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Spanning over 9.9 million square kilometres (3.8 million square miles), Canada is ideal for a self-drive motorhome road trip. Home to diverse natural landscapes, stunning ski slopes and vibrant international cities, this beautiful country offers something for everyone.

The hardest part about planning the perfect RV rental vacation in Canada is deciding where to go first! With so much to see and do, you could easily spend most of a year driving across Canada from coast to coast. Spread across ten provinces and three territories, there’s no shortage of places to visit with friends or family in an RV rental.

Travel each province to explore hidden gems and discover picturesque settings offering outdoor exploration. The possibilities are endless. Simply book the best RV rental to suit your vacation style, fuel up, and set out on an adventure that blends the excitement of the city with the tranquillity of the wild.

Here are a few of the possibilities—the most popular pick-up locations for an RV rental in Canada.

Toronto

An RV rental from Toronto in Ontario will put you amidst the gorgeous Great Lakes. The city itself is bright, busy, and diverse with outstanding museums, galleries, and food. It’s on the shores of Lake Ontario, a quick trip from the spectacular Niagara Falls and the border with the United States. Lake Erie and Lake Huron are also very close by. All are surrounded by charming small towns, national and provincial parks, and beautiful coastal scenery. Capital city Ottawa and the French-speaking urban centers of Montréal and Québec City are within easy reach when you pick up a Toronto motorhome rental.

Vancouver

On the sparkling mountain-backed sounds of Canada’s west coast lies this progressive and outdoorsy city. An RV rental from Vancouver is perfect for nature lovers, offering abundant access to the incredible coastlines of Puget Sound, many gorgeous lakes, the famous Whistler ski resort, and the wilds of Vancouver Island. The stunning Canadian Rockies mountain range is within a day’s drive of the city.

Montréal

With an RV rental from Montréal, Canada’s French-speaking Québec province awaits. The city itself is sophisticated and charming, infused with both French and Canadian culture, and known for fabulous food. Just three hours’ drive northeast along the St Lawrence River is Québec City, and Montréal is also a great starting point to explore Canada’s far east including lovely, rustic New Brunswick and the scenic maritime province of Nova Scotia.

Calgary

Cool, cosmopolitan, and also a little bit country, Canada’s oil city is a fun place to start your motorhome road trip. Pick up an RV rental in Calgary to begin an epic journey across the prairies to Saskatchewan, or head west to enter the Canadian Rockies mountain range and Banff National Park.

Edmonton

Located near the edge of Canada’s northern wilds and close to some of the country’s best outdoor recreation spots, this city has a lot to offer travelers. An RV rental from Edmonton will set you up to visit the incredible Jasper National Park which lies just three hours to the west. You could also take your accommodation on wheels to explore the lakes, forests, small towns, and wildlife of northern Alberta.

If you are planning to rent an RV, van conversion, truck camper, or motorhome in Canada, plan ahead! Canada is a vast, expansive country, and you may be required to drive extended distances in your RV rental. Here are handy tips to help you during your RV rental Canada road trip.

• Always have plenty of water and supplies, and make sure the fuel is topped up.
• Unlike fellow commonwealth countries, such as the UK, Australia or New Zealand, people drive on the right in Canada. The roads have an excellent reputation in terms of quality.
• Once you get away from the cities, be careful of wild animals—keep your eyes peeled, as it’s not uncommon for moose, bears or deer to venture onto the roads. Maintain a safe following distance, stay alert, and if a large animal crosses your path, try to avoid it safely without swerving into other vehicles or obstacles.
• Drive to the conditions—especially during winter. If you’re not used to driving in cold, wintry conditions, the best time to plan your Canadian adventure is spring, summer or fall. If you have your heart set on a winter RV rental vacation, plan and be extra careful.
• Unless instructed otherwise, the speed limit is 100km/h on motorways and generally 50km/h in urban areas.
• If you’re going to travel Canada for less than three months, a license from your home country is what you need. You must bring an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) if your license is not in English. You’ll also need an IDP if your RV rental Canada road trip exceeds three months. International Driver's Permits are obtained from your home country before you leave.
• Seatbelt use is mandatory for all passengers and drivers across Canada, with the driver generally responsible for ensuring compliance, though specific rules may vary by province.
• Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal in Canada, and even hands-free use can lead to distracted driving charges, so it's safest to make calls only when parked.
• In Canada, always yield to school buses with flashing red lights and emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing lights. At four-way intersections, the first vehicle to arrive has the right of way, and in roundabouts, drivers must yield to vehicles already on the circle. Traffic lights follow the universal colour code, with some regional variations, and overtaking is allowed when the center line is dashed but prohibited with a solid line, while vehicles should generally keep to the right on multi-lane roads.
• Road signs in Canada provide vital information, including speed limits, warnings, and directions, with different types such as prohibitive (red), permissive (green), and warning (yellow and black). In Quebec, some signs may be in French or bilingual, and it's important to familiarize yourself with both numbered and named highways, especially the Trans-Canada Highway, which spans across the country. Always pay attention to signs to avoid missing exits or encountering hazards.
• Service centers and rest stops in Canada vary in quality, with some offering modern facilities and others providing only basic amenities, so it's important to plan ahead. Additionally, toll roads are present in several provinces, with both booth and electronic payment options, so check with your RV rental company about toll road policies.

