British Columbia, Lonely Planet’s Top 25 Destinations for 2026, There’s No Better Way to See It Than by Campervan

If you needed a sign that 2026 is the year to finally take that big road trip, Lonely Planet just handed it to you on a West Coast-shaped silver platter.

British Columbia, Canada’s wild and rugged, soul-resetting paradise, was officially named one of Lonely Planet’s Top 25 Travel Destinations for the upcoming year. And honestly? It feels overdue

BC is a magnificent place to connect with nature; it’s always been a go-to spot when you want to get out in nature and take a deep breath of some fresh mountain air, that cedar aroma and salt spray smell. What makes the 2026 recognition especially exciting is how perfectly it lines up with the growing trend of “wander-where-the-wifi-is-weak” travel, especially among those who want something more intentional than a resort and more meaningful than a rushed long weekend.

Why BC + Campervan = The Ultimate 2026 Adventure

There’s a reason RV and campervan travel has exploded in popularity. For those busy individuals, especially couples who haven’t had a proper adventure together since the pre-kid, pre-mortgage era. Campervan travel hits a perfect intersection of flexibility, comfort, and freedom.

Picture this: you wake up on a quiet beach on Vancouver Island. You brew a simple camp coffee with the back doors open to the sea. You drive north until the cell service flickers out and the silence becomes something you didn’t realize you were missing, stopping by at a farm stand for some roadside berries. Wander into a small coastal town that seems to exist purely to remind you to slow down. Reconnecting not only with your partner and with nature, but with yourself.

Campervan travel gives you something a hotel-based trip simply can’t: the ability to change your mind on a whim. Stay longer. Turn left instead of right. Chase those sunsets. Escape the rain. Having a solid plan is no longer necessary. Follow some tips from a local. BC rewards that kind of spontaneity with rainforests, waterfalls, mountain passes, quiet lakes, coastal shorelines, and a long list of places you’d never stumble upon if you were locked into reservations.

Perfect for Canadians, Americans, and Global Travellers
For Canadians, BC offers an accessible, proudly local adventure. Epic without being far. For Americans, it’s an easy border hop into landscapes unlike anywhere in the U.S. For global travellers, BC offers a collection of the world’s most iconic scenery: fjords, alpine lakes, rugged beaches, micro-climates, an expansive list of wildlife, and that unmistakable Pacific Northwest vibe.

A campervan gives you your freedom on wheels, your bed, kitchen, less time spent packing and unpacking, more time spent enjoying the trip.

Where to Rent Your Campervan

If you’re ready to take on the trip you won’t forget, look to a Canadian favourite: Karma Campervans, based in Calgary, AB, with locations serving across Western Canada, including Vancouver and Victoria. Our vans are simple, stylish, surprisingly cozy, and purposefully built for all types of travel. Think boutique hotel comfort meets camp-ready practicality. As far as road-trip companions go, they’re hard to beat

Plan your coastal wandering, a mountain-hopping loop, or a quiet getaway to reconnect with your partner somewhere among BC’s endless trees. A campervan is the way to do it. Learn more about booking with one of our vehicles to bring luxury to the outdoors.

Lonely Planet may have put BC on the map, but a road trip will keep it in your memories.

Refer to Lonely Planet for more information https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel#the-25-best-destinations-in-2026-british-columbia and check out the BC video below for more travel Inspirationl