ATV Association of Nova Scotia

And the winner of this month's ATVANS 50/50 draw is Monica King from Pictou County. Monica purchased with a group so congratulations to Monica and her group.

Hey folks, it's looking like a great weekend to be out on the trails. Remember we don't ride where SANS groomers are grooming and if anyone is in the Middleton near the Old Locomotive next to the trail take a picture and share it with me. Include your ATV or SXS and yourself. I will have a prize for the best photo as judged by me. Stay safe and have fun. Prize TBA

Heading to $21,000 and still 5 hours remaining to purchase your tickets. Don't miss your chance to support your local club and trail development across Nova Scotia. Good luck everyone and watch the draw live right here on the ATVANS Facebook page Friday at 4 p.m.

Well this is my second attempt to update folks on the lottery and last time (earlier today ) I said we were getting close to $3500 but because it didn't post I can now say we are closing in on $4000. The lottery draw supports clubs and trail development across Nova Scotia. Simply click on the image below, select your club and purchase your tickets. It's easy, safe and supports trails across Nova Scotia.

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Congratulations again to Laura Highfield from Kennetcook Hants County. Laura was the big winner of over $15,000 in our monthly draw. Laura and her family recieved the winnings today. The next draw is nearly $2000 and growing by the hour . Get your tickets today.

The jackpot is growing by the hour and nearly $14,000 with just today and tomorrow remaining to get in on this draw. Don't miss out ticket sales end a midnight on Thursday draw takes place at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Almost $2000 and just one week into the draw. I have a feeling this is going to be a big one. Buy your tickets early

Work in progress

more great trail work

Just over 24 hours remaining for ticket sales

OHVIF REPORTS NOW Available After a long wait, the Nova Scotia Provincial government just released the OHVIF (Off Highway Vehicle Infrastructure Fund) annual reports for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. A quick scan of the reports confirms what we already knew, ATVANS member clubs and our partners lead the way in trail development and maintenance and repair across Nova Scotia. The reports also confirm that ATVing is a growing, vibrant sport in all regions of the province. Our 42 ...member clubs across Nova Scotia and their countless volunteers deserve a big ‘Thank You’ for all their hard work. These reports collectively highlight millions of dollars of hard work by club members. For every dollar of grant funding comes no less than one dollar in hard work, raised money through hosting events selling tickets, or seeking generous donations from supportive community minded businesses and individuals. The OHVIF has been a huge success and ATVANS member clubs are a significant contributor to this success. The full reports can be found on our website under the news section or by clicking on the links attached to this notice. Once again, thanks-you and congratulations to the clubs and members of ATVANS for your ongoing efforts. We would also like to thank the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forest OHV division for their ongoing support and assistance. You can find links to the reports on our website at www.atvans.org under the news section or google OHVIF reports See more

On the trail in fall colours

Notice to ATV/Trail users Wentworth area. Please avoid if at all possible the trail from Angevine Lake to Wentworth Needs store until it dries up...trail work recently done needs to firm up. This rain is not helping. Appreciate your consideration greatly!!!

Just a little over 30 hours to get your tickets. Don't miss out support your local club.

Stop into Canmac and get your membership for ATVANS. Members that join between September 1st and December 31st for the 2021 season will be eligible to win this CFMOTO Canada 2021 CFORCE 400 S ATV Members will also receive an ATVANS face mask while supplies last. Visit www.atvans.org

Please anyone using railbed from Springfield to Middleton please use CAUTION! There will be mechanical bush cutting taking place Sept 30th-Oct 3rd( 7:30-5:00pm)... Thank you South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail Association. If you would like to be become a member of this association. Please contact us and we will forward you information. This club looks after railbed from Middleton to New Germany, New Germany to Colpton.

It's Working Wednesday. Share your trail work photos of you and your fellow club members building our great trail network across Nova Scotia.

