Red Deer RV Show 2026 - RV and camper show in Alberta

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pursuing Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for RVs on private property as a stopgap measure to address affordable housing challenges. The application fee is set at $800, and the permits would allow for health and safety conditions to be verified and monitored. One director dissented, citing concerns about zoning and impacts on neighboring properties.

Alberta tourism is seeing a shift towards RV travel for exploring the Banff region. Wide highways and well-maintained campgrounds make the area suitable for such trips. Travelers choose this option for its flexibility and the combination of transportation and lodging.

The Regional District of Nanaimo is again addressing the regulation of full-time recreational vehicle living amid the housing crisis. The board will consider staff recommendations to rescind a temporary enforcement suspension and to develop a rural housing policy and guidelines for temporary use permits. The permit costs $800 and can last up to three years.

The Earlybird RV Show & Sale will take place from February 19 to 22 at the Tradex exhibition centre in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The event will feature over 200 of the latest RV models, from lightweight trailers to luxury motorhomes, displayed across more than 120,000 square feet. Over 25 exhibitors will also showcase RV accessories and camping gear. Adult one-day admission is priced at $15 CAD.

Two seniors died in a motorhome fire in the Yankee Flats area on Saturday evening. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District stated the RV had been modified with construction add-ons. Coroners and fire investigators are probing the blaze.

Canadian company Panoramic RV has introduced the Perspective, a B-class motorhome built on a Ford Transit chassis. It features all-wheel drive, a 310 hp 3.5L V6 engine, panoramic windows, and off-grid systems for year-round travel. The price ranges from $120,000 to $215,000 depending on equipment.