The Complete 2024-25 List of Snowmobile Events in Ontario
This is the most comprehensive list of snowmobile events in Ontario, complete with our picks for nearby accommodations. Check back here regularly to see what's going on this year.
We love our snowmobiling in Ontario and it shows. With more than 200 clubs and tens of thousands of kilometres of groomed OFSC trails to ride, there's always something going on for snow fans.
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Upcoming 2025 Ontario Snowmobile Events
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Past Ontario Snowmobile Events
Past Ontario Snowmobile Events
March 2024 Ontario Snowmobile Events
2, 15th Annual Tom Saul Memorial Ride, Cochrane, ON
The Tom Saul Memorial Ride has been going for 15 years. It’s a 50-kilometre round trip with a destination where hotdogs are served along with coffee and hot chocolate. Any and all snowmobiles are welcome, new and old. Family fun event. No alcohol, please.
Registration: All we ask is for a $10 donation which our club donates to our local Lady Minto hospital chemotherapy unit for care and comfort of patients while taking chemotherapy.
Recommended Accommodations: Westway Motel
9, 10, Cochrane Polar Bear Cup Oval Ice Races, Cochrane, ON
Vintage Snowmobile ice oval races sanction by Ontario Snowmobile Oval Racers and promoted by Cochrane Classic Vintage Riders Club and Museum.
Registration: $10 per spectator, $25 per family of 4. Opens March 8 & 9, races start March 9th & 10th.
Recommended Accommodations: Westway Motel
9, Big Winter Festiglace Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Kapuskasing, ON
The Town of Kapuskasing is hosting its first Vintage Snowmobile Ride, a highlight of the Big Winter Festiglace carnival! This nostalgic event, taking place at La Forge, promises a day filled with fun and adventure. There will be a guided snowmobile ride with on-trail assistance, an impressive show & shine event, local dealers showcasing their products with exciting demonstrations, delicious food, and live music by Rosewood Ave. Don’t miss out on the prize draws and much more! Only snowmobiles from 1999 or earlier are eligible for this “vintage” experience.
Registration: $10 per snowmobile for the vintage ride. Fees go up to $20 after February 29. Click here to register.
Recommended Accommodations: Kapuskasing Comfort Inn
9, Rickward’s Antique Snowmobile Show, Kearney, ON
Bring your sled! Or just come and enjoy the day, then ride off into the sunset on your classic sled. Set up starts at 7 am, with the show on from 9 am to 3 pm. Awards will be presented at 1:30 pm. There will also be BBQ food on site, music, and Polaris S4 4-stroke demo sleds available if the snow sticks around.
Recommended Accommodations: Hidden Valley Resort
February 2024 Ontario Snowmobile Events
3, Snowmobile Fun Run, Elliot Lake, ON
The Elliot Lake Snowbirds Snowmobile Club will host its annual Snowmobile Fun Run with two choices of runs: long or short. Dinner will be hosted at Moose Lodge. Prizes will be drawn.
Registration: Tickets are available after December 31st, 2023, and include dinner. Tickets are $50 each. Trail permit required.
Recommended Accommodations: Dunlop Lake Lodge
10, 33rd Annual Poker Run, Haliburton, ON
Taking place at the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve, participants will ride the trails via snowmobile or ATV visiting 5 checkpoints. Each checkpoint will offer a coloured token and refreshments! By 4:30 pm participants turn in their tokens in order to draw a poker hand. One additional hand per participant may be purchased. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Haliburton Firefighters Association. First prize for best poker hand is a brand new snowmobile! If you have not visited Haliburton Forest before check out the shelter cabin locations on our snowmobile trail map.
While participating in the poker run, don’t forget to check out some of our amazing scenic areas such as The Gorge, Redstone Vista and the Lookout!
Book your passes now!
Registration: $80 +tax per participant. Click here to book your poker run pass.
Recommended Accommodations: Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
10, 24-Hour Female Snowmobile Team World Record Attempt, Midland, ON
Come out and support our female riders as they set the world record attempt for most miles ridden in a 24hr period on a snowmobile.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Inn Midland
10, Ride the North Poker Run, Chelmsford, ON
The 9th annual Ride the North Poker Run starts at 9 am at the Place Bonaventure Mall. Hosted by the Northbound Sno Drifters and Snapping Falls High Riders, The ride will take you on a journey along the scenic Cartier Moose Loop. Even if you’re unable to make it that day, anyone who buys a ticket is eligible to win. Funds raised will go directly onto the trail to improve your riding experience.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
10, Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Sno Travellers BBQ, Earlton, ON
Club barbecue at the Purple Pooper! Trailside barbecue all welcome. On the A trail by L161 Earlton area.
Recommended Accommodations: Temagami Shores Inn & Resort
11, VKH Vintage Snowmobile Rally & Breakfast, Vankleek Hill, ON
Come enjoy eggs, pancakes, sausages, beans, toast, coffee & juice! The snowmobile ride starts at 11 am from the fairgrounds. Join us for some winter fun!
Admission: $25 per person with snowmobile (includes breakfast). Breakfast is $15 each, $5 each for children under 10. For more info, call 613-577-3087.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Hawkesbury
17, 3rd Annual Backbreaker 5000 Poker Run for Fun, Penetanguishene, ON
Taking place at the World Famous Dock Lunch on Family Day, the event is hosted by Georgian Bay Parts & Service.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Inn Midland
17, 18, Kiwissa Snowmobile Hill Climb Drag Race, Manitouwadge, ON
The Township of Manitouwadge, in partnership with the Manitouwadge Skatepark Committee and Hill Climb Project Team, will be hosting this fundraising event for the ski chalet at Kiwissa Ski Hill. This 1000′ uphill drag race will test your ability, not just speed! Taking place on the Main Run at Kiwissa Ski Hill (94m vertical drop), the varying degrees of terrain will challenge even the best rider! There will be food and a licensed bar.
Registration: $60 per class; $20 additional for higher class. Limited to 200 competitors – Deadline for registration: February 9, 2024 at 4 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Kiwissa Ski Chalet
18, Listowel Snowmobile Show, Listowel, ON
Hosted by the Comancheros Car Club, this is a snowmobile show and shine at the Listowel Ag Hall, corner of Main Street East and Tremaine Road. Food and coffee will be available. Vendors welcome.
Registration: No admission charge.
Recommended Accommodations: Country Inn
23, Jackson Fuller 24-Hour World Record, Stayner, ON
Jackson Fuller has is eyes set on setting a World Record attempt for most miles ridden by Snowmobile in a 24-hour period (Youth), all in support of Amici Children's Camp Charity. Make sure to come out and cheer on Jackson while he weathers the unknown on his ride.
Recommended Accommodations: Blue Mountain
24, The Great Northern Expedition, Cochrane, ON
This event sends riders to 5 checkpoints to collect cards for your chance to win cash and prizes from our sponsors. Back by popular demand will be our “side pot” for an additional checkpoint in true poker style. There will also be draws, additional prizes, and a silent auction.
Registration: $50. Fill out the form here.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
24, Larry Berrio’s Big Deal Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
Celebrating our 15th anniversary of The Big Deal Poker Run that was created by Larry Berrio. All funds raised for the event support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sudbury. We have raised over $65,000 over the years. The event sells out every year and fully depends on our riders and sponsors. This year will have some great entertainment and great prizes.
Registration: $100.
Recommended Accommodations: Sportsman's Lodge
24, Trailside Barbecue, West Timiskaming District, ON
Barbecue, firepit, and music. Hosted by the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Son Travellers. Takes place on the A Trail near L161 intersection.
Recommended Accommodations: Temagami Shores Inn & Resort
January 2024 Ontario Snowmobile Events
13, Old Snowmobile Show, Eganville, ON
On from 10 am to 3 pm, the event includes a show and shine and swap section—buy and sell parts and sleds.
Registration: $5 admission. $10 vendor spaces. Free entry with show sled.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottage Resort
20, Braapapalooza, Midland, ON
Hosted by Sledheads 4 Kids, this is a World Record Attempt for the world's largest Snowmobile Parade. The record was set in Whitecourt Alberta (2015) by the Whitecourt Trailblazers with a total of 1047 snowmobiles. We want you to be part of history and help us raise money to send kids to camp. Tell all your friends and family and come on out! On from 9 am to 5 pm at Little Lake Park in Midland.
Registration: Preregistration is $6.66.
