Organizers announced today (Oct. 23) that the 2021 Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show, scheduled for Feb. 25-28 at The International Centre in Burlington, Ontario is transitioning to a virtual event due to COVID 19.

The Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show – aka “The Big RV Show” – is the largest consumer RV show in Canada and the only show produced by the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA).

“At the Big RV Show, our exhibitors and customers are like our family and we need to provide them the assurance that we can operate within a safe and healthy environment during these extraordinary times,” CRVA officials stated in the release announcing the format change. “While we were hopeful to host the Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show in 2021, due to the ongoing health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we have made the difficult decision to cancel our “in person” RV Show scheduled for Feb. 25-28 at The International Centre.”

“We delayed this decision as long as possible but visibility has become very clear with the current information from public health authorities and rising number of COVID cases in Canada that this is the right course of action,” explained Shannon O’Callaghan CRVA’s show director. “Our primary concern has always been operating in an environment that ensures the health and safety of customers above any other consideration”

The Big RV Show organizers have been looking at other avenues for their consumers to access exclusive deals from the largest RV Retailers in Ontario and are excited to announce they will transition the 2021 show to a new and revolutionary “Virtual Platform.”

“The Virtual Big RV Show” is a new and innovative way to give consumers access to over 500 recreational vehicles on display, RV lifestyle seminars and presentations, entertainment for the family and chances to win amazing prizes. Instead of a standard running event format, attendees will enjoy a virtual experience through a website and mobile app. Visitors can view products and videos, download brochures and connect directly with a representative via direct message, audio or video chat.

In addition, attendees can enter to win the Grand Prize, which is a Dream RV Vacation for one week in a luxury motorhome. Those who purchase a recreational vehicle during the show are entered to win up to $5,000 of RV payments towards their purchase.

In the coming weeks, CRVA will share more updates about this event.