A cash injection of almost $100,000 will be given to British Columbian outdoor clubs to improve trail riding conditions and promote rider safety.
Eleven clubs are receiving funding under two different funding streams:
Trail Construction Or Maintenance
- Fort St. James Snowmobile Club: $13,655
- Kamloops Snowmobile Association: $20,000
- Maple Ridge Blue Mountain Motorcycle Club: $3,675
- Prince George ATV Club: $15,000
- Prince George Tabor Mountain Recreation Society: $20,000
- Sicamous Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club: $9,600
- Squamish Dirt Bike Association: $5,000
- Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association: $5,000
Promotion Of Safe And Responsible Use
- Coquitlam Eagle Mountain Moto Club: $2,000
- Hope B.C. Nickel Mine Trail Safety and Signage: $3,750
- Oliver Mountain OHV Park: $1,762
The next intake of applications to the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail Fund will begin in early 2019, with at least $150,000 available to fund applicants.
Representatives from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, the British Columbia Snowmobile Federation, British Columbia Off-road Motorcycle Association and ATVBC evaluated 28 applications before making the final decisions.
Established in 2017, the ORV Trail Fund is funded from a portion of registration fees collected under the Off Road Vehicle Act by ICBC. The fund is administered by the ministry’s Recreation Sites and Trails Branch.
Quick Facts
- About 10,000 kilometres of ORV trails are managed by the Recreation Sites and Trails Branch, in partnership with community-based ORV groups around the province.
- There are significant ORV riding opportunities on the land base, including approximately 600,000 kilometres of resource roads and managed riding areas.
Learn More
For more information about the ORV Trail Fund, visit: gov.bc.ca/ORVFund.
For more information about the Off Road Vehicle Act, or registering an ORV, visit: gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/land-use/crown-land/crown-land-uses/off-road-vehicles
Backgrounder
Projects awarded funding from first intake of the ORV Trail Fund
Coquitlam Eagle Mountain Moto Club, Eagle Mountain Provincial Trail Planning Project - $2,000
The contribution will go toward the ongoing development and maintenance of trails on Eagle Mountain with the goal of making the trail more suitable for all users.
Fort St. James Snowmobile Club, Trail Restoration Project - $13,655
To improve safety, four deteriorating bridges will be rebuilt. The trail will also be cleared of overgrown brush and fallen trees, which impede access to about 40 kilometres of the trail.
Hope Fraser Valley Dirt Riders’ Association, B.C. Nickel Mine Trail Safety and Signage - $3,750
A safe and easy-to-follow loop will be made, using existing trails, to avoid an active construction area. An information kiosk will be rebuilt, along with new maps outlining the areas that do not allow traffic. An archeological assessment will also be completed.
Kamloops Snowmobile Association, Trail Maintenance, Phase 1 - $20,000
Two shelters and two outhouses will be built on the trail to improve the riding experience.
Maple Ridge Blue Mountain Motorcycle Club, Spiney Norman Trail Hardening and Bridging - $3,675
Bridge upgrades and maintenance of the trail will be completed, including water re-direction to prevent pooling. Brush will also be cleared to prevent riders from disturbing the surrounding vegetation.
Southern Okanagan Dirt Bike Club Society, Oliver Mountain ORV Park - $1,762
Signs will be produced for the new Oliver Mountain ORV area. Trail stakes will be also be added to identify the trail.
Prince George ATV Club, George Creek Bridge and Price George/Wells ORV Trail Remediation - $15,000
A bridge will be built over George Creek, and the trail will be repaired to provide for a safer ride.
Prince George Tabor Mountain Recreation Society, Tabor Mountain Trail Rehabilitation Program - $20,000
Maintenance will be completed to improve the trail’s longevity. The society will also be promoting sustainable recreation efforts and environmental stewardship practices.
Sicamous – Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club, Trail Brushing - $9,600
Clearing and maintenance of 21 kilometres of trails will allow access for grooming equipment to safely access emergency shelters and for trail users to access the backcountry.
Squamish Dirt Bike Association, Lava Flow Trail Maintenance - $5,000
The trail surface requires levelling to provide a smoother ride. Boulders will also be placed along the trail to improve drainage.
Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association, Allan Creek Day Use Shelter Construction - $5,000
A new day-use shelter will be built to replace the old shelter, which will provide a safer recreational experience.
