Province-wide ATV restriction extended to August 20

    Sunday, 17 August 2025 21:56

    By Kody Gardner

    Photo: Fred Arriola

    The restriction applies to all off-road vehicles travelling on, through or near forested lands in areas where the Fire Weather Index is classified as either high, very high, or extreme.

    The province-wide restriction on all off-road vehicles on forested land has been extended, the provincial government released Sunday evening. It will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, when it will be reviewed based on the forecasted wildfire index and fire behaviours.

    This temporary restriction applies to all off-road vehicles travelling on, through or near forested lands in areas where the Fire Weather Index is classified as either high, very high, or extreme. Forested land includes land with trees and shrubs, dry marsh or bogland. It also includes trails and forest roads that are surrounded by forest land. The Fire Hazard Map can be found here.

    An off-road vehicle includes:

    • an all-terrain vehicle, including a side-by-side
    • a mini-bike, dirt-bike and trail-bike
    • a miniature vehicle, such as a dune or sport buggy
    • an off-road maintenance machine
    • an amphibious vehicle
    • a motorized snow vehicle

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