NORTH AMERICA’S FAVOURITE DIRT BIKE & ATV SCHOOL

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WE ARE THE MOST ESTABLISHED DIRTBIKE AND ATV TRAINING FACILITY IN CANADA.

There’s a reason why customers travel across Canada & the USA to ride with us. Our professional school, diverse riding areas & trail systems, and our reputation attracts customers from across North America, often multiple times per season for years on end!

We are Canada’s oldest training school for dirt bikes, trials bikes, adventure bikes, and ATVs. Our 200-acre property just east of Toronto has 20km of private trails designed for riders of all skill levels. Our team of instructors provides lessons & tours to riders of all ages (7 years & up) and skill levels from beginners to advanced, adults & children. We also offer customers a unique experience to explore wooded trails by dirt bike.

Our fleet of vehicles is exclusively powered by Honda, offering our customers the opportunity to ride some of the best dirt bikes & ATVs on the market! The Trail Tours staff are off-roading enthusiasts. We love teaching and sharing this amazing sport with others!

POWERED BY HONDA

WHAT WE OFFER

… just the best day EVER!

Adults & Kids
Training Programs

We have training programs for both adults & children for all skill levels. Your training package includes a dirt bike rental, a helmet & safety gear, lessons from one of our expert instructors, and a guided tour through our private trails, whilst in a controlled environment. You can expect a mix of riding & training throughout your booked timeslot. All ages (7+) and skill levels are welcome. We specialize in beginner riders, so come out & try it!

ADV Adventure Bike & Dual Sport Programs

Our Honda 300L Dual Sport & BYO Adventure bikes programs are sure to give you a thrill! ADV bikes can handle pretty well any terrain from asphalt to gravel to the off-beaten track. We will help get you acquainted with your bike, practice techniques to develop your skills, and when you’re ready, we hit the trails! You have an option to ride your own ADV/Dualsport bike for the day or you can rent our 300L to practice your skills in the morning and transfer those skills to your own bike in the afternoon.

Trials Bike
Training Programs

Trials riding is the ultimate test of balance, control, and finesse. Trials riding experience will improve your skills on road and off. We provide training for experienced trials riders or those interested in trying a trials bike for the first time. In the trial bike programs, you will learn static balance training, logs, Double Blip, Figure 8, Clutch work, Wheel placement, and more! Trials bike skills will complement any riding discipline.

ATV Training
Programs

If you prefer to ride on four wheels, try one of our ATV training programs! During your lesson, our instructors will show you how to ride your ATV safely, take you through a series of practice drills & loops, and then guide you through the trails. Your package includes an ATV rental, safety gear, an expert instructor, and access to our property & trails.

 

We are conveniently located between Pontypool and Millbrook, Ontario!

We are centrally located 25 minutes South of Peterborough, approximately 1 hour from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and within 2-hours of Niagara, Hamilton & Barrie. We are only 3.5 hrs away from Ottawa, easily accessible from both Highway 7 and the 401. Our convenient location makes for a fun day trip or stay over night in one of our cabins!

Our exact location is given out with the confirmation email after booking.

Check out our most commonly asked questions and get full transparency on how we operate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We are located one hour east of Toronto, just 25 minutes south of Peterborough. Customers will be met by Trail Tours staff at a carpool located at Porter Road and the 115 Highway at the time agreed upon in the booking confirmation package. Our facility is located nearby.

  • Our dirt bike rentals start at $225/rider for a half-day tour. For more information, check out our “Pricing” page in the menu bar at the top of the website for a detailed price breakdown.

    We accept payment by credit card or cash. If paying by credit card, we will use Square for secure payment, accepting Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, or Discover logo. Interac Debit cards are also accepted. Please make sure your card is able to accept the charge before you come.

  • Our prices include a bike or ATV rental, expert instruction/guidance, gear rental (boots, chest protector, helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, jersey, pants, goggles, and gloves), fuel, liability insurance, and a trail pass. Trail Tours staff reserve the right to evaluate your riding ability when assigning you to a bike.

    Damage insurance to your bike, ATV and/or gear is not included but can be purchased for an additional charge.

  • All riders must be able to ride a regular pedal bicycle safely and confidentially without training wheels. Otherwise, no experience on a motorized vehicle is necessary. Beginner riders are encouraged to join us and learn this amazing sport!

    Riders must be a minimum age of 7 years old.

    You do not need a license to ride a dirtbike, ATV, trail bike and/or adventure bike.

  • No, unless you are going to take part in a Dual Sport tour for which you would require at least an M2 license.

  • We ask that participants be at least 7 years old.

    ATV riders must be over 16.

  • For riders looking for extra protection or peace of mind, you have the option to purchase damage insurance.

    Half Day: $15

    Full Day: $25

    The Insurance covers you beyond $100 on air-cooled bikes, $200 on water-cooled bikes, and $1000 on ATVs.

    This means you will only have to pay for any damage up to $100, $200, or $1000. Anything over that amount is covered by the insurance.

    Example for an air-cooled bike: If you damage a mudguard valued at $80, you would have to pay the $80. If you damage numerous parts on the bike valued at $1600, you only have to pay the first $100. Insurance will cover the rest.

