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Retired Vets camping at Canadian Military facilites

down_home
Explorer II
Explorer II
I put the question here for a broader audience possibly.
I may have posted about his some time ago but don't have any recollection of it.
I know Retired or Disabled Vets of US Military can stay at Military RV or Camping facilities in Canada as Canadians Retired Mil Vets do here under our MWR program.
Other than that I don't know where they are or where to find info.
Our last trip this year we plan on Canada for some fishing and other things.
I prefer the Military RV Campground here, when available.
Can anyone comment on and info, protocols, locations, costs, id and generally things, that would keep me from falling on our faces as a newby up there?
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Explorer
Explorer
down home wrote:
I thought I replied. but...Thanks a bunch.
I contacted the email address and was told we were indeed welcome and to contact the individual facilities for availabiltiy.
Haven't tried to contact the Canadain Legion yet.
In Nam the Canadians were there so maybe that qualifies.
Saw some Aussies at our field but no Canadians or maybe they were.
Perhaps I will stumble upon another Vet wanting to visit so we won't feel so acquard.


I fell out of place everytime I go there. Which isn't much anymore.

Know how tall your RV is in metric, write down measurement and keep handy.
Hold on to your wallet. Some of their prices are very high.
Many drive like the speed limit is the minimum you should go.
Know your cell phone plan before using it north of border.
When I cross border I'm "visiting for no more than 2 weeks".
2003 Majestic 23P... Northwest travel machine
2013 Arctic Fox 25W... Wife "doll house" for longer snowbird trips
2001 "The Mighty Dodge"... tow vehicle for "doll house"

down_home
Explorer II
Explorer II
I thought I replied. but...Thanks a bunch.
I contacted the email address and was told we were indeed welcome and to contact the individual facilities for availabiltiy.
Haven't tried to contact the Canadain Legion yet.
In Nam the Canadians were there so maybe that qualifies.
Saw some Aussies at our field but no Canadians or maybe they were.
Perhaps I will stumble upon another Vet wanting to visit so we won't feel so acquard.

The_Texan
Explorer
Explorer
Just remember, a bunch of British Officers ruined it for everyone a couple years back. Here in the US, American forces retired and active, have priority over any guest from a foreign country and Canada imposed the same restriction. So if you're camped at a Canadian Forces facility and a Canadian comes in and there are no spots available, you will be required to vacate your site for them.

Bob & Betsy - USN Aviation Ret'd '78 & LEO Ret'd '03 & "Oath Keeper Forever"


2005 HR Endeavor 40PRQ, '11 Silverado LT, Ex Cab 6.2L NHT 4x4, w/2017 Rzr 4-900 riding in 16+' enclosed trailer in back.
Where the wheels are stopped today

path1
Explorer
Explorer
https://www.cafconnection.ca/National/Programs-Services/Recreation/Campgrounds-and-Cabins.aspx


And was also informed to join the Canadian Legion. Have to join as member of UN force or something like that to become "permanent guest" or as long as your dues are paid? I understand the organization is sort of like our VFW or American legion. Was told many don't mind if you overnight, again like our organizations.

http://portal.legion.ca/join-the-legion
2003 Majestic 23P... Northwest travel machine
2013 Arctic Fox 25W... Wife "doll house" for longer snowbird trips
2001 "The Mighty Dodge"... tow vehicle for "doll house"