After a slow start, Winter 2016 is finally underway. Sustained cold temperatures have allowed for lakes, rivers, streams and swamps all over Ontario to start freezing, snow is staying on the ground and OFSC clubs aren’t wasting any time getting the trails groomed and ready to ride.

Polar Bear Riders getting the trails open lickity split!
With this news we’re happy to announce the winners of the 2016 Ontario Tourism/Yamaha Motor Canada Early Season Power Tour:
At 4:52 pm on Monday, January 18th, the combined efforts of the Polar Bear Riders of Cochrane, Ontario and the Arctic Riders Snowmobile Club of Smooth Rock Falls opened the “Gateway to the North” tour loop, a major attraction to the Northern Corridor riding area and a day’s worth of snowmobile trails.
The Early Season Power Tour brings the latest Yamaha sleds to the community that wins for a day of riding exclusively for the volunteers that have worked so hard to get their trail system open.
Previous winners, the Sault Trailblazers, also had a significant amount of trail open, as did the Pembroke clubs. We’re proud to recognize volunteers from all over Ontario who work so diligently to prepare our trails for visitors from all over North America!
So a hearty congratulations goes out to the Polar Bear Riders and the Arctic Riders but this isn’t over yet. The opportunity to demo the latest in four-stroke snowmobile technology is heading your way. This winter the Yamaha Snowmobile Power Tour will be making stops in communities all across Canada.
This is your chance to try out the new 2016 Yamaha Viper, Apex, Vector, Venture GT and Phazer (exact models on site TBD). Clean, quiet, fuel-efficient, and reliable with the incredible torque the industry can’t stop raving about. All for Free, and all for You!
Dates and Locations for Ontario
HAMMOND, ON (EAST OTTAWA)
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please contact dealer – East Ottawa Snowmobile Club
Dealers on Site : Quad Expert (613-487-7823)
OTTAWA, ON
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Carelton Snowmobile Clubhouse
1770 Manotick Station Road, Osgoode, ON
Dealers on site: Motorsports World (613-225-2892)
CARLETON PLACE, ON
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
R.R. #2 1703-9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON
Dealers on Site : Carleton Place Marine (613-257-1772)
BRACEBRIDGE, ON
Friday, January 29, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Bracebridge Yamaha
31 E P Lee Drive, Bracebridge, ON
Dealers on site: Bracebridge Yamaha (705-645-4008)
COLLINGWOOD, ON
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
293 Pretty River Parkway, Collingwood, ON
Dealers on Site : Parkway Yamaha (705-445-7707)
PRICEVILLE, ON
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
133380, Wilcox Lake Rd, Priceville,, ON
Dealers on site: M.A.N Services (519-925-2237)
BOBCAYGEON, ON
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Twin Mountains Snowmobile Club
2600 Bass Lake Road, Bobcaygeon, ON
Dealers on site: McGregor Sports (705-738-3300)
NORTH BAY, ON
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place : Mr. Gas
890 Hwy 17 East, North Bay, ON
Dealers on Site : Carlson Sports (866-472-9212)
OWEN SOUND, ON
Friday, February 19, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
202297 Hwy 6 & 21, RR#5 Springmount, Owen Sound, ON
HENSALL, ON
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
94 London Road, Hensall, ON
Dealers on Site : Brian’s Service Centre (519-262-3634)
DORSET, ON
Friday, Febrary 26, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Mountain Trout House VIP Ride – Call dealer for details – By Appointment Only
1508 Russell Landing Rd. Dorset, ON
Dealers on Site : Mountain Trout House (705-766-2292)
HALIBURTON, ON
Saturday, Febrary 27, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Haliburton Outdoor
4355 Kennisis Lake Road R.R. #1, Haliburton, ON
Dealers on Site : Haliburton Outdoor Equipment (705-754-9262)
WOODSTOCK, ON
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
68 & 78 Ingersoll Road, Woodstock, ON
Dealers on Site : The Power Garage (519-533-1300)
CORNWALL, ON
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Bonneville Lions Club
McPhee Rd. Bonneville, ON
Dealers on Site : Irwin Supply (613-933-4600)
MACTIER, ON
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
R.R. #1 ,55A Hatherley Road, Mactier, ON
Dealers on Site : Gordon Bay Marine (705-375-2623)
TIMMINS, ON
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
360 Algonquin Boulevard, East, Timmins, ON
Dealers on Site : J &B Cycle (705-267-1417)