Lahave River Trail Volunteers worked very hard yesterday to perform up grades to the bridge along side #10 by Bruhm Rd. Please use caution as we still have to g...et the railing in place. This is currently the end of the trail in this section. Lahave River is working hard with landowners to hopefully one day have a trail connected completely from Bridgewater to New Germany.

More work by great volunteers this time making it easier to get pizza. Can't beat that.

A Sheet Harbour Saturday

Here is Scott Ogilvie in the Honda Talon he won in the 2020 ATVANS lottery. None of the video or images are of Scott driving in a watercourse, what you are seeing is flooded logging roads and trails. Looks like Scott is really enjoying his new Honda. Have a watch.

Just a reminder the 50/50 ATVANS lotto ticket sales ends Wednesday night at 7 p.m. You can buy now by clicking on the ATVANS lottery post on this page. The total raised so far is nearly $11,000 and growing fast. Please share the Rafflebox ATVANS post on your page and ask friends and family to support. Funds raised support club projects around Nova Scotia and ticket buyers get to choose which club they want to support.

a little late, but here it is.

Your ATVANS weekend report: Saturday Sheet Harbour ATV club is hosting an event the weather forecast is perfect with sunny skies and 20 degrees more information on this and other upcoming events can be found on our website at www.atvans.org

Welcome to two new ministers whose responsibilities intersect with our sport. MLA Suzanne Lohnes-Croft is now the Minister of Communities Heritage and Culture and Minister Derek Mombourquette takes on Lands and Forrest in addition his Energy portfolio. We look forward to working with them as we advance our sport in Nova Scotia.

This Saturday in Sheet Harbour.

Sometimes it's hard to see the forest from the trees, but you can always see the trail. Great work guys.

So Teddy has come and Teddy has gone and I have heard of no damage to trails, however, it is important to be aware some trails may not have been checked yet. This coming weekend looks like great weather so enjoy the trails. Remember to check our website for club planned events at www.atvans.org under the events section.

Weather Advisory and Trail Conditions Warning Members are advised to use extreme caution when accessing or traveling on the trails in the coming days due to uncertain conditions resulting from forecasted severe weather. This could include flooding, fallen branches, wash out and even compromised bridges. Club volunteers will do their usual trail inspection after the storm subsides and make any plans required to repair damage. ATVANS will support clubs with funding applications and technical support. Clubs will have access to the small grants funding program subject to qualification and the funding application requirements. You can report trail damage directly to the local club or to Corey Robar at [email protected]

To say it has been a busy week would be an understatement, over the past week we processed 40 new members online and nearly 100 renewals. This is in additions to what our 42 clubs have processed at the clubs. Things are going in the right direction and thank you everyone for your ongoing support.

Please use Caution on rail bed between Springfield and Middleton. South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail Association will have machinery grading the trail Oct 13th-16th ( 8am-5pm)

From time to time people ask me why should I join a club. This my friend is the answer.

Progress being made across Nova Scotia

Fundy ATV club hard at it again.

now this is my kind of club meeting.

Here we go again. If you are a OHV rider you should make your position know on this important matter.

This is very irresponsible and dangerous.

So the give away early bird CF Moto is in and sitting in the showroom at Canmac watercraft and more in Elmsdale. Looks great. If you buy a new CF Moto from Canmac they buy you a ATVANS membership.

While at Canmac today the owners offered a free ATVANS membership for everyone who buys a CF Moto during the early bird period. Canmac watercraft and more in Elmsdale are a great partner supporting ATVANS and our clubs. Great 2021 models arriving weekly.

Trail work from the Veinot Rd to Goosechase Rd is being completed today. We hope that everyone is able to get out and enjoyed the upgraded section.

Don't forget to tune in today on this Facebook page for great announcement at 3:00 p.m. See you soon.

Hello folks, we will be broadcasting a live Facebook announcement Tomorrow at 3 p.m. from the showroom of Canmac Watercraft and more in Elmsdale concerning our 2021 memberships. Tune in to see the news first hand. Members will receive an email notice immediately following the live broadcast. We are really looking forward to a great 2021.

when you gotta go.