The Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) recently held its latest Board of Directors meeting in Kelowna, BC. The CCCRVC board encompasses representatives from RVDA of Canada (RVDA), the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) and the provincial campground associations from British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta. The Provincial Camping Association of Quebec did not attend the Board Meetings which also included Chris Mahony, President of Go RVing Canada.
The board meeting included a review of 2015’s activities, including participation in Lobby Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in April, and the highly successful launch of National Camping Week in May. CCRVC also held a strategic planning session which brought an excellent exchange of ideas for the future of CCRVC from all stakeholders.
An economic survey contracted by CCRVC discovered that there are currently 5.8 million Canadians camping but that 55 percent of them utilize a tent instead of an RV. “We want to find ways to convince the millions of Canadians who currently camp in a tent to find the benefits of progressing to an Recreation Vehicle,” said Robert Trask, CCRVC Chairman. “By investing in the Economic Survey, CCRVC now possesses the facts to verify the camping habits and wants of an average Canadian which we can now apply in our industry marketing strategies.”
RVDA chairman George Goodrick added “The RVDA of Canada views the Canadian Camping and RV Council as an important component of the Canadian RV Industry. The RVDA of Canada along with the CRVA has provided a significant investment in CCRVC because we saw the necessity of a strong and vibrant National Campgrounds Association in Canada. By getting all of the stakeholders around the same table and discussing common goals and challenges can only benefit all of us.”
CRVA president Roger Faulkner echoed RVDA of Canada’s commitment to the CCRVC. “Along with RVDA, CRVA committed to CCRVC for a reason and that reason has more significance today than when we first started it back in 2013. The opportunities ahead of us are endless,” said Faulkner. The Economic Survey was the trigger point, but with several new initiatives on the table we are now ready to rock and roll going forward!”
