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# West Nipissing ATV Club

Regional trails at their best.

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## Posts

- [News](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/news/)
- [Ride Schedule Change](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ride-schedule-change/) - Mother Nature still keeps us on our toes as the season progresses. Due to high water, we have decided to swap the Boisvenue ride for the scheduled King Ride for this next weekend (June 13, 2026). The King Run will be re-scheduled for July 18th which was the original date for the Boisvenue Ride, again
- [Upcoming Annual General Membership Meeting](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/upcoming-annual-general-membership-meeting/) - Another year has passed and it is time for our Annual General Membership meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 29, 2026 at the Sturgeon Falls Comfort Inn beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the main meeting room. As a Not-for -Profit organization, this meeting is an annual requirement which provides the opportunity for members to set the
- [First Club Ride - Bonfield Blue Sea ATV Poker Run](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/first-club-ride-bonfield-blue-sea-avt-poker-run/) - We are trying again with organizing our first ride of the season with representation of the our club at the Bonfield Blue Sea Poker Run on May 9, 2026. This is an annual event hosted by the Bonfield and District Lions Club to raise funds for their local charities and a way for us to
- [Kukagami Lake Ride this weekend](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/kukagami-lake-ride-this-weekend/) - The first official ride for the club will be this weekend. An email has been sent to members with the details and we would like to try a feature in our new software with this ride. The link below will take you to a page that will allow you to indicate you will be attending
- [A new step forward](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/a-new-step-forward/) - Your membership in WNATV Club is going digital. That’s right, we are stepping into the digital age with a Canadian owned and operated Membership Management System call Yapla from Montreal that has designed this system to enable nonprofit organizations manage daily tasks easily and efficiently. For our club this means an ability to enrol new
- [Christmas Parade 2025](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/christmas-parade-2025/) - This year's Parade of Lights will once again have members of the Club taking part. A small group will ride as part of the parade with decorated ATVs. Come out on December 5, 2025 and show your support for these members and the rest of the parade participants as the downtown streets come alive with
- [Cancellation Notice](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/cancellation-notice/) - The Desjardins Sugarbush Run for this weekend has been cancelled due to both the forecasted rain and this year’s maple syrup period has come to an end. Unfortunately, this ride has and will continue to be at the whim of Mother Nature. Not all has been lost though, efforts are being made for a possible
- [Ride Schedule 2026 is now available](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ride-schedule-2026-is-now-available/) - After a series of meeting this year's Ride Committee has completed their task and have generated the 2026 Ride Schedule. This is an ambitious ride season with 10 rides beginning mid April if weather allows to see Maple Syrup being made at the Desjardin Sugarbush. There are a few bonus rides being planned from Mattawa
- [Ride Committee Meeting](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ride-committee-meeting/) - To continue the conversation about what Group Rides will be held this season, a meeting has been schedules for March 25, 2026 at the Comfort Inn, Sturgeon Falls between 7-9 p.m. in the Small Conference Room. Please note that this is not the normal larger room which hold our AGM meetings. Following this meeting, the
- [General Membership Meeting](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/general-membership-meeting-2/) - A General Membership Meeting has been called for Wednesday, November 26th at the Comfort Inn in Sturgeon Falls beginning at 7:00 p.m. to wrap up this year’s ride season and discuss future plans for our Club. All members are encouraged to attend to provide input or suggestions as to the direction of the Club over
- [Tilden Lake Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/tilden-lake-ride/) - Late in confirming, but the Tilden Lake ride is a go as our last ride of the season. Keep an eye on your email for details. Plan to attend our Winter Ride bundled for below zero weather.
- [Membership Fee Increase](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/membership-fee-increase/) - The time has come to adjust our annual membership fee from $30 to $40 as per the Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) this past April. The rate increase will take effect on September 30, 2025 and only apply to new or renewing memberships. As per the discussion at the AGM, this increase is necessary due
- [General Membership Meeting](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/general-membership-meeting/) - You should have received your invitation to an important General Membership meeting this month. The details are in your email. It is very important that you attend. A second email will be coming shortly about this month's Club Ride. Keep an eye open for this email.
- [Cancellation - Nickel Offset](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/cancellation-nickel-offset/) - The Nickel Offset club ride scheduled for August 23, 2025 has been canceled. This ride will not be re-scheduled at this time. The next club ride is set for September 13, 2025.
- [Next Ride - Gull Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/next-ride-gull-lake/) - The next ride is coming shortly and you should be receiving your ride email with all the details so watch for this the next time you check you mail.
- [Great News - Kukagami Ride is Back](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/great-news-kukagami-ride-is-back/) - Keep an eye on your email as the Ride Committee has rescheduled the Kukagami Ride. The details of the ride will come shortly and as it stands, the weather should be more cooperative. Many thanks to the Ride Lead and those fellow riders who have prepared the route follow the sever weather which cancelled the
- [Kukagami Ride Cancellation](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/next-ride/) - Mother Nature has different plans for our scheduled Club Ride for this weekend with heavy rains forecasted for Ride Day. Our Ride Committee will attempt to possibly reschedule this ride at a later date. In the event of a rescheduled ride, you will receive further information in your email box. We apologize for any inconvenience,
- [Let the Season Begin](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/let-the-season-begin/) - The word is in, our first scheduled ride for the 2025 season is in the process of being scouted and all indications show a thumbs up for the end of the month. As the date draws closer there will be an email notification with all the appropriate information sent to all current members. Keep an eye on your email over the next week. For those of us that have not begun your pre-season "dust off the cobwebs" preparations for the season, here are a few reminders;
- [So it begins](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/so-it-begins/) - This is the weekend we all have been waiting for, our first club ride for the season. By now you should have received an email with the details of where and when to meet along with the ride details. The weather forecast is promising but on the chilly side in the morning so come prepared. Should this change and the ride is cancelled it will be posted here on the website so check the night before at least. Looking forward to renewing relationships with members that may not have been seen for the winter months.
- [This one is in the Books](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/this-one-is-in-the-books/) - The first ride of the season is in the books and the general report is all went well. The official Ride Report will be posted shortly with the details of the day. So now it's time to look forward to the next ride scheduled for the end of June, Kukagami Run.
- [Ride Season Begins Soon](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ride-season-begins-soon/) - The weather is changing and soon it will be our first ride of the season. If you attended the Annual General Membership meeting you would have had your first look at the schedule of rides for the year with the first ride being at the end of May. You would have also been a part
- [Annual General Membership Meeting 2025](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/annual-general-membership-meeting-2025/) - The Annual General Membership meeting for the Club will be held at the Sturgeon Falls Comfort Inn on April 15, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. This is your opportunity to hear the state of the Club and the plans for the coming year. There will be plenty of chances for you
- [February Meeting Notice](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/february-meeting-notice/) - Stop thinking about the cold temperature and lack of snow for a while and plan to attend our Ride Committee meeting on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This is your opportunity to have a say in what this year’s rides will be for the club.
