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OF4WD 2027 Membership Fee Update

As we look ahead to 2027, we want to share an important update about OF4WD membership fees and take moment to recognize the support of our members.

Beginning with the 2027 membership year, our annual membership rates will be:

• Individual: $60 (previously $50)
• Club Member: $30 (previously $25)

Our membership fees have remained unchanged since 2013. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to keep membership affordable while continuing to support the trails and 4WD community we all care about.

However, our costs have gone up substantially over the years, and we are spending more to do more for the 4WD community.

The insurance costs alone have more than doubled.

As part of our efforts to keep our public land areas open, we have entered into an advocacy alliance with other motorized organizations. This has added a significant associated cost.

We have also introduced a new Trail app that has a subscription and per-user fee associated with it, which we are covering with your membership dollars.

Our trail maintenance costs vary but have increased notably too.

Our overall operational costs have gone up multifold since 2013, and remember, none of the board or our volunteers receives a paycheck.

What Your Membership Helps Support

OF4WD membership not only provides you with direct benefits of event liability insurance, trails navigation app and online trails DB, it pays for the work that helps protect and maintain opportunities for responsible 4WD recreation across Ontario.

From trail maintenance and stewardship projects to advocating for continued trail access, OF4WD works alongside its members, affiliated clubs, volunteers, and community partners to make a difference.

Membership helps support efforts such as:

• Trail maintenance and stewardship: Supporting the work needed to care for the trails we enjoy.
• Trail access advocacy: Working to maintain access and ensure the 4WD community has a voice in decisions affecting recreational trails.
• Responsible recreation: Encouraging safe, respectful trail use and promoting responsible off-roading.
• Community involvement: Bringing together members, clubs, and volunteers who share a commitment to Ontario’s 4WD community.

Looking Ahead to 2027

The support of our members is critical for us to continue to do and improve the work we do.

We appreciate everyone who has contributed their time to help us, volunteered on trail projects, participated in advocacy efforts, or simply supported the organization through their membership fees and kind donations. It is very much a coordinated community effort.

Thank you for being part of the OF4WD community and helping support the future of responsible 4WD recreation in Ontario.

We look forward to another year on the trails together!