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
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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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Watch for Turtles

Time to watch out for turtles!

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

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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

Construction Work on the VRTC

Construction has now begun on the Victoria Rail Trail Corridor (VRTC) from Northline Road to north of the Burnt River Bridge. The trail isn’t necessarily closed but from time to time they may have it blocked off for safety reasons so please use caution and respect the crews out there working.

They are going to do

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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.

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Where Can You Ride With Your KATVA Pass?

Are you wondering where you can ride with your KATVA trail pass? Let us clear up any confusion for you…..

Over 10 years ago Kawartha ATV Association and Haliburton ATV Association formed a reciprocal agreement to allow our members to ride each others trails. It’s the longest and most successful reciprocal agreement in Ontario to this

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Trails Open May 12, 2020

May 12th is the date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After many discussions between ourselves, municipal staff and council members The City of Kawartha Lakes has confirmed that the trails will open to motorized users as of May 12th and therefore we will also be opening the 5 points trails as of

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