The fall months of September and October are a great time to explore the wilderness and beautiful landscapes of Western Canada. With the summer crowds now gone home, the campgrounds of British Columbia almost seem to empty overnight following the Labour Day weekend. Instead of hot sunny days, those overlanding and camping here in September and October can expect yellowing leaves and cool mornings, and even a chance of experiencing the first snowfall in some areas further into October. For those who don’t mind packing a few extra layers on chilly days, the fall months present the perfect opportunity to explore this beautiful province before winter closes in.
Fall comes later and lasts longer in certain parts of the province – the southern half of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and Gulf Islands are often mild well into November, although from October onwards campers can expect frequent rainfall and fog. Tourism in these areas is heavily concentrated in the summer months, meaning that visitors can expect quiet campgrounds, less crowded ferries and lighter traffic on the roads. Although the daylight hours are noticeably shorter than in the peak of summer, the time saved travelling on less-congested roads and the relative ease of finding a place to camp helps to make up for this.
For those living in the Interior or in the Prairie provinces, the Okanagan also experiences warmer and longer autumn weather than anywhere east of the West Coast. Well-known for its high summer temperatures, the Okanagan cools down in September while still remaining warmer than most other areas of the Interior. An early fall visit also allows visitors to head to many of the vineyards found all across the Okanagan shortly after the harvest finishes.
For car campers, the colder months bring with them the increased importance of shelter and warmth. With our highly waterproof and windproof roof top tents, setting up a dry and comfortable shelter takes just minutes – something worth its weight in gold in the unpredictable fall weather of Western Canada.
When attached to the roof rack of your vehicle, you can sleep with confidence knowing that you’re well-protected from the elements. Unlike ground tents that create a lot of noise when windy, sleeping in your roof top tent is a much more pleasant experience. If snow is in the forecast then having your own roof top tent is a definite advantage – with their hard-shell construction, our roof tents won’t sag or rip under the weight of heavy snow like ground tents can.
To make camping in the colder months even more enjoyable, we also recommend configuring and testing out your sleeping arrangements before you set off. Knowing that your sleeping arrangements are comfortable ahead of time helps to prevent any unpleasant surprises upon arrival at your campsite.
An indigenous-owned and operated company, at Roof Top Tents we are dedicated to helping our clients get out in the outdoors and enjoy the beautiful scenery and landscapes of British Columbia and beyond. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable outdoor products so that everyone can experience the joy of exploring and camping wherever the road takes them.
We ship our products across British Columbia, and we can arrange out of province delivery as well. Take the first step towards experiencing the convenience and comfort of rooftop camping yourself by visiting our website or emailing us at info@rooftoptents.ca today!