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
21, DB Powersports Ladies Snowmobile Ride for Breast Cancer, Owen Sound, ON
A guided ladies-only snowmobile ride in the scenic Grey County area. Loop to be determined. We hope to find a restaurant trail supporter to take our group too, and have door prizes available too! This is in the beginning stages, but we wanted to see what interest there would be for this event.
Registration: $15 minimum donation to attend. All funds raised will go towards the incredible Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Fund.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western on the Bay
November 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
19, 26th Annual Sledarama, Peterborough, ON
The grass roots of sledding, the long-running snowmobile and off-road show takes place again at the Peterborough Memorial Centre from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Expect new sleds and gear, parts and accessories, a huge swap meet, show & shine competition, vintage display, clubs and trail passes, and more from ATV clubs.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Peterborough
October 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
20-22, Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show, Mississauga, ON
It’s that time of year again! Sledders, mud-lovers and motorheads of all kinds converge on the International Centre for three days of amazing custom exhibits, celebrity appearances, a giant used market. And of course there’ll be huge manufacturer displays and new sleds and ATVs to gawk at. Click here to see the full list of events. Plan your trip and buy your permits, winter is just around the corner now!
Registration: $27.91 for adults. Click here to buy now and save $3.
March 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
4, Drag at the Mag, Magnetewan, ON
Snow drags, food, and fun—the Drag at the Mag is back. Racer meeting at 11:30 with the race beginning at high noon. There will be 4 lanes.
Registration: Gate opens at 8 am for registration to 10:30. $10 at the gate, $30 per class entry. Cash only.
Recommended Accommodations: Ahmic Lake Resort
4, 14th Annual Tom Saul Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Cochrane, ON
Snowmobilers will participate in the 50km round trip and all riders are welcome, old or new sleds. The money raised goes to cancer. So far CCVR has donated over $77 thousand to this cause.
Registration: Meet and greet is at 9 am with the ride starting at 10 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
4, Sudbury Pro Snowcross, Chelmsford, ON
Come and see the incredible high-flying Sleds, Snow Bikes and UTV's as the CSRA returns to Sudbury Downs. Two Days of non-stop racing at Sudbury Downs (400 Bonin St). Hundreds of North Americas Best Snowmobile, Snow Bike and UTV Side by Side Racers will descend upon Sudbury Downs bringing back some of the best Pro and Amateur Racing on one of our longest Snow Racing Tracks.
Registration: Tickets from $22. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
11, Big Winter Festiglace Snowmobile Extravaganza Poker Rally, Kapuskasing, ON
The Extravaganza is back! Enjoy a full day of snowmobiling in the Northern Corridor, a World's Best Snowmobiling Destination! Poker Rally checkpoints are located in Hearst, Mattice, Val Rita, Kapuskasing, Moonbeam, Smooth Rock Falls and Cochrane. Fifth and final checkpoint will be at the Centre de Loisirs in Kapuskasing, where riders will play their poker hand for a chance to win some cash prizes. The evening continues with a spaghetti supper and a live musical performance by emerging country-rock artists, Johnson's Creek, and special guests Eric Girard and Marc Desilets. This Big Winter Festiglace event supports the Kap Sno-Rovers (Poker Rally) and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 85.
Supper will be served between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Registration: $76 for 1 poker hand, 1 supper, and 1 concert ticket. $129 for two participants—1 poker hand, 2 suppers, 2 concert tickets. Click here to get started.
Recommended Accommodations: Kapuskasing Comfort Inn
11, Polar Bear Cup - OSOR, Cochrane, ON
Ontario Snowmobile Oval Racers – OSOR is a non-profit organization regenerating the sport of snowmobile racing and bringing it to communities throughout Ontario. As a group of racers, sponsors, fans and family members devoted to this sport, our collective experience in snowmobile racing spans seven decades.
Any qualified member may participate in the approved classes offered in any OSOR event pertaining to their age group. Snowmobiles are allowed to race in their perspective displacement or designated performance class, and any larger displacement or performance class except as noted in specific sections.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
12 - 18, Epic Snowmobile Adventure to James Bay, Sudbury, ON
Join Canada Rides on a snowmobile adventure from Sudbury to James Bay and back. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip you don’t want to miss. This is in partnership with Follow Her North. They organize all routes from beginning to end, so you just show up at the meeting point and ride.
Registration: $895 + HST.
Recommended Accommodations: Sportsman's Lodge Wildness Resort
23 - 24, Ski-Doo Spring Tour, Sudbury, ON
Check out the Ski-Doo Spring Tour to discover the new 2024 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles and chat with product experts, ambassadors, and fellow riders. Local dealers will also be on location answering all your questions and helping you place your spring orders. Ski-Doo Ambassador MJ Thompson will be there! On from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, and 10 am to 7 pm on Friday at the Steelworker’s Hall.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
25 - 26, Chicopee Pro Snowcross, Kitchener, ON
Come and see the incredible high-flying Sleds, Snow Bikes and UTV's as the CSRA returns to Chicopee Ski Resort! Two Days of non-stop racing! Presented by Royal Distributing and FXR.
Registration: Tickets from $20 to $180. Click here to get yours.
Recommended Accommodations: Chicopee Ski Resort
April 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
1, 2023 Mount Dufour Snowmobile Hill Climb, Elliot Lake, ON
After 20 long years, the Mt Dufour Hill Climb is back! This is a Liquor Licensed event as we celebrate an amazing season at Mt Dufour and raise funds for our local mountain.
Registration: $40 per class/ 2 runs per class entered. + $20 entry fee to help cover insurance costs. Click here for registration. $20 for event spectators—cash only at the gate.
Recommended Accommodations: Dunlop Lake Lodge
February 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
4, Sledapalooza, Orillia, ON
A day of drag racing hosted by the Fallen Riders Support Team. There will also be live bands, an ice safety seminar, vendors, and lots of fun!
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Inn
4, Sled for Eternity Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls, ON
Get ready to hit the trails for our 2023 ride! Enjoy a great day on the trails with lunch, dinner and prizes to be won—including at 2022 Polaris XC 146 and a Samsung 75″ Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV.
Registration: Click here to register.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
4, North/South Dundas Snowarama, Morrisburg, ON
Whether you’re a snowmobiler or not, come and join us for a hot pancake breakfast at the Riverside Recreation Hall – only $5! While enjoying your breakfast, sponsor a participant to support kids with physical disabilities.
After breakfast, riders will enjoy a beautiful scenic 100 km ride, ending at Mountain Trailblazers Club House followed by a hot dog roast.
Participants are required to have a trail permit and are encouraged to collect pledges.
To make things more fun and interesting, we will be holding an auction from January 30, 2023 to February 11, 2023. Auction link will go live on January 30, 2023.
As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear!
Registration: Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: The McIntosh Country Inn
4, Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, AND make a difference in the lives of kids with physical disabilities in Ontario.
As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear!
Registration: Takes place at the Algoma Rod and Gun Club, 226 Connor Rd. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
4, Sudbury Snowarama, Sudbury, ON
Join us for the Walden Sno Runners Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids Snowmobile Ride. As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! For more information, please contact Carmen Bazinet at 705-562-2276 or cbazinet@easterseals.org.
Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
5, Kemptville Snowarama, Kemptville, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Kemptville in support of kids with physical disabilities! Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway! Breakfast is $10 with all proceeds going to Snowarama. And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant.
Check out the silent auction and bring your smile for the participant photo op. Each rider must fundraise a minimum of $25 to participate in the rally or parade. Pledge forms are available at JT Auto Parts, Randy’s Performance, B&H Grocery, and the Snowmobile Clubhouse. Riders are also encouraged to register and fundraise online.
If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. The Kemptville Snowarama Rally will start from the Kemptville Firehall and finish at the Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse 1505 O’Neil Road, Oxford Mills.
Registration: All riders must pledge a minimum of $25 and have a trail permit. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
11, Ride the North Poker Run, Chelmsford, ON
Come join the Northbound Sno Drifters and the Onaping Falls High Riders Snowmobile Clubs for the 8th annual “Ride the North” Poker run. The snowmobile ride begins in Chelmsford at the Place Bonaventure mall with registration at 9:30 am. Finishes at the Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant or Kelly’s Family Diner.
Registration: $10 per hand. Click here for the tally sheet.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
11, Spanish River Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Spanish, ON
Start and finish at the Spanish Marina Complex, 40 Garnier Rd., Spanish. Lots of vehicle and trailer parking on site. Leave by 10 am. Ride ends at 2 pm. Many prizes to be awarded by random draws, you must be present to win these prizes.
