August 15, 2025 - Issue 36

Monthly Supplier Update
Deals, New Products, Pricing and more...

The BCLCA Preferred Supplier Newsletter is published eight times a year and provides members with updates on Supplier Programs that the Association offers. If you have any suggestions for other programs or products, please email office@bclca.com.

What's New? Product Spotlights

76 North Street – Custom Higher End Apparel – Silk Screen Printing, Embroidery

76 North Street is sponsoring and exhibiting at the Western Ideas Forum and AccomEx - November 3 – 6.


About: We are a family-owned Screen Printer & Embroidery company, providing custom apparel & merchandise for 15 years throughout Canada. Production is in Ontario, with sales offices in Vancouver & Calgary, we are known for our superior apparel and the best in campground retail graphics. Our branding includes t-shirts, hoodies, polos, jackets, aprons, and promotional products, while also providing high-quality customer service. “Once a 76 customer, always a 76 customer” …. because we provide the highest rate of sell through product and graphics. We make a huge effort to ensure our fabrics are of a higher caliber than any of our competition.


Contact: Gary Vaters, USA and Canada Vice President, Specializing in Camping and resorts & staff uniforms.  gary@76northstreet.com (705) 731-0076 x 22 Website: www.76northstreetinc.com

Acera Insurance Services Ltd. – Commercial Insurance Services

Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is exhibiting at the Western Ideas Forum and AccomEx - November 3 – 6.



About: At Acera Insurance, we specialize in risk management for remote lodges, resorts, and campgrounds across Canada. Led by Tourism Risk Specialist Rachela, our Outdoor Recreation team brings deep expertise and a refreshingly down-to-earth approach to working with tourism operators. From fly-in fishing lodges to remote campgrounds and adventure resorts, we understand the unique challenges of operating in the backcountry; and we ensure that insurers do too. Our team helps businesses implement practical, effective risk strategies that protect what matters most, while also making sure your insurance program reflects your true risk; so, you’re not overpaying. We know your operations from the ground up, and we’re here to support your success – we appreciate the opportunity to show you our commitment to this industry.


Contact: Rachela Pollock, Commercial Client Executive, rachela.pollock@acera.ca Website: Acera Insurance | Insurance for Canadians

Manufacturers of Power Pedestals & Custom Enclosures for Campgrounds

Ace has been manufacturing quality electrical, electronic and utility enclosures since 1977. Our philosophy has always been to design and build product for you, our customer. Therefore, custom manufacturing is our specialty.


Ace is able to assist you from inception in the prototype stage with qualified designers and drafters through production to the completed product. 


Ace manufactures a complete line of power pedestals and custom enclosures for campgrounds, marinas and walkways.


Email: aohman@acemfg.com or visit our website https://acemfg.com/about/

go2HR - BC's Human Resources and Health & Safety Association For Tourism and Hospitality

Whether you are looking to recruit for new positions, need free HR advice and consultation, support your employees with training and development, or enhance your Health & Safety Program, go2HR is BC’s human resources and health & safety association for tourism and hospitality, and can assist employers.


Recruiting for new positions - Post your job positions on go2HR’s free job board.


1:1 free advisory services



Online tools and templates


  • Search our HR resource library with over 100 resources, including our HR toolkit for best practices and resources to help recruit, retain, and manage employees. Download and personalize checklists and templates to suit your business needs.
  • Find industry specific health and safety resources in accommodation and food and beverage to prevent common workplace injuries and ensure your worker safety.
  • Support your employer mental health and wellness by accessing resources from our Workplace Mental Health Hub
  • Learn how to build a workplace free of sexual harassment with our Safer Spaces



Visit us at www.go2hr.ca. or Email inquiry@go2hr.ca

Welcome to the Good Sam Campground Network

With a strong footprint across the US and Canada, Good Sam is an iconic RV camping brand offering quality and personalized service. Whether visiting a small family-owned campground or a large RV resort, Good Sam Campgrounds proudly create exceptional camping experiences. With 2+ million Good Sam members, Good Sam is adding new campgrounds and RV parks regularly to meet the growing demand.


Campgrounds are the center of the RV universe, that is why Good Sam is investing over $10 million back into the campground community. Good Sam is committed to the health and well-being of the entire campground community because a thriving, profitable campground system is essential to the long-term success of the RV industry.


For more information contact Christine.Distl@goodsam.com or visit our website landing page for campgrounds https://www.goodsamnetwork.com/why.cfm

Outdoorsy Peer to Peer RV Rental Platform plus Roamly RV Insurance

Outdoorsy

Outdoorsy is the world's largest and most trusted peer to peer RV Rental platform. The Outdoorsy marketplace makes it easy for Outdoor travelers to find and rent stylish, awesome RVs. Our selection spans over 30,000 RVs, including vintage Airstreams, toy haulers, fifth wheelers, Class A, B, and C RVs, as well as garden variety trailers and motorhomes.


Outdoorsy also offers our Hosts a great way to build a side hustle with an otherwise idle asset. With over 1 million trips and $2B transactions in the marketplace, Outdoorsy helps outdoor enthusiasts and entrepreneurs build their own businesses by putting their RV to work.

 

Roamly

Roamly is the first RV-focused insurtech, built by RV owners like you. As experts in the RV space, we've crafted RV insurance policies that offer robust coverages at a great price for all RVers, while also addressing coverage gaps that exist in the industry for things like RV rentals and coverage for campervan conversions.


In addition to insurance products, Roamly also offers additional protection products including Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Service Contracts, Tire & Wheel Protection, Windshield Protection, and more to make sure our customers are fully protected when they're on the road.


Austin Green, Head of Partnerships, Outdoorsy & Roamly

austin@roamly.com (512) 667-2649

A Leader in Campground EV Charger Electrification

Valid Manufacturing is a leader in campground, marinas, parking lot and EV charger electrification. We are a BC manufacturer and work closely with BC Hydro and Fortis BC to develop and supply product in compliance with local utility standards. All our products are certified to CSA standards to enable you and your contractor full confidence for installation of high-quality certified product.


We have a catalogue of products available at https://validmfg.com/product-industry/electrical/. We also design product for applications which require a unique solution. If you don’t see it in our catalogue we are here to assist you in assembling the recommended product for your particular requirements.


Electrical vehicle charging and the accompanying infrastructure requirements have become a notable topic within the last couple of years and Valid has invested in development of multiple solutions for your EV power distribution requirements. The campground sector is well set up for adding EV charging stations onto existing power distribution. For further information on this topic please contact us at info@validmfg.com.

Commercial, Home, Group Employee Health Insurance

Western Financial Group offers businesses quality insurance advice: extending to reviews of existing policies and identifying inadequate coverage. BCLCA members using Western Financial Group report saving money without compromising insurance coverage or deductibles and receiving better advice and service. Insurance products include commercial, home, group employee health products, legal expense insurance and more.


Please give us a call or visit our webpage at https://westernfinancialgroup.ca for any of your business insurance, employee benefits, financial services, or personal insurance needs.


Melissa Baback – 250-762-2217 or

Email melissa.baback@westernfg.ca

BC Lodging & Campgrounds Association
209 - 3003 St. John's Street
Port Moody, BC V3H 2C4
Canada
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