- [Ride Cancelled](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ride-cancelled/) - Please see your email from the Club. Saturday's ride has been cancelled.
- [Postponement](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/postponement/) - Just a quick note to point out that the next ride date has been postponed until October 2nd, due to the forecasted weather and water level considerations. Please see your email from the Club.
- [First Ride of the 21 Riding Season is ON!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/first-ride-of-the-21-riding-season-is-on/) - Please check your email for the downloadable map and gpx files. This is the first ride of the season! Hoping for a good turn out, rain or shine. See the "Next Ride" sidebar for details, or see the email from the Club. Let's go ATVing!
- [We're Back!  (well......almost!)](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/were-back-well-almost/) - Finally good news. Daily covid-19 numbers are decreasing, the Province is in phase 2 of reopening and the future looks promising. The Directors would like to inform you of some of our discussions and concerns: A tentative ride schedule has been made with 8 rides planned. The first ride, Holdridge Creek, could be held before
- [WNATV Club Update and 2020 Financial Statements](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/wnatv-club-update-and-2020-financial-statements/) - To all 2020 WNATV Club Members Here’s hoping that all members and their families are healthy and safe during these stressful times. Life sure has changed with all the restrictions and challenges due to Covid-19. Your Board wishes to keep you informed on its discussions and decisions that have taken place in the past week.
- [Rides Cancelled](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/rides-cancelled/) - Unfortunately due to the COVID regulations limiting the number of persons that can gather, all rides for the rest of the season are cancelled. Hopefully we can meet next Spring and start a fresh schedule!.
- [The Dog Days of Summer](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/the-dog-days-of-summer/) - Well, here we are, definitely in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer. But, what really is meant by the Dog Days of Summer? The dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Greek and Roman
- [The Black Bear](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/13913-2/) - The black bear is a bulky and thickset mammal. Approximately 150 cm long and with a height at the shoulder that varies from 100 to 120 cm, an adult black bear has a moderate-sized head with a rather straight facial profile and a tapered nose with long nostrils. The ears are rounded and the eyes
- [Our Beautiful Ontario Trillium](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/our-beautiful-ontario-trillium/) - The white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) is the official flower and emblem of Ontario, our province. It is an official symbol of the Government of Ontario. (The large white trillium is also the official wildflower of Ohio). The beautiful trilliums start to appear in early spring, and is noted for it's three-prong white flower. It is
- [NIGHT RIDE CANCELLED](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/night-ride-cancelled/) - Sadly, with the continuation of the COVID19 restrictions, we must cancel our May 9th Night Ride. Hopefully, restrictions will lift soon and we can all get back to riding outdoors. Until then, stay healthy, take care, and wash your hands often!
- [AGM Deferred to Later date - CORVID-19](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/agm-deferred-to-later-date-corvid-19/) - The Board has decided to cancel the Annual General Meeting at this time, due to the precautions being taken surrounding the COVID-19 situation. It will be rescheduled at a later date. Take care, wash your hands often, and stay healthy!
- [Just a reminder folks.....Let's be safe out there!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/just-a-reminder-folks-lets-be-safe-out-there/) - Darker earlier, lighter later, wet and slippery on the trails! Be careful. Look twice. Wear all your safety gear and warm layered clothing. Click Here! Be safe! And enjoy the most beautiful time of the year outdoors!
- [Espanola Event](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/espanola-event/) - Hey WNATV Club members, there is another ATV event in Espanola. Although not ours, you might want to attend.
- [Why you should bring a paper map, compass on a hike....and on your ATV trips!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/why-you-should-bring-a-paper-map-compass-on-a-hike-and-on-your-atv-trips/) - Here's a recent article from CBC News that highlights as a reminder why you should bring the good old paper maps with you while hiking. It is equally important to bring these when you are ATVing too....maybe more so as the bouncing up and down on trails could render your GPS less than useful! Read
- [Field Rally!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/field-rally/)
- [Tilden Lake Alternative Saturday, July 27th has been cancelled](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/tilden-lake-alternative-saturday-july-27th-has-been-cancelled/) - This is to notify all that the ride on Saturday, July 27th has been cancelled. Yesterday Marcel Lafreniere, Art Constantineau and myself went out to scout the Tilden Lake Alterative ride leaving from the Sandy Falls Road. 7 kms. Into the ride we met with a 1 km. section that was very rough and we
- [Blueberries!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/blueberries/) - At last! The blueberries are ready! Well, lets start off with some fun facts about blueberries: Blueberries are perennial flowering plants that have either blue– or purple–colored berries when matured. They are in the same class as cranberries, bilberries, huckleberries and Madeira blueberries. There are generally two types of blueberry bushes; the wild ('lowbush') and
- [ATV Rollovers - rare, but sometimes serious- what do you think?](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/atv-rollovers-rare-but-sometimes-serious-what-do-you-think/) - Here is an article from CBC, this July, which discusses the possible future regulatory impacts on the ATV community related to ATV rollovers and possible mandatory safety devices. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/atv-rollover-safety-1.5197959 The article discusses one type of device. Here's a link to another which is also interesting. ATV Lifeguard Rollover Bar and yet another called a Quadbar….
- [Some Hot Summer ATV Events in Ontario](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/some-hot-summer-atv-events-in-ontario/) - Summer is hot, and so is the ATV season! In addtion to our WNATV Club rides, there are other ATV events planned through the summer. Here a listing of events from the www.northernontario.travel website. Please ensure you verify the event is still on by checking with their particular website before travelling! If for some reason
- [The Blackfly Song (oh, so true)](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/the-blackfly-song-oh-so-true/) - https://youtu.be/qjLBXb1kgMo
- [The Common Loon](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/the-common-loon/) - Did you know that the Common Loon is the provincial bird of Ontario? Most of you know that is the namesake of our $1 coin.....the "loonie", which sports an image of the common loon. But do you also remember that the loon was also proudly displayed on a previous series of $20 bills? The loon
- [NOTICES](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/notices/) - Hello WNATV Club members, and guests visting our webpages. Below are some ATV events happening in our Region. Please note that these are not WNATV Club events, but they may be other ATV related rides you may wish to look into. If you have any questions, you will have to contact them. (Try the websites
- [Rockin' Robin](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/rockin-robin/) - "He rocks in the tree tops all day long Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song All the little birdies on Jaybird Street Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet Rockin' robin, rock rock Rockin' robin' Blow rockin' robin" -Rockin' Robin -Bobbie Day 1958 Four feet of snow in the front
- [It's O.K. to Rave On about Spring, because the Ravens are Nesting!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/its-o-k-to-rave-on-about-spring-because-the-ravens-are-nesting/) - Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.“ ’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door— Only this and
- [Bring on the Sublimation!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/bring-on-the-sublimation/) - So, what is sublimation? Sublimation is: "the transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor phase, or vice versa, without passing through an intermediate liquid phase." Well, what I want to mention, is that at this time of year, a lot of the snow starts to disappear via sublimation. That
- [Ah, February!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ah-february/) - I like February. Not because it's cold and snowy; like November, December, and January, but because it's the shortest of the winter months. I really don't mind winter, but there is less to do outside in the extreme temperatures, and there isn't as much wildlife running around. (Although I have spotted coyotes in the neighbourhood!).