Registration: Begins at 9 am. $20 per hand. Multiple hands permitted. This is a cash event only. Special event permit for $45. Available online at permits@ofsc.on.ca.
Recommended Accommodations: Spanish River Inn
11, Thunder Bay Snowarama, Thunder Bay, ON
Join us for the Thunder Bay Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and make some great memories! As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! For more information please contact Rhonda Harrison at 807.345.7622 or by email at rharrison@easterseals.org.
Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge and Casino
12, Espanola Snowarama, Espanola, ON
This year’s event begins at Tim Hortons in Espanola for registration, from 9 to 10:30 am. Things get going at 10 am with a ride to the Back Home Bistro in Massey where you will enjoy a leisurely lunch. Following the day’s activities, a delicious spaghetti dinner, awards ceremony, and prize distribution will take place at Eagles Club, 2 Centre St., Webbwood. Advance tickets for the dinner will only be available until February 9, 2023, at a cost of $15 per person. For information regarding tickets call Gaetanne Sokoloski at 705.869.3509 or Sue Belanger 705.869.0179.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
18, Sledapalooza, North Bay, ON
A day of drag racing hosted by the Fallen Riders Support Team. There will also be live bands, an ice safety seminar, vendors, and lots of fun!
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western North Bay
18, Long Sault Legion Branch 569 Poker Run, Ingleside, ON
A five-stop poker run with music by Rod Rivette. Best 5 card stud poker hand gets $100. There will also be a 50/50 draw and door prizes.
Registration: $25 per person, includes beef stew.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Drive Inn
18, Snowmobile Throwdown, Haliburton, ON
Join Trillium Off-Road Recovery at the 2023 Snowmobile Throwdown hosted by the good folks at Leadbetters. The event is being held in the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve. There will be food provided for a small fee by Leadbetters, live music, and a whole lot more. As always the volunteers will have merchandise for sale and items to give away so come and say hello to them.
Recommended Accommodations: Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
19, Snowmobile Ride for Autism 2023, Plantagenet, ON
The 2nd annual Snowmobile Ride for Autism is hosted by ASD United/Autism Group and is featured at www.RidesForAutism.ca. Participants scavenge for hidden items, landmarks or POI’s for points to win prizes. Scavengers will find points on their Ride on the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club’s trail system in way of hidden items as no points of interest that include interactive stops with our sponsors. The EOSC will be hosting a simultaneous fundraiser on the trail in Vankleek Hill that will also benefit the Ride. The event is in memory of Keith Ward.
Unloading and preparing starts at 9 am with the scavenger hunt flag drop at 10 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Place 19-67
19, Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Snowarama is on again this year at Cedar Meadows Resort, 1000 Norman St. Come enjoy a fun-filled day during the 2023 family weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 48th Snowarama ride in Timmins. Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from noon to 2 p.m. courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Collect pledges and ride in support of kids with physical disabilities in Ontario. As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! Register today and choose Timmins as your location. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge to you online.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort
25, 3rd Annual Francis Roy Memorial Ride, Ignace, ON
A ride to White Otter Castle hosted by the Ignace Otters SC. Last riders back to Clooch’s before 5 pm to draw your cards. Check out Clooch’s Tavern for breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials. All proceeds go toward the Tamarac House and the Ignace Otters SC.
Registration: Open from 10 am to noon at Clooch’s Tavern. $30 each (gives you 3 hands). $10 for each additional hand. Quad tickets $20 each, 50/50 tickets are $1 each. Penny auction tickets are $10 each.
Recommended Accommodations: North Woods Motor Inn
28, Bruce Mines Snowarama, Bruce Mines, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 130 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, AND make a difference in the lives of children and youth with physical disabilities. “Riders get a lot of enjoyment out of the day, good food, good trails, good fellowship, but in the end, we’re riding for the kids. That’s what it’s all about.” – Brian Elliott, Snowarama participant since the event’s inception in 1975. Riders are to meet at Bruce Mines Station for registration and a delicious breakfast. Following breakfast, riders will head out on the trail and stop for lunch at the Iron Bridge Lions Club. Don’t forget to secure your trail permit before Snowarama! The special event permits for our local ride are now available on the OFSC website. Click the link below for more information.
Registration: As a thank-you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse
January 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
28, Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
Get out and ride the trails in support of kids with physical disabilities in this year’s Snowarama. This year, all of our Snowaramas are working together toward a combined goal of raising $150,000.
Registration: You can register online or in person at the SnoHo Chalet, O’Brien Street Charleson Pit, beginning at 9 am. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100, either online or collected on the day of the event. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: White Otter Inn
28, Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Join us for an adventurous day in support of kids with physical disabilities in Sioux Lookout and across Ontario. As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! For more information, please contact Rhonda Harrison at 807.345.7622 or rharrison@easterseals.org.
Registration: Registration will be at the OPTA clubhouse on 108 Abram Lake road starting at 9 am. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
December 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
3, Country Christmas ATV/Snowmobile Show, Kingsville, ON
Come check out the ATVs, UTVs, and, snowmobiles on display. Open from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a special light show from 5 pm to 7 pm. There will also be kids activities and a walk through our museum.
Registration: $10 per vehicle/person.
Recommended Accommodations: Adams Golden Acres Motel
November 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
20, 25th Annual Sledarama, Peterborough, ON
The annual Sledarama event is the last of its kind—a grassroots gathering of snowmobile enthusiasts. Known far and wide for its famous swap meet and show show & shine, it has become Peterborough’s largest consumer trade show. This is a show run by and for sledders. Much like the iconic Markham Snowmobile Show was in the past, this show has that real family feel. Take your time walking the show from building to building filled with snowmobiles, ATVs, side-by-sides, clothing, gear, parts, accessories, trailers and more. Takes place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre & Morrow Building, 151 Lansdowne St. West. Doors open from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Registration: Free.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Peterborough
October 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
21 - 23, 35th Annual Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show, Mississauga, ON
The largest show of its kind in the world is back! If you’re into snowmobiles, ATVs or an all-around powersports enthusiast, this is the show for you! As soon as you step foot on the show floor, you’ll be blown away with the incredible roster of exhibitors and the feature events taking place around the show. The enormous Outdoors Event Centre with live test drives and freestyle shows featuring snowmobiles, ATVs, motocross and street bikes. You’ll find huge manufacturer displays showcasing all of the new snowmobile and ATV line-ups. This show has more corporate manufacturer displays than any other snowmobile and/or ATV show across North America. All of the new machines under one roof, over one weekend, you can’t miss it! No matter where you’re coming from, it will be worth the drive to get here.
Registration: $25 admission. Click here for tickets.
March 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
5, Runway Park Snow Down Show Down Drag Races, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Race dates are January 8, February 5, and March 5. Saturday Snow Drags sign up from 9 to 10 am, racing at 11 am. Four lanes wide 500 ft pack snow. Awards in all classes, payouts in improved classes. Classes are 120 Stock, 120 Mod, Stock Non-Studded, Stock Studded, Improved, Pro Mod, Factory Stock Turbo (pump gas only), Factory Stock Turbo( race fuel), Outlaw, Open 2 stroke, Vintage (non current 2002 and older). CC's for each category are: 0-250, 340, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800,850 open.
Registration: Entry fee is $30. Admission is $15 per person. Free for ages 5 & under.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
February 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
5, Runway Park Snow Down Show Down Drag Races, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Race dates are January 8, February 5, and March 5. Saturday Snow Drags sign up from 9 to 10 am, racing at 11 am. Four lanes wide 500 ft pack snow. Awards in all classes, payouts in improved classes. Classes are 120 Stock, 120 Mod, Stock Non-Studded, Stock Studded, Improved, Pro Mod, Factory Stock Turbo (pump gas only), Factory Stock Turbo( race fuel), Outlaw, Open 2 stroke, Vintage (non current 2002 and older). CC's for each category are: 0-250, 340, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800,850 open.
Registration: Entry fee is $30. Admission is $15 per person. Free for ages 5 & under.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
12, UCSR's President's Ride, Ottawa, ON
The Upper Canada Snowmobile Region's President's Ride starts and finishes at the Brookstreet Hotel. A block booking of rooms will be saved for those interested in staying overnight. The plan is to complete part of the new Ottawa Valley River Loop and then return to Kanata for dinner. The route will be 150 to 200 kms. The ride is on from 9 am to 5 pm, social time from 5 to 7 pm, dinner from 7 to 9 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Brookstreet Hotel
13, Annual Snowmobile Show, Dungannon, ON
Meet up for a great day at Dungannon’s Annual snowmobile show and swap.
