CANADIAN RV FACTS & STATS



Our Business and Our Industry
Go RVing Canada is a coalition that includes: RV Manufacturers, RV Dealers, and Campground Operators.


What Exactly is an RV?
A recreational vehicle is a home on wheels. It is something you drive or tow that allows you to bring along all the comforts of home, including all your gear, no matter where the road takes you.

RVs range from basic to the incredibly opulent. For the most part they all offer cooking, bathroom, sleeping and living areas and come equipped with gas, electricity, lights, heating and cooling systems.

No matter what the amenities, an RV will allow you to get away more often and in greater comfort and style than ever before.


So What is RVing?
We'll let you in on a little secret: RVing is about taking control of your vacations and weekends in a whole new world of freedom and relaxation. Go where you want, when you want, Turn every weekend into a mini-vacation, every trip into a hassle-free escape.


RV Lifestyle Statistics
The top reason given for enjoying the RV life - Freedom to come and go!

  • Starting at just $6,000, there's an RV for everyone
  • 14% of Canadian households own an RV
  • There are over 1,000,000 RVs on the road in Canada
  • 67% of RV owners are under the age of 55.
  • 40% of RV families have children
  • Studies show there is up to a 70% saving during an RV vacation vs. a traditional vacation
  • Many RVs can be used throughout the year
  • Price range of an overnight full-service campground stay - $25 - $45
  • 90% of owners say it is the best way to travel with kids
  • 90% of RVers say seeing the country is their top priority


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