- [Moose ...... it must be tough for them in winter!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/moose-it-must-be-tough-for-them-in-winter/) - Here we are ---- mid January already ---- and no doubt many of us are looking forward to Springtime and a little bit warmer weather. I was thinking about the poor ol' Moose that live here in Northern Ontario. Winter must be a pretty tough time for them. Cold, less to eat, less mobile because
- [Why do we make New Year Resolutions in January?  It's Greek to me!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/why-do-we-make-new-year-resolutions-in-january-its-greek-to-me/) - Well, here we are now into January. Most of us are probably still hanging on to our New Year's resolutions, still saying good by to 2018, and wishing a merry hello to 2019. So, why do we do this in January? Well, maybe the Greeks have the answer, and it's one of their gods .....
- [Snow Blindness - what is it?  how do I protect myself?](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/snow-blindness-what-is-it-how-do-i-protect-myself/) - Now that we are into January, and the days are getting brighter and longer, I hope all our WNATV Club members take care of their eyes while outdoors in the snowy conditions. What is Snow Blindness? The folks at ThoughtCo say.... "Snow blindness, or photokeratitis, is a painful eye condition caused by too much exposure
- [Redpoll - Common or Hoary?](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/redpoll-common-or-hoary/) - Well, it's a couple of days before Christmas, and a bit cooler this morning at -15C. I was outside with our puppy, and noticed that some Redpolls were visiting the bird feeder along with the chickadees, having a bit of a pre-Christmas feast. I thought that they were Common Redpolls, but after some investigation, I'm
- [Save Wolf Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/save-wolf-lake/) - Many of you will recall our WNATV Club ride to Paradise Lagoon Wolf Mountain. If you do not remember, check out the photos of the Paradise Lagoon ride in the WNATV Club photos for 2017. I found some new friends which seem to be trying to do some "good deeds" in preserving the wilderness for
- [Trivia:  What does James Cagney and the WNATV Club have in common?](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/trivia-what-does-james-cagney-and-the-wnatv-club-have-in-common/) - As you may be aware, the WNATV Club has a number of rides the members use here in North Eastern Ontario. But did you know what the WNATV Club Rides has in common with the famous U.S. actor James Cagney? I'm not going to spoil the answer, but you will think about it the next
- [Downy Woodpecker](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/downy-woodpecker/) - Here's a little bit of info on the Downy Woodpecker from the folks at Audubon.org...... The smallest woodpecker in North America, common and widespread, although it avoids the arid southwest. In the east this is the most familiar member of the family, readily entering towns and city parks, coming to backyard bird feeders. Its small
- [2018 Parade of Lights - Sturgeon Falls - December 7th](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/2018-parade-of-lights-sturgeon-falls-december-7th/) - Last Friday, the 7th of December, the West Nipissing ATV club was part of the “Parade of Lights” in Sturgeon Falls. A float was entered dressed up with our club banner, our corporate sponsor’s signs as well as a side by side decked out for the occasion. Some 1500 hundred or more lollipops were handed
- [The Whiskey Jack](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/the-whiskey-jack/) - From the files of "Hinterland Who's Who" The Gray Jay is indelibly associated with Canada’s great northern forests. Quick to learn that humans can be an excellent source of food, the Gray Jay often visits lumber camps, kills made by hunters, and the campsites of canoeists, looking for scraps of anything edible. The bird’s
- [Winterizing your ATV (for those not putting on the snowplow!)](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/winterizing-your-atv-for-those-not-putting-on-the-snowplow/) - Here's a great article from our friends at Cottage Life on what you might consider to pack away your ATV for the winter. Of course I know some of you will be attaching snowplows or riding out to your fish-huts (once the ice is good and thick!). "Before bedding down your ATV for the
- [All Rides Suspended for now!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/all-rides-suspended-for-now/) - Unfortunately the fire situation for now has not improved enough to lift travel restrictions. So the next Holdridge Creek ride has to be postponed. On our ride schedule the following rides cannot be held if they were to be held today: Thistle Lake, Holdridge Creek, Marten River, Murray Lake, Hwy 805 to Cross Lake and
- [Notice](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/notice/)
- [Cancellation of the WNATV Club Thistle Lake Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/cancellation-of-the-wnatv-club-thistle-lake-ride/) - This email is to notify you of the CANCELLATION of the Thistle Lake ride this coming Saturday, July 14th. This is due to the numerous forest fires in the area of River Valley and the potential for more due to lightening last night. Last count was 10 around here including Temagami. Apparently our parking area
- [NOTICE TO MEMBERS:  Change to 2018 Ride Schedule](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/notice-to-members-change-to-2018-ride-schedule/) - Please note the following change to the 2018 Ride Schedule The July 14th Yorston ride has been cancelled for this year. It is being replaced with the Thistle Lake remake ride which had been cancelled on May 12 due to trail conditions. Please update your calendars and we will see you on the trail!
- [Pesky, pesky, pests.....](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/pesky-pesky-pests/) - Do you know how many varieties of mosquitoes are around in Canada..............? EIGHTY! Read more about these and other pests at....... Mosquitoes & Blackflies
- [Moose on the Loose........](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/moose-on-the-loose/) - Today, again, a moose was on the loose here in New Sudbury. (See Moose on Lasalle Blvd. Keeps Police Busy ) It got me thinking about, what do we really know about moose? Well, here's some info from the folks at Northern Ontario Travel to help us out with that. 9 Facts You May
- [Lyme Disease could really Tick me off!!!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/lyme-disease-could-really-tick-me-off/) - The occurrence of tick bites and related Lyme disease is real in parts of Ontario. To learn more about the insects that could put the bite on you read.... HERE For 2018 we should be vigilante in the West Nipissing area, but according to this map, we are not a high risk area. RISK
- [Here's another event in Capreol on May 12th......](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/heres-another-event-in-capreol-on-may-12th/)
- [Short Notice, but just found out about this Rocky's event.....](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/short-notice-but-just-found-out-about-this-rockys-event/)
- [May 12th Thistle Lake Ride - CANCELLED](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/may-12th-thistle-lake-ride-cancelled/) - The May 12th Thistle Lake Ride has been CANCELLED due to trail conditions. Hopefully this will be rescheduled later this fall. Sorry...safety first.
