York1’s official proposal have “no significant changes” say Chatham-Kent officials
Enniskillen rejects request for ATVs on township roads
October 21, 2026
Blake Ellis/The Independent
ATVs won’t be allowed on Enniskillen roads.
A request by Enniskillen Resident Mark Braet failed to sway Enniskillen Township Council to allow all terrain vehicles on township roads.
Braet made a presentation to council on Oct. 8 along with representatives from the Tri-Shore ATV Club.
Braet wanted to be allowed to drive ATVs on roads in the township so a trail system could be developed much like in the Dresden area.
The group suggested the trail system could be a new source of tourism for the rural municipality.
There were approximately 286,000 ATVs in Ontario in 2024. It has been estimated that Ontario riders take 492,500 day trips a year outside of their local areas.
The average rider spends $249 on a day trip and $1,086 on a multi-day excursion, said Braet.
Enniskillen Township passed a by-law in 2020 prohibiting the operation of ATVs within the township, on the advice of its insurance carrier.
Enniskillen is the only municipality in Lambton that has passed a bylaw prohibiting ATVs.
Enniskillen’s Administrator-Clerk Christine Poland still recommends that the bylaw remain in place and not be changed. Council agreed.
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