Safety Guidelines

At Algonquin ATV Excursions, your safety is our top priority. Our tours are designed to be fun, family-friendly, and safe for riders of all experience levels. To ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience, all guests are required to follow the guidelines below.

Driver requirements

  • All drivers must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must provide a G2 or G class or equivalent valid driver's license 
  • Drivers must feel confident operating a motorized vehicle 
  • All drivers must follow guide instructions at all times, failure to do so will result in tour being cancelled with no refund. Any damage to machines caused by reckless driving or intentional damage, drivers will be held accountable for damages. 

Passenger requirments

  • Passengers must be at least 8 years of age and up 
  • All passengers must wear a helmet and seatbelt at all times while machine is operating

Safety Gear

  • D.O.T approved helmets are provided and must be worn at all times during the tour while operating machines
  • Seatbelts and helmets must be worn whenever the vehicle is in motion
  • We also provide safety glasses though not mandatory we highly recommend 
  • Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip-flops)

During the Tour

  • All guests must attend a safety briefing 15 minutes  before departure
  • Follow your guide at all times—no passing or reckless driving, failure to comply will result in your tour being cancelled
  • Maintain safe speeds and distances between vehicles however we need to stick together as a group at all times, no falling back. 
  • Stay on designated trails at all times
  • Zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use before or during the tour
  • Any vulgar and or aggressive behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated and will result in cancellation of your tour

Wildlife & Environment

  • Respect all wildlife-observe from a safe distance and do not approach or feed animals
  • Help us protect the natural environment by staying on trails and not littering

Weather Conditions

  • Tours run in a variety of weather conditions— please dress appropriately for the outdoors
  • We ride rain or shine, it can get messy out on the trails so it's best to bring a change of clothes and a towel. 
  • In the event of unsafe weather, tours may be rescheduled or cancelled for safety reasons

Acknowledgement of Risk

Off-road trail riding is an outdoor activity that involves inherent risks. All participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to their tour acknowledging these risks and agreeing to follow all safety rules and guide instructions, failure to do so will result in your tour being cancelled.