- [ATVers rescued by their SHERPa.  No...not in the mountains......](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/atvers-rescued-by-there-sherpa-no-not-in-the-mountains/) - Wow! Remember the Sherp link earlier this year? Here is what they've been up to lately....click here.....RESCUE
- [ARGO Ride & Drive Event](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/argo-ride-drive-event/) - Ever thought about trying out an ARGO ATV? Join ASM Stores at the Rock Pine Motel in Marten River on Fri April 20th 10 am - 7 pm and/or Sat April 21st 9 am to 5 pm for their ARGO Ride & Drive Event.
- [Our friends in St. Charles are having their Rally!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/our-friends-in-st-charles-are-having-their-rally/) - Just a note to all WNATV Club members, that our good friends in St. Charles are holding their annual rally on April 28th. Click Here!
- [....and Bonfield too!!!!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/and-bonfield-too/) - WNATV Club members.......then on May 5th the good folks at the Bonfield & District Lions Club are holding their rally. See below for some details, and click HERE for more info! IT’S THE 16TH ANNUAL BONFIELD & DISTRICT LIONS BLUE SEA ATV FUNDRAISER & POKER RUN ***SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018*** JOIN ATVERS FROM ACROSS THE PROVINCE AND
- [Catalogue Update](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/catalogue-update/) - WNATV Club 2018 Members.....the ride catalog for the 2018 Rides have all been updated as well as the 2017 Rides. Have a look! Only the Thistle Lake ride is locked out at this time because the ride is being "remade". We'll update this after our scouts get a chance to check out the trails to
- [AGM post meeting notes](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/agm/) - We had a very nice turn out on Wednesday night to our 2018 AGM. The Club has a brand new set of Bylaws, and we look forward to an even more efficient way of managing the Club. Stay tuned to the website for more updates. The new Board of Directors has been listed on the
- [Another look at the Sherp:  Watch this "ATV on steroids" roll through snow, brush and even open water](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/another-look-at-the-sherp-watch-this-atv-on-steroids-roll-through-snow-brush-and-even-open-water/) - Click on the link below! Watch this "ATV on steroids" roll through snow, brush and even open water
- [Looks like some winter fun with an ATV.....helping out the sledders too!](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/looks-like-some-winter-fun-with-an-atv-helping-out-the-sledders-too/)
- [Notes from the first Map Committee meeting](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/notes-from-the-first-map-committee-meeting/) - Just a note to fill you in on the results of our map committee meeting. The committee is made up of Sue & Perry Brown, Bob Martin, Art Constantineau and Barry Beauchamp. We set the purpose of the committee and established the duties. Some of the resolutions were: We will not make available a map

## Pages

- [West Nipissing ATV Club](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/) - west nipissing,atv club,ATV,4 wheeler,nipissing ouest,club, Sturgeon Falls, Field, Verner, quad, quads,
- [Ride Reports with Photos](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/) - Michael, here's your new link to the archive of previous ride reports: https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/ WNATV Rides 2022 WNATV Rides 2021 WNATV Rides 2020 Trying something here 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 do not need to keep just thinking in pixels
- [2021-09-11 Thistle Lake Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2021/2021-09-11-thistle-lake-ride/) - 16 ATVs SXS 30 Rider’s On the third ride of the season we finally had a chance to leave on time at 9:30 It started off as a cloudy day and a temperature of 20°, which was perfect We had a nice slow Ride that went through a new trail to the lunch area. After
- [2021-08-16 Kukagami Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2021/2021-08-14-holdridge-creek-ride/) - What a perfect ride. The weather could not have been any nicer, sunny 22 degrees with a slight breeze to keep the bugs away. We had 28 riders on 15 ARV’s and 4 SXS. Although the ride departure time was 9:15am, we did not get away until 9:30am. All seemed to enjoy the 73km run.
- [21-07-24 Holdridge Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2021/21-07-24-holdridge-ride/) - Finally we were able to get a ride in, despite all the Covid-19 restrictions. Please note that social distancing was followed all day long. Some 40 riders showed up on 16 ATV’s and 8 side-by-sides. This was a large group considering that rain was forecasted for later in the morning. All were enthusiastic to get
- [Club Rides Schedule 2026](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/club-rides-schedule-2026/) - DateRideLeadTailKmRatingApril 18 or 25, 2026(weather dependent)Desjardin Sugarbush CANCELLEDJC BrunetRay Routhier421April 29, 2026* Algonquin West ATV Poker RunRAINED OUT - To Be RescheduledBeing OrganizedRay RouthierMay 09, 2026* Bonfield - ATV Blue Sea Poker RunBeing OrganizedTo Be Determined643.5May 23, 2026KukagamiRay RouthierGilberte RenaudJune 13, 2026Boisvenue (UPDATED)Joel FalardeauRay Routhier725July 18, 2026King Ride (UPDATED)Joel FalardeauRay Routhier453.5August 01, 2026Sturgeon River RunGreg
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- [Club Rides Schedule 2025](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/club-rides-schedule-2025/) - DateRideLeadTailKmRatingMay 31, 2025Rabbit LakeRob MineaultJoel Falardeau854July 05, 2025KukagamiGreg StephensRay Routhier1002July 26, 2025Pilgram YorkstonJoel FalardeauDominique WilkinsonAug 09, 2025Gull LakeJoel FalardeauLeon Paquin753.5Aug 23, 2025Nickel Offset CANCELLEDGreg StephensRob MineaultSept 13, 2025Holdridge CreekRob MineaultDominique Wilkinson523Nov 15, 2025Tilden LakeMike LabelleJim Taylor923 Ride Leads will be responsible to determine whether or not a ride continues, subject to weather etc.. as much
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- [Club Rides Schedule 2023](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/club-rides-schedule-2023/) - Date Ride Lead Tail KM Difficulty Cancelled due to weather Desjardins Sugar Bush Barry Beauchamp Rheal Berichon 42 1 June 17, 2023 Murray Lake Art Constantineau Rheal Berichon 70 3 July 08, 2023 Holdridge Creek Barry Beauchamp Claude Patenaude 52 3 July 29, 2023 Yorkston Joel Falardeau Rheal Berichon 107 3.5 August 12, 2023 Mountainview/Mud
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## Ride Reports

- [Boisvenue Trail - June 13, 2026](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/boisvenue-trail-june-13-2026/) - We had a fantastic turnout for our recent club ride with an equal distribution of ATVs and SxSs! Despite rain in the forecast, the weather largely cooperated. The group departed from the Church in Field parking lot at 9:00 AM, heading down the railbed toward the Boisvenue trail. Thanks to the damp forecast over the
- [Kukagami Lake - May 23, 2026](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/kukagami-lake-may-23-2026/) - Well, someone should possibly tell the Southern Ontario weather prognosticators that an 80 percent chance of rain actually means they are only 20 percent right. What a great day it was for the Kukagami Lake ride this past weekend. Forecasted rain never materialized and only bright sunshine, light winds and whole lot of black
- [Bonfield Blue Sea ATV Poker Run - May 10-2026](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/bonfield-blue-sea-atv-poker-run-may-10-2026/) - The first ride for some members of the club was this past weekend as a part of the Bonfield Blue Sea ATV Poker Run. Over 200 machines participated in this Lions Club event in Bonfield including 6 Side-by-Sides and one ATV from our club. The weather held out until the end of the day while
- [A New Step Forward](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/a-new-step-forward/) - The roll-out of this new system at the no cost tier, thus far, has already begun with reminders to members are coming due beginning on May 13th of this year which is providing email reminders two weeks in advance of their due dates.
