The reason for this is not that the Snowdrifters are opposed to sharing the trail system with other outdoor enthusiasts,
but rather to preserve the environment and our landowners, some of which do not care for the damage that an ATV can do
to their property.
Many Snowdrifter members are also ATV owners but due to the potential damage to the land, particularly at the beginning and end of the snowmobile season, the two trail systems are not compatible.

All is not lost. There is an organization dedicated to ATVs and their trail systems.
The Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles, OFATV, you can contact their website by clicking the link, www.ofatv.org,
or you can e-mail them for more info by clicking here.

The Snowdrifters encourage ATV owners to check out the website and the benefits offered to ATVers in Ontario.

Some of those benefits include:
1) A voice in the future of the sport of ATVing in Ontario
2) OFATV Membership and Trail Pass
3) OFATV Club Insurance package
4) “How to Ride Like a Pro“ CD and “Tips for the ATV Rider“ brochure
5) Partnership in the “Respect the Land and Enjoy the Sport“ MNR campaign
6) Coupon for a free issue of ATV World Magazine
7) OFATV Newsletter
8) No cost $2000.00 AD&D Benefits
9) 50% off ATV training by a certified trainer
10) Discount on EMS training (conditions apply)

The 5 Guiding Principles of the OFATV:
1) Know how to obtain appropriate training, education and information related to the safe operation of their vehicle
2) Know how to reduce the operational impact of their vehicle on the natural environment, other recreationalists and the community at large
3) Know, with certainty, that they have the permission to enter and use every riding opportunity they choose to access
3) Know the laws, obligations and expectations associated with the entry and use of every riding opportunity they choose to access
5) Know how they have contributed their fair share to the cost of creating and maintaining every riding opportunity they choose to access

Happy ATVing.
Near North Snowdrifters