You can count on one thing when it comes to winters in Canada, and there will be snow (in many places). And a lot of it!

Snowmobiling is one of the best outdoor winter activities you can do to stay active and enjoy all that Canada has to offer.

Now, if you are going out, how do you know which Canadian snowmobile trails are the best? With thousands of options, it can be hard to know which trails will provide the optimal snowmobile riding.

Here are our top 10 recommendations for the best snowmobile trails in Canada this winter!

 

1. Snowmobiling in Swan Valley

When you visit Swan Valley, you will be able to explore 375 kilometres worth of the beautiful country in western Manitoba.

You will be able to experience all different types of terrain. Swan Valley has flat land, rolling hills, and brush trails.

Part of the charm of snowmobiling in Swan Valley is how easy the park is to navigate. You can spend more time exploring and less time worrying about getting lost. One of the local’s favourite trails is Hart Lake 2A.

From the Hart Lake trail, you can connect on the 2A trail to Bellsite, and the views are supposed to be breathtaking.

If you are taking your family snowmobiling or just looking for a nice easy day ride, this is one of your best options. They also offer many coffee shops, a large in-house family dining room, and a swimming pool and sauna. So everyone will have something to keep them entertained during your stay.

 

2. The Great Trail in the Yukon

The Yukon’s great trail is a vast system of trails connecting two national parks in the Yukon.

With the two national parks being connected, starting your snowmobiling adventures at the Yukon’s great trail can expand your adventures even further. The Klondike Snowmobile Association works year-round to make sure that the trails are built, well kept, and ready for all your snowmobiling needs.

The Klondike Snowmobile Association also states that the trials should have multiple uses. So the trails are used for skiing, sledding, mushers, and more.

When you are exploring the great train in the Yukon, you will find many historic trails and trails that connect you to many amazing areas. The trail system ends near British Columbia and the border of the Yukon section of the Great trails.

Here is a brief history of most of the trails in the Yukon system and some of the history behind them. The Great Trails are chock-full of amazing sites!

 

3. Quebec: The Laurentians

Did you know that the Laurentians was one of the first places to have a snowmobile club? The area is right in the heart of the outdoor winter activities and prime ski areas.

The Laurentians in Quebec have over 2,400 kilometres worth of terrain for snowmobiles. There is no time to waste! You can spend countless hours riding and exploring.

When you are riding on your snowmobile for hours on end, you can tell when your snowmobile is not in the best shape. Have you heard your snowmobile darting and tracking recently? This blog will be able to answer all of those questions for you!

Labelle is one of the well-known trails in the Laurentians. These trials will allow you to be able to ride through quaint villages and wonderful natural sights.

Chute de Windigo is a trail system that takes you up to Devils Mountain where you can see majestic falls once you arrive.

 

4. British Columbia: Valemount

When you go snowmobiling in Valemount, you will be met with many other people who are snowmobiling enthusiasts who are known for their hospitality.

If you want to extend your snowmobile adventures to multiple days, this is the location to do so. You can also rent snowmobile equipment if you need to do so in the town.

It is hard to keep up with which gear is the latest and greatest for each season. Here is a break-down of the best snowmobiling gear for 2020 so you can be sure you are equipped with the best and ready to take on the trails.

There are four major trails for you to explore while you are here. Allan Creek, Clemina Creek, Chappell Creek, and Westridge Family Loop are the main trails.

While walking those trails you will encounter many lakes, meadows, and steep hills. If you are a snowmobile rider who likes tree riding, this is the trail for you. There is quite a bit of robust tree riding on these trails.

 

5. Ontario: Cochrane

Snowmobiling for a day trip can be fun. It gets you out of the house in the winter. However, if you are looking to go up and spend some quality time with your family for a few days, the Cochrane is the place to go.

There is the North Adventure Inn has four igloos and even a large garage where you can store your snowmobile. The North Adventure Inn is great, but if you want other places to go, Cochrane has much other food, places to stay, and many trails to explore.

The trails at Cochrane are looping and offer you 1,645 kilometres worth of trails that you can ride.

The other unique feature of the terrain at Cochrane is that it is known for its meticulous grooming. This allows you to clearly see the trails and feel confident in where you are riding.

 

6. The Great Canadian Snowmobile Trail

If you are looking to conquer something big on your snowmobile, you need to visit the great Canadian snowmobile trail.

This trail system is a part of the trans-Canadian snowmobile trail. The trails connect all of the trails coasts to coast. In 1988 the trans-Canadian trail was officially declared linked and became the first recreation trail system to coast to coast.