- [2025 Parade of Lights](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/2025-parade-of-lights/) - It has been some time since the Club has participated the Sturgeon Falls Parade of Lights, the annual Christmas parade through the streets of town to usher in the holidays. The weather was just right with a light dusting of snow falling with temperatures just under the freezing point. Five members in two SxS and
- [Winter Ride Tilden Lake Nov 15 2025](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/winter-ride-tilden-lake-nov-15-2025/) - Under a not so favourable weather report, 16 members braved a chilly start to this year’s Winter Ride, Tilden Lake. Seven side by sides and two intrepid quad riders left on the ride towards The Tomiko Restaurant in hopes of a warm lunch and there was no disappointment there. The route took riders the long
- [Holdridge Creek - Sept 13, 2025](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/holdridge-creek-sept-13-2025/) - As my first time leading things went well till we hit the first water hole. Water was deeper than expected and I went further than I should have.
- [Kukagami - July 05 2025](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/kukagami-july-05-2025/) - It was a great ride. The day started with a thunderstorm and heavy rains, but by the time the ride started it had all cleared up and the sun was out. We were joined by 5 SXS and 4 ATV's for over 5 hours of slightly challenging trails. We arrived back at the vehicles around
- [Rabbit Lake - May 31, 2025](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/rabbit-lake-may-31-2025/) - Hi Everyone. I apologize for the latency of this report, I had a very busy week at work after a week of vacation. We had a great turnout for this ride, with plenty of new faces joining us. A total of 21 ATVs and UTVs showed up, making for 29 members participating. Special thanks to
- [Holdridge Creek Ride Report - Aug 25, 2020](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/2020-07-25-holdridge-creek-ride-report/) - Well it was a beautiful warm day and you could see that members were looking forward to getting out from the Covid-19 restrictions to go ATV’ing. 30 bikes showed up …10 side by sides and 20 ATV’s. In all 36 people were there of which 6 were visitors who saw our ride advertised online. The
- [Kukagami Ride Report - Aug 14, 2021](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/kukagami-ride-report/) - What a perfect ride. The weather could not have been any nicer, sunny 22 degrees with a slight breeze to keep the bugs away. We had 28 riders on 15 ARV's and 4 SXS. Although the ride departure time was 9:15am, we did not get away until 9:30am. All seemed to enjoy the 73km run.
- [Winter Ride / Sand dam Ride - Nov 05, 2022](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/winter-ride-sand-dam-ride/) - Ride Lead: JC Brunette Ride Tail: Mike Labelle The WNATV club hosted the annual "winter ride" on Nov 05, 2022, we had 12 ATVs, 8 SXSs and 28 souls attend. Was an unusually warm day for November, overcast most of the day and very lite sprinkle of rain very late in the ride. All
- [Mountain View/ Mud Lake ride - Aug 26, 2023](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/mountain-view-mud-lake-ride-aug-26-2023/) - On behalf of our ride chair, Phil Beauchamp, ride leader Rob Mineault and tail, Rheal Berichon, we would like to remind you of the upcoming Mountain View/ Mud Lake ride, next Saturday, August 26th. Once again the club had a great ride on Aug 26, 2023. We had a great turn out - despite the
- [Yor-Pil-Bull Ride - July 29, 2023](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/yor-pil-bull-ride-july-29-2023/) - The Yor-Pil-Bull ride on July 29th was real success. We had 17 riders show up on 11 ATVs and 2 UTV. We left the parking at 9:30 am a half hour later than planned. We travelled 10 Km on the road to reach the trail, shortly after we entered the trail we had a breakdown.
- [Baie Jeanne - 14 Oct, 2023](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/baie-jeanne-14-oct-2023/) - Saturday October 14, 2023 on a beautiful sunny day and a temperature of 14 celsius I guided the Sturgeon Falls ATV Club with my partner Leon Paquin on the trails towards Baie Jeanne and Cross Lake which are both branches south of Lake Temagami. We met in the field near the church in River Valley
- [Gull Lake - Sept 16, 2023](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/gull-lake-sept-16-2023/) - I Marcel Lafrenière guided the Gull Lake ride with the help of the tail Rob (Robert) Mineault last Saturday September 18, 2023 on a beautiful sunny day but a little chilly morning. We parked at the Blue Demon Lodge with the owner's permission. We left at 9:45 (15 minutes late) and did the run in
- [Rabbit Lake - May 25 2024](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/rabbit-lake-may-25-2024/) - Had a great turnout to the first ATV ride for the club this year, we had 16 ATVs and 1 Side by Side show up to do the new Rabbit Lake 2024 ride. The ride started with some decent overcast weather, we started off at exactly 09h30 as predicted - although I think maybe we
- [Holdridge Creek Ride July 8th, 2023](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/holdridge-creek-ride-july-8th-2023/) - Holdridge Creek Ride July 8th, 2023 The weather was perfect for riding, not too hot and dry. Members really appreciated this because 47 riders on 11 side by sides and 24 ATV’s registered. A record for this ride. Because the line of bikes was so long, 2 guides with radios volunteered to help and were
- [Holdridge Creek Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/holdridge-creek-ride/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Ride Photos' link='http://wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/19-07-13-holdridge-creek/' style_id='' target='self'] Holdridge Creek ride started off with 13 riders on 12 bikes. The forecast of thunderstorms might have scared some members off. The ride to the Rock Pine restaurant was pleasant except for the exceptional number of deer flies along the pole line. Because it was members
- [Tilden Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/tilden-lake-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Ride Photos' link='http://wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/190511-tilden-lake/' style_id='' target='self'] The Tilden Lake Ride was the first ride of the season for the West Nipissing ATV Club. There were 19 ATVs and 5 Side-by-Sides with a total of 33 riders in attendance. Under a cloudy sky and a cool 4 degrees C, we left from the
- [June 8, 2019 Kukagami Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/june-8-2019-kukagami-lake-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Photos' link='http://wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/2019-06-08-kukagami/' style_id='' target='self'] The Kukagami To Murray Lake Ride was the Second ride of the season for the West Nipissing ATV Club. There were 18 ATVs and 4 Side-by-Sides with a total of 27 riders in attendance. Under a sunny sky and a cool 12 degrees C, we left from
- [Silver Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/silver-lake-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Ride Photos' link='http://wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/2019-06-22-silver-lake/' style_id='' target='self'] The WNATV Club held a ride on June 22nd in the Silver Lake and Deschamps Lake area. There was practically no dust on the 805 and mosquitoes were not a problem on that amazing sunny day. There were thirteen signatures on the attendance sheet. We stopped
- [Kukagami to Hwy 805 Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/kukagami-to-hwy-805-ride-report/) - Saturday June 9,2018 The Kukagami to 805 was the second ride of the season for the West Nippissing ATV Club. We couldn't have asked for a better day weather wise and I'm sure fun was had by all who attended. There was 18 ATV's and 5 Side by Sides with a total of 28
- [King Run Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/king-run-ride-report/) - The long range forecast was rain for the day, then showers and it finally turned out to be sun and cloud. Nine riders and bikes turned out to face the challenge of the ride with lots of rocky narrow trails. Luckily most of the water holes were dry so we could decide where to navigate.
