Let’s go to the Olympics!
The Winter Olympics are coming to Vancouver, British Columbia and RVers are being made welcome. The City of Vancouver is rolling out the red carpet and providing 365 RV sites at two of their very popular beach front parks. Normally, overnight parking isn’t allowed at either location but the city has granted a temporary development permit at Vancouver’s Jericho Beach and Spanish Bank locations from February 10 to March 2, 2010.
Taking under consideration the needs of the visitor’s, arrangements have been made for washrooms, showers, restaurants, water and sanitary disposal. Sorry, no electrical hook-ups but generators will be allowed during certain hours. These exclusive sites within the heart of Vancouver will be rented for $95.00 plus GST per night and arrangements have been made for 24 hour security and supervision.
Shuttles
It’s a great opportunity to attend the Olympic events and explore this beautiful west-coast city.
Shuttle buses will be available to transport guests to the Canada Line Sky Train Station on Cambie Street which provides easy access to the venues and other areas of the city.
Jericho Beach
Jericho Beach with its long sandy beaches and beautiful mountain views will have approximately 110 sites accommodating RVs to a maximum length of 30 feet. RVers will enjoy the spectacular scenery of downtown Vancouver and a very peaceful location. Washrooms, showers and a restaurant are all being provided by the Jericho Beach Sailing Club situated right next door.
Spanish Bank
The 255 sites at Spanish Bank are in a quiet location away from the busy city life and offer three fabulous beaches where you can enjoy the waterfront at your leisure. Food can be bought at the two Park Board concessions and public washrooms will be open. Shower facilities will be brought to the site for guest usage. The allowable maximum length of vehicles parking at Spanish Bank will be 25 feet.
Other Options
For those RVers who have larger units or wish to have full services there are other options and a few of them are listed below: Reserve early – they are booking up fast.
- Burnaby Cariboo RV Park ~ Burnaby ~ http://www.bcrvpark.com
- Capilano RV Park ~ closest park to downtown ~ http://www.capilanorvpark.com/
- Dogwood ~ Surrey ~ http://dogwoodcampgrounds.com/
- Fort Langley Camping ~ next to historic Fort Langley ~ http://www.fortcamping.com/
- Pacific Border RV Park – South Surrey ~ http://www.pacificborderrvpark.com/
- Park Canada ~ Delta ~ http://www.parkcanada.com/
- Peace Arch RV Park~ South Surrey ~ http://www.peacearchrvpark.ca/
- Tynehead ~ Surrey ~ http://www.tynehead.com/
v Reservations for Jericho Beach or Spanish Banks: www.vancouver2010rv.com/
The decision whether to attend the 2010 Olympic Games may be made easier now that RVers know there are options for parking their rigs. Be prepared, book your reservation and join other enthusiastic Olympic fans in Vancouver during the Olympics in 2010 – it’s going to be exciting!
