Larose Forest, in cooperation with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club, is excited to announce a joint project to build a Warm-Up and Gathering Shelter in the heart of the forest.
Larose Forest has long been a favourite destination for both ATV and snowmobile riders. The heavy traffic of riders during both summer and winter made this project a natural step, providing a place where enthusiasts can warm up, relax, and gather.
Project Background
In 2023, the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario approached Larose Forest Management with the idea of creating a shelter that would serve as a winter warming spot and a summer gathering place for ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts. Larose Forest Management reached out to UCPR, the forest owner, and received full support.
A partnership was then formed between the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario and the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club to make the project a reality.
This initiative is entirely self-funded, relying on corporate and private donations as well as fundraising through ATV and snowmobile events. No funds are being taken from the clubs’ annual operating budgets. Larose Forest will provide and prepare the site, with a target completion date of Fall 2027.
The shelter will be located at a central spot in Larose Forest, accessible from both ATV and snowmobile trails.
First Fundraiser – February 6–8, 2026
The project kicks off its first fundraiser over the weekend of February 6–8, 2026:
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Feb 6 – Online silent auction begins at 12:00 PM.
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Feb 7 – Silent auction items on display at Oasis RV Resort, 2052 Calypso St, Limoges, ON K0A 2M0 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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ATV and snowmobiles will arrive between 12:00 and 1:00 PM.
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Media representatives are invited to attend.
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Project representatives will be available on-site from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM to answer questions.
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Feb 7 – Fundraising ATV ride from Place 1967, Plantagenet, through Larose Forest to Oasis RV Resort for lunch, then back to Place 1967 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
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Feb 8 – Online silent auction closes at 3:00 PM.
Support the Project
Donations are welcome via e-transfer to fundraising@atv-vtteo.org or by scanning the QR code provided on the fundraising page.
For more details about the project, visit the official website:
Larose Forest Shelter Project