“O Canada, we ATV all over thee”—that’s the true anthem for every patriotic ATVer.

And Canada has some of the best places to ride ATVs in North America. From the rugged mountains of British Columbia and Alberta to the less rugged but no less scenic trails of the east, Canada has got it all.

Canada is a beautiful country, no question about it. But that makes the problem of deciding where to go for an ATV ride all the more difficult. There are so many trails that it gets a little bewildering.

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a little list of twenty of the best places to ride an ATV in Canada, guaranteed to ensure hours of off-road entertainment.

 

1. Seguin Trail, Ontario

Seguin Trail, one of Ontario’s many off-road trails, is one of the best places to ride ATVs.

It’s part of the Park-to-Park Trail, and runs east of Highway 400 to Elmsdale, where it connects with Highway 11. The Seguin Trail follows the old Grand Trunk Railway and is rugged enough to be a whole lot of fun for dedicated ATVers.

 

2. The Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System, Ontario

Situated near the Quebec border, outside of Mattawa in Ontario, the Voyageur Multi-use Trail System is a great trail network to ride an ATV. It features plenty of rugged terrains, with interesting trails and enough topographic relief to keep it exciting.

 

3. Orofino Mountain, British Columbia

British Columbia is a beautiful province. From the coastal fjords to the rugged Rockies, there’s plenty to see and do here.

Orofino Mountain, located in the Okanagan Valley, has many excellent ATV trails. They run past four lakes—Sawmill, Taylor, Ripley and Madden—and ultimately take you to the abandoned Orofino mines.

 

4. Deer Lake to Bishop’s Falls, Newfoundland

From the West Coast, we come to the East Coast.

This ATV trail lets you take in all the grandeur and beauty that the Maritime Provinces have to offer. It begins at Deer Lake, near an old Cold War radar station, crosses Grand Lake, shoots you through a quarry, and plops you out at Bishop’s Falls.

It’s beautiful scenery and rugged trails the whole way, and at 183 km, it’s a full-day experience.

 

5. Duck Mountain Trails, Manitoba

If you’re a serious ATVer, and you want to get off the beaten path, consider the trails in Duck Mountain Provincial Park in Manitoba.

This is for the total ATV enthusiast. These forest trails are quite remote, and cell service is patchy. So make sure you come prepared with extra supplies, including a winch in case you get bogged down in the mud.

 

6. Elliott Lake, Ontario

The Elliott Lake ATV trails are perfect for a little off-road adventuring. They’re loop trails, which means you get to end the day right where you started. Great scenery abounds, including Whiskey Lake, and you can even stay at the excellent Ritchie Falls Resort.

 

7. Telkwa Microwave, British Columbia

Now you’re getting into some serious ATVing.

This trail begins between the 1,019-km and the 1,020-km markers on Telkwa River Road and takes you to the top of Microwave Mountain. There you’ll find two cabins and fantastic scenery.

What more could you want from a mountain ATV trail?

 

8. Pleasant Valley to Eugenia Falls, Ontario

This trail lets you explore the beautiful scenery that Ontario has to offer.

There’s quite a lot to see on this spectacular ATV ride. It begins at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, winds past an abandoned ski resort, and ends up at the gorgeous Eugenia Falls, a natural wonder in its own right.

 

9. Salmon Bake ATV Ride, Whistler, British Columbia

Maybe you’re not real big on roughing it.

Maybe you’d rather putter around on your ATV for a bit, lose interest, and then cram some salmon into your puss. No problem—Canadian Adventures Wilderness has you covered.

There’s nothing to it; just ride your electric ATV up Blackcomb Mountain and end up at a sweet patio with epic views and a cedar-plank salmon feast for lunch. Now that’s ATVing in style.

 

10. Narrow Hills Provincial Park, Saskatchewan

Go for a serious ATV ride in the scenic splendour of Saskatchewan’s Narrow Hills Provincial Park. There are plenty of excellent ATV trails and loads of beautiful forest areas and lakes.

