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CCRVA Advocacy Resources

Advocacy Resources for Canada’s Camping and RV Industry

Access practical tools, policy resources, municipal development guidance, economic impact data, and industry research designed to support stronger decisions, stronger communities, and a stronger Canadian camping and RV sector.

Built for Municipal, Government, and Industry Decision-Makers

These resources support campground owners, provincial associations, municipal leaders, elected officials, planners, tourism partners, and industry stakeholders working to understand and strengthen outdoor hospitality across Canada.

CCRVA’s advocacy focus is clear: support practical policy decisions, protect the viability of private campgrounds, and provide data-backed resources that reflect the real economic, tourism, and community value of camping in Canada.
Featured Municipal Resource

Municipal Campground Development Feasibility Guide

A practical resource for municipalities exploring campground development, expansion, feasibility, infrastructure, servicing, investment readiness, and long-term operational planning.

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Why This Matters

Campgrounds support local tourism, seasonal employment, visitor spending, rural development, community recreation, and regional economic resilience. Strong planning leads to stronger outcomes.

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National Economic Impact

Canada’s camping and RV sector is a significant contributor to jobs, tourism, local economies, and government revenues.

$16.2B

Added economic value

141,400

Jobs supported

$9.2B

Labour income

$7.6B

Government revenues

Advocacy, Research & Industry Resources

Explore CCRVA’s collection of advocacy tools, research reports, economic impact studies, municipal resources, and industry guidance documents designed to support informed decision-making, public policy discussions, campground development, and the long-term success of Canada’s camping and RV industry.

Municipal Resource

Municipal Campground Development Feasibility Guide

A practical guide for municipalities exploring campground development, expansion, feasibility, infrastructure, servicing, and operational considerations.

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Industry Definitions

Camping & RV Industry Definitions Guide

A clear reference document supporting consistent terminology for municipalities, industry partners, policymakers, and campground operators.

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Economic Impact

2023 RVDA Economic Impact Study With Campground Data

National economic impact data demonstrating the scale, employment value, and public revenue contribution of Canada’s RV and camping sector.

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Member Value

CCRVA Member Benefits Guide

A summary of CCRVA programs, resources, endorsement opportunities, education, advocacy support, and national member benefits.

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Policy

Federal Policy Positions

CCRVA’s priority advocacy issues and federal policy positions affecting campground operators and the broader outdoor hospitality sector.

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Government Relations

RV & Camping Industry Lobby Day

Learn more about national advocacy efforts, government engagement, and industry collaboration on issues affecting Canada’s campgrounds.

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Provincial Economic Impact Data

Camping and RV tourism generates billions in economic activity across Canada. These regional figures help demonstrate the importance of outdoor hospitality to local economies, jobs, tax revenues, tourism growth, and municipal planning.

$1.25B

British Columbia camping tourism expenditures

$1.54B

Alberta camping tourism expenditures

$604M

Saskatchewan & Manitoba camping tourism expenditures

$3.46B

Ontario camping tourism expenditures

$2.10B

Quebec camping tourism expenditures

$823M

Atlantic Canada camping tourism expenditures

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Need Support Using These Resources?

CCRVA can help members, partners, and municipal stakeholders understand how these resources apply to campground development, advocacy, policy discussions, municipal engagement, and industry education.

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Provincial Data

View data demonstrating the economic and societal impact of the camping industry by province.

British Columbia

$1.25 Billion

Camping Tourism Related

Expenditures

Alberta

$1.54 Billion

Camping Tourism Related

Expenditures

Prairies

$719 Million

Camping Tourism Related

Expenditures

Ontario

$3.46 Billion

Camping Tourism Related 

Expenditures

Quebec

$2.1 Billion

Camping Tourism Related

Expenditures

Atlantic

$709.2 Million

Camping Tourism Related

Expenditures