Recommended Accommodations: Maple Leaf Motel
26, The Big Deal Poker Run, Coniston, ON
Larry Berrio's Big Deal Poker Run is back! Riding from Coniston to Killarney. This event sells out every year so book your spot right away.
Registration: Call Courtney at the NOCA office—705-673-5619. After registration you will be given a code to book your room in Killarney. Registration, incudes breakfast at the Colonial Inn, Coniston.
Recommended Accommodations: Colonial Inn
26, Sledapalooza West Nipissing, West Nipissing, ON
For anyone that enjoys the winter, racing, snowmobiles and family events. We are extremely excited to see everyone after this long pause that we have all been through over the last while. Vendors, live bands, amateur drag races, Harley stunts, games and more. Make sure to call the Comfort Inn West Nipissing, Sturgeon Falls to get your rooms they will not last long. Follow Sledapalooza on Instagram for upcoming details.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Inn Sturgeon Falls
January 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
31 to Feb 5, 53rd Running of the International 500 Snowmobile Race Week, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
The 53rd Running of the International 500 Snowmobile Race Week begins on Monday, January 31, 2022 and concludes with the #SooI500 on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Make plans NOW to be a part of the biggest week in event history and the triumphant return of the most grueling and prestigious snowmobile race in the world.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
Decemeber 2021 Ontario Snowmobile Events
4, Jack Miner Snowmobile/ATV Show, Kingsville, ON
Meet at the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary for the 1st annual snowmobile/ATV show. Decorate your trailer for the holiday. This is a show only. No riding will be permitted on the property. Part of our Country Christmas Fundraising event.
Registration: Opens at 1pm, $5.
Recommended Accommodations: Adams Golden Acres Motel
November 2021 Ontario Snowmobile Events
21, 24th Annual Sledarama, Peterborough, ON
The last of its kind, Sledarama is the largest one-day swap meet in Ontario. Lots of new and used parts, snowmobile accessories, even permits will be available. Includes a show & shine competition and vintage sleds display. See the website for details. On at the Peterborough Memorial Centre from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Unless you already have everything you need for year, this is the place to be this weekend.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Peterborough
October 2021 Ontario Snowmobile Events
22-24, 34th Annual Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show 2021, Toronto, ON
The annual event is cancelled due to ongoing Ontario restrictions.
March 2020 Ontario Snowmobile Events
7, Bow-Tie Poker Run and Silent Auction, Head, Clara, and Maria, ON
A poker run and silent auction hosted by the Missing Link Snowmobile Club.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
February 2020 Ontario SNowmobile Events
1, South Seguin SC 18th Annual Radar Runs, Horseshoe Lake, ON
On from 10 am to 3 pm on Horseshoe Lake, just off Trail #205 at Horseshoe Pines Marina.
Manufacturer’s displays and demo rides, a BBQ lunch, lots of free parking for vehicles, trailers and sleds, and admission is free. Trophies will be awarded for all classes of machines from kids to modified. The Seguin Fire Department will be on hand with their fire trucks, air, boat, and other emergency vehicles. Back by popular demand this year will be the Antique Snowmobile Show and Display. This year’s featured charity is Habitat for Humanity, so come on out and support two great organizations, run your sled against your friends and neighbours or just come out and watch the excitement.
Registration: 3 runs for $20. There are still some sponsorship and advertising opportunities available. Visit www.pssd.ca for information or call 705-378-5217.
Recommended Accommodations: Log Cabin Inn
1, Sudbury Snowarama, Chelmsford, ON
Enjoy a full day of fun with your family and friends on OFSC trails and help kids with physical disabilities succeed at the Sudbury Snowarama. Easter Seals Ontario and the Sudbury Trail Plan Association are busy preparing for the 2020 Sudbury event scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Registration: Starts at McDonalds, 5118 Highway 69N, Hanmer from 9 am to 10 am. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges. This year, we will be riding to a location on the trail where there will be a bonfire and hot chocolate. Then, we ride back to Cousin Vinny’s for a spaghetti and meatball lunch at 2:30 at a special price for our event. Prizes, awards and a silent auction will take place at 3 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
1, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run - Chalk River Winter Carnival Weekend, Chalk River, ON
This event is part of the 40th Chalk River Winter Carnival and is hosted by the North Renfrew Snowmobile Association. Breakfast is available at the Lion's Hall starting at 8 am. Bonfire and hot dogs will be available along the trail at the Stopping Place on the A-trail west of Deep River.
Prizes for the poker run: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cash prizes poker hands picked at time of registration. Winners will be notified by phone or email.
Registration: Chalk River Lions Hall at 9 am till 11 am. Entry fee is $20 plus $2 (carnival button) for your entry to the winter carnival and chances to win prizes. Contact Karen 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympatico.ca for more details.
Recommended Accommodations: The Bear's Den
1, Cabin Fever Frolic, Pembroke, ON
Hosted by the Timberline Snowmobile Club. Pizza late lunch and door prizes. TJ DJ will be providing the music for us to frolic the night away. Cash only at door and bar. Appreciate all the support for our local snowmobile clubhouse.
Registration: $10 at the door.
Recommended Accommodations: Lakepoint Cottage Resort
2, Kemptville Snowarama, Kemptville, ON
Join the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub for a snowmobile rally on the local OFSC trails in support of kids with physical disabilities. Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at 9:30 am at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. The breakfast at the Fire Hall will be from 8 to 10 am.
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
8, 31st Annual Poker Run, Haliburton, ON
Head to the Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve for the 31st Annual Poker Run. Participants will ride the trails via snowmobile or ATV visiting 5 shelter cabins. Each cabin will offer a coloured token and refreshments. Before 5 pm participants turn in their tokens in order to draw a poker hand. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Haliburton Firefighters Association. First prize for best poker hand is a brand new snowmobile! Book your pass today. If you have not visited Haliburton Forest before check out the shelter cabin locations on our snowmobile trail map.
While participating in the poker run, don’t forget to check out some of the amazing scenic areas such as The Gorge, Redstone Vista and the Lookout!
Registration: For more information please call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com
Recommended Accommodations: Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
8, Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, AND make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community. For every $50 over the $150 amount, you receive an additional ballot.
Registration: Participation is easy! Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for these great incentives participants must raise $100 (12 – 25 years old) or $150 (26 years old and over): free breakfast, free lunch, gas top-up (up to $25), trail day pass. Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents by fundraising an additional $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
8, Thunder Bay Snowarama, Grand Portage, MN
Snowmobilers from across Northwestern Ontario and Northeastern Minnesota are invited to hit the trails for the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and become part of the most successful winter fundraiser for Easter Seals Ontario. Now in its 17th year, the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids has raised more than $450,000 in support of children and youth with physical disabilities in the community.
The event includes a bonfire on the trail, a fabulous dinner and LIVE entertainment on Saturday night. There will be prizes for the top fundraisers, as well as additional prizes throughout the weekend. A minimum of $100 in pledges is required to participate.
Grand Portage Lodge has reserved rooms for the weekend for Snowarama participants only. Please call Jean at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino at 1.800.543.1384 ext. 2914 to book a room reserved for Snowarama participants.
Snowarama has two routes to choose from at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino: A long ride that is approximately 120 miles and a short ‘local ride’ on the reservation that is approximately 35 miles. Trail permits will be required for those riders that venture off the Grand Portage Reservation trails at a cost of $51 USD. Minnesota trail permits are available at Ryden’s 66.
Registration: Minimum $100 is required to participate and includes dinner and live entertainment.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge and Casino
8, Golden Corridor Snowdrifters Poker Run, Kirkland Lake, ON
Join the Snowdrifters for the annual poker run. Checkpoints will include local businesses on the snowmobile trails.
Recommended Accommodations: Main Street Bed & Breakfast
9, Espanola-North Shore Snowarama, Espanola, ON
Enjoy a full day of fun with your family and friends on OFSC trails and help kids with physical disabilities succeed!
The ride will begin at 10:00 am and you will ride to the Back Home Bistro in Massey where you will enjoy a leisurely lunch. Following the day’s activities, a delicious spaghetti dinner, awards ceremony and prize distribution will take place at the Eagles Club, 2 Centre St., Webbwood beginning at 5:30 pm.
