by Donna Baylis | Sep 1, 2024 | Events, Reference
Special meeting of the Members of the Dufferin Grey ATV Club to review proposed new by-laws. Changes in content were made to ensure the by-laws complied with Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) as well as to align the format with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV).
DGATV’s Directors will present the proposed new by-laws at a Special Meeting of Members on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9:30am at the Markdale Library (75 Walker Street).
The meeting will be followed by an ATV trail ride through our autumn countryside.
All members welcome.
by Donna Baylis | Apr 23, 2024 | Reference
Dufferin Grey ATV Club (DGATV) and the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) rely on the largesse of land-owners and land-stewards for trail access. To that end, DGATV has made agreements on members’ behalf:
- DGATV members agree to adhere to local by-laws (see Other Links).
- Stay off the trail after November 30th until May 1st (weather and area dependent).
- DGATV members agree to treat the trail and other trail users with respect (please don’t litter)
- DGATV members agree to speed limits:
Road Speed Limits
Car ATV
80 km/hr 50 km/hr
60 km/hr 30 km/hr
50 km/hr 20 km/hr
In town 20 kms/hr
For other info:
FAQs
by Donna Baylis | Mar 11, 2024 | Reference
Harkaway Forest trails open to ATVs and side-by-sides effective the Tuesday following the Victoria Day weekend until October 15th (or snow, whichever is first).
Harkaway Forest is located east of the Robson Road trail and is owned by Grey County. Click here for more information about the forest.
A nature trail through hardwoods and evergreens, this 2-km multi-use trail is used by hikers, horseback riders; ATVs in the summer, and snowmobiles in the winter.
ATVs and side-by-sides with a maximum width of 54″ are permitted in the forest.
Parking is located off the Townline just north of Markdale.
Riders, check before you ride because Harkaway Forest may be open to hunters only at certain times of the year.
In addition, please be respectful of the property. Your participation is crucial in keeping this tract available to us.
See also:
Side-by-Sides Introduction
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by Donna Baylis | Aug 13, 2023 | Reference
Reminder to our riders that there is a zero alcohol policy on the trail, and please pickup garbage if you see it. We run the risk of complaints closing the trail if we don’t do our part.
See also:
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by Donna Baylis | Dec 6, 2021 | Community, Reference
We’ve come a long way since that first meeting in the Shelburne legion in early 2006 when local riders got together to explore the possibility of launching a local family friendly ATV riding club.
The initial days as an informal Headwaters ATV Club under President Bill Hill brought us together with Centre Grey ATV Club under President Vera Lloyd to form a combined and newly minted Dufferin Grey ATV Club formally incorporated on December 6, 2006 and registered as a club in good standing with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV).
With a lot of enthusiasm and much going on, we have barely looked back.
So we take this time to give thanks.
We thank our Volunteers.
DGATV’s Executive Board has generally consisted of seven (7) Directors with two-year terms, half standing for election in alternate years. Most of our keenest riders have volunteered as Directors at some time or another, and under their guidance the club has grown from a mere 50 members to around 630 today.
Volunteers maintain, monitor and Warden around 500 kms of trail extending and looping from north of Orangeville almost to Owen Sound along the former rail line backbone through two counties and multiple municipalities. Volunteers also administer the club, liaise with local municipalities and law enforcement, and provide representation at trade shows and at the OFATV regional level.
We also thank our Sponsors. Our Sponsors have been there providing help, funds, prizes, entertainment and advice kindly and consistently upon request and often electively.
We thank our Land Owners & Stewards for the use of their land ensuring our rides are scenic, interesting and enjoyable.
We thank our Members. By choosing DGATV you provide us with funds to develop the trails, and incentive to keep going.
This club would not exist without all of you.
Today, going into our 16th season, we hold true to our mission statement with as much verve and commitment as ever:
Our club’s mission is to provide a safe, responsible, environmentally sound and enjoyable outdoor experience for our riders. In doing so, we will benefit both our riders and our local communities. We will promote the safe and responsible operation of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs, side-by-sides) protecting riders and non-riders alike. We will promote environmental awareness, protecting the natural resources we all want to enjoy. We will promote tourism, providing our riders with places of interest to visit and our communities with the economic benefits that result.
Come Ride With Us!
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