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Back Country Tours Inc.

Guided ATV tours, ATV camping, and Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo rentals on 1,700 km of Muskoka and Haliburton trails from Dwight

Back Country Tours Inc
01 — About

The brief.

Back Country Tours Inc is a commercial outdoor adventure operator based at 2839 ON-60 in Dwight, Muskoka, ten minutes from Huntsville and about two-and-a-quarter hours north of Toronto. The company runs guided ATV tours and overnight ATV camping safaris on the 1,700-kilometre Muskoka and Haliburton trail network, with routes that pass Dwight Beach and connect into Haliburton deep forest trails around Algonquin Park. The same Dwight base — 500 feet from OFSC MSR District 7 trail 77 — runs winter Ski-Doo rentals and Night Time Star Gazer snowmobile tours from a fleet that includes the Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600, MXZ Sport 550 F (2-person), and GSX LE 900 Ace. Sea-Doo rentals operate from Lake of Bays with delivery to Peninsula, Muskoka, Rosseau, Joseph, and Georgian Bay.

02 — Programs

7. ways in.

  1. 01

    Epic Half Day (4-Hour Tour) — XTREME MUD

    For: All ability levels; passengers age 4+; learner's permit acceptedWhen: May 1 – December 15; 8am, 1pm, or 6pm start (6pm summer only)

    A four-hour guided ride on Honda 4x4 ATVs routing through the village of Dwight, past Dwight Beach, and onto Haliburton deep forest trails around Algonquin Park before looping back through Muskoka. Price covers the 1,700 km ATV trail pass, gas, helmet and safety gear, and a pre-ride safety lesson with the guides. Passengers age 10 and under ride free; passengers 10+ are half price.

    $310

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  2. 02

    2-Hour Tour — SOME MUD / MORE MUD (Adrenaline Rush)

    For: All ability levels; passengers age 4+; learner's permit acceptedWhen: May 1 – December 15; 8am, 1pm, or 6pm start (6pm summer only)

    A two-hour guided Honda 4x4 ATV ride with a choice of "SOME MUD" or "MORE MUD" intensity. Includes the 1,700 km trail pass, gas, helmet and safety gear, and a pre-ride safety lesson. Same passenger pricing as the 4-hour tour: age 10 and under free, 10+ half price.

    $200

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  3. 03

    ATV Rentals

    For: Drivers 18+ with valid licence; kid passengers ride freeWhen: Contact for details

    Self-guided Honda 4x4 ATV rentals from the Dwight base with unlimited kilometres, the 1,700 km trail pass (value $35), trail map, DOT helmet, full tank of gas, and a driving and safety lesson before departure. A $1,500 credit-card deposit per machine is required at pickup; late returns incur $10 per five-minute increment.

    1 day $349 weekday / $399 weekend; 2 day $489 (Mon-Thurs); full weekend $600; 3 days $649; 5 days $989; 7 days $1,040

  4. 04

    Epic Overnight Camping (Package 1) — ATV Camping Safari

    For: Beginners through seasoned campers and ATVers; passengers age 4+When: Contact for details

    A one-night backcountry camping trip with four hours of ATV driving (two in, two out) on Honda 4x4 machines. The package covers gas, guides, safety lesson, 1,700 km trail pass, 2-6 person tents, firewood, cooking grill, axe, and cooler. Camp activities include fishing, swimming, and a campfire.

    $349 per person online / $400 per person regular

  5. 05

    Snowmobile Rentals — Ski-Doo Fleet

    For: Drivers 19+ with non-restricted licence; tour passengers 17+When: Winter (snow conditions)

    Ski-Doo rentals from a fleet of MXZ Sport 600, MXZ Sport 550 F (2-person), and GSX LE 900 Ace machines, leaving from a Dwight base 500 feet off OFSC MSR District 7 trail 77. Rentals include unlimited km, trail pass and map, DOT helmet, riding jacket, gloves, and neck warmer (boots excluded); the tank is full at pickup and returned full. Delivery is $1.25 per km. A $2,000 damage deposit applies.

    1.5 hr $189 / $210; 2.5 hr $249 / $269; 4 hr $289 / $299; 8 hr $389 / $399; 2 day $649; full weekend $699; 3 days $699 / $799; 4 days $899; 5 days $999; 7 days $1,099 (weekday / weekend)

  6. 06

    Night Time Star Gazer Snowmobile Tour

    For: Drivers 19+ with non-restricted licence; tour passengers 17+When: Winter (snow conditions); evening departures

    A guided evening Ski-Doo tour from the Dwight base. Professional guides lead a night-time scenic route on the District 7 trail network, with a pre-ride safety lesson before departure.

    1.5 hr $199 / $210 driver, $89 / $105 passenger; 2.5 hr $289 / $299 driver, $99 / $144 passenger (weekday / weekend)

  7. 07

    Jet Ski / Sea-Doo Rentals

    For: Drivers 19+ with unrestricted licence; no experience requiredWhen: Contact for details

    Sea-Doo rentals on Lake of Bays from the Dwight base, with delivery available to Peninsula Lake, Lake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, Georgian Bay, and other points in Muskoka and Haliburton. All rentals include life jackets; multi-day rentals add a temporary boat licence (otherwise $20, free with an ATV rental) and a complimentary driving lesson.

    8 hr $399; full weekend $699; 3 day $699 (Mon-Fri); 5 day $1,000; 7 day $1,400

Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
5
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
4.9
scale 0–11
Humidity
35%
relative
Wind
17 km/h
West
Temp
+25°
H 26° · L 5°
Sun
05:30 / 20:58
15h 28m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

25° with 17 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

AER’s guide to Back Country Tours Inc · Compiled from backcountrytours.caLast verified 2026-05-29