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Title: Argo - ATV Use in Ontario
Post by: WestSideAl8x8 on Jan 27, 2017, 08:54 PM

I was hoping some of our fine Canadian neighbors could help me out. I am planning a trip to Lake Simcoe in March and want to bring my Argo to get around on the ice. I have helmets and the machine is insured, so I am wondering what else do I need. I live in Michigan and have the required ORV permit. Do I need some form of ATV permit to use it in Ontario?

Title: Re: Argo - ATV Use in Ontario
Post by: Wingthing on Jan 27, 2017, 10:27 PM

All you need is ownership, insurance & helmets for all, that's considering you only drive it from the launch & onto the ice. You can't drive them on skidoo trails where I live, not sure about Simcoe area if you could you would require a trail permit.

Title: Re: Argo - ATV Use in Ontario
Post by: timr35 on Jan 28, 2017, 07:35 AM

Wingthing is right, all you need is helmets, insurance and ownership for the ice .
Be careful with alcohol, you can be charged with DUI or other  related infractions even on the ice ,
Have a great trip, be sure to post some pictures when you get back !

Title: Re: Argo - ATV Use in Ontario
Post by: WestSideAl8x8 on Jan 28, 2017, 07:48 AM

Thank you, thank you!! Lake Simcoe has been a (minnow) bucket list fishing destination of our for years. I have all of the items you mentioned so I do believe we are good. Drinking and driving isn't a problem, unless they will nail me for too much coffee. I have a good lake map, and we will be staying in Barrie. Any places we should try for perch? I am pretty mobile once we get set up, so drilling some extra holes to get onto the fish isn't a problem. I hope it isn't the same "north of the border" but I am always cleaning up some slobs mess they left on the ice over here. People like that give the lot of us a bad name. If you can take it out, pack it up and take it back....

Thanks again. Looking forward to the trip.

Title: Re: Argo - ATV Use in Ontario
Post by: IFH on Jan 28, 2017, 07:59 AM

You might want to give these guy's a call  (705) 426-5080. They are an Argo dealer located in Beaverton (east shore of Simcoe) they should have the information you require. If not give the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) a call at their non-emergency number  https://www.opp.ca/

Title: Re: Argo - ATV Use in Ontario
Post by: WestSideAl8x8 on Jan 28, 2017, 12:10 PM

Thank you one and all. I am grateful for the numerous messages and responses I have had to my post. Your kindness and generosity are very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Argo - ATV Use in Ontario
Post by: Woodsman on Jan 28, 2017, 07:55 PM

Your valid Michigan ORV permit is also required. Be it a sticker or license plate.
Bring it with you.