Motorhome campgrounds around Canada

With Motorhome Republic, finding and booking Canada RV rentals at affordable rates is a breeze. But you still need to find somewhere to park up or camp for the night.

Below, you will find a list of some private provincial campground associations by region, providing a full range of RV rental-friendly campgrounds to choose from:

• The BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA)
• The Manitoba Association of Campgrounds and Parks
• The Ontario Private Campground Association/ Camping in Ontario
• The New Brunswick Campground Owners Association

Parking your RV Rental in Canada

Parking in Canada can vary greatly depending on whether you're in an urban or rural area, with city centers requiring more planning due to limited parking spaces. Common parking restrictions include not parking facing the opposite direction of traffic, in front of fire hydrants, or on sidewalks, and during snowstorms, avoid parking on the street to allow snowploughs to clear the roads. Road signs help indicate parking rules, with a green circle and black "P" meaning parking is allowed, while a red circle and black "P" with a diagonal bar indicates no parking. Additionally, in major cities, paid parking is common, and it’s important to carry coins as well as a credit card for payment.

Canada motorhome road trip ideas

With so many provinces and territories, millions of kilometers of roads and highways, wonderful cities, and an incredible array of landscapes, Canada is a road tripper’s paradise. The difficulty lies in deciding on a route. If you have several weeks or months to explore, you could embark on a cross-country journey and take it all in. If you’re a little more restricted with your time, take a look at our ideas below for some travel planning inspiration.

Vancouver to Calgary: 4-7 days

The highlight of this 1,000-kilometer journey is the Canadian Rockies and gorgeous Banff National Park. Pick up your RV rental in scenic, forward-thinking Vancouver and make your way into the mountains, starting with Kamloops and Revelstoke which are both known as centers for outdoor recreation amidst lakes, rivers, ski fields, and parks. You’ll then enter the Banff region to enjoy some of Canada’s most famous scenery—this trip offers so much to see and do that you could easily spread it over more than a week.

Vancouver Island from Vancouver: 3-5 days

Pick up your motorhome in Vancouver and head across on the vehicular ferry to explore this gorgeous island for a few days—this makes a great addition to a longer road trip starting or ending in Vancouver! Travelers love the quirky, colorful communities, farm-to-table eating opportunities, stunning natural attractions, and outdoor recreation activities.

Toronto to Montréal: 2-4 days

This is a short trip, but it offers myriad opportunities for interesting detours. Pick up your Toronto motorhome rental and head around the lake to see Niagara Falls before getting underway towards Montréal. Pretty Prince Edward Island is a good spot in which to stop, and there are some lovely towns along the rest of the route, too. Don’t miss historic Kingston, and make sure to join a boat tour at Gananoque to see the stunning castles of the Thousand Islands region.

Montréal to Halifax: 4-7 days

Get acquainted with the pretty scenery and wild coastlines of Eastern Canada on this road trip. Pick up your Montréal RV rental and enjoy the drive along the St Lawrence River to Québec City, taking in the French-Canadian culture along the way. Cross into pretty New Brunswick and then the maritime province of Nova Scotia and enjoy this quiet, scenic part of the country with evocative coastlines and charming harbor towns. At 1,200 kilometers, the trip can be done in just two days, but we recommend spreading it over at least four—preferably more—to fully appreciate the journey.

Montréal to Vancouver: 14-21 days

If you’ve got the time, we can recommend this epic journey which takes in some of Canada’s most popular destinations: the gorgeous coastlines around Vancouver, the Rockies and Banff National Park, the Canadian prairies of Alberta and Saskatchewan, the Great Lakes, and more. Adjust the route a little to see whatever catches your interest—this will be a road trip to remember.