RV Lifestyle Story and photos by Rex Vogel Canadians who travel south changed their migration pattern dramatically this past winter. In a normal year, more than one million Canadians head south to the U.S. Sunbelt states. The COVID-19 pandemic clipped their wings and forced most to stay in Canada this winter. Of those who travelled, most drove west to RV parks and campgrounds in British Columbia − the South Okanagan, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. There is no place in Canada from the East Coast all the way to this area that doesn’t have winter. So, there’s no escape until you come here. These three regions in British Columbia appear to be the perfect destinations for snowbirds who want to forget about the snow and the worst of the freezing cold. British Columbia was the place to be in Canada this past winter. Whether snowbirds looked at minimum and maximum temperatures, or number of snow days, these three areas were the best option. Plus, with fewer than five days with snowfall, whichever B.C. region snowbirds chose, it allowed them to escape the worst of the weather conditions that they dread: snow, wind, ice and frigid winter temperatures. Fortunately, Canadian snowbirds could still make the most of a bad situation. Although replicating the conditions of a Florida winter in Canada is not possible, spending the tougher months in a balmier climate within the country’s borders is doable for many. Canadian Snowbirds Changed Migration Patterns Pandemic changed migration patterns of Canadians who head south for the sun 22 | www.snowbirds.org
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