Press Release

Celebrating Fundy National Park, Canadians' Favourite Spot to go RVing in New Brunswick

(Moncton, New Brunswick) October 22nd, 2010 –Today, Go RVing Canada announced the top spot to go RVing in New Brunswick: Fundy National Park. This region was the most voted by Canadians through Go RVing Canada's recent "Top 100 Spots to RV in Canada" Centennial Contest.

Last July, Go RVing Canada, in partnership with the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), launched the month-long contest in honour of the RV Centennial. This contest, engaging RV enthusiasts across Canada, allowed Canadians to submit their favourite spot to RV in Canada for a chance to win an Apple iPad.

"Fundy National Park is one of Canadians' favourite spots to go RVing. People love it for the wildlife, clean air, beautiful sites and friendly people," said Go RVing Canada Spokesperson Angèle Lapointe. "This contest was a true testament to the RV lifestyle, which visibly remains a popular vacation choice for those who are looking for an affordable vacation that offers freedom, flexibility, and fun."

"We're extremely pleased that voters consider Fundy National Park their favourite place to go RVing in New Brunswick," commented Blair Pardy, Field Unit Superintendent of Fundy National Park. "Parks Canada wants visitors to live a wide variety of experiences in Fundy National Park and return home with memories built around the wonderful vistas and environments of the Park."

The Top 11 spots to RV in Canada, which consists of answers submitted by Canadians from coast to coast, include: Kluane Lake (Yukon), Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (British Columbia), Banff National Park (Alberta), Douglas Provincial Park (Saskatchewan), Spruce Woods Provincial Park (Manitoba), Algonquin Park (Ontario), Gaspésie (Québec), Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia), Fundy National Park (New Brunswick), Twin Shores Camping Area (Darnley, Prince Edward Island), and Gros Morne (Newfoundland and Labrador).The complete list of favourite Canadian RV destinations is available on Go RVing Canada's website, www.GoRVing.ca.

Cathy Hillier from Pefferlaw, Ontario was one of many contest participants who voted for this region. "New Brunswick, it is just so beautiful and the National and Provincial Parks are wonderful," said Hillier. "We love to camp at Fundy National Park, where we can enjoy the wildlife there and also golf in the Park."

2010 marks 100 years since the first mass-produced motorized camper was produced. Several events will be taking place throughout the year across North America and Go RVing Canada is thrilled to take part in the celebrations honouring this important occasion.
For more information on RVing and the RV lifestyle, be sure to bookmark www.GoRVing.ca.

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The Go RVing coalition was formed in 1997, and consists of RV manufacturers, RV dealers and campground operators. The coalition serves as the Canadian RV camping industry ambassador to provide the public and media with information about the benefits of RV travel. The coalition also seeks to enhance consumer information and satisfaction with the RV experience.

For more information, please contact:

Angele Lapointe
Go RVing Canada Public Relations
Media Hotline: 1.866.470.3528
Email: angele@impactcanada.com

 

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