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.
