Permits & Reciprocity

Quebec’s old Ontario top-up was a past trail-access add-on, not a current pass or insurance substitute; verify today’s Quebec requirements before riding.

Waiting for a Quebec trail pass bought online? Check order status and accepted proof, and avoid riding federated trails until your pass is ready.

Quebec’s interprovincial ATV sticker ended in 2023; visitors should check Quebec pass rules, registration, insurance and trail access before riding.

Quebec pass proof on the trail means a valid FQCQ pass for the machine, a visible sticker, and supporting ride documents ready for inspection.

Quebec trail passes do not override spring thaw closures; check current club updates and signs before riding to protect trails and avoid closed routes.

Quebec members receive Sentier Quad Magazine four times a year, but the magazine is a membership benefit, not a trail pass or registration.

Quebec certificates for 16- and 17-year-old ATV riders prove required training, but they do not replace vehicle papers, trail access rules or age limits.

Quebec Certificates Issued by the FQCQ explain who may need teen training proof, how to obtain it, and why it does not replace other riding documents.

Quebec and New Brunswick no longer share ATV trail-pass reciprocity, so riders need local passes and must check registration, insurance and access.

Quebec ended its trail-pass reciprocity with Ontario, meaning Ontario passes no longer provide access to Quebec trails.