Ten years ago we started our ATV Rider’s Choice Awards. ATVing has changed a lot in those years, with more powerful machines, advanced technologies and greater choice in models. The landscape has also changed, with more local clubs forming to help lay out and maintain trails. That begs the question: where should you ride?
Below are some great suggestions on exceptional riding areas in Western Canada tabulated from our last three years’ worth of award nominations—the best of the best! And while you’re out there on your trip, we also have included ideas on campgrounds, hotels and restaurants.
Whether you want easier, family excursions or the thrill of challenging ATV rides, we’ve got you covered. So grab some throttle and have fun. After all, it is the season!
| Favourite Overall ATVing Area in BC: | |
| Platinum | Revelstoke |
| Gold | Central Cariboo - Quesnel / Williams Lake / 100 Mile House |
| Silver | Valemount |
| Bronze | Maple Ridge/Mission |
| Favourite Overall ATVing Area in AB: | |
| Platinum | Crowsnest Pass |
| Gold | Rocky Mountain House |
| Silver | Grande Prairie |
| Bronze | Whitecourt |
| Favourite Overall ATVing Area in SK: | |
| Platinum | Nipawin |
| Gold | Sturgis / Preeceville |
| Silver | Big River |
| Bronze | McBride Lake - Porcupine Hills (Hudson Bay) |
| Favourite Overall ATVing Area in MB: | |
| Platinum | Swan River |
| Gold | Whiteshell Provincial Park |
| Silver | Duck Mountain Provincial Park |
| Bronze | Lac du Bonnet |
| Favourite Scenic ATVing Area (Western Canada): | |
| Platinum | Revelstoke, BC |
| Gold | Crowsnest Pass, AB |
| Silver | Big River, SK |
| Bronze | Swan River, MB |
| Favourite Mountain ATVing Area (Western Canada): | |
| Platinum | Revelstoke, BC |
| Gold | Crowsnest Pass, AB |
| Silver | Valemount, BC |
| Bronze | Morice Mountain - Houston, BC |
| Favourite Challenging ATVing Area (Western Canada): | |
| Platinum | Revelstoke, BC |
| Gold | Rocky Mountain House, AB |
| Silver | Hudson Bay, SK |
| Bronze | Thunder Hill - Swan River, MB |
| Favourite Family ATVing Area (Western Canada): | |
| Platinum | Sturgis / Preeceville / Hudson Bay, SK |
| Gold | Nipawin, SK |
| Silver | Rocky Mountain House, AB |
| Bronze | Puntzi Lake, BC |
| Favourite ATV You Own: | |
| Platinum | Honda |
| Gold | Yamaha |
| Silver | Arctic Cat (Now Textron Off Road) |
| Bronze | Polaris and Can-Am - Tied |
| Favourite Hotel or Resort: | |
| Platinum | Timberland Motel and RV Park - Big River, SK |
| Gold | Glacier House Resort - Revelstoke, BC |
| Silver | Coast Hillcrest Hotel - Revelstoke, BC |
| Bronze | Elk Ridge Resort - Waskesiu, SK |
| Favourite Restaurant: | |
| Platinum | Third and Main Restaurant - Big River, SK |
| Gold | Chubby Funster's Kitchen & Cocktails - Revelstoke, BC |
| Silver | Cariboo Hotel Restaurant - Quesnel, BC |
| Bronze | Rawhides Bistro and Saloon - Stenen, SK |
| Favourite Overall Campground: | |
| Platinum | McBride Lake Campground - Hudson Bay, SK |
| Gold | Memorial Lake Regional Park Campground - Shell Lake, SK |
| Silver | Martha Creek Provincial Park Campground - Revelstoke, BC |
| Bronze | Rocky RV Park - Valemount, BC |
| Favourite New and Innovative ATV Product: | |
| Platinum | Two-Up and Power Steering |
| Gold | Hand Warmers |
| Silver | GPS |
| Bronze | Aggressive Tires |
| Favourite Overall ATV Dealer: | |
| Platinum | Ffun Motor Sports - Saskatoon, SK |
| Gold | Shuswap Xtreme - Salmon Arm, BC |
| Silver | Fire and Ice Motorsports - Swan River, MB |
| Bronze | Thomas Motors - Melfort, SK |