Education and Information SharingJoin us at St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, Cranbrook, BC. November 3 – 6, 2025
We invite you to join Campgrounds, RV Parks, and Resort operators from across the West for a historic industry gathering. Save the Date or register today to attend Canada’s first-ever Western Ideas Forum—a must-attend event for those shaping the future of outdoor hospitality.
The Ideas Forum is designed to provide campground, RV Park, Lodging operators and managers with an inexpensive learning opportunity thanks to our sponsors and suppliers. It’s a chance to network with the sponsors, suppliers, fellow members and meet the volunteer board of directors. This is where ideas are discussed, knowledge is shared, and members’ questions answered!
Check out the video of why operators just like you attended past Ideas Forums.
Jointly hosted by the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) and the Canadian Camping and RV Association (CCRVA)—with support from our provincial partners in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba—this landmark event will bring together 80 – 100 campground and resort owners, RV park operators, and outdoor hospitality professionals from across Western Canada.
The 82nd BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 4:00 pm. Only members in good standing can attend and vote at the BCLCA Annual General Meeting.
Quality speakers are sprinkled throughout the agenda talking on a number of topics affecting the day-to-day operation of your business. These people are the industry experts in their field and can answer your burning questions. The full speaker line-up will be posted in September 2025.
There is a fee per person for BCLCA members and other non member businesses to attend.
Onsite Delegates: Member rates per person to be announced July 2025.
Meals: The per person registration fee allows the onsite delegate to attend all sessions, keynotes, tabletop trade show, refreshments and meals as advertised. The registration fee does not include accommodation.
Virtual: No virtual registrations just onsite in person delegates only. Note the sessions onsite are not recorded.
Hotel: St Eugene Golf Resort Casino, Cranbrook room rates to be announced in July 2025.
For direct access to members, industry suppliers can attend the Western Ideas Forum either as a sponsor or as an exhibitor. Join us at AccomEx, the exclusive trade show at the Western Ideas Forum, and position your brand in front of campground owners and operators from across Western Canada. As a sponsor, you’ll gain premium exposure, high-value connections, and direct access to decision-makers shaping the future of outdoor hospitality.
Sponsorships and speaking opportunities are also available to suppliers.
💎 Platinum – $5,000
🥇 Gold – $3,500
🥈 Silver – $2,500
🥉 Bronze – $1,500
Exhibitor packages for the AccomEx show on November 4th include:
The British Columbia Lodging and Campgrounds Association represents the interests of independently owned and operated lodging, campgrounds, and RV parks and works for the betterment of these sectors of the tourism industry. The Association is a member of the Canadian Camping and RV Association, the national advocacy voice of campgrounds/RV parks across Canada.
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