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Snowmobiles and ATVs

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Off-road vehicles and snowmobiles are popular forms of recreation for many people in Muskoka. They are also necessary for transportation in remote areas and in emergencies. But these vehicles are not toys. If you intend to use them, you must know how they work, how to drive them safely in different situations and how Ontario laws apply to them.

Dirt bikes cannot be driven on public roads, although snowmobiles can be in some areas. Off-road vehicles are allowed to travel directly across some highways. However only single-rider, all-terrain vehicles can be driven on the shoulder of some provincial highways and municipal roads where bylaws permit.

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All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

ATV's and other Off-Road Vehicles must meet the requirement of Regulation 316/03 of the Highway Traffic Act. 

Off-Road Vehicles must: 
  • Have 4 wheels that contact with the ground
  • Have steering wheels or steering handlebars
  • Have a seat with a straddle or two seats
  • Designed to carry only one driver, or a driver and one passenger - depending on the specification
 Approved District Roads for ATV Use
  • Town of Bracebridge
  • Town of Gravenhurst
  • Town of Huntsville
  • Township of Georgian Bay
  • Township of Lake of Bays
  • Township of Muskoka Lakes

Approved District Roads for ATV's are highlighted in green. 

Each Area Municipality regulates ATV use on their roads. It is advisable that you check with the appropriate Town or Township before starting out.

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Snowmobiles

Muskoka welcomes snowmobilers from all across the Province; we have hundreds of kilometres of uninhabited, groomed trails and are a recognized destination hot spot.  The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs  can be help in planning any snowmobile adventure whether you live here or are making Muskoka your winter destination. 

 Approved District Roads for Snowmobile Use
Snowmobiles are not permitted on or across any District road allowance or sidewalk with the exception of certain portions of District road allowances listed below. 

 

Muskoka Road   Number

From

To

Muskoka Road 117

North Road

Bay Street

Muskoka Road 118

Muskoka Road 26
(Mortimer's Point Road)

Muskoka Road 7
(Peninsula Road)

Muskoka Road 169

Hamills Point Road

Still's Bay Road

 

Muskoka Road 38

River Street

By-Laws

District of Muskoka Snowmobile By-Laws
 

Regulate snow vehicles on a portion of Muskoka Road 118

By-Law 2005-10

Regulate snowmobiles on a portion of Muskoka Road 117

By-Law 2004-70

Prohibit snowmobiles on the Dorset Bridge sidewalks

By-Law 98-18

Restrict snowmobiles on Muskoka Roads 117, 118, and 169

By-Law 98-5

Prohibit snowmobiles on sidewalks or road allowance

By-Law 94-12

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