ATV and ORV Information
North Kawartha has passed an ATV By-law #2021-0026 and Schedule A - Municipal/Township Road Map allowing ATV's on municipal/township roads.
For a List of Township Roads (excerpt from Road Standards By-Law 1999-0010)
Peterborough County Off-Road Vehicles (ORV)
Provincial Roads (such as Hwy. 28)
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County Roads (such as County Road 620 and Balmer Rd) |
Township Roads (such as Old Apsley Rd) |
Crown Land (MNR property) |
Provincial Parks |
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May ride with all wheels on the shoulders
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May not ride on County roads unless there is a by-law which authorizes use on the particular road. |
May ride on Township of North Kawartha roads. |
May ride on Crown Land (unless the Township has a by-law to disallow. ) |
There are specific rules within these parks;
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May be on the road to get around barricades, guard rails etc... |
County of Peterborough has no such by-law regarding any County roads in the Township of North Kawartha, at this time. |
The Township has passed a by-law to authorize use. |
The Township of North Kawartha has no such by-law at this time. |
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Speed limit is 20 km/h if the posted speed is 50 km/h or less. Speed limit is 50 km/h or less if the posted speed is 80 km/h or more. |
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Speed limit is 20 km/h on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less. Speed limit is 50 km/h on roads with a posted speed limit of 60 km/h or more. |
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North Kawartha County Roads (Peterborough County By-law 2023-0047 Schedule 'A')
County Road |
From (N/W) |
To (S/E) |
Date of Inclusion |
| CR 46 | Lat: 44° 45' 30" Lon: 77° 56' 57" |
Lat: 44° 45' 30" Lon: 77° 56' 57" |
2022-10-18 |
| CR 52 | Lat: 44° 45' 9" Lon: 78° 5' 1" |
Lat: 44° 42' 49" Lon: 78° 3' 48" |
2022-10-18 |
| CR 54 | Lat: 44° 45' 57" Lon: 78° 4' 57" |
Lat: 44° 48' 52" Lon: 77° 58' 50" |
2022-10-18 |
| CR 504 | Lat: 44° 45' 4" Lon: 78° 5' 29" |
Lat: 44° 49' 58" Lon: 77° 55' 7" |
2022-10-18 |
| CR 620 | Lat: 44° 45' 46" Lon: 78° 5' 29" |
Lat: 44° 50' 21" Lon: 77° 55' 20" |
2022-10-18 |
| CR 620A | Lat: 44° 45' 38" Lon: 78° 5' 16" |
Lat: 44° 45' 14" Lon: 78° 5' 13" |
2022-10-18 |
Note: This information is to indicate rules and regulations that are currently in effect in the Township of North Kawartha. This information is for information only and not intended to be legal interpretation and is not intended to reflect all requirements and detail.
Related Provincial Legislation
- Highway Traffic Act
- Highway Traffice Act; Ontario Regulation 316/03 Operation of Off-Road Vehicles on Highways
- Off-Road Vehicles Act (ORVA)
Further information is available through the Ministry of Transportation, particularly
- The provincial booklet, Smart Ride Safe Ride.
- Test your ATV safety knowledge.
- Drive an ATV - Frequently Asked Questions
Provincial Parks
In general, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not permitted in any provincial park except in a designated area with written authorization from the Park Superintendent. ATV use is not permitted in Petroglyphs Provincial Park, however, ATVs are permitted in some circumstances at Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park (e.g. to allow a private land owner access to their property where it is entirely surrounded by the park). The Provincial Park and Conservations Reserves Act and the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park Act specifies the permitted uses within a provincial park. For greater certainty, it is recommended that members of the public contact the provincial park of interest directly to confirm if ATV's may be used and if so, when and where. Provincial park contact information can be found by visiting Ontario Parks
Please find listed below links to the applicable legislation:
. Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, Ontario Regulation 347/07
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