The Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA) is a not-for profit federal body that consists of Provincial Campground Associations, the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada , the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association , the Britsh Columbia Lodging and Campgrounds Association , the Parks and Campground Owners' Association of Alberta, the Saskatchewan Campground Owners' Association, the Manitoba Association of Campgrounds and Parks , Camping in Ontario, Camping Quebec, the New Brunswick Campgrounds Owners Association, the Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia and The Association of Atlantic RV Parks and Campgrounds.
CCRVA’s Mission is to provide for the betterment and to support the Canadian RVing and Camping Industry in Canada. Canadian Camping and RV Association leads a thriving and vibrant Camping and RV industry through collaboration, advocacy, education, and research.
There are 2347 Private Campgrounds in Canada.
Camping is a popular family activity and especially popular with families whose incomes are less than $80,000 per year.
Canada’s love of camping supports the equivalent of over 141,000 jobs across Canada.
22% of Canadians camp each summer season and contribute approximately $12.2 billion dollars of economic activity to the communities they visit.
Most Canadian campgrounds are family owned and operated small businesses that provide gateways to tourism for their communities and region on a seasonal basis.
The Government of Canada and Provincial Governments operate more than 1,000 campgrounds across the country, representing about 25% of the total campground market.
Approximately $7.6 billion dollars a year of tax revenue is generated from the Camping Industry.