Registration: Event begins at Tim Hortons in Espanola with registration from 9 am to 11 am. Advance tickets for the dinner will only be available until February 6, 2020 at a cost of $12 per person. For information regarding where to purchase tickets call Gaetanne Sokoloski at 705.869.3509, Sue Belanger 705.869.0179 or Lisa Richer at 705.865.1441.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
16, Vintage and Custom Snowmobile Show and Swap, Listowel, ON
On form 9 am to 3 pm at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, corner of Main St. East and Tremaine Ave, Open to all makes or customized snowmobiles, vendors and spectators welcome. Food and warm drinks available. For more info call Greg at 519 292-6981.
Registration: Free admission.
Recommended Accommodations: Country Inn
16, Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day during the 2020 Family Day weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 46th Snowarama ride in Timmins.
Collect pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes. Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Register online and have your friends and family from various locations pledge you.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort
22, Poker Ride/Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids, Bruce Mines, ON
The Bruce Mines Sno Glyders are again holding their poker run in conjunction with Snowarama, but also planning a swap meet having to do with all things snow machining, children’s activities inside and out, and a kids craft table. Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 130 km of picturesque, groomed trails. Take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities in our community.
“Riders get a lot of enjoyment out of the day, good food, good trails, good fellowship, but in the end, we’re riding for the kids. That’s what it’s all about.” – Brian Elliott, Snowarama participant since the event’s inception in 1974.
Registration: Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for free breakfast, lunch, $25 gas card, trail day pass. $100 minimum for participants 12 to 25 years of age, $150 minimum for participants 26 years and older.
Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents for only an additional fundraised amount of $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
28, Ontario Snowmobile Oval Racers - Pinestone Cup, Haliburton, ON
Oval track snowmobile racing returns to Pinestone. Vintage sleds race the oval track on our 14 acre pond...right in front of our resort. You can even watch the action from the balcony of your room. Saturday night, Canada Rockz performs in the ballroom. It's an event you don't want to miss.
Recommended Accommodations: Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre
January 2020 Ontario Snowmobile Events
25, Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
Easter Seals Ontario along with the Atikokan SnoHo are kicking off the Snowarama season by hosting the 42nd annual Atikokan Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids event at the SnoHo Chalet on O’Brien Street Charleston Pit. You are invited to be part of this year’s event, filled with a variety of fun, family-friendly activities throughout the day and night. This year’s festivities include a 100km sled ride , lunch on the trail, and dinner, awards, auction and evening entertainment.
Registration: Register online or in person at the SnoHo Chalet, O’Brien Street Charleson Pit on Saturday, January 25, beginning at 9 am. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100, either online or collected on the day of the event. Special event permits will also be available for sledders from the SnoHo Club on the day of the event.
Recommended Accommodations: White Otter Inn
25, Bruce Mines Snowarama, Bruce Mines, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 130 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community.
When you turn in $150, the rider receives one ballot to win great prizes from many different local businesses. For every $50 over the $150 amount, you receive an additional ballot.
The Bruce Mines Sno Glyders are again holding their poker run in conjunction with Snowarama, but also planning a swap meet having to do with all things snow machining, children’s activities inside and out, and a kids craft table. Make a day of it even if you aren’t riding! Breakfast at Bruce Mines Arena and lunch at Wharncliffe Hall.
Registration: Participation is easy! Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for these great incentives: free breakfast, free lunch, $25 gas card, trail day pass. Participants must raise $150 ($100 for participants between 12 and 25 years of age). Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents for only an additional fundraised amount of $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
25, Morrisburg Snowarama, Morrisburg, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Morrisburg in support of kids with physical disabilities. Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the Riverside Recreation Hall—only $5. Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway. And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant.
If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at the Riverside Recreation Hall during breakfast. There will be a spaghetti dinner at Mountain Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club starting at 4 pm. (if snow prizes will be distributed at that time).
Registration: Participants are required to have a trail permit and are encouraged to raise a minimum of $25. Register online to start raising funds today.
Recommended Accommodations: The McIntosh Country Inn
25, Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sioux Lookout, ON
Funds raised at the Sioux Lookout-Hudson, Red Lake Snowarama will help provide children with physical disabilities with essential mobility and communication equipment, as well as summer camping opportunities at Easter Seals’ two fully accessible camps. It can cost families up to $40,000 a year to raise a child with a physical disability and most families can’t do it on their own. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Registration: The event starts at the Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Clubhouse, 108 Abram Lake road for registration at 8:30 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
25, Treadwell’s Annul Ice & Snow Drag Races, Alfred, ON
A day filled with fun and excitement for all ages. This is our 9th annual event and we are eager to see you all! Everyone is welcome. Come and support your local community event and make memories for years to come. Race for cash prizes and bonuses or come with the whole family to check out the races and vendors on site. Canteens and Beaver Tails for the foodies, 50/50 raffle, vendors, and much more entertainment.
Registration: $10 entry fee, kids 12 years and younger are free. Free parking on site.
31, Walkerton Snowarama, Walkerton, ON
Grey Bruce is the place with some of the most scenic trails in all of Southern Ontario.
Join us in Walkerton for this long-standing event from 6 to 10 pm in conjunction with the Chepstow Wings Night.
Registration: Open at the Chepstow Lions Park. We encourage you to register online and invite your friends and family to support you.
Recommended Accommodations: Travellers Inn Hanover
November 2019 Ontario Snowmobile Events
2, London Sled, ATV & Off Road Show, London, ON
Check out the 2020 models, 15% off parts and accessories, meet & greet with clubs and fellow riders, lots of door prizes to be won, and popcorn! Takes place at Hully Gully, 1705 Wharncliffe Road South in London.
16, Antique Snowmobile Show, Athens, ON
On at the Athens & District Snowmobile club, 7 10th Line Road in Athens, from 9 am to 3 pm, there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in different classes. From 8 to 10:30 am there will be a breakfast canteen. Everyone is welcome.
Registration: Fee is $5 per sled, admission fee is $5 at the gate.
17, Sledarama, Peterborough, ON
A snowmobile show, swap meet and show & shine, Sledarama has become Peterborough’s largest consumer trade show. Much like the iconic Markham Snowmobile Show was in the past, the Peterborough Sledarama has that real family feel. The last of its kind, the Peterborough Sledarama Show is a grassroots snowmobiling gathering, a one-day event on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Located at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and the Morrow building, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Ontario. Parking is free. Take your time walking the show from building to building filled with snowmobiles, ATVs, side-by-sides, clothing, gear, parts, accessories, trailers, tourism, ATV and snowmobile clubs and OFSC snowmobile districts.
Tucked away between the two exhibitor buildings is the famous snowmobile swap meet. The swap attracts swappers from all over Ontario, Quebec and even New Brunswick making it one of the largest in Canada, if not the largest!
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Peterborough
October 2019 Ontario Snowmobile Events
26, North Country Cycle & Sports Vintage Snowmobile Show, Thunder Bay, ON
Trophies will be awarded for people's choice, best original, and best restored snowmobiles.
This show will take place at North Country Cycle and Sports
1164 Roland St from 9 am to 2 pm. All makes and models welcome. Newer machines are also welcome.
Registration: Entry is free but we ask that you do pre-register. To register please stop in or get in touch on Facebook.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
25-27, Toronto International Snowmobile ATV & Powersports Show, Toronto, ON
If you’re into snowmobiles, ATVs, and an all around Powersports enthusiast, this is the show for you! As soon as you step foot on the show floor, you’ll be blown away with the incredible roster of exhibitors and the feature events taking place around the show. The enormous outdoors event centre with live test drives and freestyle shows featuring snowmobiles, ATVs, motocross, and street bikes. You’ll find huge manufacturer displays showcasing all of the new snowmobile and ATV line-ups. This show has more corporate manufacturer displays than any other snowmobile and/or ATV show across North America. All of the new machines under one roof, over one weekend, you can’t miss it! We guarantee it will be worth the drive to get here.
Open from 1 to 9 pm on Friday, 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday at the Toronto International Centre, 6900 Airport Road.
Admission: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and youth (10-15yrs), free for kids under 10. Click here for tickets.
Winter 2018-2019 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Upper Canada Snowmobile Region
January 2019
26, Early Bird Club Ride, Vars, ON
Hosted by the Carleton Regional Snowmobile Club and starting at KC’s Country Inn, 984 Burton Road, in Vars, Ontario.
February 2019
2, Rideau Grand Snowmobile Poker Rally, North Gower, ON
To be awarded to the best poker hand, $500, for the second best poker hand, $300, and for the third best poker hand, $200. Cash prize to be awarded at 5 pm. (Cash prize must be presented to an individual 18 years of age minimum). Many other prizes for top finishers. Takes place at the Alfred Taylor Community Centre in North Gower, 30 minutes south of Ottawa. After the 160-kilometre ride, enjoy refreshments at the Hall after you ride.
