Thanks to the participation of nearly 100 exhibitors and the opportunity to visit a variety of stands directly related to the off-road industry, ATV, side-by-side and enduro bike enthusiasts will get their money’s worth at the 2011 edition of the Salon national du Quad, happening this weekend at Place Forzani in Laval.

2012 Arctic Cat XC 450i 4x4 (Photo: Arctic Cat)

The show is the perfect place to get your off-road vehicle fix and check out the latest models, clothing, accessories, equipment and trail packages across the province. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn more about the new safety regulations and shop for insurance. At the club stands, newbies can get all the information they need to start out, sign up for membership and learn about the trails available in their region.

The Salon national du Quad is the place to get to up close and personal with all the new 2012 models. Here are a few you definitely won’t want to miss:

Kawasaki: The redesigned and more potent Brute Force comes with a new power steering system;

Arctic Cat: The XC 450i 4x4, an athletic ATV equipped with a four-wheel independent suspension, and the Wildcat 1000i H.O., a sporty side-by-side reminiscent of a racing Dune Buggy;

Can-Am: The completely redesigned Outlander and the new Renegade, both powered by a 1,000-cc V-Twin as well as the Commander 1000 Limited;

Yamaha: The Grizzly 300 as well as the LE Series, boasting a factory windscreen and a slew of new features;

Polaris: The Ranger RZR 570, an affordable yet sporty side-by-side;

Kymco: The MXU 450i.

To check out and even test ride these outstanding machines, visit the 2011 Salon national du Quad.