Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association – Autumn Update
From Natalie Conway, Executive Director, ORVDA
2022 Fall RV Show
After an unpredictable year, dealers reported reasonably strong sales as they cleared inventory in anticipation of the new models for 2023. Attendance was up 15% over 2019 with a total of 9600 RV and Camping enthusiasts attending the event.
2023 RV Show Dates and Locations
We are thrilled to announce the 2023 dates for the new show season! Attracted by the outdoors, millennials and multiculturals alike are gravitating to the RV Lifestyle. From weekend expeditions to cross-country excursions, record numbers of Canadian families are exploring the country in style. Our FOUR shows are the industry’s destination events!
2023 Show Dates
- Toronto RV Show and Sale (Toronto Congress Centre) January 19-22, 2023
- Ottawa RV Expo and Sale (The EY Centre) February 3-5, 2023
- Kitchener RV Show and Sale (The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium) March 17-19, 2023
- Toronto Fall RV Show and Sale – (Toronto Congress Centre) October, 2023.
Motive Power Technician –
Recreational and Sport Vehicles Diploma Program
The only program of its kind in Ontario, the Motive Power Technician Program was designed with interdisciplinary training for aviation, marine, recreational vehicles, and small engine repair.
Program Highlights
With a focus on four areas of transportation maintenance, this program is unique in its breadth of skills training. Graduates will be in demand across various sectors including marine, aviation, and recreational vehicles.
Students will receive level 1 apprenticeship training for:
- Recreational Vehicle Technician – 690H
- Small Engine Technician – 435A
- Marine Engine Technician – 435B
- Turf Equipment Technician – 421C
Apprenticeship Insights
According to the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, over a 5-year period from 2022-2026, an estimated 122,320 new journeypersons will be required to sustain workforce certification levels across the 50+ Red Seal Trades. With the Motive Power Technician Program on track to launch in the fall of 2023, now is the perfect time to consider a career in the RV industry.
Program details can be accessed at flemingcollege.ca. If you have any questions about the pathway to RV Technician apprenticeship in Ontario, please contact Natalie Conway – natalie@ontariorvda.ca
About ORVDA
Members of the Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association meet the highest standards of professionalism; buy from our dealers and service providers with absolute confidence.
ORVDA’s network of reputable, knowledgeable RV dealers can help you find a vehicle that suits your lifestyle and budget.
Visit ontariorvda.ca to find a local dealership near you.
