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Go RVing in British Columbia

BC is known for its awe inspiring landscapes, dramatic seascapes, its pristine wilderness and wildlife. Discover the spectacular scenery of British Columbia for yourself as you explore the province in your RV.


British Columbia Go RVing in Canada map
Lake in the Woods, BCBerg Lake, Mt. Robson Provincial ParkCycling, Thompson Okanagan, BCKinuseo Falls, Murray River, BC

Berg Lake, Mt. Robson Provincial Park
Legislative Building in Victoria, Vancouver Island
BC Ferries at sunset


Plan your RV vacation in British Columbia
Plan ahead, select the campgrounds on your route where you plan to stay, visit their websites. Make your reservations as early as possible to make sure you will have the best camping site for your motorhome or travel trailer, with the best view, the perfect location or most ideal amenities for your family.

BC Campgrounds and RV Parks
Campgrounds•Camping Canada (CCC) has links to more than 300 private campgrounds and resorts throughout BC. Use Canada’s CCC website to search for campsites and RV arks anywhere in Canada. Website: www.campcanada.com
Link to: BC campgrounds and RV parks

Rated campsites & facilities in British Columbia
Camping Select has rated campgrounds in BC for the quality of their facilities, services, recreation activities and amenities available. Website: www.CampingSelect.ca
Link to: Rated campsites & facilities in B.C.

Fly to BC … and Rent an RV

If you haven’t had a chance to see the wonderful scenery of BC, or experience its history and culture – then plan your next holiday by coming to Canada by plane.  Fly to Vancouver or Victoria and rent an RV for a couple of weeks.  We suggest you make reservations now, by checking these companies and RV Dealers who offer RVs for rent.
Link to: RV Rentals in BC

About the province of British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province. It is bounded by the Alaskan Panhandle and the Yukon and Northwest Territories to the north; Washington, Idaho and Montana to the south; Alberta to the east; and the Pacific Ocean to the west. BC is laced through with lakes, marshes, rivers and streams that support wildlife in abundance and it has a highly celebrated system of parks. The population of BC is concentrated around the cities of Vancouver (pop. 2 million) and Victoria, the provincial capital (pop. 326,000) located on Vancouver Island.

BC Tourist Office
BC Tourism: 1-800-HELLOBC (1-800-663-6000) or 604-685-0032
Website: www.hellobc.com
Request brochure or download BC travel guide(s)

Scenic Trips in BC
A few suggestions for road trips that you can take in your RV to different parts of the province of British Columbia.
COMING SOON: Scenic Trips, Canada

Highway Reports
Check on the Weather Network forecasts for all main highways in the province.
Link to: BC road reports

Weather and Climate
BC has five main climatic zones. Winters on the coast are temperate, and if snow falls it doesn't stay long. Most of BC's interior, on the other hand, experiences freezing temperatures and lasting snow from November to March. Spring and fall can often be very warm and pleasant, especially in June and September. Summers are hottest in BC's interior, particularly in the south where temperatures frequently surpass 30°C (86°F). Nearer the coast, temperatures range from 22 to 28°C (72 to 83°F).
Link to: BC weather office to see local forecasts for all regions of the province issued by Environment Canada.

National Parks & Campgrounds in BC

Glacier National Park of Canada
British Columbia's lush interior rainforest and permanent glaciers.
Link to: Glacier Park

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
An exceptional coastal island landscape in the southern Strait of Georgia.
Link to: Gulf Islands Park

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
Haïda culture and coastal rainforest on Queen Charlotte Islands.
Link to: Gwaii Haanas Park and Haida Heritage Site

Kootenay National Park of Canada
UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the famous Radium Hot Springs.
Link to: Kootenay Park

Mount Revelstoke National Park of Canada
Rainforest of 1,000-year-old cedars and spectacular mountains.
Link to: Revelstoke Park

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada
Pacific Coast Mountains make up this marine and forest environment.
Link to: Pacific Rim Reserve

Yoho National Park of Canada
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rockies.
Link to: Yoho Park

National Parks Travel Planner for BC
Order a copy of the National Parks and National Historic Sites of Canada in British Columbia by calling 1-888-773-8888. (Allow 2 weeks to receive printed copy by mail).
International Reservations: 1-905-566-4321
Online Travel Planner for British Columbia:
Website: National Parks and Historic Sites

National Parks Reservations
1-877-RESERVE, (1-877-737-3783)
International Reservations: 1-905-566-4321
Online Campground Reservations: www.pccamping.ca

Provincial Parks & Campgrounds

British Columbia Provincial Parks
Website: ww.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/
Reservation Service: 1-800-689-9025 or 604-689-9025
Online Campground Reservations: www.discovercamping.ca

Park Reports
Check the Weather Network for conditions for individual parks in the province.
Link to: British Columbia Parks report
This website has other useful reports such as: Golf report, Ski report, Pollen report, Bug report, Fire Watch report, and an interesting Star Gazing report for any area of the province.

Photos courtesy of Tourism BC


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