  • Dirtbikes and ATVs cannot be ridden together in a mixed group. Dirtbike and ATV instruction lessons are done separately and they also ride in different areas.

    Please be advised if you are booking in a group mixed with dirtbikes and ATVs you won’t be riding together.

    Passengers cannot be taken on dirtbikes or ATVs. Solo riders only.

  • 9:00AM: Full-day & Half-day morning riders arrive, register & start gearing up.

    9:45AM: All riders come together for an introductory meeting and will be sorted into riding groups. We will assign you to a group and will proceed with some instruction & riding.

    12:00PM: All riders return to base. Half-day riders return their gear & are done for the day. Full-day riders have the chance to take a break & have a snack (bring your own lunch & water).

    12:30PM: Half-day afternoon riders arrive, register & gear up.

    12:45PM: Full-day riders begin riding again.

    1:15PM: Half-day afternoon riders come together for an introductory meeting and will be sorted into riding groups. We will assign you to a group and will proceed with some instruction & riding.

    3:00PM: Full-day riders return to base, return their gear & are done for the day.

    3:30PM: Half-day afternoon riders return to base, return their gear & are done for the day.
    Evening riders begin to arrive & register.

    4:15PM: Evening riders come together for an introductory meeting and will be sorted into riding groups. We will assign you to a group and will proceed with some instruction & riding.

    6:30PM: Evening riders return to base, return their gear & are done for the day.

  • For the full day program, you will arrive at the base by 9:00am and begin the sign in process where you complete the necessary paperwork and make payment. After being outfitted with appropriate riding gear, you will be asked to attend a group riders’ meeting. By 10:00am all riders will be assigned to their appropriate groups and will begin their programs.

    Beginner level riders typically spend the morning on our site learning the fundamentals of riding a dirtbike/ATV. More seasoned riders will be placed in a group of riders with similar experience. Advanced training techniques and a thorough warm-up/assessment will occur before the trail ride begins. Customers will have the opportunity to change groups based on either their riding level or their desire to accompany other members of their party throughout the day.

    All groups will meet back at the base for 12:00pm for a 45 minute lunch break.

    Due to COVID-19, the decision was made that Trail Tours will NOT be supplying lunches or drinking water for customers. Customers will be responsible for packing their own lunches and drinking water. Trail Tours will not have any food or any beverages for sale.

    With the distance from our compound to restaurants or convenience stores, it would not be feasible for customers to leave our compound to visit restaurants or convenience stores to purchase lunches or beverages during lunch break.

    In the interest of the environment, we ask customers to pack lunches in reusable containers when possible.

    Coolers with either ice or reusable ice packs are highly recommend as we do not have refrigerators for customer use.

    The afternoon ride will commence after lunch and continue until 3:30pm.

    For the half day/evening program, you will arrive at the base begin the sign in process where you complete the necessary paperwork and make payment. Morning half day riders arrive at 9:00am, afternoon half day riders arrive at 12:30pm, and evening riders arrive at 3:30pm. After being outfitted with appropriate riding gear, you will be asked to attend a group riders’ meeting. Within the first hour all riders will be assigned to their appropriate groups and will begin their programs.

    Due to the increased level of training time, we do not guarantee that beginner level riders will make it into the Ganaraska Trail System. Our facility has many trails for any level of riding.

  • We ride rain or shine! Many of our staff travel a fair distance to be here and are booked in advance based on customer numbers. Please be respectful and show up for your scheduled rides.

    Can I reschedule my booking date or time?

    If you have registered for a ride and would like to change to another date/time please contact info@trailtours.ca.

    For all other changes please note:

    There will be a $50.00 administrative fee for changes made less than seven days and up to 48 hours prior to your booking.

    There will be no changes within 48 hours of your booking.

    What is the refund policy?

    Cancelations or refund requests with more than 48 hours notice of your booking will be refunded 80% of the booking amount.

    Cancelations or refund requests with less than 48 hours notice from your booking will be refunded 60% of the booking amount.

    Covid-19 restrictions:

    For customers that have registered online, if Government COVID-19 lockdown restrictions interfere with the date booked, you will receive a credit code sent via email which can be used to reschedule your booking for a later date/time. Credit codes will reflect the full amount of the original booking.

  • Absolutely not! Many of our customers have never ridden a dirtbike or ATV before. We have an excellent program for those new to trail riding. Our goal is to introduce you in a safe and exciting way to the sport we love so much. Over the last twenty years, we have introduced thousands of beginners to the thrills of dirt biking.

    We have a special program designed for those with street riding experience. Skills learned in the dirt serve all riders and improve safety and overall ability on the road.

  • Trail Tours offers a wide range of Honda vehicles for use during your visit.

    Dirt Bikes: from 50cc, 110cc, 125cc, 150cc, 230cc, 250cc. *note the 250RX bikes are a premium competition ready bike. There is an additional cost of $45 and the rider will be assessed prior to being eligible for use.

    We also have a limited number of dual-sport bikes, ATVs, and trail bikes available. Please ask for further information if interested.

