On Friday, April 29th, the Eastern Ontario Trails Association had the honour and pleasure to present Daryl Kramp MPP with a plaque that reads, “In appreciation of all of your hard work, dedication and support. The Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance would like to thank you. We don’t know where we would have been without you. Such a pleasure to work with you for many years. Happy Retirement.” Daryl has long recognized that trails are not … [Read more...]
Early Spring ATVing with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance
ATVers across the province are coming out of hibernation, desperately looking for somewhere to get their tires dirty. Once the sled’s put away, the early ATV season can be a tough go finding trails that are open for use—even more frustrating when the sun’s warm and the air crisp and you just wanna get out there. So if you’re one of those ATVers with the itch to get rolling with the first whiff of Spring, then you’re in luck: The Eastern … [Read more...]
The What A Ride Podcast – Snowmobile-Friendly Communities in Northeastern Ontario – Part 2
Ask any Ontario sledders where their favourite place to ride and the answer is likely to be someplace in Northeastern Ontario. Reliable snow, thousands of kilometres of well-groomed trails, low traffic, and welcoming communities where snowmobiling is a way of life. In part two of our two-part series on snowmobiling in Northeastern Ontario, Jon Blaicher talks with some of the people who make the communities of Hearst, Cochrane, Smooth … [Read more...]
The What A Ride Podcast – Snowmobile-Friendly Communities in Northeastern Ontario – Part 1
Ask any Ontario sledders where their favourite place to ride and the answer is likely to be someplace in Northeastern Ontario. Reliable snow, thousands of kilometres of well-groomed trails, low traffic, and welcoming communities where snowmobiling is a way of life. In part one of our two-part series on snowmobiling in Northeastern Ontario, Jon Blaicher talks with some of the people who make it happen in, North Bay, Temagami, … [Read more...]
15 Reasons Northeastern Ontario Snowmobiling is the Best on the Continent
When it comes to great sledding, there are at least 15 reasons why Northeastern Ontario offers some of the best snowmobiling on the continent. Reliable snow, a long season, excellent trail conditions and friendly, welcoming communities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a fantastic sledding experience—Northeastern Ontario has all that, and more. The Geography Stretching north from the gateway towns of North Bay, … [Read more...]
Snowmobiling in Hearst
Hearst - OFSC District 15 Sledder Amenities: The Hearst area is a paradise for snowmobilers with a network of over 1000 kilometres of wide and soft trails—described as some of the best in the world—through beautiful wooded areas. Sledders in Hearst can ride along the downtown streets and park their machines right outside their motel door. There are complimentary shuttles between dining establishments such as Villa Inn & Suites … [Read more...]
Snowmobiling in Kapuskasing
Kapuskasing - OFSC District 15 Sledder Amenities: Kapuskasing is a great town to park your vehicle and unload your sled. An excellent choice of accommodations is available in all of these locations. Most amenities including hotels, gas, restaurants and snowmobile dealers are located just off the TOP trail system. You can access numerous local trails which are as well maintained as TOP trails. The local trails are an untapped … [Read more...]
Snowmobiling in Smooth Rock Falls
Smooth Rock Falls - OFSC District 15 Sledder Amenities: Smooth Rock Falls is the home of 220 kilometres of trails that are snow-packed, groomed and maintained by the Arctic Riders Snowmobile Club, who take great pride in their award-winning trails. The trails have easily accessible parking, washrooms and designated rest areas. Stop for lunch at one of several casual restaurants in town, all with ample parking for snowmobiles. … [Read more...]
Snowmobiling in Cochrane
Cochrane - OFSC District 15 Sledder Amenities: Cochrane is one of the best snowmobiling communities in the world, with consistent snow and great riding. It’s the ideal staging ground for three of Ontario’s best snow tours. The community offers many hotels, restaurants, fast food places and gas stations that are open in the winter and are trail accessible. The North Adventure Inn is one of Cochrane’s most popular snowmobiling … [Read more...]
Snowmobiling in Iroquois Falls
Iroquois Falls - OFSC District 14 Sledder Amenities: Iroquois Falls is often referred to as a ‘snowmobile paradise’; it is a very sled-accessible and sled-friendly town. The Auberge-MacDonald Guesthouse has comfortable rooms and heated sled storage and signage into town. Within walking distance to Auberge MacDonald Inn is The Wye restaurant in the old train station. For a quick lunch there’s always Subway. And if you'd like to … [Read more...]