Page 60 - DreamScapes Magazine | Spring/Summer 2024

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.
An expanded, fully revised second edition of Robin Esrock’s bestselling book, The Great Western Canada Bucket List, is on shelves nationwide.
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
60 DREAMSCAPES SPRING/SUMMER 2024
PHOTOS: ROADSURFER | ROBIN ESROCK