ATV riding in Canada is growing at a phenomenal rate. The Canadian Off-Highway Distributor Council reports that for the year 2006 retails sales topped the 1 billion, 144 million dollar mark in Canada. That is over 3 times retail sales reported by the Canadian Council of Snowmobile organizations.

Is it any wonder? ATVs can be used 10 months of the year for leisure activities and as work horses and transportation at home and in industry. The vast tracts of wilderness throughout Canada present innumerable opportunities to ride and explore the great outdoors.

Sadly, the Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that the latest statistics for the year 2004-2005 show a dangerous trend of injuries related to Off road vehicle use in Canada. In that year 2,808 injuries requiring hospitalization were reported. Of those hospitalized, multiple injuries were usually sustained. Off road vehicles accounted for 25% of major trauma admissions for summer sport and recreation related injuries. Sadly, many of these injuries could have been prevented had the rider received proper training.

The good news is that quality skills based training is now available full time through National ATV Schools in many Ontario locations and across Canada. We have certified adult Instructors who will teach you proper riding techniques in a safe and fun environment. Contact us now to find out about a training course near you. Call and book your course today “ For a Lifetime of Safe ATV Riding”.