Off Road Vehicles

Simcoe County has tons of beautiful trails for riders to enjoy! Vehicles must meet Regulation 316/03 of the Highway Traffic Act.

Reviewing the use of off-road vehicles

The Township of Springwater is currently reviewing the use of off-road vehicles on our roads. The review looks at expanding their allowance on more municipal roads to connect existing trails, neighbouring communities and County forest tracts. We held two open houses in March to get feedback from the public. See the storyboards and presentation for more information.

An online survey was available until April 23, 2019. Download the results for information.

Off-road motorized vehicle clubs

Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC)

The OFSC has everything you need to know to go safe snowmobiling in Ontario. A number of local clubs share the responsibility of maintaining over 1000 km of trails in Simcoe County. For a complete look at the trails, view the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide.

By-law 1998-007 regulates the use of snowmobiles in Springwater.

Central Ontario All-Terrain Vehicle Club (COATV)

COATV is a volunteer-driven club that builds and maintains an environmentally sustainable ATV trail system connecting people and communities. Read Smart Ride Safe Ride handbook that outlines the rules and requirements for ATVs and ORVs, including:

where you can ride your ATV/ORV
who can drive an ATV/ORV in Ontario
the road rules you need to follow
how to be a safe and responsible ATV/ORV rider

By-law 2011-029 regulates the use of ATVs in Springwater.

Trail status

See the current status of trails on the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs' interactive map.

Simcoe County Off-Road Riders Association (SCORRA)

SCORRA is the largest off-road motorcycle riding club in Ontario with over 1200 members and 220 km of designated trails.

Safety tips

Know your operator's manual
Check your vehicle before riding
Always wear proper protective gear and clothing
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during a ride