destinations this summer, but don’t despair. There are alternatives for your next family getaway, including renting or buying an RV. It’s a great way to hit the open road…
DISCERNING LUXURY-LOVING TRAVELLERS IN A COVID-19 WORLD HAVE FOUND A NEW NICHE WITH RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV) JUNE 25, 2020 BY ADAORA ASIDIANYA For many, COVID-19 has taken away our ability to travel greater distances in conventional ways. The pandemic has changed the game: instead of booking trips and arriving at your destination, by air, ship,…
Melissa Lopez-Martinez – CTV News.ca Writer – June 20, 2020 TORONTO — As lockdown measure continue to be slowly lifted across the country, many are looking for ways to plan a vacation safely. While airlines such as Air Canada have begun offering flights to certain destinations, those who are more reluctant on flying are hitting…
By: Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has helped highlight the benefits of using recreational vehicles to travel. “You’ve got people that may not want to cruise for a while, they may not want to fly for a while, and they look at this lifestyle as a way…
Richmond, BC. June 10, 2020 – The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) are releasing their updated study, showcasing the economic impact of the Canadian recreation vehicle (RV) industry. The study, conducted by The Portage Group Inc and urbanMetrrics inc, showcased that in 2019, the RV sector…
By Dave Helgeson I saw a “staycation” ad on the TV today which brought back memories of both the Great Recession along with 9/11 and how people dealt with the aftermath of those two disturbing times in our country and abroad. As I pondered the advertisement and the knowledge that the current COVID-19 outbreak will eventually pass,…
Exclusive: Canadian RV Groups Strengthen Push for Dealer, Campsite Support May 14, 2020 Written By: RV News Staff Canadian RV dealers hope to secure some financial relief and additional support from their government as Canada’s response to the coronavirus shutdown evolves.While many dealerships were deemed essential businesses early on, they now face new problems along the…
May 8th, 2020 The Canadian RV Association (“CRVA”) has joined the Association of Atlantic RV Parks and Campgrounds and its members in their advocacy efforts to allow Private Campgrounds to open in Newfoundland and Labrador in Level Alert 4 instead of Alert Level 2 which would delay their season well into July and devastate Campground…
Dear CRVA Member, We know these are challenging times for you and your business. We have created this PDF to easily navigate the list of support measures available from the federal, provincial and territorial governments to help you through to a more stable period. We will continue to update any new programs that may be…
CRVA would like to use this opportunity to applaud the government on the ratification of CUSMA on March 13th, before the House suspended due to the COVID-19 Virus epidemic. At a time of volatility in the market and when our economy is currently facing significant challenges from COVID-19, it is important to increase certainty…
Canadian Outdoor Recreation Trade Associations Form New Coalition TORONTO, ON – [October 3, 2019], A group of Canadian outdoor industry leaders announced today the formation of the Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR) to provide a strong voice for outdoor use across Canada. CORR will unite a wide range of Canada’s leading industry stakeholders behind policies…
April 11, 2019 The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association has announced that it will be holding their next Annual General Meeting May 15th, 2019 in Quebec City, Quebec. Joining CRVA at their Annual General Meeting will be representatives from the RVDA of Canada, the Canadian Camping and RV Council and Go RVing Canada to bring together…
February 6, 2019 What are the differences between a Class A, B & C Motorhome ? We are often asked about the differences between a Class A, B & C Motorhome and would like to provide you with some basic facts for you. Here is some information about the different kinds of vehicles to help…
November 30, 2018- Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association Everyone loves the outdoors and experiencing new destinations. In fact, there are nearly 5.8 Million Canadians who like to camp as a lifestyle, with nearly 55% still using a Tent or other means to cover themselves from the elements while about 40% are now enjoying Recreational Vehicles as their “Home away…
RV Business- June 25, 2018- While admiring the grandeur on display at one of North America’s most picturesque coastlines, administrators for the Canadian Recreation Vehicle Association (CRVA) tackled some burning issues during its June 19-21 Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland. “We had never traveled to Newfoundland to hold our board meetings,” said CRVA…
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) are releasing their updated study, showcasing the economic impact of the Canadian recreation vehicle (RV) industry. According to a press release, the study, conducted by The Portage Group Inc. and urbanMetrrics Inc., showed that in 2017 the RV sector generated…
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2018 Contact: Claude Donati, CEO, NeXus RV, (574)876-4739 Dave Middleton, President, NeXus RV, (574)876-6632 Steve Jacobs, Vice-President of Sales, NeXus RV, (574)970-0848 NEXUS RV ANNOUNCES GROWTH, entry into canadian market ELKHART, INDIANA– NeXus RV announced today that they will begin selling & servicing NeXus products in the Canadian…
CRVA Report: Canada Shipments Rise 28% in ’17 February 22, 2018 The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that the total combined RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the 12 months, ending Dec. 31, increased by 28.37% over the same period in 2016. According to a release most segments saw with significant increases, including travel…