Registration: Open from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, $25 per rider. Proceeds towards trail development, providing snowmobilers with wider and safer trails. Valid Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permits are mandatory and can be purchased on site. For more info, please contact Wayne Avery at 613-489-3265, or call any executive.
Recommended Accommodations: Clothier Mills Inn Motel
2, The 2nd Annual Kennelly Mountain Hillcross, Renfrew, ON
Hillcross is a combination of Snocross and Hillclimb race format. Two sleds race head-to-head up the mountain, over a series of jumps, tabletops, elevation step-ups, and corners. Approximate length is 1,000 feet. This race will test your skill...not what's under the hood!
Come by sled! Thanks to the support of the Calabogie & District Snowmobile Club this event will be accessible from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobilers Club Trail system Mountain Chute Dam Express (MDX) 105. Check out the OFSC Interactive Trail Map.
Registration: Race registration will be capped at 150 racers. $10 pre-registration per racer is recommended (non-refundable) this will guarantee your race spot and will be counted towards the $10 insurance fee at registration.
Gate Admissions: $10/adult (ages 12 and up), $5/children (ages 5-11), free for children under 5. Cash only at the event. There will be food vendors.
Recommended Accommodations: Jocko's Beach Resort & Motel
9, 10, Battle on the River 2.0, Deep River, ON
After a great turnout last year Northeast Snowmobile Racing Inc has decided to hold a two-day event this season—the 2nd Annual Battle on the River. 500' Flat Snowmobile drag races at the Rolph Airstrip Lane in Deep River.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
23, Food Bank Ride for Hunger 2019, Vars, ON
The annual food Bank ride for hunger ride leaves KC’s Country Inn in Vars at 10 am sharp. Registration starts at 9 am. The drivers meeting will be held a 9:50 am. It is asked that you make a donation of canned goods or cash donations. The food bank asked for cash because they can turn $1 to $3 of purchasing, both are welcome.
March 2019
2, Ladies Only Pink Ride, Ottawa, ON
Announcing the first ever Ladies Only Ride! The ride length and route are still to be decided. There will be a stop for lunch at Hammond Bar and Grill, so come on ladies, let’s see you all out for this event. Please show your interest on the event page please.
April 2019
6, 7, Calabogie 500, Calabogie, ON
Hosted by the Northeast Snowmobile Racing Inc., the two-day hilldrag event takes place at the Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort.
Recommended Accommodations: Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2019
2, Madoc Snowmobile Drags, Madoc, ON
On from 11 am to 5:30 pm.
16, Radar Run for Family Fun, Wilberforce, ON
Family Fun at it's best! All proceeds to Highlands East Food Hub. Prizes, contests, hot food, and drinks. Participate or just come out and enjoy. Food donations & Silent Auction donations gratefully accepted. Contact Gladys (705) 448-2387. We were thrilled to raise over $2,000 last year and ready to raise the roof this year!
Registration: Entry fee is $2/run or 3/$5 and plenty of categories for young and old people/sleds.
Recommended Accommodations: Nomi Resort
March 2019
30, Batawa Drags, Batawa, ON
Hosted by the Northeast Snowmobile Racing. There will be classes for all skill levels and sleds, including Pro Classes with 100% Pay Back and Amateur Classes racing for trophies!
Registration: Opens at 8 am and closes at 11 am. Drivers Meeting at 11:30 am, racing starts at noon. Please arrive early and bring your sleds to tech where you will be checked for the classes you wish to participate in and given a registration sheet there.
District 5—Southwestern Ontario
February 2019
2, Ellice Swampers Poker Rally and BBQ, Monkton, ON
Join us for our annual Poker Rally and Pork Chop BBQ at the Elma Logan Arena in Monkton. The Poker Rally begins at 11 am and the last hand starts from the arena at 3 pm on a loop around Swampers trails. Prizes will be awarded for the best hands!
Registration: $5/hand or $10 for 3.
Afterwards, stick around for our Pork Chop BBQ. This great meal also coincides with our Landowner Appreciation BBQ - please thank the landowners who make our trails possible! Tickets are $15/plate.
Don't have a permit? Download your FREE Try Our Trails weekend pass from permits.ofsc.on.ca for February 2nd and 3rd!
Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for more info and updates!
Recommended Accommodations: Westover Inn
March 2019
23, Rockstar Energy SX, Kitchener, ON
Takes place at the Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, 396 Morrison Road, Kitchener. Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championship.
Recommended Accommodations: Radisson Hotel
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
January 2019
19, Open Sesame Snowmobile Poker Run, Stonecliffe, ON
The Missing Link Snowmobile Club hosts this poker run starting at the Stonecliffe Township Hall. After the ride, there will be fun and games, cash prizes and a community dinner available after 2 pm. Everyone welcome!
Registration: At the Stonecliffe Township Hall starting at 10:30 am. $20 per entry.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
February 2019
2, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run - Chalk River Winter Carnival, Chalk River, ON
Poker hands picked at time of registration. Winners will be notified by phone or email. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Bonfire and hot dogs will be available along the trail at the Stopping Place on the A-trail west of Deep River.
Registration: Chalk River Lions Hall at 9 am to 11 am. $20/poker hand. Plus $2 (carnival button) for your entry to the winter carnival & chances to win prizes. Breakfast is available at the Lion's Hall, it's the Chalk River Winter Carnival weekend.
2, Timberline Annual Mystery Poker Run, Pembroke, ON
Join us for our annual Mystery Poker Run Saturday Feb 2, 2019. Participation prizes, 1st, 2nd & 3rd cash prizes, worst hand prize are available. Food available at our Canteen. Format same as last year, keep your eyes peeled for objects along the trail, record them and you could win our Mystery prize.
Registration: Open at the Timberline Clubhouse from 11 am to noon. Cost per hand is $10 or a chance for 5 hands at $20 (3 hands guarranteed).
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
9, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run - Deep River Winter Carnival, Deep River, ON
Registration: Open at the Bear's Den, 33177 Hwy 17 Deep River, from 10 am till noon. $20. Return to the Bear's Den by 4:30 pm & draw your poker hand. Trail access on NRSA #135, checkpoints and lots of family fun! Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cash prizes & door prizes. Contact Karen at 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympatico.ca for more details.
Recommended Accommodations: The Bear's Den
9, Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve 30th Annual Poker Run, Haliburton, ON
Join us for our 30th Annual Poker Run. Participants will ride the trails via snowmobile or ATV visiting our 5 shelter cabins. Each cabin will offer a coloured token and refreshments. Before 5 pm participants turn in their tokens in order to draw a poker hand. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Haliburton Firefighters Association. First prize for best poker hand is a brand new snowmobile! Book your pass today. If you have not visited Haliburton Forest before check out the shelter cabin locations on our snowmobile trail map or click here to learn more about snowmobiling there.
Registration: 8 am to 2 pm. Check Points: 9 am to 4 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Stay at the Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
15-17, Bonnechere Cup, Eganville, ON
The Eganville Sno-drifters’ Club has a long history of hosting the Bonnechere Cup. Since 1974, the races have taken place at our very own ice oval track in Eganville, Ontario.
Some of the greatest names in snowmobiling history have experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat right here at our track. Names like Lee, Vandolder, Riemenschneider, Wahl, Vessair, Schulz and of course, Villeneuve, have all shaped the course of their careers at the Bonnechere Cup.
We warmly welcome you to the 45th edition of the Bonnechere Cup!
Registration: Adult Day Pass is $20, Adult Weekend Pass is $30, Youth Pass (age 11 and under) is $5. For drivers: $20/class, $10 Ambulance fee.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottage Resort
March 2019
2, Bow-Tie Classic Poker Run & Silent Auction, Stonecliffe, ON
The 22nd annual poker run event includes a silent auction, dinner, and prizes. Everyone welcome!
Registration: starts at 10 am at Stonecliffe Township Hall.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
District 7—Muskoka
No events announced yet.
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
January 2019
19, 20, SledFest 2019, Stayner, ON
SledFest is back! Moved from Wasaga Beach, the amateur snow drags will be hosted at the Edenvale Airport in Stayner. Come out and see what this kid-friendly, two-day event is all about. Bring your sled and try your best to beat the competition or a friend. Bring it to the track, not on the trails! Located on the OFSC Trail #507.
