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CloseMeet Heath
I’m the crazy dreamer of the family. I have slightly ridiculous ideas and Alyssa helps bring me down to Earth to execute on them.
I drive our RV and eat way too much Mexican food (when possible). Every week I interview nomadic entrepreneurs on The RV Entrepreneur podcast and last year I co-founded CampgroundBooking.com, an online reservation tool for campgrounds.
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CloseMeet Alyssa
I’m Alyssa! I wrote a best-selling book on how to start RVing full-time called A Beginner’s Guide to Living in an RV. But mostly I run all of our video production, including our Youtube channel. I’m also the one who plots out our travel routes and researches beautiful places to visit. I don’t function without coffee, but who does?
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The Trip
The best part of RVing is exploring beautiful new places. This summer, we partnered with Heath & Alyssa Padgett to showcase some of the best destinations Canada has to offer. From August to October, Heath & Alyssa lived and travelled in the all-new 2019 Wonder Rear Twin Bed while they journeyed from our home base in Winkler, Manitoba all the way to Vancouver Island. Along the way, they shared their favourite stops on their YouTube channel and here on this page. Explore the journey right here and on Instagram at #WonderExploresCanada.
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Follow @leisurevans and @heathandalyssa on Instagram to follow the trip across Canada.
The journey
Trip details
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LTV Headquarters
LocationWinkler, ManitobaAs soon as we crossed the border, we head straight for Leisure Travel Vans headquarters to pick up the Wonder! -
Arrowhead RV Park
LocationWinnipeg, ManitobaRV park on flat gravel sites and high-speed internet—AKA where we spend the night before heading into downtown Winnipeg! -
Town and Country RV Park
LocationWinnipeg, ManitobaCampground near Winnipeg that is within walking distance to a waterpark. A great place for families to stay during the summertime. -
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
LocationWinnipeg, ManitobaOne of the top things to do in Manitoba! The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is must visit in downtown Winnipeg. -
The Forks
LocationWinnipeg, ManitobaA large community market located right where the Red River and Assiniboine River meet. A great place to shop, grab a meal and spend an afternoon. -
Exchange District BIZ
LocationWinnipeg, ManitobaIntimate walking tours of downtown Winnipeg with various food and historical themes that showcase the city of Winnipeg. We did the "Death & Debauchery" tour and it really showed off the dark side of Winnipeg's history! The tour guides really know the city and do a great job of explaining the architecture and history of the city. -
Birds Hill Provincial Park
LocationSt. Clements, ManitobaA beautiful provincial park just a short drive north of Winnipeg. With a lot of biking and hiking trails throughout the park, there is a lot to explore here! -
Grand Beach Provincial Park
LocationGrand Marais, ManitobaWe were told this was one of the top beaches in North America and didn't believe them until we arrived! Amazing white sand beach and tons of camping. Would love to spend more time here! -
Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park
LocationWinnipeg Beach, ManitobaA small provincial park located on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg with a quaint boardwalk and lots of swimming. -
Rubber Ducky Resort and Campground
LocationWarren, ManitobaA family-friendly campground 45 minutes north of Winnipeg for both seasonal and short-term campers with multiple pools and hot tubs. -
Riding Mountain National Park
LocationWasagaming, ManitobaGorgeous national park in the hills of Manitoba! We spent five days hiking, camping, and enjoying the tiny town in Riding Mountain. -
Spruce Woods Provincial Park
LocationGlenboro, ManitobaWe expected to camp here to enjoy the river and lake, but ended up spending the day hiking the sand dunes! -
Regina
LocationRegina, SaskatchewanWe explored downtown Regina—the capital of Saskatchewan—on a really smoky day! But there was plenty to see indoors like Stone Hall Castle, the Royal Sasketchewan Museum, and the Legislative building all around Wascana Park. -
Mac the Moose
LocationMoose Jaw, SaskatchewanIt isn't a road trip without stopping at ridiculous roadside attractions like the largest moose in the world! -
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
LocationMaple Creek, SaskatchewanSaskatchewan is known for prairies, but this is gorgeous provincial park bordering Alberta with a ton of steep hills and dense forests. Absolutely beautiful! -
Fort Walsh National Historic Site
LocationMaple Creek, SaskatchewanFort Walsh was built back in the 1800s to rein in the lawlessness of the west. Now the historic site features tour guides in period clothing to teach you the history of Saskatchewan. -
Tillebrook Provincial Park
LocationTillebrook, AlbertaWe found this small provincial park when we were looking for a one night stop off the highway. We ended up staying three nights! It's a small oasis with one hiking trail, but it's peaceful and quiet and a great stopover on your way to the mountains! -
Calgary
LocationCalgary, AlbertaWe missed the Stampede visiting in August, but still loved our time in Calgary! We biked along the river and through the city. The city is very bike friendly and the food was amazing! -
Banff
LocationBanff, AlbertaWhen people ask us where our favorite destination is, Banff is ALWAYS our number one recommendation. We spent a week hiking, biking, and eating around the town of Banff. It's a bucket list destination for sure! -
Lake Louise, Banff National Park
LocationLake Louise, AlbertaSome of our favorite hikes in Banff National Park are around Lake Louise. The views are unbeatable! Favorites: The Fairview Lookout and the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House. -
Jasper National Park
LocationJasper, AlbertaSo much wild life in Jasper! We hiked, went out on Maligne Lake, and saw herds of elk during running season. Plus, there's less crowds than Banff! -
Mount Robson Provincial Park
LocationMount Robson, British ColumbiaAfter driving National Park road from Banff through Jasper, you pass through Mount Robson Provincial Park when you cross into British Columbia. We stopped to hike Overlander Falls! -
Wells Gray Provincial Park
LocationClearwater, British ColumbiaProbably the best place to find waterfalls in Canada! -
Sea to Sky Highway
LocationWhistler, British ColumbiaOne of the best road trips in Canada for a reason! We started in Kamloops to make it to Whistler and then drove to the coast. -
Whistler
LocationWhistler, British ColumbiaKnown for skiiing, after visiting Whistler this fall I would say it's probably gorgeous year round! ?We loved walking through town and hiking to all the nearby waterfalls! -
Vancouver
LocationVancouver, British ColumbiaAs an RVer, we usually avoid cities, but loved visiting the coast in Vancouver! -
Kelowna
LocationKelowna, British ColumbiaCanadian wine country ❤️There are about 60 wineries in the area, many of which offer free or cheap tastings.
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