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Camping & Crown land
4 guidesFinding free and legal campsites across Canada
Crown-land rules by province, host networks, and how to confirm a spot is legal before you settle in.
Read guide arrow_forwardOvernight RV parking across Canada
Where a rig can legally stop for the night between towns — and how to read the signage.
Read guide arrow_forwardHighway Rest Areas: Safe, Legal Breaks
Highway rest areas and 24/7 service plazas: legal, signed places to break a long drive.
Read guide arrow_forwardCasino overnight parking for RVs and vans
Casino overnight parking for RVs and vans — how it works, and how to confirm a lot before you stay.
Read guide arrow_forwardCuriosities
2 guidesRoadside oddities and quirky stops worth the detour
The world’s-largest-everything and other roadside oddities worth the detour.
Read guide arrow_forwardScenic stops & viewpoints worth the detour
Telling a real viewpoint from a wide spot in the gravel, and using it without wrecking it.
Read guide arrow_forwardServices & water
5 guidesFilling fresh water on the road
Where to top up the fresh tank on a long Canadian trip, far from the nearest tap.
Read guide arrow_forwardDump stations: emptying your tanks legally and cleanly
Emptying grey and black tanks legally and cleanly, without a fine or a mess.
Read guide arrow_forwardRefilling Propane on the Road
Planning propane refills ahead so the heat and cooktop never go cold.
Read guide arrow_forwardEV charging on a Canadian vanlife trip
EV and conversion charging as a routing constraint on slow, off-grid Canadian travel.
Read guide arrow_forwardBreakdowns and repairs on a Canadian road trip
Where to roll to, who to call, and what you can fix yourself when the van breaks down.
Read guide arrow_forwardAmenities
7 guidesGym Day-Passes Across Canada: Showers and Staying Fit on the Road
Gym day-passes for a hot shower and somewhere to move after hours in the seat.
Read guide arrow_forwardFinding a shower on the road
Public and paid showers on the road — rec centres, truck stops, parks, and the rhythm between.
Read guide arrow_forwardDoing laundry on the road
Laundromats on the road, what they cost, and a wash rhythm that never piles into a crisis.
Read guide arrow_forwardFinding public washrooms on the road
Free, reachable public washrooms between towns — with every claim sourced.
Read guide arrow_forwardPicnic Sites & Day-Use Stops
Free day-use and picnic stops near your route instead of guessing the next break.
Read guide arrow_forwardRestocking food and supplies on the road
Reliable restock points for food and supplies on a three-to-four-day cycle.
Read guide arrow_forwardUsing Amazon lockers for deliveries on the road
Amazon Lockers and Counter pickup points: a fixed address for parcels on the move.
Read guide arrow_forwardSome links in these are affiliate or referral links — we may earn a small commission or credit at no extra cost to you, which helps keep the map free. A couple (like our own van electrician) carry no kickback at all, and we say so on the page.
All partner guides
14 guidesOff-grid power and solar sizing
Sizing a van electrical system that runs your fridge, laptop and lights without a generator — and the gear we actually use.
Read guide arrow_forwardInternet and connectivity on the road
Staying connected to work, navigate and stream where cell coverage runs out — satellite, a budget SIM, and a VPN for untrusted wifi.
Read guide arrow_forwardMail and residency on the road
A reliable address for parcels and official mail when you live full-time in a van — and a Canadian builder who holds deliveries for you.
Read guide arrow_forwardFood rescue apps on the road
Cheap, good meals from bakeries, cafés and grocers near closing — a fraction of the price, and food kept out of the bin.
Read guide arrow_forwardOur Amazon.ca kit list
The actual power, water, kitchen and connectivity gear we run on the road — not a generic best-of roundup.
Read guide arrow_forwardTri-Span Upfitters — the electrician who wired our van
A community recommendation, no kickback: the vehicle electrician who did the DC-to-DC charging, solar and house batteries on our own rig.
Read guide arrow_forwardVanpackers — Canadian van builds and package holding
Camper-van conversions in Canada, plus a package-holding service that gives full-time nomads a reliable address for parcels.
Read guide arrow_forwardStarlink — satellite internet off the grid
A real internet connection almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky — the enabler of remote work and streaming where cell signal ends.
Read guide arrow_forwardIPVanish — a VPN for untrusted wifi
Campground and café wifi is open and untrusted. A VPN keeps your banking, work logins and traffic private on networks you do not control.
Read guide arrow_forwardFizz — budget Canadian mobile data
Low-cost, no-contract mobile data and home internet in Quebec and Ontario — flexible plans that suit life on the move.
Read guide arrow_forwardBuzzTV — off-grid entertainment
Streaming and entertainment hardware for the quiet hours after the trail, without a complicated setup.
Read guide arrow_forwardWealthsimple — banking and investing from anywhere
Commission-free investing and a no-fee spending account you can run entirely from your phone — banking without a branch.
Read guide arrow_forwardTradingView — markets from anywhere
Charts, watchlists and market data in a browser or app, so you can keep an eye on your investments from the road.
Read guide arrow_forwardToo Good To Go — cheap rescued meals
Surprise bags of surplus food from bakeries, cafés and grocers near closing — a fraction of the price, and food saved from the bin.
Read guide arrow_forwardEach links to our Amazon.ca kit list with our affiliate tag — a purchase earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. Prices and stock are whatever Amazon shows on the day.
Kit-list product guides
37 guidesAnker SOLIX C2000 portable power station
A 2,048Wh LiFePO4 power station that runs a fridge, laptop and lights off-grid without a permanent install.
