Go RVing Canada Introduces New Online Campground and Cost Comparison Tools

(Ottawa) May 5, 2009, Go RVing Canada is proud to announce exciting new changes to the official Go RVing Canada website just in time for the beginning of the summer RV season. Go RVing Canada's website has extensive resources on everything RV-related from information on the RVing lifestyle to tips and advice for buying or renting an RV and now includes a Find a Campground Near You tool and a Cost-Comparison Vacation Calculator.

The new Find a Campground Near You tool is an effective resource for Canadians to find that perfect wilderness campsite or campground within 100 kilometers of their home. The easy-to-use tool allows Canadians to enter their postal code and generates a map with links to campgrounds in their area. Canadians now have access to hundreds of Go RVing Canada member campgrounds to plan an exciting weekend escape or an extended vacation.

The Cost-Comparison Vacation Calculator drives home the affordability of RVing. Canadians can now compare the cost of traditional vacations with the affordability of RVing. Depending on the RV model, an RV holiday can save a family of four anywhere between 50% and 70% over the cost of other forms of vacation travel, including that annual trip to the cottage. An RV trip including all RV ownership costs such as leasing payments, insurance, maintenance, tires and registration, still works out to be more economical when compared to a traditional week's vacation for a family of four, when you consider the costs of flights, car rental, hotels and eating out at restaurants.

“In today’s economic climate, Canadians are increasingly looking for ways to save money and make their recreational dollars go further,” said Go RVing Canada spokesperson Alana Fontaine. “These new online tools are efficient and incredibly ideal to assist in the planning of this summer’s vacation. Whether it’s a quick weekend away or the annual family road trip, these new tools will save Canadians time and money.”

Building upon strong attendance numbers at the many RV shows and exhibitions that took place across the country this winter, Fontaine expects many Canadians to take advantage of these new tools as more and more Canadians discover the freedom, flexibility and fun of the RV lifestyle.

For more information on RVing in Canada and to check out the new tools please visit www.gorving.ca

The Go RVing Canada 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. 

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For more information and to set up an interview, please contact:
Alana Fontaine
Go RVing Canada Public Relations
Media Hotline: 1.866.470.3528
Cell: 613.299.4017
Email: Alana@impactcanada.com