- [Holdridge Creek Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/holdridge-creek-ride-report/) - Holdridge Creek Ride: July 28, 2018 Finally we were able to get a ride in what with all the recent fire travel restrictions. 25 riders on 14 ATV’s and 5 side by sides showed up. Although it was drizzling at the time all were enthusiastic to get going. Just 3 kilometers into the ride we
- [Murray Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/murray-lake-ride-report/) - Saturday Aug 18 2018 Murray Lake Ride Report The Murray Lake Ride was the sixth ride of the season for the West Nipissing ATV Club. We couldn't have asked for a better day weather wise. There were 7 ATV's and one Side-by-Side and a total of 8 riders in attendance. We left from the
- [Ride Report:  Hwy 805 to Cross Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/ride-report-hwy-805-to-cross-lake/) - Under a sunny sky and a cool 4 degrees C. morning, 17 riders and 15 bikes gathered to spend a day of riding. At the end of Pardo road we saw the destruction caused by the recent forest fire. Crews are already logging trying to salvage some of the merchantable wood. From here we moved
- [Gull Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/gull-lake-ride-report/) - On a nice sunny morning driving to the Manitou Lake RV Parc, where we would be parking for our ATV ride, there was a little bit of a fog on a lake with the sun shining on it which made it look so soft and fragile. The ride started around 9:45. We first went pass
- [Powassan Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/powassan-ride-report/) - The Powassan Ride was the ninth ride of the season for the West Nipissing ATV Club. There were 14 ATVs and 4 Side-by-Sides with a total of 21 riders, plus one dog in attendance. Under a cloudy sky and a cool 0 degrees C, and with snow flurries on and off, we left from the
- [Ride Report:   Thistle Lake Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/ride-report-thistle-lake-ride/) - Thistle Lake Ride At last the club managed to hold the Thistle Lake Ride. Previously it had to be cancelled due to too much snow on the trails and then because of travel restrictions due to the summer forest fires. With the temperature at the zero mark, 17 riders on 16 bikes left for a
- [18/04/21 Sugarbush Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/18-04-21-sugarbush-ride-report/) - The Sugarbush Ride started with a forecast of sun, sun and more sun. From Sturgeon Falls, 15 bikes and 18 riders left to go to Field. Along the way a cow blocked Stewart Road only to be scared away by the noise of the machines. On the other side of Clear Lake, a cow moose
- [Capreol Pole Line Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/capreol-pole-line-ride-report/) - The Capreol Pole Line Ride was the seventh ride of the season for the West Nipissing ATV Club. There were 7 ATVs and 2 Side-by-Sides with a total of 11 riders in attendance for this 118 Km Club ride. The group met at the Capreol Curling Club at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning and then drove
- [Thistle Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/thistle-lake-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/2019-08-10-thistle-lake-night-ride/' style_id='' target='self'] The Thistle Lake Ride was the fifth ride of the season for the West Nipissing ATV Club. There were 16 ATVs and 3 Side-by-Sides with a total of 21 riders in attendance for the ride. We lift River valley at 6pm following the road to the
- [King Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/king-ride-report/) - King Ride – August 21st, 2019 The day went well with the weather forecasting thundershowers and rain and all we had was blue skies and 28 C temperatures. Despite the ride being a 5 on our difficulty scale, we still had a favourable turnout with 9 ATV’s and 11 riders. Along the way we found
- [2020-08-08 King Run Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/2020-08-08-king-run-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2020/2020-08-08-king-run/' style_id='' target='self'] It was another beautiful day in the Crystal Falls area. We had a great turn out for this ride as it is quite common to just get a few riders. 9 ATVs showed up, 7 members and 2 visitors. The ride was a great mix of
- [Kukagami Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/kukagami-lake-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2020/2020-09-12-kukagami-lake-ride/' style_id='' icon='no' target='self'] Sept 12,2020 Ride Lead: Greg Stephens Tail: Rob Mineault Total of 22 participants 15 ATVs 4 side by sides It was a cool start to the morning overcast, approximately 10 degrees Celsius. Started the ride at 09h30, down the rail bed which because of the
- [Boisvenue Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/boisvenue-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/2019-09-18-boisvenue-ride/' style_id='' target='self'] The Boisvenue Ride was the eighth ride of the season for the West Nipissing ATV Club. There were10 ATVs and 1 Side-by-Sides for a total of 11 riders in attendance for this ride. The group left the parking area at the field church at 9am and
- [2019-10-05 Rabbit Lake "revised" Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/2019-10-05-rabbit-lake-revised-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/2019-10-05-rabbit-lake/' style_id='' target='self'] Rabbit Lake Ride #2 Saturday October 5, 2019 When we got to the parking area the temperature was -1 C (ouch). However we were treated to sunny skies and no wind. 20 enthusiastic warmly dressed riders showed up to drive on 3 SxS and 14 ATV’s.
