Garnet Graham Park to Northline Rd, Fenelon Falls

Important Notice!

The speed limit on the Victoria Rail Trail from Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls to Northline Road is 20km per hour.

The Victoria Rail Trail is a shared-use trail system that we are privileged to use.  It is not a right, and as such, we can lose it.  It is up all ATV riders to

Garnet Graham Park to Northline Rd, Fenelon Falls2021-07-29T23:54:27+00:00

VRT Temporary Closure – Mount Horeb Rd to Crosswind Rd

Please be advised that drainage work is scheduled to take place on Thursday July 23rd along the Victoria Rail Trail Corridor. This work will require the closure of the trail between Mount Horeb Road and Crosswind Road in Ops Township.
Signage of the closure will be posted at the intersections of Mount Horeb Rd
VRT Temporary Closure – Mount Horeb Rd to Crosswind Rd2021-07-29T23:54:27+00:00

Forest Fire in 5PTS – Use Caution

Forest Fire Alert! Please take note that a forest fire has started in the 5 points trail system between KATVA trails 44 and 54 southeast St. Croix Lake and north of the fire access road. This is an incredibly large area so the fire is apparently not affecting the trails at the moment but
Forest Fire in 5PTS – Use Caution2021-07-29T23:54:27+00:00

Sandy Blackmore Passes Away

Sandy Blackmore and her late husband John were long-time volunteers with KATVA. Sandy was also the first woman volunteer firefighter at the Burnt River Fire Hall.  She passed away on Monday, July 6th, 2020 after a courageous battle against cancer.

Sandy will be deeply missed by the KATVA family.

Sandy Blackmore Passes Away2021-07-29T23:54:27+00:00

Burn Ban in Effect for Kawartha Lakes

If you are in the Kawartha Lakes area camping or otherwise planning to have a fire, please be aware that we are under a burn ban for the coming weeks.
Due to the continued extreme heat and dry conditions, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service has implemented a municipal
Burn Ban in Effect for Kawartha Lakes2021-07-29T23:54:27+00:00

Masks Required – Kawartha Lakes Area Buisnesses

As of July 13th you are required to wear a face mask while inside any business in our area.  Please make sure to carry a mask with you at all times for when you visit any business while enjoying the KATVA trails.  For more information, please visit the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

Masks Required – Kawartha Lakes Area Buisnesses2021-07-29T23:54:28+00:00

VRT – Rules & Regulations

Know before you ride.  It is your responsibility to be aware of the Rules and Regulations for using the VRT.

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VRT – Rules & Regulations2020-06-08T19:39:19+00:00

Watch for Turtles

Time to watch out for turtles!

They’re laying eggs in the parking lots as well as on the trails.

Watch for Turtles2021-07-29T23:54:28+00:00

All Trails in 5 Points Officially Open

A big shout out to all our landowners! All the trails in the 5 points are now officially open! We had one trail that was still gated but it’s open now. Thank you to all the landowners in the 5 points who support motorized users including ATVs, snowmobiles, off road trucks

All Trails in 5 Points Officially Open2021-07-29T23:54:28+00:00

Victoria Rail Trail Maintenance – May 27, 2020

Important Notice that a section of the VRTC between Fenelon Falls and Northline Road will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 for the removal of a large hazardous tree. Please avoid that section of the trail for the day.

Victoria Rail Trail Maintenance – May 27, 20202021-07-29T23:54:28+00:00