This trail is used by hundreds of snowmobilers each year during an event called trek over the top. The event generates quite a bit of media attention for the trail system and the Yukon as well.

You can not go wrong visiting this amazing trail system designed to be a vast historical place for you to take your snowmobile. If you would want to investigate the trail system before heading out, here is a map that you can use.

 

7. Alberta: Athabasca

Athabasca is known for its world-class snowmobiling! If you go and take your snowmobile to Athabasca, Alberta, you will not be disappointed.

With all of the trails available to you, you have hundreds of kilometres worth of trails to choose from. All the trails are smooth and offer quality riding.

The trails are also all designed so that you can customize how long you want to be riding. You can spend just the day exploring, or you can extend the trip so that you are there multiple days and are always experiencing something new.

Some of the most popular trails include Spotted Horse Lake, Bilsky Loop, and Banana Lake. You can expect to see river valleys and pass through dense forests.

With fire pits and warming stations placed throughout the trails, you will never get cold or worried.

 

8. Snowmobiling in The Pas

One of the reasons snowmobiling trails in Canada is so amazing is the scenery surrounding you. When you go snowmobiling in The Pas, there are lakes galore. It makes for some of the most beautiful scenery.

The Pas has 350 kilometres of groomed trails for you to experience, with seven warm-up stations scattered throughout the trails. This means that you can either stay riding on The Pas trails, or you can connect with some of the surrounding trails.

Surrounding snowmobiling clubs around the area connect with The Pas and allow you to experience the ultimate outdoor winter activity hub. The snowmobiling clubs also allow you to ask for even more tips and ideas to find the best trails and riding around.

You are surrounded by these amazing snowmobiling clubs and the best trails. Now you want to make sure that you are riding your snowmobile to the best of your ability and having the maximum amount of fun.

Make sure you know your technique! You can see if you are riding your snowmobile to its maximum capacity while reading this blog.

 

9. The Great Trail Through The Yukon

As we know, the great trail is a coast-to-coast trail system. But we don’t always have time for that long of an adventure. That is why there is the Yukon section of the great trail.

The Yukon section starts up by the infamous Alaska highway. The road was constructed out of 2,000 kilometres of extremely remote wilderness. The trails even go through five different mountain ranges and go across many rivers and streams.

Understanding the history of the Alaskan highway helps you to understand the beauty of the terrain. Here is an article that will help inform you about the highway’s vast history!

This section of the trail is open to the public and is fully paved. The highway is well-groomed and maintained all year round.

From there, the trails keep going, and you will run into the town of Watson Lake. They have 20 kilometres of even more trails and can connect you to even more snowmobiling.

 

10. Snowmobiling in Whiteshell Provincial Park

If you are looking for recreation at it’s finest, go no further. Whiteshell Provincial Park is known for having everything you need for snowmobiling.

The Whiteshell Snowmobile club takes immaculate care of the trail systems here and helps you to explore the vast Manitoba area.

Some of the main snowmobiling trails at Whiteshell are Seven Sisters/Falcon Lake, West Hawk Lake, Rennie, Otter Falls, Beauchemin Lake Loop, and Zubek Trail. If you are doing your research on Whiteshell Provincial Park and want to get a rundown of each trail, you can look at these in-depth descriptions!

Whiteshell Park offers other recreational activities as well, such as sledding. So no matter what you want to experience, you can bet Whiteshell Provincial Park has it.

Now, here are some honourable mentions of other places that are great trails for your snowmobiling adventures. These trails are all highly ranked as well:

• Snowmobiling in Lac du Bonnet
• Grand Beach and Victoria Beach
• Snowmobiling in The Pas
• Interlake
• Parkland In Dauphin
• Sandilands Provincial Forest

There is also an extensive series of interactive maps and information about snowmobile trails here on the snowman’s website. If you are looking to see the trails before heading out, you can even download the maps.

 

The Most Highly Recommended Canadian Snowmobile Trails for You

So now you have your list. You have the list of the 10 best Canadian snowmobile trails that you can go explore this winter. Adventure awaits you and your snowmobile!

The question becomes, do you have the right equipment as well? At Westshore Marine and Leisure, we are going to be able to equip you with only the best snowmobile for your adventures. We also offer snowmobiling financing if you are looking to purchase.

You can take a look at our inventory and get prepared for winter with not only our snowmobile equipment, but we can also help with repairs to your current vehicle.

We offer many services as well. You can look at new or used inventory, schedule repairs, and much more with us. Our goal is to help you this winter.

Here is to the best riding and the best winter!