- [Mountain View / Mud Lake Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/mountain-view-mud-lake-ride-report/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click Here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2019/2019-11-02-mountain-view-mud-lake/' style_id='' target='self'] On Thursday night/Friday morning we had a snow/wind storm at the Marten River area dumping 30 cm. of snow. After consultation it was decided to continue with the ride on Saturday. First of all that morning highway 64 was not plowed. Then going to the parking
- [Holdridge Creek Ride Report - July 24, 2021](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/holdridge-creek-ride-report-july-24-2021/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2021/21-07-24-holdridge-ride/' style_id='' icon='no' target='self'] Finally we were able to get a ride in, despite all the Covid-19 restrictions. Please note that social distancing was followed all day long. Some 40 riders showed up on 16 ATV’s and 8 side-by-sides. This was a large group considering that rain was forecasted
- [Thistle lake ride report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/thistle-lake-ride-report-2/) - [wpi_designer_button text='Click here for Ride Photos' link='https://dev.wnatvclub.ca/photo-album/wnatv-rides-2021/2021-09-11-thistle-lake-ride/' style_id='' icon='no' target='self'] 16 ATVs 6. SXS 30 Rider's On the third ride of the season we finally had a chance to leave on time at 9:30 It started off as a cloudy day and a temperature of 20°, which was perfect We had a nice slow Ride
- [King Ride – July 9th, 2022](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/king-ride-july-9th-2022/) - The day went well with sunny blue skies and 25 C temperatures. Despite the ride being a 5 on our difficulty scale, still six ATV riders showed up for the ride. We all noticed how dry the bush was with most of the water holes being dry. On a positive side we could see the
- [Kukagami Ride Report](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/kukagami-ride-report-2/) - Kukagami Ride 04 June 2022 Ride Lead: Art Constantineau Ride Tail: Al Giroux The first ride of the WNATV club 2022 season was a great success. We had 26 riders present, 16 ATVs, and 4 side by sides show up. We had extremely great weather, and in Art’s style we had a great ride around
- [Silver Lake Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/silver-lake-ride/) - Lead: Mike Labelle Tail: Ted Hargrave On June 25, 2022 the club ride Silver Lake occurred, we had a great turnout despite the heat as I believe this was the warmest day of the summer so far. Despite the heat the Lead/Tail provided a scenic pleasant ride, it was great to see old and new
- [Thistle Lake Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/thistle-lake-ride/) - Lead: Rob Mineault Tail: Rheal Berichon It was a gentle ride through some nice red pine stands, a little road riding and generally a great day had by all. We had a great turn out 17 people in all, 13 ATVs and 2 side by sides. Special thanks to Rheal for stepping up to be the
- [Murray Lake Ride - June 17, 2023](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/murray-lake-ride-june-17-2023/) - Murray Lake Ride June 17th, 2023 9 Atv’s and 6 side by sides showed up for a total of 18 riders. All were eager to get going on the first ride of the season. Passing the old Pine Falls Lodge, which is now a private set of cottages, you could see the drop in water
- [Baie Jeanne to Cross Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/baie-jeanne-to-cross-lake/) - Ride Lead: Marcel Lafreniere Ride Tail: Rheal Berichon We left River Valley at 9:10 am with 28 members, a few guests, two dogs, 10 ATV and 7 side by side. Made a short stop at Baie Jeanne which is a south branch of lake Temagami, with plentiful fishing and a few wild camping spots. After
- [Holdridge Creek Ride July 23, 2022](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/holdridge-creek-ride-july-23-2022/) - Barry Beauchamp…..lead Art Constantineau…..tail Well it was a beautiful day with a possibility of thundershowers but as luck would have it, all we had were blue skies and 30 degree temperatures. 19 bikes showed up….3 side by sides, 16 ATV’s with 21 riders in all. The ride was a leisurely one with all bush trails
- [Kukagami to Estaire Ride Sept 10, 2022](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/kukagami-to-estaire-ride-sept-10-2022/) - A large group showed up for this ride on a hot dry day. There were 12 ATV’s, 7 SxS’s, and 27 riders. Probably the first time we had so many SxS’s. It turned out to be a dusty ride with the last part being exceptionally hard going. After a late lunch, it was decided to
- [Holdridge Creek - July 20, 2024](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/holdridge-creek-july-20-2024/) - Another club ride- completed Ride Lead: Rob Mineault Ride Tail: Ted Hargrave We were a smaller group we had 12 people show to the ride on a cloudy day, with potential for rain in the atfternoon. Slowly worked our way through the trail, we had one unfortunate ATV stall in the large water crossing -
- [Baie Jeanne - October 05, 2024](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/baie-jeanne-october-05-2024/) - Another ride under our belt ! Ride Lead: Marcel Lafrenière Ride Tail: Leon Paquin This was a beautiful sunny day with a cool morning start of O degrees Celsius warming to 15 degrees Celsius by the afternoon. The planned ride was towards Baie Jeanne and Cross lake region which are both southern branches of
- [Mattawa Ride - October 26, 2024](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridereports/mattawa-ride-2024/) - Our last organized ride for 2024 season. Myself Marcel Lafrenière as Ride Leader and with the help of Ride Tail Leon Paquin, we guided the Mattawa Ride on the VMUTS Voyageur Multi Use System trails from the town of Mattawa towards North Bay and back to Mattawa in a circle. This 112 km track is classified a Level 3 ride which is a bit demanding.There was 7 ATV and 6 Side by Side. Many registered at the last minute on the website with the help of their cell phones to be covered by insurance which is covered by members fee of $32/year. There were 17 people participating and no dogs this time.

## Ride Catalogue Entries

- [Paradise Lagoon Wolf Mountain](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/paradise-lagoon-wolf-mountain/) - This trail brings you from the blacktop of the highway to Wolf Mountain passing one of the most photographed waterfalls in the region. You begin from the trailhead through red pine forests to the Wanapetei River then on to Kukagami Road. The turnoff for the highlight of the trip, Paradise Lagoon, can easily missed which
- [St. Charles To Estaire](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/st-charles-to-estaire/) - This ride is not as developed as other rides in our catalog but it is known to hold difficult and muddy sections but they can be bypassed.
- [Markstay to Estaire](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/markstay-to-estaire/) - This ride is not as developed as other rides in our catalog but you should be able to get to Mountain View Lodge on Nepewassi Lake along the way.
