ATVing in Ontario

What You Need To Know to Get Riding

Ontario offers the ATV enthusiast some of the best trails and riding experiences in the world. The Canadian Shield boasts plenty of challenging terrain, and some amazing scenery that will leave any rider with unforgettable memories.

Choosing your destination from thousands of lodgesparks, and tours can be half the fun. For the novice riders there are guided toursATV rentals, a provincial volunteer ATV club Federation OFATV, and an impressive list of ATV destinations, like ATV Ontario, ready to provide any type of riding. These groups maintain, mark, map-out trail networks and promote countless trail riding events each year.

To ride these trails, you need to acquire a membership from the OFATV, or a PowerPass from ATVOntario, depending on where you will be riding.

Often you can find amazing rides right from your accommodations or staging area, most times without any additional trailering.

 
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ATV in Ontario — unforgettable

For those riders who are a little more adventurous, you may choose to head out on a self-guided expedition [Video]; or find your own way by contacting one of the many lodges in Northern Ontario that have access to an abundant network of trails to keep any rider entertained for days.

Ride responsibly, and be sure to use travel tips and tools before you next trip. Have fun on the trails!

About Mark Hamerton

Ontario facinates me; the farther I go in the bush, the more I feel at home. I love showing people new riding areas, and the countless stunning locations you can get to on an ATV.

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