1. Presented by: Carolyn Richards
ATVing in Canada
Presented by: Carolyn Richards

2. All Terrain Quad Council of Canada
AQCC
All Terrain Quad Council of Canada
Federally incorporated as a Not-For Profit in October of 2006
A national coordinating body and service delivery organization that enhances the capabilities of member federations within Canada and represents Canadian All-Terrain rider interests nationally and around the world

3. Provincial ATV Federations & Associations

4. Traditional ATV

5. ROV (Recreational Off-Highay Vehicle)

6. ATVing in Canada is big business
2016 Socio-Economic Study Prepared by Gunther & Associates

7. 6.9 Billion spent (2015) 55,000 Employed 1.9 Billion Taxes
Directly involving both ATV and OHV type Vehicles
55,000 Employed
Direct, indirect & induced activities
1.9 Billion Taxes
Direct & indirect taxes on goods & services

8. ATV’s in operation in Canada in 2015
705,264
ATV’s in operation in Canada in 2015
432,219
ROV (Side by side type vehicles) in operation in Canada in 2015
700 Million
Cash equivelent of volunteer time

9. Safety Training

10. Active ATV Instructors in Canada
170
Active ATV Instructors in Canada 20
Active ROV (Side by side) Instructors in Canada 6
Active Chief Instructors, of which 3 are also Driver Coach Trainers

11. Students trained annually Provinces with manditory training (QC & NB)
3,500
Students trained annually 2
Provinces with manditory training (QC & NB) 6
Provinces provide voluntary training, the other 2 are working on obtaining Instructors…

12. International ATV Safety Week

13. International Safety Week
AQCC works with the Americain ATV Safety Instiute (ASI)
Safety week is the first full week of June, around the 3rd to the 12th…
Most provinces host safety events in conjunction with their local clubs
Some provide give-a-ways like free helmets.
Proclamations done at regional levels

14. Safety Week Branding
Although our messaging is for everyone, we target young riders.

15. Safety Week Posters

16. Thank You! Any questions? You can find me at: