Don’t wait for the midnight sun to shine before planning that RV vacation to Alaska and western Canada. Map out your trip today to regions that celebrate those long days of summer well into the evenings.
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From a halibut fishing competition in Alaska to a celebration of strawberries in Vancouver, these distinctively northern celebrations will set the stage for a summer to remember.
Find a festival below, then book a stay at a nearby RV Park (simply click on the park’s link to learn more).
Alberta June Events and RV Parks
• Sled Island Music Festival, June 21–25, Calgary. A five-day music and arts festival with more than 250 entertainers. sledisland.com
• Nextfest, June 1–11, Edmonton. Performances and exhibits by the local creative community. nextfest.org
• North Country Fair, June 23-27, 2017, Joussard. A solstice celebration filled with food and activities. lslncca.ca
Stay here during your visit:
Glowing Embers RV Park & Travel Centre, Edmonton
Alaska June Events and RV Parks
• Midnight Sun Festival, June 23–26, Fairbanks. Twenty-two hours of continuous sunlight mark the height of summer in Alaska. alaska.org/detail/nome-midnight- sun-festival
• Halibut Hullaballo, June 10–19, Valdez. Catch the largest halibut during this 10 day period and you win $1,000 cash. valdezfishderbies.com
• Relay for Life, June 2, Valdez. Walk or run for the cure or simply join the life-affirming festivities. main.acsevents.org
Stay here during your visit:
Eagle’s Rest RV Park & Cabins, Valdez
British Columbia June Events and RV Parks
• Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, June 1–September 23, Vancouver. Thrill to Canada’s largest non-profit professional Shakespeare Festival. bardonthebeach.org
• Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June 23 – July 2. Top jazz artists from all over converge to share their art. coastaljazz.ca
Stay here during your visit:
Burnaby Cariboo RV Park, Burnaby
Hazelmere RV Park, Surrey
Nk’Mip RV Park, Osoyoos
Ontario June Events and RV Parks
• Canada Dance Festival, June 15–July 30. A festival celebrating the talent of dancers from all over. canadadance.ca
• King City Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival, June 10. Enjoy craft brews and tasty food at this spectacular event. kingcraftbeerandfood.com
• Toronto Wine and Spirit Festival, June 16–17, Sugar Beach. Become acquainted with exciting new beverages as performers entertain. wineandspiritfestival.ca
Stay here during your visit:
Bissell’s Hideaway Resort, Pelham
Campark Resorts Family Camping & RV Resorts, Niagara Falls
Sherkston Shores RV Resort, Port Colborne
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, Niagara Falls