Trail Use Guidelines

While on the Victoria Rail Trail a few basic rules apply:

• Speed limits of 20km/hr must be observed by all vehicles (ATV's, snowmobiles, bicycles) in urban area (Lindsay, Bethany, Fenelon Falls, Burnt River and Kinmount); elsewhere the speed limit is 50km/hr
• All use of the VRTC is limited to between 7:00am to 9:30pm
• ATV's are not permitted on the VRTC between Logie St. & Thunder Bridge Rd. in Lindsay at any time
• ATV's are not permitted on the trail during winter months
• Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the VRTC during the month of April
• No two-wheel motorized vehicles are allowed
• Only licensed and insured ATV's and snowmobiles with a KATVA/OFATV or OFSC trail permit are allowed
• Dogs must be kept on a leash
• Pedestrians have right of way over all other users
• Privacy and right of abutting landowners must be respected
• Do not litter or remove natural vegetation

Trail rules are intended to promote harmonious, mult-use recreational activities and will be enforced pursuant to City By-laws governing use of the corridor.

Violations should be reported to the City of Kawartha Lakes during normal office hours at 705-324-9411 or to the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.