Page last updated: 13 May 2025
Canada’s campervan market has grown steadily over the past 10 years, from 50,000 vehicles in 2014 to 84,000 in 2024.
How many campervans are there in Canada?
There are 84,000 campervans in Canada as of 2024.
- Up 16% from 72,400 in 2023 and 40% from 60,000 in 2019.
- Campervans make up 4% of the total RV market in Canada (2.1 million units).
How many campervans are sold in Canada each year?
1,213 campervans were sold in 2024, 4% of all RVs sold in Canada.
- Campervan sales skyrocketed during the pandemic boom, with 2,000 units sold in 2022.
- Campervan shipments increased 23% in 2022. 694 units were shipped from January to September 2022 vs 563 units in the same period in 2021.
- After a market correction in 2023, the campervan market bounced back in 2024 with Class B wholesale shipments up 22% in Q3 2024 vs the same quarter in 2023.
Which provinces have the most campervans?
Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta combined make up over 73% of all campervans in Canada.
- In 2024, these three provinces had more than 61,300 campervans.
- Ontario has 35% (29,400) of all Canadian campervans.
- Quebec has 23% (19,320) of all Canadian campervans.
- Alberta has 15% (12,600) of Canadian campervans with high per capita ownership.
British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario saw significant increases over the past 10 years.
- British Columbia, up 45% (from 8,100 to 11,760 units).
- Alberta, up 52% (from 8,300 to 12,600 units).
- Ontario, up 36% (from 21,600 to 29,400 units).
Due to smaller populations, the Northern Territories, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador have fewer campervans.
- The Northern territories have less than 1% of all Canadian campervans (fewer than 840).
- The Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island) have about 8% of all campervans (6,720).
- Yukon Territory has the highest rate per capita because of the region’s adventure travel culture.
Demographics of Campervan Owners in Canada
In 2024, the average Canadian campervan owner was 44 years old.
- Age Distribution: Class B campervan owners are bimodal with 51% in the 18-34 age range, 5% in 35-44, 6% in 45-54, and 38% in 55+.
- Income: 65% of campervan owners have household incomes over $65,000, 26% over $100,000.
- Family: 59% of Class B owners have no children at home, 41% are families with children.
What are the most popular campervan types in Canada?
- Class B Motorhomes (Factory-built) – 56% of all campervans. Popular models include Mercedes Sprinter-based campervans (42% of new Class B sales), Ford Transit-based models (31%), and RAM ProMaster-based campervans (27%).
- High-Roof Cargo Van Conversions (DIY or Custom) – 32% of Canadian campervans. These are converted by owners themselves or by conversion companies.
- Pop-Top Campervans – 8% of campervans. These include Vintage Volkswagen Westfalia campers and modern equivalents with roofs that can be elevated for extra space.
- Truck Camper Vans and Specialty 4×4 – The remaining 4% of campervans. These include overland vehicles for travelling through the backcountry and truck-based campers.
How much does it cost to own a campervan in Canada?
Campervan ownership involves substantial initial and ongoing expenses.
Purchase price
- New Class B motorhomes cost $125,000 on average in Canada.
- Luxury Mercedes-based models cost $175,000 for fully-equipped units.
- Basic pop-top campervans start at $85,000 for factory models.
- Used 5-year-old Class B campervans average $75,000 in good condition.
- A 10-year-old used campervans sell for approximately $45,000.
- DIY conversion costs average $30,000 total, including $15,000 for a used cargo van and $15,000 for conversion materials.
Depreciation
- New campervans typically lose about 12% in the first year ($15,000 on a new $125,000 unit).
- Well-maintained campervans can retain approximately 60% of their value after 5 years.
Maintenance and running costs
- Canadian campervan owners spend $3,900 annually on average for operating expenses.
- Insurance costs average $1,200 annually for a $100,000 campervan.
- Maintenance and repairs average $800 per year for vehicles under 5 years old, increasing to $1,500 for older models.
- Fuel expenses average $1,800 annually based on 5,000 km of annual travel.
- Storage fees average $960 annually for outdoor storage ($80 monthly) and up to $1,800 annually for indoor heated storage.
How long do Canadians keep their campervans?
Most people keep their campervans for 5-7 years before upgrading or selling.
- Long-Term Users: About 30% of owners keep their van for 10+ years, usually retirees who use them for extended travel.
- Short-Term Ownership: About 35% of owners use their campervan fewer than 14 days a year, which means shorter ownership periods.
- Upgrade Cycle: Many owners follow a 3-5 year upgrade path, trading in for newer models with more features.
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Campervan and RV Market Comparison
There are about 84,000 campervans in Canada as of 2024 and 2.1 million RVs of all kinds.
- Campervans are about 4% of the total RV market, towable trailers are the majority of recreational vehicles.
- RV sales were over 50,000 in 2022, and campervans were about 4% of those sales.
How much do prices vary between RV types?
Travel Trailers
- New travel trailers are $15,000 – $35,000 for basic models.
- The average family travel trailer is $25,000-$30,000.
Fifth Wheels
- Fifth-wheel trailers cost $40,000 – $100,000.
Campervans
- Campervans are more expensive than towables. New models can cost $125,000.
- Factory-built Class B from Canadian manufacturers like Pleasure-Way and Roadtrek cost $100,000 – $150,000.
What’s the impact of campervan ownership on the tourism industry?
Campervan travel is a big part of domestic tourism in Canada.
- Economic Impact: The entire RV industry contributed $12.0 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022.
- Travel Expenditure: RV owners spent $10.3 billion in 2022 on travel.
- Regional Benefits: Campervan tourism boosts the economy of small towns and provincial/national parks. Many rural areas see a seasonal business boom in the summer.
- Rental Market: The campervan rental market in Canada was $42.1 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $82.2 million by 2030.
How many people travel in a campervan in Canada?
Campervan statistics from 2023 show that 252,000 Canadians travel in campervans.
- 84,000 campervan-owning households took 176,400 campervan trips within Canada in 2022.
- Each campervan has 2.1 people per trip, so 370,440 campervan travelers per year.
- 1.43 million Canadians camp in some form of RV in 2023.
- 72% of all campervan trips happen between May and September, with July being the peak month with 22% of annual campervan travel.
- Canadian campervan owners use their vans for summer road trips and outdoor vacations, with Class B owners averaging 21 days per year of use, down from 30 days per year pre-pandemic.
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