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OFATV Trail Permit Price Increase – Effective October 1, 2025
The Ontario Federation of All-Terrain Vehicle Clubs (OFATV) is committed to supporting a safe, sustainable, and enjoyable trail system for riders across Ontario. For the first time since 2010, we...
ATV Safety is No Accident
When it comes to off-roading, safety is no accident. Every year, preventable ATV incidents remind us how quickly a fun ride can turn dangerous when the basics are overlooked. Whether you’re riding...
Dusty Trails, Smart Riding: Tips for Dry Conditions
What do you think is the best time to hit the trails? Now that summer is officially here—and Mother Nature is finally on board—it might just be the perfect time to gear up. With fewer mud pits and...
Winter ATV Riding: Hit the Trails Year-Round
Think winter means parking your ATV until spring? Think again. Winter riding isn’t just possible—it’s an epic adventure waiting to happen. Snow-covered trails, crisp winter air, and the thrill of...
A Message from Our Executive Director: A Year of Milestones and Adventures with OFATV
To our members and supporters, As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together this year. Our community has grown stronger, and our...
Women Who Ride: Ruth Ann Turnbull and Barb Matts on the joys of ATVing
Women Who Ride: Ruth Ann Turnbull and Barb Matts on the joys of ATVing ATVing has become a beloved part of life for Ruth Ann Turnbull and Barb Matts, who both cherish the camaraderie and...
Winter-Ready Trails: Exploring ATV Trails in Ontario During the Winter
Winter-Ready Trails: Exploring ATV Trails in Ontario During the Winter No need to put your ATV into hibernation for the Winter! While many ATV trails in Ontario close for the Winter, there are...
Secrets from the Salesfloor: Your Ultimate Guide to Buying an Off-Road Vehicle
Justin Ferron, Throttle Powersports I’ve spent years helping customers navigate the off-road world, and here’s what I know: buying an ATV or Side-by-Side (SxS) can get complicated fast. With so many...
Exploring Ontario’s ATV trails with Don’s ATV Adventures
Don Baker, the man behind Don’s ATV Adventures, has been passionate about off-roading for as long as he can remember. Whether he’s volunteering for club rides or lending a hand to fellow riders...
Women Who Ride: A Q&A with Beth Wink, Program Coordinator at the OFATV
Beth Wink is the new Program Coordinator at the OFATV. With a wealth of experience from her previous roles on the Board of Directors at both the club level with COATV and at the federation level as...
Celebrating 25 Years of ATVing with the OFATV
Where does the time go? This weekend, I have the honour of joining the Ontario Federation of All-Terrain Vehicle Clubs (OFATV) for their 25th Anniversary Celebration. It feels incredible to be part...
Trillium Off-Road Recovery – A Grassroots Community with over 26,000 members
Q&A with Trillium volunteer, Ian McKague Trillium Off-Road Recovery is a social media community where off-road enthusiasts in Ontario can help each other out of sticky situations. We sat down...