by Donna Baylis | Nov 30, 2025 | Events
Another great riding season comes to an end albeit with an early November snow that put a significant chill in the air.
It was a good summer and we had some great events raising funds for local charities.
Looking ahead to 2026 season, ATVing on DGATV’s trails generally starts May 1st (weather-permitting) and stays open to November 30th or until snow cover.
Exceptions are:
- Harkaway Forest opens to riding Tuesday-after-Victoria Day-weekend and closes on October 15th.
- Grey County roads opens to riding on April 15th and closes on November 15th.
- Owen Sound and Shelburne open to riding on April 15th.
Note: All dates are tentative based on the landowner authorization.
Remember to stay tuned to our social media at the start of season.
Enjoy your winter and holiday season!
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by Donna Baylis | Nov 6, 2025 | Community
DGATV Director Marlo Bailey, DGATV’s President David Ernest, and Armen Vahramian, Representative for DGATV sponsor The Miller Group met with Nina Murray from Highpoint Community School, and with Andrew Noble from Dundalk & Proton Community School to donate the proceeds from DGATV’s Breakfast Club Ride on August 23, 2025. Happily The Miller Group matched the donation enabling the ride to raise $1,860 to split between the two schools.
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by Donna Baylis | Oct 14, 2025 | Events
Join us for DGATV’s Last Club Ride of the Season!
Co-ordinators: Cody & Kayla Andersen, Events Committee
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 – 9:00am registration / 10:00am ride
Where/Parking: CP Trail Parking Lot, 205 Main St. W., Markdale (County
Road 12 west of Markdale at the former rail line). More information can be
found at this link (parking article).
Be ready to ride at the Markdale CP Rail Trail parking lot at 10am (registration 9am).
Trail Route: DGATV’s trails are a mix of public and private properties including the rail trail
and some road running. The trails are considered easy and family friendly.
Participants: This ride is open to OFATV members and non-members.
A day pass for non-members cost $30. Memberships ($195) are available for purchase online and day passes
will be available for purchase at the event.
Side-by-sides are welcome.
Passengers are asked to make a donation to the charity organization.
For young operators, aged 12 to 16, the ATV should be sized appropriately for
the child’s weight. The child must be accompanied by an adult on the trail.
Legally, the child cannot ride on the road without a valid Ontario driver’s license
(G2/M2). DGATV does not condone young operators riding on the roads.
Bring your own lunch. As with any ride, it is advisable to dress appropriately and have extra
fuel, drinking water, snack, drinks, rain gear, bug spray, basic repair tools,
bandaids, compass, map and cell phone on hand. Note that there may not be
cell service in the area.
Know where you are on the trail at all times.
We look forward to seeing you on the trail and hope you have a great ride!
DGATV’s rides typically run 10am until 4pm but it depends on the spirit of the
riders. You are, of course, free to leave at any time but please let your Warden
guide know.
For more information:
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by Donna Baylis | Sep 18, 2025 | Reference
For the first time since 2010, the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) is raising the price for trail permits effective October 1st, 2025.
Please see this article for further information:
OFATV Trail Permit Price Increase – Effective October 1, 2025
For more information:
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by Donna Baylis | Aug 20, 2025 | Events
Details for DGATV’s Breakfast Club Ride for this year has been posted in facebook.
See the screenshot above.
Note that the BBQ lunch has been cancelled so BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch)
For further information contact DGATV’s Events Coordinator at 519.266.3559 x2.
Enjoy the ride!
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