Canada
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Our Favorite Documentaries
Books – Non-Fiction
Yoho: A History And Celebration of Yoho National Park
Robert Sandford
Kootenay National Park
Bob Hahn
The Kootenay Wolves: Five Years Following a Wild Wolf Pack
John E. Marriott
Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History
Stephen Jay Gould
Ranger Confidential
Andrea Lankford
Voices in the Wind: A Waterton-Glacier Anthologyl
Barbara Grinder, Kevin Van Tighem, Valerie Haig Brown
Books – Fiction
Brides of Banff Springs: (Alberta)
Victoria Chatham
Operation Banff Springs
Conrad Brasso
Full Curl: A Jenny Willson Mystery
Dave Butler
Jasper Wild
George Mercer
Lane Winslow Mystery Series
Iona Whishaw
Switchback
Danika Stone
For Younger Readers
Tracks, Scats and Signs
Leslie Dendy
Trees, Leaves & Bark
Diane Burns
Good Night Canada
Adam Gamble
Rocky Mountain Kids
Linda Goyette
The Wonders That I Find
Meghan J. Ward
The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede
Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Kootenay Kidnapper
Eric Wilson
All About Alberta: Fun Facts From A to Z
Canadian Girl
Banff National Park Activity Book for Kids
Celine Brewer
Banff National Park – Wildlife
Nak Art Design
Family Friendly Movies for Tweens and Teens
PG
- Principal photography took place in Canmore, Alberta, which doubled for several American towns
PG-13
- The Crew spent 4 days shooting at Fortress Mountain Resort in Kananaskis
- The Rock got nostalgic on his Instagram stories about starting his journey in Calgary as a professional football player!
PG
- Based on the true story of the Jamaican Olympic Bobsled team at the Calgary Olympics in 1988
- You can still see the famous Jamaican bobsled at WinSport in Calgary
PG
- Downtown Calgary made the perfect stand in for the Metropolis skyline
- The top of the Calgary Tower offers a chance to see Clark Kent’s perspective of where the prairies and the mountains meet
PG-13
- The dream-within-a-dream third-level of this mind-bending film was shot in Calgary around Fortress Mountain
- The Snow Fortress is actually Fortress Ski Resort in Kananaskis, AB
PG
- Filmed partly in Alberta, involving a handful of communities including Nanton, Longview and Lethbridge
- The sandstorm/baseball field scene was filmed at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks
- Additional dust storm scenes were filmed in Fort Macleod
R-Rated Films
R
- Shot in Kananaskis Country using only natural light
- Director Alejandro González Iñárritu involved indigenous cultural experts in the filmmaking process
R
- Filmed almost entirely in the Rockies of Calgary and the Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Mount Lougheed near Canmore as well as Fortress and Moose Mountain were composed to create the main peak featured in the movie
- Multiple camp scenes shot in Goat Creek, Upper Kananaskis Lake and Elbow Falls
- The list doesn’t stop there – other scenes were filmed in Cowley, Fort MacLeod and Calgary, which includes Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall
R
- Filmed in Banff National Park, the small town set was also built outside of Canmore, AB
R
- Battle scenes were shot near Morley, west of Calgary
- Ludlow’s ranch was set in the Ghost River Wilderness area
- Bow River near Banff was the set for the funeral and cemetery scenes
Television Shows and Series
TV-PG
High River, in the foothills of Southern Alberta, is filled with streetscapes and locations as the Home of Heartland.
TV-14
- Direwolf, Ghost, was an Alertan wolf called Quigley with some of his scenes being filmed in Calgary
- Arya Stark and the wolves filmed several scenes in Banff
R
- All three seasons were filmed in and around Calgary
- In the pilot episode, you can see places like Inglewood Pizza
TV-MA
RVs on Screen
Ultimate Road Trip Playlists
We’ve curated a handful of Spotify playlists to pair perfectly with your travels!
Famous Musicians From Canada
Podcasts
Recommended Maps
Recommended Guides
Campground Fun
S’mores Sticks
These are a must have for campfire nights! You can roast hot dogs and marshmallows all night long on these!
Table Top Fire Pit
So you can still enjoy s’mores even if there is a fire ban.
Disposable Charcoal Grill Pan
Check to be sure there aren’t any fire restrictions before you purchase this.
Fairy Lights
Bring some of these solar or battery-powered lights and hang them around your campsite…instant style for the environment!
Wint-O-Green Lifesavers
These are a must. Get a fresh pack, wait for night time around the campfire. Pop one in your mouth and crunch/grind it with your mouth open. You are in for a surprise! Trust us 🙂
Pop Up lantern
For those after-dark trips to the campground bathroom, or set it up on your picnic table for the evening.
Fire Starter
Helps with starting your campfire!
Kitchen & Bathroom
Drip Coffee Maker
An easy coffee solution for campsites without electric hookups (your RV’s coffee pot will only work when you have electricity).
Meat Thermometer
Make sure your meat is cooked through on the grill!
Disposable / Compostable Dishware / Utensils
Save on dishwashing and water.
Hanging Toiletry Bag
Save space in the RV bathroom.
Microfiber Towel
Compact, lightweight, super absorbent, and quick drying. Great for carrying with you to lakes, rivers, or rafting trips, or just as an extra towel in the RV.
Useful for RV Travel
Power Bank
A portable charger for your devices.
Sasquatch Multi-Tool
Fun and useful! Has a bottle opener, cord cutter, screwdrivers, butterfly wrench, can opener, and 4 hex wrench positions.
Loop Earplugs
These earplugs filter sound waves to reduce noise while still allowing you to hear music and speech clearly.
Sleep Headband Bluetooth Headphones
Use to mask noise/listen to music via Bluetooth, to help you sleep better. Good for side-sleepers who find earbuds uncomfortable!
Magnetic Hooks
Put them on the back bumper – and hang bathing suits to dry. Just remember to bring them in before you drive away!
Grill Gloves
To move the hot grill off the table when you are done grilling.
Dishwasher Gloves
Keep hands clean during the task of dumping your waste tanks!
AC Inverter
You can use this to charge your phone or run low-power devices on household (AC) current without running the generator or plugging into shore power. (More on all of that in your Adventure Kit!)
Out & About
Binoculars
If you’re looking for an outstanding pair of binoculars, these are a great choice
Binoculars
A less expensive binocular option.
Hiking Poles
Hiking with poles improves balance and stability, reduces strain on joints, and increases walking speed.
Sun Hat
Useful for face and neck sun protection.
Kids Camera
Ideal for ages 3-8 years, this camera is easy for little hands to hold. Has video mode, selfie mode, in-built games, neck lanyard, and comes with an SD card
Disposable Camera
Consider for younger children, especially if they don’t have a phone yet.
Day Pack
A lightweight backpack is useful for carrying water and other supplies when you are out exploring.
Walkie Talkies
These are great for exploring. Give one to your kids (make sure you test it first). Then off they go!
Wet Wipes
Very handy.
Pet Waste Bags
Small and easy to carry for packing out trash.
National Park Passport
Preserve your memories of America’s national parks with this compact passport book.
Games For in the RV
Wiki Stix
Make sculptures on the windows!
Window Art
You can put up your creations on the RV windows!
