Tom Irwin Adventure Tours.
Guided ATV, Side-by-Side and snowmobile tours from Calabogie into the Madawaska Highlands, half-day or full-day, machines and trailside lunch included
The brief.
Tom Irwin Adventure Tours is an owner-operated guided off-road tour business based at 636 Mill St in Calabogie, Ontario, running ATV, Side-by-Side (UTV) and snowmobile tours into the Madawaska Highlands. Founded in 2017 after Tom Irwin sold his portion of the 80-year-old family motorcycle dealership Irwin Supply, the business is built around Tom's 44-year racing background and five Canadian Enduro Championships. Every tour is fully guided, GPS-tracked by SPOT, and includes machine rental, fuel, liability insurance, helmets, trail passes and a trailside lunch. Half-day tours run 3 to 3.5 hours; full-day tours run 5 hours. The operator has exclusive use of a section of private property in the Madawaska Highlands and operates from mid-April through the warm-weather season into winter snowmobile tours.
5. ways in.
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ATV Tour (Half Day or Full Day)
For: Drivers 16+ with valid Ontario M2/G2 or better licence; passengers 8+; under-18s require parent/guardian sign-offWhen: Mid-April onward; Thursday–Monday (Tue/Wed by special request); Sunset Tours (5–7 pm) start June 5Guided trail tours on 1- or 2-person ATVs through the Madawaska Highlands, starting and returning from the operator's Calabogie base. Machine rental, fuel, liability insurance, helmets, trail passes and a trailside lunch are included. Tours are GPS-tracked by SPOT and guides are first-aid trained with years of ATV, snowmobile and off-road motorcycle experience. The first person to book sets the pace and the route is matched to rider ability.
Half Day $345/ATV (first person included); Full Day $455/ATV. Additional adult passenger $125 (half) / $155 (full); child under 16 $95 (half) / $125 (full). Plus HST. $100 per-vehicle booking deposit.
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Side by Side (UTV) Tour (Half Day or Full Day)
For: Drivers 16+ with valid M2/G2 or better licence; passengers 8+; under-18s require parent/guardian sign-offWhen: Mid-April onward; Thursday–Monday (Tue/Wed by special request)Guided tours in 2-person or 4-person Side-by-Side machines into the Madawaska Highlands, including a section of private property the operator has exclusive use of. Machine rental, fuel, liability insurance, helmets, trail passes and trailside lunch are included. Half-day loops run 3 to 3.5 hours and full-day tours run 5 hours, customised as the tour progresses to match terrain to guest comfort.
Half Day $375/machine (first person included); Full Day $485/machine. Additional adult passenger $125 (half) / $155 (full); child under 16 $95 (half) / $125 (full). Plus HST. $100 per-vehicle booking deposit.
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Guided Snowmobile Tour (Half Day or Full Day)
For: Drivers 16+ with valid M2/G2 or better licence; passengers 8+When: Winter — contact operator for current season datesHalf-day and full-day guided snowmobile tours from the Calabogie base, with snowmobile, clothing, equipment and guide included. Tours are GPS-tracked by SPOT and guides are first-aid trained. The operator's owner has snowmobiled tens of thousands of kilometres across Ontario and Quebec, and tours are tailored to rider ability.
Half Day $390/snowmobile; Full Day $495/snowmobile. Additional adult passenger $125 (half) / $155 (full); child under 16 $95 (half) / $125 (full). Plus HST. Optional snowmobile gear (suit, boots, gloves) $25/person.
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Bring Your Own Bike (Guided Trail Access)
For: Riders bringing their own ATV or Side-by-Side; same licence and age requirements as guided toursWhen: Mid-April onwardGuided trail access for riders bringing their own ATV or Side-by-Side machine. Includes a trailside lunch and access to the operator's exclusive-use private property in the Madawaska Highlands.
$130 full day (first person included); additional passengers $80 per person. Plus HST.
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Passenger Ride-Along (Guide Driving)
For: Passengers who prefer not to driveWhen: Mid-April onwardA passenger seat in the operator's machine with the guide driving — for people who want a full-day tour without operating the vehicle themselves.
$159 per day, per person. Plus HST.
Worth knowing.
- 01All tours are fully guided and GPS-tracked using SPOTSource ↗
- 02Guides are trained in first aid with years of ATV, snowmobile and off-road motorcycle experience on trail and race trackSource ↗
- 03The operator has exclusive use of a section of private property in the Madawaska HighlandsSource ↗
- 04Tours include machine rental, fuel, liability insurance, trail passes, helmets, required safety gear and a trailside lunchSource ↗
- 05Founder Tom Irwin has 44 years racing motorcycles including 5 Canadian Enduro ChampionshipsSource ↗
- 06Tom Irwin Adventure Tours was founded in 2017 when Tom sold his portion of the family motorcycle dealership (Irwin Supply, 80 years in business since 1937)Source ↗
- 07All drivers must hold a valid Ontario M2 / G2 or better driver's license; minimum passenger age 8; under-18s require parent/guardian sign-offSource ↗
- 08$100 per-vehicle deposit required at booking; cancellation 48 hours before tour applies the deposit as credit toward a future tourSource ↗
- 09Customers are responsible for the first $3,500 in damage in an at-fault accident on off-road vehicle toursSource ↗
- 10Snowmobile rental gear (suit, boots, gloves) available at $25 per personSource ↗
Outside the door.
28° with 10 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.
Get in
touch.
- Website
- tomirwinadventuretours.com
- Phone
- +1-613-362-2670
- Address
- 636 Mill St, Calabogie, Ontario