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down_home's avatar
down_home
Explorer II
Apr 19, 2020

Canda RV Parks and Fshing

We have not had a successful RV experience and fishing trip in Canada.
We came close once but we could not manuever even the 32 ft fifth wheel in the province park and left. Since them we have only taken our Motor Home up there twice.
Looking on one site the several parks rates are outrageous, for us, 54.00 a night for what I would call marginal sites, and the most adequate only for small pops ups and shorter trailers. And rates for boat rentals 300.00 per day or so.
This time around we are going to stop the rush to crowd a trip into the schedule and reverse course and make the schedule fit.
Two weeks on or near the water fishing when we want and possibly visiting small towns for antiques, different foods.
Fitting the RV park and boat etc into 1,000.00-1500.00 hopefully.

We plan on taking whatever foods can get past the border in our fridge freezer and pantry.
So... this is not the first time I've asked questions along this line, but again anyone have a park, resort or other suggestion.
This all assumes we will be able/allowed to travel by June.
  • down_home's avatar
    down_home
    Explorer II
    Apr 20, 2020
    Northern Ontario to west to Thunder Bay or just east to Huron shore areas.

    Budget considerations Nova Scotia Newfoundland another 2500 miles round trip added on, at least plus travel time.
    Might take a clean sheet of paper and work it out if Dr's appointments permit.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Apr 20, 2020
    Where in Canada were you intending to go? No point in recommending Newfoundland, if you are planning on Alberta or Saskatchewan.
  • MDKMDK's avatar
    MDKMDK
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2020
    Another 30 days from April 17, is May 17, aka Victoria Day for us, and one week later Memorial Day for our US neighbors.
    If the border does ever open again, get in get it done and get out before we become a Chinese satellite state. It's in the works. :B
  • ourtravels's avatar
    ourtravels
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2020
    The US dollar is equal to 1.41 CDN, so the price is not nearly as expensive as it seems.
    Our Prime Minister has said the border will remain closed to non-essential travel as long as necessary, and at least until the end of May.
    I don't know where you are planning to travel in Canada, but I'm from BC, and all our provincial parks are closed indefinitely. Sure hope we will be opened up a bit by June, but I won't be holding my breath.
  • JaxDad's avatar
    JaxDad
    Explorer III
    Apr 20, 2020
    I think you’re waaaay too optimistic that you’re going to go camping in Canada before Canada Day, our version of the 4th of July.

    The government just announced that the US / Canadian border will not reopen to non-essential travel for at least another 30 days, lets call it June 1st.

    The unofficial word is that they’re afraid a massive rush to freedom will result in a massive rebound. That means a phased-in lifting of restrictions starting mid-July at the earliest.
  • Reisender's avatar
    Reisender
    Nomad
    Apr 20, 2020
    Wishing you a great trip but hope the border is open for leisure travel by then.

    Stay safe, stay healthy and welcome.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Apr 19, 2020
    I agree. Stop the rush and reverse course! Take whatever food you can across the border. 1,000 to 1,500 should fit IMO hopefully. “assumes we will be able/allowed to travel by June,” naturally. Please keep us posted.

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