?For Canadian families there is nothing more enjoyable than touring the continent in an RV… it’s a voyage of discovery and freedom – you can go wherever you like, take as much gear as you need, and schedule your activities to suit your interests – RV touring is not only the most affordable vacation alternative, it is the ideal way to blend your quest for family values with the thrill of travel and the logistics of budgets and schedules. You can even bring your pets along without restrictions, and that’s the best way to complete any family vacation.

This issue marks our 37th annual Buyer’s Guide to the various recreational vehicles available on the Canadian market. Within these pages you will find expert information on choosing and using the RV of your dreams, along with a cross section of models from more than fifty of the leading manufacturers in the industry.

Once you have a good idea of the type of RV that fits your needs, a visit to your local dealer will complete the picture. These RV specialists will be able to show you the finer points of RV design, and help you complete the selection process. Large or small, new or gently used, there really is an RV that is perfect for every Canadian family.

If this is your first encounter with RV Lifestyle Magazine, I would like to thank you for sharing your leisure time with us. Since 1971, our families have all lived the lifestyle, touring North America in every type of RV you can imagine, and we’re all still at it – in fact, some of the RV Lifestyle Magazine staff are introducing a third generation of campers to the joys of RV touring… it just gets better as the years go by.
Once you have decided on the perfect RV for your family, the next step will be to plan your RV adventures. We have anticipated your needs, and our next issue will be the annual RV Lifestyle Canadian Campground Directory – filled with listings for more than 4,000 campgrounds from sea to sea, and brimming with information on choosing the perfect campsite, and all of the supplies and accessories to complete your RV environment. It’s all part of our seven-issue schedule, with every magazine timed to coincide with your seasonal RV requirements… check out the subscription specials on page 92, and we’ll be happy to arrange for your next copy of RV Lifestyle Magazine to be delivered right to your mailbox.
For an in-depth look at the RV Lifestyle archives, visit the website at www.rvlifemag.com, where we have posted full text versions of some of our favourite articles from road tests to destination features, how-to articles, and much more – it’s entertaining, informative and available free to all RV Lifestyle Magazine readers.

So sit back, relax, and join us as we embark on a new season of RV touring – once you arrive at your first camping destination of the year I am sure you will agree, there’s nothing like the RV lifestyle for family vacations – in fact, nothing even comes close!
Happy RV’ing!