- [East Road](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/east-road/) - Text To Follow
- [Around Trout Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/17713/) - This is a newer ride in the catalog and the description will be completed once it has been scouted. There are difficult and muddy sections which sets its Ride Rating at 4.5. If you looking for a challenge this might be the one for you. We would be grateful if you share your experience to
- [Yorston](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/yorston/) - This is the text that will describe the ride in a simple way
- [Gull Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/gull-lake/)
- [Grassy to Emerald Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/grassy-to-emerald-lake/) - Text to Follow
- [Eagle Rock / Gull Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/eagle-rock-gull-lake/) - Text to Follow
- [Alma Camp](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/alma-camp/) - This ride is steeped in history and to be truthful, a trail that has not been travelled by the club in many years so be warned. Logging is the theme of this ride as you begin on a logging road heading northwest to Lower Goose Falls. Continue on to a major fork in the road
- [Capreol Pole Line](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/capreol-pole-line/) - This ride is a variation of the longer ride Capreol 1 where you will be brought along the Wanapitei River for close to 30 km. to the headwaters of the Sturgeon River that flows to Lake Nipissing, the third-largest lake in Ontario. Your return ride will be along the pole line back to the trailhead
- [Capreol 1](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/capreol-1/) - One of the longer rides in our catalog, you will be brought along the Wanapitei River for close to 30 km. to the headwaters of the Sturgeon River that flows to Lake Nipissing, the third-largest lake in Ontario. You are strongly encouraged to have a GSP and the ride documentation along with extra fuel if
- [805 to Cross Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/805-to-cross-lake/) - This ride has you travelling a number of roads for the most part once you leave the trailhead parking at Pardo Road. Generally you will be keeping to the left at a number of Y intersections including one which is a part of another of you rides called Baie-Jeanne. If you take this fork you
- [Thistle Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/thistle-lake/)
- [Silver Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/silver-lake/)
- [Baie-Jeanne](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/baie-jeanne/) - The majority of this ride is on well maintained roadways as the Baie-Jeanne area is very popular with the West Nipissing Community for rides and camping which makes this trail easy to navigate. Chances are you will meet others on the trail so you can ask for directions if need be. This trail intersects with
- [Nepewassi](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/nepewassi/) - This trail in lengthy at about 122 Km of back roads so care should be taken for oncoming traffic and narrow shoulders. The turn-by-turn directions from the download files for this ride will be detailed enough that you should not loose your way. You will travel through a number of small communities such as Verner,
- [Murray Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/murray-lake/) - This trail begins with a short trek east along the abandoned rail bed and follow trails parallel to the rail line head towards where Murray River flows into the Sturgeon River. There are a number of things to see in this area including Jack Lake, Dwyer Lake and Lost Lake on Murray Lake.take the trail
- [Kukagami to Hwy 805](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/kukagami-to-hwy-805/) - As this trail has more that one trailhead, you are ensured an adventure no matter where you start. Leaving hwy 805 just after Cowboy Labelle’s, you cross the Sturgeon River and follow a trail parallel to the abandoned railway, crossing the Sturgeon River once again. Head north to Murray Creek just where it enters the
- [Tonomo Experience](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/tonomo-experience/) - This exploratory ride aims to find a connection to the Hangstone Ride, navigating through beautiful hardwood forests, creek crossings, and scenic lake views. While much of the route follows good trails and roads, the southern section becomes rough and muddy, with no confirmed link to the south end of Hangstone Lake. Be prepared for obstacles—this
- [Temiskaming Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/temiskaming-ride/) - This ride is an alternative access route to the classic McConnell Lake Ride, starting directly from Temiskaming instead of using the sometimes-rough McConnell Lake logging road. It bypasses the 27 km haul road section, offering a more comfortable start and a scenic, forested approach. Riders should still be prepared for remote travel — extra fuel
- [Sandy Inlet](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/sandy-inlet/) - A scenic loop through the Temagami wilderness, this route offers an immersive ride past pristine lakes, a historic mine, rocky trails, and a sheltered bay lunch stop at Sandy Inlet on Lake Temagami. The route includes well-used roads, remote trails, and a few rugged sections—perfect for intermediate riders seeking both adventure and history.
- [Rabbit Lake 2](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/rabbit-lake-2/) - This scenic alternative to the original Rabbit Lake Ride explores hardwood forest trails, quiet lakes, and historic mill sites. It’s especially rewarding in the fall, with colourful foliage and peaceful lakeside stops. Originally ridden by the club in 2019, this loop offers a mix of maintained trails and light technical sections.
- [Rabbit Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/rabbit-lake/) - A scenic, varied ride through forest trails, lakeside picnic spots, waterfalls, and historic logging country. Expect whitewater views, unique rock formations, and access to Rabbit Lake from two directions. The ride is best attempted in late summer or fall, as spring beaver activity has caused trail flooding in the past.
- [Powassan](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/powassan/) - This scenic loop winds through the rolling countryside of Powassan and Boulter, taking you past five picturesque lakes and two spectacular lookouts. Ideal for a relaxed day out with plenty of photo and birdwatching opportunities, the route mixes well-maintained backroads and easy trails, though caution is advised in places due to recent washouts and ruts.
- [McConnell Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/mcconnell-lake/) - This full-day ride explores scenic lakes, creeks, and hardwood forests, with side-trips to Lake Temiscaming, Opimika River, and a lookout over the Ottertail Creek Gorge. It includes multiple loops and optional routes for adventurous riders. The area is rich in stocked trout lakes, maintained in part due to proximity to the Hwy 533 Fish Hatchery.
- [Mattawa Ride (VMUTS)](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/mattawa-ride-vmuts/) - This scenic ride takes you through the beautiful Mattawa area via the well-maintained Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System (VMUTS). Along the way, you'll enjoy sweeping views, historical sites, and several great rest and lunch spots. The trail is well marked and suitable for riders looking for a mix of nature, local history, and accessibility.
- [Hangstone](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/hangstone/)
- [Tilden Lake Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/tilden-lake-ride/)
- [Sand Dam Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/sand-dam-ride/)
- [Mountain View Mud Lake](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/mountian-veiw-mud-lake/)
- [Mega Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/mega-ride/)
- [Marten River Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/marten-river-ride/)
- [King Run](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/king-run/)
- [Holdridge Creek Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/holdridge-creek-ride/) - This is an enjoyable ride on a mix trail of gravel roads, swamp crossings, rough terrain and Ontario Hydro pole line. Along the way you will have opportunities to a see Hunt camps sandy beaches and Martin River Provincial Park. Your lunch stop at Rock Pine Motel and Restaurant just up the road from the
- [Desjardins Sugarbush](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/desjardins-sugarbush/) - This ride is our club's traditional "Kick-off the season Ride" which brings riders to a working Sugar Bush operation at the beginning of Maple Syrup season. The ride is along gravel roads thus its rating is the lowest on our scale at 1. Production is at the mercy of nature with best times having temperatures
- [Boisvenue Rockpine](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/boisvenue-rockpine/) - This ride cross a number of other rides in our catalog which, for those that are adventurous, might offer a number of variations for future rides. This trail also offers a diverse riding surfaces including logging roads, snowmobile trails, water crossing, swampy terrain and a pole line just for good measure. Your scenery will also
- [Boisvenue](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/boisvenue/) - This ride cross a number of other rides in our catalog which, for those that are adventurous, might offer a number of variations for future rides. This trail also offers a diverse riding surfaces including an old rail bed, logging roads, snowmobile trails, water crossing, swampy terrain and a pole line just for good measure.
- [Bidwell](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/ridecatalog/bidwell/) - This ride will bring you through a number of logging roads and older cutovers and include a variety of hunt camps. Navigation of the many twist and turns are well documented in the turn-by-turn and GPS files that accompany this route. You will cross the Poplar Creek which is covered with boulders and rocks. Going

## Categories

- [News](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/category/news/)
- [Events](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/category/events/)
- [Club Ride](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/category/clubride/) - Ride organized by the Club

## Trail Locales

- [Sturgeon Falls, Field & Marten River](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/traillocales/sturgeon-falls-field-marten-river/)
- [Hwy 805 North](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/traillocales/hwy805-north/)
- [HWY 64 North & River Valley](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/traillocales/hwy-64-north-river-valley/)
- [Temagami, Temiskaming, Mattawa](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/traillocales/temagami-temiskaming-mattawa/)
- [Markstay Warren North](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/traillocales/markstay-warren-north/)
- [Capreol North](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/traillocales/capreol-north/)
- [HWY 17 South](https://www.wnatvclub.ca/traillocales/hwy-17-south/)