Recommended Accommodations: Blue Mountain
February 2019
23, FXR Top Gun Shooter Snowcross National, Innisfil, ON
Canada’s best Snowmobile and Snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy Snowcross Championships at the FXR Top Gun National.
Registration: CRSRA Registration System
March 2019
15, 16, 2020 Manufacturer’s Sneak Peek, Barrie, ON
Takes place at the Bradford Greenhouse Garden Galley, 4346 Highway 90, in Barrie. Be the first to see the 2020 Snowmobiles form Polaris, Yamaha, Ski-Doo and Arctic Cat. The show features new snowmobiles, snowmobile accessories and a chance to talk direct to factory experts to get all the details on next year’s sleds.
Registration: Free admission and free parking to all shows, so bring your family along!
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
30, Mystik National SX, Barrie, ON
Takes place at the Horseshoe Resort. Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championship.
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
31, Dayco National SX, Barrie, ON
The event takes place at the Horseshoe Resort. Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championship.
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
December 2019
15, Drag at the Mag, Magnetewan, ON
Starts at 10 am. Test and Tune day.
Registration: Donation at the gate, $30 per sled.
Recommended Accommodations: Ahmic Lake Resort
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2019
16, Snowdrifter Rider Appreciation Day, Sundridge, ON
The Near North Snowdrifter Snowmobile Club will be serving free hot chocolate and free hot dogs out on the trail on the morning of Saturday, February 16, 2019. Everyone Welcome. Meet at C105D West of S River past the tunnel at Tower Rd.
Registration: Free
Recommended Accommodations: Caswell Resort Hotel
23, Inaugural Snowmobile Poker Run, North Bay, ON
North Bay Cycle and Sports is happy to invite you to a full day of fun, our Inaugural Snowmobile Poker Run. The ride will be from 12 pm to 4 pm with a Silent Auction and Dinner to follow catered by The Portage! All funds raised go directly to supporting the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation’s Cancer Care, Close to Home campaign.
Registration: Tickets are $30/ Rider and can be purchased directly from us at the parts counter. Meet at 475 Wallace Road. See you there!
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western North Bay
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2019
2, 2019 Sudbury Snowarama, Chelmsford, ON
This year’s event will be take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Cousin Vinny’s, at the Place Bonaventure Mall in Chelmsford. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes. Complimentary lunch for all registered participants at noon. Top fundraising awards given out at 3 pm.
Registration: Will be open from 9 am to 2 pm. Ride starts at 10 am.
You can also register on line at www.snowarama.org and choose the Sudbury site. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you on line.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
9, Are You the North Charity Poker Run, Capreol, ON
Come out and join 3SixtyNorth for the second annual "Are You the North“ snowmobile poker run in support of Northern Cancer Foundation.
More information coming soon.
Recommended Accommodations: Sportsman’s Inn
9, Ride the North Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
A fun, family day of sledding with great prizes.
Registration at the Place Bonaventure Mall in Chelmsford in the morning and finally ending at the Windy Lake Motel for prizes and winning hands being determined. The Northbound Sno Drifters and Onaping Falls High Riders will be hosting this event. Any question reach out to either club.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
10, 2019 Espanola-North Shore Snowarama, Espanola, ON
Please stay tuned for more info on the day’s ride.
Registration: Beginning at Tim Hortons in Espanola for registration, from 9 am to 10:30 am. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges. Register online and have your friends and family from various locations sponsor you.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
16, Royal Flush Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
Help a great cause and have a great time! Get your ticket today!
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
23, Nickel Belt Snow Spirits 33rd Annual Wilderness Run, Skead, ON
Bring your friends and join us for a day of riding and an evening of fun, food, and prizes! Group ride departs at approximately 10 am. Lunch on trail. Dinner at 6:30 pm, dance at 9 pm. Prizes: Door prize, plus additional prize draws/games available.
Registration: Open 9 am to 11 am. Tickets are $30 each (includes entry, dinner, dance, door prize(s). $20 for meal and dance only. For tickets (or info) contact Al Ross (705)560-0109.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
March 2019
2, 3, Larry Berrio’s Big Deal Poker Run, Killarney, ON
Back for another year to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sudbury. The fun begins at 10 am on Saturday riding from The Firehouse Bar and Grill in Capreol to beautiful Killarney with an overnight stay at the Sportsman's Inn with dinner, prizes and entertainment.
Registration: Tickets available soon.
Recommended Accommodations: Sportsman’s Inn
District 13 - Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
January 2019
19, 2019 Runway Park Snow Drags, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Snow drags on January 19, February 9, and March 9. 120 stock, 120 mod, stock non-studded, stock studded, improved vintage (non-current) 1999 & older. CCs in each category 0-300, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800, Open.
Registration: Admission is $10, kids 5 & under are free. Racer sign up $30 per class. Payouts in all classes except 120's. Which receive plaques. Sign up 10-11am, racing at noon.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
February 2019
9, 2019 Runway Park Snow Drags, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Snow drags on January 19, February 9, and March 9. 120 stock, 120 mod, stock non-studded, stock studded, improved vintage (non-current) 1999 & older. CCs in each category 0-300, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800, Open.
Registration: Admission is $10, kids 5 & under are free. Racer sign up $30 per class. Payouts in all classes except 120's . Which receive plaques. Sign up 10-11am, racing at noon.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
9, 2019 Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Start is at Pidge’s Car Care, 2-196 Industrial Park Crescent, Sault Ste. Marie. Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community.
Lots of prizes will be awarded.
Registration: Participation is easy! Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for the great incentives—free breakfast, free lunch, gas top-up (up to $25, trail day pass—participants must raise $100 (12 – 25 years old) or $150 (26 years old and over). Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents by fundraising an additional $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
16, Walden Sno Runner Ride, Elliot Lake, ON
The club has booked a ride to Elliot Lake, there only 4 rooms left, must book soon to ensure a room. Ride details will be finalized and shared at Feb 13 club meeting at 7pm, Library in Lively, Kin St.
Registration: Room, dinner and breakfast $105/person based on double occupancy. Lodge # 705-848-8090.
Recommended Accommodations: Dunlop Lake Lodge
March 2019
9, 2019 Runway Park Snow Drags, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Snow drags on January 19, February 9, and March 9. 120 stock, 120 mod, stock non-studded, stock studded, improved vintage (non-current) 1999 & older. CCs in each category 0-300, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800, Open.
Registration: Admission is $10, kids 5 & under are free. Racer sign up $30 per class. Payouts in all classes except 120's . Which receive plaques. Sign up 10-11am, racing at noon.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
District 14—Temiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
February 2019
16, Golden Corridor Snowdrifters Annual Poker Run, Kirkland Lake, ON
Win $500 for the best poker hand. There will be a silent auction as well as chili and coffee courtesy of Tim Hortons.
Registration: Starts at 10:30 am. Poker run is from 11 am to 3 pm. $5 per hand.
17, 2019 Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day at the 2019 Family Day weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 45th Snowarama ride in Timmins. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you online. Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from noon to 2 pm courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Opens at 9:30 am. Collect pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
March 2019
2, Eclipse Financial Cup, Timmins, ON
Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championships and the Eclipse Financial Cup.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
2, 3, Cabin Fever Snowbike Ride, Timmins, ON
A full day of GPS guided full-on Powder Hound Boondocking experience. Hosted in the beautiful setting of Horwood Lake Lodge located in Timmins, Ontario. The event leaves from and returns to the lodge on both Saturday and Sunday. Accommodations and restaurant food are included in your event fee. You can expect to ride snow covered valleys with vast open area's while navigating your way through the forest to key play area's on the route. The snowfall in this area is always deep with pillows of white goodness on top of everything!
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge
District 15—Cochrane-Kapuskasing-Hearst
March 2019
2, The Great Northern Expedition Endurance Snowmobile Ride, Cochrane, ON
Hosted by Canuck Powersports, this is the first of what will be an annual charity Snowmobile Endurance Ride in Cochrane, Ontario. This event is not a race but puts rider and machine to the test in a safe, high-mileage ride that will challenge any rider. Navigation skills and a test of one’s endurance makes this a unique event like no other. Our charity of choice is the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Riders will have the option to complete a 400 km (8-hour) or 600 km (12-hour) ride in Northern Ontario while hitting checkpoints along the way. Everyone who participates will be entered into a draw for door prizes. Those that complete the ride in the allotted time will have their names entered into an additional draw for some larger prizes from our sponsors.
