Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle

DREAMSCAPES SPRING/SUMMER 2024 60 ROADSURFING IN WESTERN CANADA roadsurfer, a European campervan and RV rental giant, is launching in Canada. Robin Esrock reveals what we can expect, and where we can hit the road. J U S T O N E H O U R I N T O M Y F I R S T campervan roadtrip, I immediately get why there are over two million RVs on Canadian roads, and why campervans can make a perfect road trip. My family is seated com- fortably, gazing out of large windows at plentiful mountain views. The small, com- pact vehicle is fun and easy to drive, and there's enough space for everything we need, including comfortable beds, a hot shower and the kitchen sink too. Heading into the Rockies for our week- long adventure, we overnight in full-service campgrounds with easy pull-ins. RVing offers a liberating freedom I haven't felt since backpacking in my 20s, when everything I needed was on my back. Decades later, my pack has evolved into a self-contained campervan, accommodating a family of four. Traditional RVers are now being joined by younger travellers embracing the freedom of #vanlife, and families pursuing affordable holidays in fully-equipped, modern motorhomes. Debuting in Canada with campervan and RV rentals from Van- couver and Calgary, Germany-based rental giant roadsurfer has made it easier for everyone to hit the road. Known for its vehicles' exterior colourful signature wave design, roadsurfer has a fleet of over 7,500 vehicles across Europe and the U.S.—having pioneered a hassle-free platform to inspire campervan newbies and veterans alike. With brand- new Class C RVs and smaller Class B motorhomes, most vehicles have beds, kitchens and bathrooms. roadsurfer also offers the opportunity to drive one-way between Vancouver and Cal- gary, giving you more flexibility and time to explore the wonders of Western Canada. Here's a weeklong bucket list itinerary to start your engine: Calgary to Vancouver Pick up your vehicle in Calgary, and head west to the snow-capped peaks of Banff National Park. You'll need to take the Parks Canada shuttle to the famous Moraine Lake, and while it does get quite busy at Lake PHOTOS: ROADSURFER | ROBIN ESROCK An expanded, fully revised second edition of Robin Esrock's bestselling book, The Great Western Canada Bucket List, is on shelves nationwide.

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