Read guide arrow_forwardWACACO Pixapresso portable espresso maker
A battery-powered 20-bar espresso maker that makes real coffee in the van without a stovetop setup.
Read guide arrow_forwardRenogy 50A DC-DC battery charger with MPPT
Charges your house batteries off the alternator as you drive and brings solar in through a built-in MPPT controller.
Read guide arrow_forwardRenogy 400W foldable solar blanket
A lightweight, 16-fold 400W N-type solar blanket that packs small and sets up fast for camping and RV use.
Read guide arrow_forwardRenogy ONE Core energy monitor
A Wi-Fi monitoring panel that shows what your battery and solar are doing at a glance, so power never surprises you.
Read guide arrow_forwardRenogy 400W portable solar blanket
A second 400W N-type foldable solar option for power stations, RVs and off-grid setups.
Read guide arrow_forwardRenogy 2000W 12V inverter charger
Turns 12V battery power into clean 120V AC for laptops, tools and appliances, with a built-in charger and transfer switch.
Read guide arrow_forwardRenogy 2000W 24V pure sine wave inverter
A 24V pure sine wave inverter with two AC outputs and a remote, for larger or more efficient van electrical systems.
Read guide arrow_forwardShark FlexBreeze HydroGo misting fan
A cordless misting fan with a 12-hour battery, for cooling a hot van or awning without mains power.
Read guide arrow_forwardHelinox Sunset Chair
A lightweight, high-back, collapsible camp chair that packs small — comfortable enough to actually use every evening.
Read guide arrow_forwardCollapsible 20L water bucket
A 20L folding bucket that flattens for storage — for hauling water, washing up and rinsing off at camp.
Read guide arrow_forwardMinelab GO-FIND 66 metal detector
A lightweight, packable metal detector with a waterproof coil — a hobby for beaches and trails on a slow trip.
Read guide arrow_forwardAMBER X personal cloud storage
A personal cloud device with a 512GB SSD — your own backup and media library on the road, no monthly fee.
Read guide arrow_forwardDisposable tea filter bags
Drawstring paper filter bags for loose tea and coffee — simple, packable, and easy to clean up in a small kitchen.
Read guide arrow_forwardNinja 2.5QT glass container with lid
A microwave, freezer and dishwasher-safe glass container for cooking, storing and reheating in a small kitchen.
Read guide arrow_forwardMegapro Ratcheting Screwdriver Set - 13-in-1 Multi Bit Screw Driver w/ ¼” Hex
Megapro Ratcheting Screwdriver Set - 13-in-1 Multi Bit Screw Driver w/ ¼” Hex — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardZOWVAAM Air Fryer Liners for Ninja Crispi
ZOWVAAM Air Fryer Liners for Ninja Crispi — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forward3DP Essential Pro Kit Compatible with Seestar S50 Telescope Accessories:
3DP Essential Pro Kit Compatible with Seestar S50 Telescope Accessories: — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardTonton Solar Panel Connector to XT60 Adapter Extension Cable
Tonton Solar Panel Connector to XT60 Adapter Extension Cable — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardSeamaka 350A 12V Bus Bar Marine 12V - 48V Power Distribution Block with Cover
Seamaka 350A 12V Bus Bar Marine 12V - 48V Power Distribution Block with Cover — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardVIKKSAER Solar Cable Entry Gland
VIKKSAER Solar Cable Entry Gland — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardTaicols 10 Pairs of Solar Panel Connector Caps
Taicols 10 Pairs of Solar Panel Connector Caps — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardUGREEN 145W Laptop Power Bank 25000mAh
UGREEN 145W Laptop Power Bank 25000mAh — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardLOUTYTUO Ultrathin Upgraded Food Grade Silicone Travel Foldable Electric
LOUTYTUO Ultrathin Upgraded Food Grade Silicone Travel Foldable Electric — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardTepui Mosquito Netting
Tepui Mosquito Netting — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardEarth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets Fresh Scent - 60 Loads per package. Eco
Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets Fresh Scent - 60 Loads per package. Eco — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardCableCreation Short Micro USB to USB C Cable 0.65 FT
CableCreation Short Micro USB to USB C Cable 0.65 FT — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardElement E50 Fire Extinguisher Stick 40050
Element E50 Fire Extinguisher Stick 40050 — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardAGVEE 180 Degree Angled USB-C to USB-C Adapter and Short Side Inward
AGVEE 180 Degree Angled USB-C to USB-C Adapter and Short Side Inward — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardBateria Power Super Flat Solar Cable Connector
Bateria Power Super Flat Solar Cable Connector — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardSTARGEAR 32.8FT Starlink Gen 3/Mini Cable
STARGEAR 32.8FT Starlink Gen 3/Mini Cable — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardGEARit 4 Gauge Wire
GEARit 4 Gauge Wire — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardAlliance Alcohol Prep Pads 2-Ply 70% Alcohol Swabs Sterile Cleaning Wipes
Alliance Alcohol Prep Pads 2-Ply 70% Alcohol Swabs Sterile Cleaning Wipes — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardCuiCanfla 14 Pairs Hook Loop Tape with Strong Adhesive
CuiCanfla 14 Pairs Hook Loop Tape with Strong Adhesive — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest model)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest model) — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardKaskawise Car Ceiling Cargo Net Pocket
Kaskawise Car Ceiling Cargo Net Pocket — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
Read guide arrow_forwardRoadie- The OVERNIGHTER™ SUV Window Tent with Bug Screen and
Roadie- The OVERNIGHTER™ SUV Window Tent with Bug Screen and — one of the items on our Amazon.ca kit list.
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