‘Pathfinder’ Notes 48% Jump in Bookings at Canadian Parks – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
Pathfinder Ventures Ltd. (TSXV:RV) has provided an update on the progress of its Lifestyle Communities division and insight into its Western Canada RV Portfolio, according to a press release.
Pathfinder RV Resort Portfolio – Increased Reservations as Canada-U.S. Tensions Rise
Pathfinder’s Camp Resort Portfolio is experiencing an increase in reservations, driven in part by ongoing Canada-U.S. tensions that are leading more Canadians to vacation locally.
According to the company’s latest reservation data, bookings for April 2025 are 48% higher than the same period last year. Looking further ahead, advance bookings for the upcoming months are already up by nearly 10% year over year.
This data suggests two key trends: in the short term, more Canadians are opting to stay local, and in the long term, travelers are increasingly planning summer vacations within Canada rather than in the U.S.
While data on Pathfinder’s winter RV program is still being collected, management anticipates a potential surge in demand for Winter 25/26. Many snowbirds may choose to remain in Canada rather than travel to warmer destinations such as Arizona, Palm Springs or Florida. As all of Pathfinder’s parks are in Western Canada, the company sees a strong opportunity to capture this growing market.
Pathfinder will continue to monitor booking trends closely and provide further updates as more data becomes available.
“The strong increase in bookings for our RV Resort portfolio reflects growing demand for local vacation options. We are well positioned to take advantage of this growing trend and look forward to the continued potential of our parks across Western Canada,” said Joe Bleackley, CEO of Pathfinder.
Pathfinder Communities – Focused on Housing Affordability
Since announcing the launch of its Pathfinder Lifestyle Communities division, Pathfinder has been actively advancing its plans to create vibrant, affordable housing communities in Western Canada. The company’s strategy focuses on land lease communities that provide high-quality, cost-effective modular and manufactured housing solutions tailored to the needs of Canadians seeking affordable homeownership options.
As demand for attainable housing continues to rise, Pathfinder plans on positioning itself as a leading provider of low-cost housing by leveraging innovative modular construction techniques and community-centric development strategies. The vision is to establish and operate well-designed, sustainable communities that offer residents an exceptional quality of life at a fraction of traditional housing costs, noted the release.
“Our Lifestyle Communities division is progressing as planned, and we look forward to unveiling specific projects shortly as we work toward helping Canadians find cost-effective housing solutions,” said Bleackley.
