by Donna Baylis | Mar 1, 2026 | Events
ATV & side-by-side riding season starts May 1st and runs to November 30th weather permitting.
DGATV’s season starts with the annual general meeting on March 22, 2026 at the Dundalk Legion and ends with November 30th or snowfall, whichever comes first.
DGATV’s Executive meets on the third Wednesday of every month excluding December. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15th where we are ramping up for the 2026 season so mark your calendar for the following:
Upcoming Events*
- DGATV’s AGM & 20th Anniversary Celebration (22-Mar-2026)
- South Grey Home and Garden Show (Apr. 25 & 26, 2026)
- DGATV Start of Season (May 1, 2026 weather permitting)
- OFATV AGM (June, 2026) – Cobourg
- DGATV Appreciation Brunch (November 15, 2026) – Walter’s Falls
- DGATV End of Season (November 30, 2025)
* Events will be added as information is available.
For more information:
- to see our map click here
- for side-by-side riding click here
- for new riders click here
- for frequently asked questions click here
We hope you have a great riding season!
Come Ride With Us!
Dufferin Grey ATV Club
by Donna Baylis | Feb 20, 2026 | Events
This year DGATV’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the Dundalk Legion located at 109 Proton Street North in Dundalk, ON at 1pm.
Mark your calendar and join us for this year’s AGM. Connect with Executive members and other ATV and side-by-side enthusiasts. Learn about our club and what we do for you. Get your questions answered. Vote for the upcoming season’s Directors and/or volunteer to join the Executive.
DGATV’s Board of Directors consists of seven (7) Directors with two (2) year terms. Theoretically, no more than half of the Board should come up for election each year so ideally DGATV never has an entirely new Board of Directors.
This year three (3) Directors positions are up for election. Candidates for Director must be on record as a DGATV member for at least three (3) consecutive months.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Dufferin Grey ATV Club Inc. is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm.
All Members of the Dufferin Grey ATV Club Inc. are welcome and wallet card with permit number may be requested for verification.
Time: Registration opens at 12:30pm.
Location: Dundalk Legion, 109 Proton Street North, Dundalk, ON
Agenda
- To receive the Report of the Executive.
- To hear the Treasurer’s Report.
- To elect three (3) Directors positions for two (2) year terms.
- To address New Business.
- To celebrate DGATV’s 20th Anniversary!
Votes may be recorded for the record.
Would you like to see ATVing promoted in Ontario? Do you have ideas? Join us as a Member, a Volunteer or a Director to advance the sport of ATVing. The ultimate goal is a web of community and family friendly trails spanning the province but we need people like YOU to make that dream come true.
More information can be found at www.dgatv.ca or contact info@dgatv.ca or call 519-266-3559.
DGATV’s Executive
Volunteers
FAQs
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!
FAQs
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.
FAQs
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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