RV Rental Cambridge, ON

Whether you stay in the Cambridge area or venture out, you’ll find great outdoor experiences in the city, and just a day’s drive away in your Cambridge rental RV. The rivers in Cambridge offer backdrops for green spaces, walkways, picnic areas, and trails. A local favorite is the Devil’s Creek Trail, which includes a boardwalk, interpretive signs and stops to enjoy the vistas of this beautiful, environmentally sensitive wetlands area.

Another popular trail is Mill Run Trail, a woodland pathway that runs alongside the Speed River from another trailhead, along Sheffield Street and all the way to Riverside, connecting the villages of Hespeler and Preston. Visitors often see deer, ducks, herons, beaver, and numerous songbirds. There is a lovely pedestrian bridge that leads to Riverside Park, a 250-acre oasis with a boardwalk, playing fields, an outdoor water park, picnic spots and restrooms.

Within an hour’s drive are two treasured conservation areas that you can visit in your Cambridge RV rental. Valens Conservation Area is well cared for, and provides a long fishing deck, showers and bathrooms, a picnic area, walking trails with interpretive signs, and even camping. Mountsberg Conservation Area, near Hamilton, is renowned for its Raptor Centre, caring for rescued birds of prey from around the region. It is also home to a wide variety of other birds, buffalo, horses and other rescue animals.

A pleasant two-hour drive north in your Cambridge rental camper is the Bruce Peninsula National Park, on the shores of Lake Huron and straddling the famous Niagara Escarpment, a gigantic forested ridge that runs through southern Ontario. Park highlights include the dramatic cliff sides that frame the serene beaches like Singing Sands, and The Grotto, a limestone cave overlooking Georgian Bay’s crystal clear waters. A favorite trail is Bruce Trail that passes caves, through forests and has several cliff overlooks.

Another special place to visit in your Cambridge rental motorhome is Long Point National Wildlife Area, situated on a sandy peninsula on the north shore of Lake Erie. Ontario’s largest national wildlife area is one of the most important staging grounds in North America for waterfowl. Hundreds of thousands of migrating birds pass through Long Point every spring and fall, in addition to the hundreds of species of birds that visit the peninsula. This, as you can imagine, is a bird lover’s paradise!

Cambridge hosts many area festivals including music celebrations in Galt, the Cambridge Highland Games in Churchill Park, and the various events held at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. The thriving arts scene in Cambridge is seen at the Cambridge Centre of the Arts and throughout the many galleries in the area. The new Dunfield Theatre Cambridge promotes Canadian talent and the performing arts.

One of the many unique historic buildings that are worth a visit include the city hall in Cambridge, built in 1858 using locally sourced blue granite and white limestone. Cambridge is host to one of the most unique museums you’ll find, the Fashion History Museum. Located in the old Hespeler village, this tiny museum displays an impressive blend of fashion from Jane Austen’s world to hockey-inspired men's fashion.

There are many gift and specialty shops throughout the area, in each of the original towns and villages that now comprise Cambridge. Have fun exploring each of these while touring the city in your Cambridge camper rental.

History meets art at the McDougall Cottage, located in the heart of Cambridge. Originally a simple cottage, it now contains fantastical hand-painted patterns on the walls, trompe l’oeil ceilings, and immense charm. The cottage has some of the original light fixtures, and you can partake in a guided tour to see it all. It’s definitely worth a stop!

Cambridge’s dedication to the arts can be seen at the Cambridge Sculpture Trail. This small park meanders along the Speed River. Grab a coffee and enjoy a stroll, admire the art pieces, and take in the lovely view and feel of this little downtown gem.

It will be easy to find a place to park your Cambridge motorhome rental. With all of the available nearby regional parks, provincial and national park areas, you’ll be able to experience the beauty of the great outdoors in your Cambridge travel trailer rental. There are also several privately-owned RV parks and campgrounds in and around the immediate Cambridge area, with full amenities, opportunities for fishing and hiking, and full of fun, family adventures. There is a Walmart Supercenter centrally located near the interchange of Highway 401 and Route 24.

Cambridge has a wide variety of restaurants that offer a huge blend of international flavors, as well as traditional Canadian and American fare. You’ll find staples like Chinese, Mexican and Italian, along with Thai, French and western steakhouses. Gluten-free, vegan/vegetarian options are easy to find, too.

Craft brewing is big in Cambridge, and there are several breweries in the city offering great beer and pub grub. Cambridge is also home to one of the oldest farmers markets in Canada, operating continuously since 1830. This farmers market is ranked as one of the top 10 in the country, and all vendors come from within a 60-mile radius to sell their fresh fruits, handcrafted cheeses, vegetables, baked good and much, much more.

Start planning your southern Ontario adventures today, and book your RV rental in Cambridge, ON!