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  • 24 Mar 2020 2:05 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Broadhorns ATV Club, in conjunction with Guysborough Trails Association and St. Mary's Trails Association, has closed the Old Guysborough rail-bed (TCT) to motorized traffic between Guysborough and Aspen. (the old rail bed, see map below).


  • 16 Mar 2020 8:57 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    VERY IMPORTANT

    ATVANS AGM POSTPONED

    March 16th 2020

    Please be advised that the board of directors of ATVANS, acting on advice from public health officials and legal counsel, have decided to postpone the planned AGM scheduled for April 24-26th. The board will continue to monitor the ongoing public health issues and notify members when the AGM will be rescheduled.

    The board’s first and foremost concern is the health and safety of our members, staff and guests.  Guests who have already paid to register will receive a full refund. Those who may have already booked hotel rooms are advised to contact Holiday Inn immediately to cancel their room. Should you have any issues in this matter please feel free to contact us and we will provide any assistance we can.

    The board further directs that all planned zone meetings be postponed until further notice and advises clubs to consider postponing upcoming club meetings. Should clubs decide to cancel future meetings we can assist in member notification.

    Barry Barnet

    Executive Director ATVANS

  • 07 Jan 2020 10:49 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    ATTENTION: Please be aware that there is a bridge out on the Marine Riders' 501 trail. This bridge is known as the Roger Mailman Bridge, or the Jeep Bridge. There is no way around this area. Please avoid this area until we are able to replace this bridge.


  • 29 Nov 2019 11:05 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Richmond County Rail Trail is under construction from Grande Anse to River Tillard, but is completely closed from Grande Anse to Thibeauville/Back Route Road.  We would ask that people stay off that section due to safety reasons surrounding the complete reshaping of the trail and water management strategies like trenches through the center of the trail.

    Map shows area of the closure



  • 20 Nov 2019 7:22 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Small Grant Budget has been allocated for 2019. Hat's off to the Clubs and their hard work, well done!

    Each year ATVANS manages the ATVANS Small Project grant program. This year $100,000 has been set aside for small local projects. Clubs can apply for up to $5000 per project with matching funds or in-kind labour. This program is administered by Corey Robar (trails coordinator) and has oversight from the ATVANS trails committee.

    Clubs should contact Corey prior to starting any work to see if their project is eligible. This program is an important tool for building and maintaining our trail network. For more details contact Corey Robar at trails@atvans.org.  All unused funds are not carried forward.

  • 07 Nov 2019 11:20 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    All Members:

    Trail is OPEN again after the repairs and upgrades were completed, see attached map.

    Corey Robar
    Trails Coordinator
    ATV Association of Nova Scotia
    email:  trails@atvans.org

    Tel: 902-521-9790


  • 31 Oct 2019 1:58 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    This past weekend members of the Marine Riders ATV Club volunteered their time to help out the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation at their 13th Annual Trail Ride and Drive. This year it was held at the Dollar Lake Provincial Park in Wyses Corner.

    The Marine Riders helped ferry supplies around the park on their ATVs and Side by Sides, managed parking for all the attendees and their trailers as well as patrolled the park and gave assistance where needed. This was a unique opportunity to ride alongside our 4 hooved friends and see the sites at the beautiful Dollar Lake Provincial Park.

    Many thanks go out to Suzanne Killen (and the rest of her team) at NSEF for putting together such a wonderful event and inviting the Marine Riders along once again. The Marine Riders look forward to being a part of this event again next year.

  • 23 Oct 2019 1:56 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Trails are currently closed due to trail repairs and upgrades, see attached maps.

    Users are advised not to use the trails until the closure is lifted, the club is doing repairs and upgrades which will require time to dry out and firm up before it can be used.

    Notifications will be sent out when the trails are reopened.

    Corey Robar
    Trails Coordinator, ATV Association of Nova Scotia
    email: trails@atvans.org
    Tel: 902-521-9790

    Eigg Mountain Trail

    St. Mary's trail

  • 02 Oct 2019 9:39 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    For decades clubs have worked tirelessly across Nova Scotia to create an interconnected trail network. The government of Nova Scotia today tabled a bill with provisions that will help us achieve this goal in two important and specific areas. The Ogden Round Lake Wilderness area has blocked connectivity in Guysbough County since it was designated in the 1990’s. 

    In Cumberland County the Portapique River Wilderness Area cut off a major OHV/ Snowmobile trail and bridge known locally as the swinging bridge trail. ATVANS and SANS have worked together to ensure government was aware of the importance of both trails to our members. 

    Amendments to the acts today allow for the Minister to enter into agreements with ATVANS and SANS to manage trails in these two WPA’s that will resolve longstanding local issues and restore OHV use on these two trials. 

    We continued to meet with staff and Ministers to ensure they are aware of our issues and concerns. Today’s actions by the minister are the fruit of our labour and hard work. We thank the minister for his openness and positive response to our concerns. 

    “ATVANS supports the organized responsible use of all terrain vehicles and we applaud the government for helping us create a culture of responsible OHV use on managed trails in Nova Scotia while respecting and protecting the environment “said Kevin Lombard President of ATVANS

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