Who we are
The Ottawa Valley Jeep Association is a family-friendly off-road club based in Ottawa, running a well-worn set of routes through Renfrew and Lanark counties. Founded 2023. Free to join.
What we’re about
The club is organized for the purpose of social, recreational and educational activities designed to foster the enjoyment of off-road vehicles while protecting and preserving our natural resources.
That is the club’s own description, and it is a fair one. In practice it means most weekends from May to November there is a run somewhere in the Valley, and through the winter there is dinner.
What we’re not
- Not a hardcore club. The routes we run most are stock-friendly by design, with optional obstacles you can drive around without losing the group.
- Not a mudding club. Bypassing an obstacle widens the trail; going through it is the ethical choice, but blowing out a wetland is not.
- Not a pay-to-play club. There are no dues, no tiers and no fees.
- Not publishing trailheads. Meeting points go out to members with each run.
How the club is run
Jay
OVJA is run by one person. Jay is the group’s admin: runs and meet-and-greets are announced in the Facebook group about a week ahead, and there is no executive, board or committee behind them.
Affiliations
OVJA is OF4WD registered, a member club of the Ontario Federation of 4WD Recreationists, the provincial body Ontario clubs organise under. What the registration covers for individual members has not been published; ask in the group.
The four rules
- 1. Respect everyone’s privacyBeing part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What’s shared in the group should stay in the group.
- 2. No gatekeeping
- 3. No promotions or spamNo promoting social media pages, asking for follows, or spamming sale ads. Posting of not-for-profit events and fundraisers are welcome.
- 4. For sale ads must be clear and concisePhotos must be clear and advertised with price.