So get out there and explore the unexpected side of Saskatchewan.

 

11. Haliburton, Ontario

Just a few hours northeast of Toronto, Haliburton features a pretty significant ATV club. The Haliburton ATV Association (HATVA, for the acronymically inclined), maintains an impressive system of extensive ATV trails for your riding pleasure.

 

12. Cochrane, Ontario

For a true Ontario ATV getaway, consider getting up into the wilds of northern Ontario.

There are few better places than Cochrane—which, at an eight-hour-drive north of Toronto, is definitely getting away from the city. Cochrane has just about everything you could want from an ATV experience, including remote and very scenic areas.

 

13. Eastern Kings Fun Run, Prince Edward Island

It’s true that not all the best places to ride ATV are in the west.

The eastern provinces have their own great ATV trails, including the excellent Eastern Kings Fun Run. It starts in the pleasant little town of Murray River and then wanders through the wilds of eastern PEI. Be sure to check it out if you’re in the area.

 

14. Gold Bridge Trails, British Columbia

Gold Bridge, BC, is a tiny mining town. It’s also a tiny mining town with fantastic surrounding ATV trails that feature spectacular views of lofty, snow-capped peaks and azure-blue glacial lakes.

You might also want to check out the old, abandoned gold mines and ghost towns in the area.

 

15. Sandilands Provincial Forest, Manitoba

Looking for a change in ATV scenery and terrain?

You might want to check out the Sandilands Provincial Forest in Manitoba, which offers a vast wilderness of sandy hills, wetlands, and forests to explore. It’s a real playground for the avid ATVer, with a plethora of different ecotones and environments to discover.

 

16. Trans-Quebec #63 Trail, Quebec

If you’re looking for a great ATV ride in Quebec, the Trans-Quebec #63 trail is one you have to check out.

It’s a part of Canada’s Great Trail, a trans-continental trail system that runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The #63 trail happens to be one of the best-maintained trails in Quebec.

In fact, it’s one of Canada’s longest ATV and snowmobile trails.

 

17. Buck Hills Quad Ride, British Columbia

This is an ATV trail for the books.

Beginning near Lavington, it winds along for 140 km through some remote and rugged backcountry. It covers pretty varied terrain, and remember to bring along some extra gear and ATV accessories if you decide to tackle the whole thing.

You wouldn’t want to get stranded with a busted axle way out in the back of beyond.

 

18. Whistler ATV Bushwacker Tour, British Columbia

Anywhere near Whistler is pretty much perfect to rent and ride an ATV.

With a good vehicle and a knowledgeable guide, this tour takes you through the beautiful scenery and rugged mountains of this beautiful part of the country. Best of all, you get to see sights you wouldn’t normally see from a car.

 

19. Bighorn Backcountry, Alberta

The Bighorn Backcountry is one of the most popular destinations in Alberta for doing a little ATVing.

It’s made up of six different Public Land Use Zones, but the most popular ATV trails are in the Kiska/Wilson Public Land Use Zone. There’s a 100-km-long network here of short trails, including Whitegoat and Littlehorn Creek trails, which wind up atop a stunning mountain pass.

 

20. Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

The Crowsnest Pass area in southern Alberta, accessed from Crowsnest Highway, is chock full of some of the best ATV trails in the province, among some beautiful Rocky Mountain scenery.

Adanac Road is a big favourite, with trails that take you high up into the mountains. The Grassy Mountain trails are another popular option, with excellent off-road trails that meander through abandoned mine sites and afford magnificent views of Waterton Lakes National Park.

 

Take an ATV Ride-on These Trails Today

By now, you can see that Canada has a wealth of excellent ATV trails, from the quiet Maritimes to the rugged BC coast. If you’re looking to take an ATV ride, no matter where in Canada you are, there’s bound to be an ATV trail somewhere nearby.

Now it’s just a matter of getting out there and tearing up the trails. Whether you’re looking to buy a new or used ATV, or even just rent one, be sure to go ahead and contact us today at Westshore Marine & Leisure.