In late 2021, Polaris released the most powerful UTV of all time. A 225 Horse Power (HP) monster of a machine, the Polaris Pro R. Things have come a long way in the offroad industry, a far way from the 5 ½ HP of the Jiger. The Jiger had six wheels. It could ride across land and water. The body looks like a bathtub. It doesn’t look that comfy. Plus, the mechanics are pretty archaic. But, it was revolutionary at the time. In the early 1960’s it became the first all-terrain vehicle to hit the consumer market, and it came from Canadian soil. Before the Jiger Before the Jiger, the offroad market w ..read more

There are many aspects to consider when choosing the right hunting gear. You want to ensure you have the right clothing, firearms, and we believe, the right UTV.  The right vehicle is especially important if you hunt in rugged or remote terrain. A UTV is a great option for hunters who need a reliable and durable vehicle that can handle all terrain.   If you are in the market for a new hunting vehicle, there are many options out there from Polaris, Can-Am, John Deere, CF Moto, Honda, and so much more. Why is a UTV great for hunting? UTVs are built for tough conditions. They are ..read more

The fifth annual West of the 5th Poker Run is right around the corner. The event has become one of the biggest winter events in Alberta. In 2022 over 1,000 riders from across the province attended the popular winter Poker Run. This year, it will be bigger than ever. This year’s edition will add a Friday night social on February 24th, where there will be a dinner and a dance, a silent auction, and a live 50/50 Friday night draw. On Saturday, it’s time for the main event. Bring out your riding buddies, hop on your machine and ride around Pigeon Lake, making stops at checkpoints to collect a poke ..read more

Imagine hopping in your vehicle to go to work and when you start it, the air smells of rotten eggs, it’s louder than ever before and your check engine light is on. At this point, you know that you’re a victim in what’s been a string of catalytic converter thefts across the nation. You won’t make it to work on time, you’ll be down thousands of dollars, and down a vehicle as well until you can get it fixed. You’ve probably heard about the issue. Catalytic converter thefts have been steadily increasing throughout the nation. In Montreal, they saw an increase in cases in 2020 with 2,219 reported c ..read more

We talk a lot about all the different kinds of riding. Mud riding, rock climbing, trail riding, racing, and more. However, your UTV is built for so much more than just riding! UTV does stand for ‘Utility’ Terrain Vehicle after all. Today, we take a look at the different ways you can use your UTV! Towing Usually, your UTV is the one getting towed. Now, UTVs are more powerful than ever. As the machines have gotten bigger and better, so has their towing capacity. Newer models of the Can-Am Defender 6×6 have a 3,000 lb towing capacity. This is currently an industry leader, but most UTVs can still ..read more

Over the years at UTV Canada the market for aftermarket parts and accessories has grown a ton! Unfortunately, so has the market for scammers looking to take advantage of it. In this blog, you’ll learn how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of a UTV parts scam For the scammer, the process is quite simple. Find pictures of parts, put them up for whatever price and post it across social media, hoping for someone to bite. And bite, they do. Looking through pages across social media and the web, it’s a daily occurrence to see someone commenting with interest under one of these scam posts. I ..read more

Is there a better province to ride in than British Columbia? From the finest mountains in the world, to the deep, lush forests covering the whole province, it was hard to narrow down our list to only 10 of the best offroad trails to ride in BC. The trails we cover today feature ghost towns, Olympic tracks, salmon bakes, abandoned mines, some of the best views you’ll ever see, or heck… maybe just some mud! Here are 10 of the best offroad trails in BC. North Island 1000 This trail works its way around the north half of Vancouver Island. It’s incredible with absolutely stunning scenery! As its na ..read more

What do you need to bring when you go UTV riding? Well… there’s really no such thing as being “too prepared” when it comes to riding. When you hit the trail, you just want to have a good time! Even though there can be a lot to bring, forgetting one crucial part can be the difference between a great day and getting stuck before it even gets started. Although you probably won’t be able to bring everything on this list to your next ride, it’s important to make sure you have everything you need so you can have uninterrupted fun on the trail knowing you’re covered no matter what happens! The Essent ..read more

In 2008, Polaris changed the game forever with their introduction of the RZR. This started a period of dominance for Polaris that has lasted 14 years. However, recently their lead has begun to diminish. Polaris will always look to innovate, so we ask, what’s next for the Polaris RZR Pro XP? To look into the future, first we must look at the past. Polaris has led the way in the evolution of SxS machines. It makes sense, their name literally means North Star – the skymarker that generations of people have used to determine direction and plot their course. If Polaris is going to continue their do ..read more

When it comes to UTV wheels, Valor Offroad has built what we believe is the next big thing. We know you probably haven’t heard of Valor.. Yet… That’s because they’re new and looking to breathe some fresh air into the wheel market. Valor wheels are straight to the point. They have no crazy gimmicks, all of their focus has went to building the best UTV wheel they can for the everyday rider. Valor Offroad listens to what their customers want. They take feedback seriously as they want to make high-quality wheels that you will love. A history with wheels While Valor is a new wheel company, the peop ..read more