by Donna Baylis | Jun 1, 2016 | Reference
Dufferin Grey ATV Club Inc. (DGATV) was incorporated as a not-for-profit club in December 2006. DGATV is a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing safe recreational family-oriented riding to the counties of Dufferin and Grey in Ontario, Canada. We would like to see ATV riding welcomed within our Townships for its recreational and economic benefits, and are working within Dufferin and Grey counties to achieve our goal.
We are associated with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs Inc. (OFATV). The OFATV is an Ontario-wide body dedicated to encouraging ATV use in Ontario. Club membership and permit fees support the development of a safe ATV trail network, the promotion of safe practices and the protection of the environment. The OFATV holds $15 million liability insurance on behalf of the land-owners that allow OFATV trails to cross their land.
by Donna Baylis | Jun 1, 2016 | Events
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by Donna Baylis | May 15, 2016 | Reference
While Dufferin Grey ATV Club membership is for riders of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, 2-Ups, side-by-sides), we do consider ourselves a custodian of the trails for other users as well.
In the summer the public trails are shared by walkers, hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. ATVs are permitted on the trails throughout the ATV season. Motorcycles are not permitted.
In the winter snowmobiles use much of the same trail (although not identical as they are subject to different landowner agreements). Walkers and cross-country skiers also enjoy the groomed trails.
Dufferin Grey ATV Club spends a significant sum of money from user fees and fundraising on maintaining the trail every year. Funds and Volunteer hours go towards grass mowing; tree trimming; brush and trash cleanup; gravel for filling holes, smoothing slopes and preventing erosion; dust suppression; gate installation and maintenance; bridge building and maintenance.
When the trails are tended for ATV use, all users benefit.
by Donna Baylis | Apr 1, 2016 | Reference
In general DGATV’s season on the public trails starts around May 1st (weather-permitting) and goes until November 30th or until snow cover. However, dates depend on where you ride. Please check our social media for seasonal confirmation.
Harkaway Forest is typically closed to ATVs mid-October until mid-June.
Grey County closes their county roads to ATVs around mid-November.
Please check our current social media to confirm all dates.
All other public trails including the rail trail stay open to ATVs until November 30th or snow cover, whichever comes first.
Note that other clubs have different open/close dates — it all comes down to the local by-laws and landowner agreements. The onus is on You, the Rider, to know the rules of the area before you ride.
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by Donna Baylis | Mar 13, 2016 | Events
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 trails spanning the province but we need people like YOU to make that dream come true.
Meet last year’s Executive members and other ATV riding enthusiasts. Learn about our club and what we do for you. Vote for this year’s Directors. Get the latest trail data. For more information contact info@dgatv.ca or call 519.378.6937.
Join us on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the Dundalk Legion, 109 Proton St. N., Dundalk, Ontario at 1pm-3pm.
