ARE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED IN CANADIAN CAMPGROUNDS?

From Sunday to Thursday, it is not generally necessary to confirm a spot at the majority of Canadian campgrounds – unless of course a festival or special event is taking place. However it is wise to reserve a site for all weekends; most definitely for long weekends.

Photo taken Cozy Cabins Campground in Woodstock, New Brunswick (A member of several discount camping clubs).

Canada celebrates several long weekends between May to October. During these weekends ALL campgrounds will be very busy so reservations are a must. The months of July and August are high season - when the most RVers are on the move.


Summer holiday dates during 2007

▪ May - The 24th May long weekend will be celebrated on the 21st May – the Monday closest to the actual 24th.
▪ June – No long weekend
▪ July – Canada Day - July 1st - is on a Sunday in 2007, so Monday the 2nd is considered a legal holiday. However most celebrations will take place on the Sunday.
▪ August – The civic holiday will be Monday 7 Aug
▪ September – Labour Day – the first Monday in Sept (3 Sep 07)
▪ October – Cdn Thanksgiving – not a busy camping weekend but the 2nd Monday is the official holiday.

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