| Dear RVer,
This month we are saluting that northern land of beautiful sights and friendly people.
Autumn is the perfect time to plan a getaway; so, set your sights on a Canadian fall festival. This list from TripSavvy details events happening after Labour Day weekend through November. And, if you’re planning your first trip to Canada, brush up your vocab with this guide to common Canadian slang terms.
Or maybe you ARE a Canadian heading south this time of year (a snowbird, eh?). About this time, snowbirds start flocking to warmer temps. If you're a snowbird or dream of becoming one, check out 13 Retirement Tips for Snowbirds.
Inspiring you to explore new places (north or south!),
The FMCA Team
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| The United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world and maintain a close relationship. In fact, the two countries have agreements to exchange basic biographical information about land travelers crossing this border, in order to enhance security in both nations without creating unnecessary delays in the process.
The partnership between the countries enables RVers from both sides of the border to visit the adjoining country with relative ease. However, each country has rules that must be followed when entering. These relate to food that can be brought from one country to another, pets being transported, etc.
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| Border Crossing Resources
The following are resources for U.S. or Canadian citizens planning trips to the neighboring country.
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| Did you know Canada has 46 national parks? From mountains and islands to forests, glaciers, and the northern lights – Parks Canada offers an entire spectrum of natural landscapes waiting to be explored.
Canada is the second-largest country by area in the world, and it boasts huge unpopulated regions. In fact, Canadian national parks occupy more than 3% of the entire area of the country! Some of them are so remote that they aren’t intended to be visited by humans.
Much like the U.S. national park system, Canada offers a money-saving option. If you plan to visit more than one or two of these parks in a year, consider purchasing a Discovery Pass, which grants you access to more than 80 locations for an entire year. As is true in the U.S., some of the popular parks can be crowded during peak times of the year — something to keep in mind when planning your trip.
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| FMCA's 101st International Convention & RV Expo
Save the date! FMCA will host its 101st convention March 26 through 29, 2020, at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona. Register by phone, online, or mail starting Sept. 26.
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| Member-Only Canadian RV Tours
Welcome to Canada — home to majestic mountains, quaint fishing villages, remarkable wildlife, and even cowboy country. Travel with experienced tour leaders who escort you to iconic destinations of the North — from the Maritimes to Calgary to Vancouver and even the wild Polar Bears in Churchill. FMCA members have special RV tour access and pricing through FMCA Tour Connection powered by Fantasy RV Tours. To learn more, call 855-385-3622 or click here.
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| RV Wifi Plans
Are you looking for a truly unlimited WiFi data plan to use on your RV travels? Sprint (through FMCA's Tech Connect+ benefit) offers FMCA members a month-to-month unlimited data plan with no throttling. Whether you are snowbirding for three months or simply taking a few Autumn adventures, FMCA can help keep you connected. Learn more.
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Stay & Save In Canada With FMCA
FMCA gives members ways to save on campground fees, including access to discounts for Passport America and KOA campgrounds.
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EXPLORE MORE CAMPGROUND SAVINGS
Private campgrounds can join FMCA as members, too. Some offer discounts exclusively to FMCA members. Search FMCA Connections.
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| Mile By Mile
Since 1949, The Milepost has been advising travelers about road conditions, services, sight-seeing gems, and more along the Alaska Highway. Both Canada and the U.S. are covered in this annual guide. Order a copy from the FMCA Store and receive a member discount.
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| Roadtrips, Canada-Style
Enjoy backcountry camping in Dawson City, Kluane National Park, and other treasures in the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. (The August 2019 issue of Family RVing also contains a great travelogue on the area.)
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Cooking With Canadian Flair
RVers who love to cook and eat — not necessarily in that order — may be acquainted with The Cooking Ladies. Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay, F175089, of Ontario, share their knowledge of and love for food in books, blogs, and more.
Their recipe for West Coast Cedar Plank Salmon is from their 10th cookbook, On The Road With The Cooking Ladies: Let’s Get Grilling. Click here to access.
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| WELCOME TO THE FMCA FAMILY
You're invited to join the world's largest non-profit RV group. Join FMCA today!
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