    ATVs and dirt bikes cannot ride together due to safety reasons. They have separate training courses and ride in separate areas.

  • No – we do not offer bike rentals without a guide or instructor. Insurance regulations forbid it.

  • During registration, we will ask for your rider level in order to assign you to an appropriate riding group and offer training suited to your ability. We teach all levels of riders, but you must be able to ride a standard bicycle without training wheels.

    Below is a list of rider levels and what they mean:

    Beginner: Never ridden a motorcycle before, only bicycle experience. No experience with a standard transmission required, but it is an asset.

    Beginner Plus: Just starting out on 2 wheels, experience on a scooter, once or twice on a street bike, or lots of mountain bike experience. You can drive a standard vehicle.

    Novice: Experience on the street or some limited experience off-road. You must be capable with the clutch and familiar with all motorcycle controls.

    Novice Plus: Seasoned street bike riders with years of experience, with some off road time. Beginners returning for their second ride would be considered Novice plus. Dirtbikers who have not ridden for many years and are returning to the sport.

    Intermediate: Intermediate riders have some dirt bike experience. Returning customers who have been with us more than once are usually considered intermediate, as well as Motocross riders interested in getting into trail riding. Intermediate and above riders may join us on a variety of trail rides outside of the Ganaraska.

    Intermediate Plus: Riders with lots of trail riding experience, who are interested in learning more advanced skills or just adventuring on more technical trails.

    Advanced: Advanced riders have ridden with us many times or have extensive dirtbike/competition experience, and usually own a dirtbike. Advanced riders are expected to easily handle the most technical trails in the Ganaraska.

    Expert: As you might expect, Expert riders have many years of riding and competition experience (Enduro, Hare Scramble, Hard Enduro). Expert riders can enjoy a tour of the Ganaraska, but for a more challenging experience we suggest you join us for one of our off site rides.

    Risk Tolerances – where you might fit in – We do our best to ensure that every rider gets training suited to their ability. By choosing a rider level, instructors assume you have the skills listed – We can always move you up a level – but moving down can be demoralizing. If you are risk averse, it is better to start a level below to practice and improve technique as opposed to “pushing the envelope” and potentially getting hurt.

  • After registering, we will provide you with a full set of riding gear. Riding gear is crucial to stay protected when riding off road. We have a shipping container full of gear and can accommodate most sizes from child to adult.

    Gear includes: helmet, goggles, head sweat, knee and shin pads, elbow pads, riding pants, jersey, chest protector, gloves, and boots.

    Gear is washed between every ride. If you have your own equipment feel free to bring it. You will need to bring socks and undergarments.

Learning the Basics

All skill levels are welcome! Our instructors will guide you through all the basics of riding your vehicle of choice, whether it be a dirt bike, trail bike, or ATV. We will provide guidance at your pace and ensure you are fully comfortable with riding your vehicle before you hit the trails. As a beginner rider, you will start with drills on our open tracks before you head out on the wooded trails. Not all riders will make it into the trails depending on their skill level and how they progress throughout the ride.

More advanced riders will be assessed during the registration process and will bypass the more basic lessons for more trail riding time. Advanced riders will also have access to more advanced trails, riding techniques, and drills.

What to Expect

A day out at Trail Tours truly is a memorable day with amazing people. Check out the video, our FAQ section, and adult’s programs & children’s programs pages for some more insight on what to expect when you book with us.

ADV Adventure Bike Classes

The team at Trail Tours has created various ADV and off-road training areas to introduce riders to different scenarios to improve their riding skills and make them feel confident when riding in remote areas. Log crossings, corduroy crossings, rock gardens, off camber hills, sandy corners, uphill starts, balance beams and step ups are among the skills included in our classes, all whilst being in a controlled, safe environment.

What Our Customers Say

We asked some of our customers how their day at Trail Tours was going… see what they had to say in the video! We pride ourselves on ensuring our customers have a fun & safe ride and leave at the end of the day with new skills & often some new friends. We have built a community of riders who often return throughout the season and year after year from all areas across North America!

Clinics With Pro Riders

Trail Tours hosts riding clinics with top professional riders from around the world. We have welcomed Word champions including Shane Watts, Chris Birch, David Knight, Tim Coleman, Paul Bolton, and Ryan Young. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook and/or sign up for our newsletters below to stay up to date on upcoming events!

Corporate & Group Events

We love hosting corporate rides & group events! Bring your customers, teams, or clients for a one-of-a-kind experience. We offer special rides for corporate rides, stag parties, families, and groups of four or more riders. We also host kids’ camps in July & August and provide discounts for multi-day rides.

Gift Cards Are Available!

Trail Tours gift certificates are the perfect way to give a unique experience to a loved one. They make great gifts for any occasion including birthdays, Father’s Day & Mother’s Day, Christmas, and more! Give the gift of a lasting memory!

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Check out our FAQ section above. We provide full transparency on our prices, schedules, group discounts, safety practices & more. You can also book a timeslot online directly on our site using the “Book Now” button for dirt bikes or ATV packages.

Still have questions or want to book an ADV Adventure Bike or Trials Bike package? Contact us here!