All-terrain vehicles

All-terrain vehicles in Canada: prices and provincial rules

Updated 4 November 2026

An ATV or UTV in Canada costs from about CA$1,400 for a small 125 cc model to about CA$22,700 for a large two-seat UTV, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Electric models and 400 to 600 cc side-by-sides are typically between about CA$10,800 and CA$15,300. To get current offers for your city, describe the machine you need on BlaBlaPrice.

Provincial rules to check

Each province sets its own rules for off-road vehicles, so check the rules where you will ride. British Columbia requires helmets for all-terrain vehicle riders. Saskatchewan regulates ATVs under its own All Terrain Vehicles Act, and New Brunswick's Off-Road Vehicle Act requires motor vehicle liability insurance for an ATV, while Quebec's act sets a minimum insurance amount. Ottawa is in Ontario and Calgary is in Alberta, so the rules you follow depend on where you ride.

Build date and safety standards

Transport Canada says that utility terrain vehicles built before 4 February 2021 are not subject to compliance enforcement under the new amendments to the off-road vehicle rules. Before you buy a used UTV, check the build date and ask the seller for the manufacturer's documents. Manitoba's rules also set safety standards for off-road vehicles made for use in the province, so ask whether the machine complies with them.

Season and delivery

Canada's summer runs from June to August and winter from December to February, so most trail riding happens from spring to early autumn. A machine bought in November is for the coming season, and snow cover ends most trail riding in winter. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa are far apart, so ask whether the seller delivers and what it costs to move a UTV on a trailer. Engines are listed in cc, and mileage in kilometres.

What to write in your request

Say whether you want to buy or rent, the machine type (ATV, UTV or side-by-side), the engine size in cc, the model and year, and the mileage in kilometres for a used one. Add your city and your budget in CA$, and say whether the machine is for trails, farm work or a child's first ride. Ask whether the price is before or after tax, because the listings do not always say.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the vehicle in your own words in the chat, with a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, then shows you the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related machines see heavy equipment or bulldozers and tractors.