Registration: To register please visit www.canuckpowersports.com and follow the registration process on the main page. Registration is $30 CDN per rider.
Special rates for our hotel sponsor at the Best Western Swan Castle Inn can be made online only.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
2, 10th Annual Tom Saul Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Cochrane, ON
All sleds and riders, old or new, are welcome to come out and raise funds for cancer at this family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Hosted by the Cochrane Classic Vintage Riders. Meet and greet starts at 9 am with ride starting at 10:30-ish at the Polar Bear Habitat, parking lot 1, Drury Road in Cochrane. Then it’s off for a 45 km round trip ride.
Registration: A $10 donation would be appreciated.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2019
26, 2019 Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
There will be a variety of fun, family-friendly activities throughout the day and night of the 41st annual Atikokan Snowarama. This year’s festivities include a 100km sled ride north to White Otter Castle, lunch on the trail, and dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion, awards, auction, dance, and evening entertainment.
Registration: You can register online or in person at the SnoHo Chalet, O’Brien Street Charleson Pit on Saturday, January 26, beginning at 9 am or the on Friday, the 25th from 7 to 9 pm. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 either online or collected on the day of the event. Download additional pledge forms at snowarama.org or contact Easter Seals at 1.800.267.3778 ext. 4. Special event permits will also be available for sledders from the SnoHo Club on the day of the event.
26, 2019 Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sioux Lookout, ON
This year’s event starts at the Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Clubhouse, 108 Abram Lake road for registration at 8:30 am. Leaving the clubhouse by 9:30 am with a brief stop in Hudson. Then continuing on to Pizza Hut in Dryden via the “A” Trail. After lunch, pictures and fuel. We are back on the “A” Trail with our return ride to Hudson/Sioux and the OPTA clubhouse. (Please note the approx total distance of the event is 220 km. Please fill your fuel tank.)
Funds raised at the 2019 Sioux Lookout-Hudson, Red Lake Snowarama will help provide children with physical disabilities with essential mobility and communication equipment, as well as summer camping opportunities at Easter Seals’ two fully accessible camps. It can cost families up to $40,000 a year to raise a child with a physical disability and most families can’t do it on their own. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Registration: Starts at 9 am at Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Club House.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
February 2019
9, 2019 Thunder Bay Snowarama, Thunder Bay, ON
To celebrate our 15th year at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, with every $100 in pledges you raise, you will receive a ballot to win 1 of 15 Snowarama gifts, including a trip to Las Vegas!
Snowmobilers from across Northwestern Ontario and Northeastern Minnesota are invited to hit the trails for the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and become part of the fundraiser that has raised more than $400,000 in support of children and youth with physical disabilities in the community. Snowarama has two routes to choose from at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. A long ride that is approximately 120 miles and a short ‘local ride’ on the reservation that is approximately 35 miles.
Registration: Minimum $100 is required to participate and includes dinner and live entertainment. Grand Portage Lodge has reserved rooms for the weekend for Snowarama participants only.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
Winter 2017-2018 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
September 2018
22, 3rd Annual Fall Vendor Event, Prescott, ON
Hosted by the Grenville Snowmobile Association. Come out to the clubhouse to shop and visit with our amazing vendors. Sure to have all new fall and winter catalogues and goodies for you too look at. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Registration: Indoor tables are $30, and outdoor tables are $20.
Recommended Accommodations: Ashbury Inn B & B
January 2018
27, Kennelly Mountain Hill Cross Race Event, Renfrew, ON
Calling all Snowmobile Racers, Snowcross, Hill Drag and Weekend Warriors! Here's your chance to compete in KMMX's First Annual HillCross Race Event. There are classes for most everyone regardless of experience! HillCross is a combination of Snocross and Hillclimb. Two competitors race head-to-head up the mountain, over a series of jumps, tabletops and elevation step-ups, including a 90 degree left hand turn. Approximate length is 1000 feet.
Thanks to the support of the Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club this event will be accessible from the OFSC Trail system.
All enquires, email Chris at ride@kmmx.ca or send a message to the KMMX facebook page. Questions on tech specification please contact Cory @ criopelleloveless@gmail.com.
Registration: $10 Adult (Ages 12 and up), $5 Children (Ages 6-11), Children ages 5 and under are free. $5 additional fee for Pit Access non-racers. Cash only please at the track.
Recommended Accommodations: Jocko's Beach Resort & Motel
February 2018
3, Morrisburg Snowarama, Morrisburg, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Morrisburg in support of kids with physical disabilities! Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the Riverside Recreation Hall. Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway. And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant! If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at the Riverside Recreation Hall during breakfast.
Registration: Open at the Riverside Heights Community Centre from 8 am to 11 am. Breakfast is only $5. Participants are required to have a trail permit and are encouraged to collect pledges. Register online to start raising funds today.
Recommended Accommodations: The McIntosh Country Inn
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
4, Kemptville Snowarama, Kemptville, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Kemptville in support of kids with physical disabilities. Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the North Grenville Fire Station #1, check out the silent auction and bring your smile for the participant photo op! Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway! And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant. If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at 9:30 am at the North Grenville Fire Station #1.
Registration: Opens at 7:30 am along with breakfast.
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
10, BEAST Poker Rally, Munster, ON
Up to $1,000 in cash prizes. The Beautiful Eastern Association of Snowmobile Trails Poker Rally will be running from Danby’s Bar and Grill in Munster, 2858 Munster Road. On the BEAST 203 trail, close to the A Trail. Breakfast will be available. Returning to Danby’s by 5 pm. Winners announced at 6 pm. Entertainment to follow late afternoon. Contact Dave Poaps at 613-913-5400 if you have any questions.
Registration: $25 entry fee. Open from 9 am to 11 am.
10, Snow Road Station Ride for Dad, Macdonalds Corners, ON
Join us for a fun-filled day of riding with a lunch, dinner, prizes, silent auction and much more all while helping to raise money to fight prostate cancer for our local community! Trail ride begins at 10 am at Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Macdonalds Corners.
Registration: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
15-19, RAP Tour 2018, Carleton Place, Mattawa, Haliburton, Barry's Bay, ON
If you have not completed the RAP tour, now is the time! The RAP tour showcases the best of Ontario snowmobiling in one remarkable circle tour Round Algonquin Park. Snowmobiling through OFSC Districts 6, 7 and 11, riders will experience incredible trails on an exciting mix of utility corridors, abandoned rail lines and old logging roads, plus sledding through the extensive forests of the rugged Canadian Shield. Click the link above to see details about the plan. Please note, these days are 300+ kilometer riding days which will be 7 to 9 hours. Make sure to book your accommodations soon! Contact Ian Edwards at iedwards62@yahoo.ca or 613-257-1359 if you wish to join on this ride.
Recommended Accommodations: Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort
17, West Carleton SC Poker Run in Support of Snowsuit Fund, Kinburn, ON
Come out for a fun day on the trails, get stamps at many of our sponsors to complete the day then return to the clubhouse at 4 pm in Kinburn for dinner (at 6 pm) with many prizes. All proceeds go to the Snowsuit Fund. Please come and help keep a child warm this winter while having a fun time with family and friends. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place along with youngest and oldest rider prizes. Plus many other prizes from our many generous sponsors.
Registration: Open from 10 am to 11 am. Poker run starts at 11 am. $25 early bird tickets (we will release a limited number), $30 per rider (includes poker run and one dinner ticket), $15 dinner only ticket. Children 6 and under are free of charge.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Arnprior
April 2018
7, Calabogie 500, Calabogie, ON
Hosted by Northeast Snowmobile Racing, the annual Calabogie 500 HillDrag is expanding and will be doing a two day event!
Recommended Accommodations: Calabogie Peaks Resort
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2018
3, Madoc Snowmobile Drags, Madoc, ON
The Centre Hastings Snowmobile Club hosts the Madoc Sled Drags on Moira Lake. Full portatree timing system weather permitting. Pro 100% payout and amateur trophy classes.
Recommended Accommodations: Marmora Inn B & B
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
March 2018
30, Northeast Snowmobile Racing Batawa Drags, Batawa, ON
Classes for all skill levels and sleds, including Pro Classes with 100% pay back and amateur classes racing for trophies! Racing starts at noon. Please arrive early and bring your sleds to tech where you will be checked for the classes you wish to participate in and given a registration sheet there.
Registration: Opens at 8 am and closes at 11 am. Drivers Meeting at 11:30 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Marmora Inn B & B
District 3—Uxbridge-Rice Lake-Sharbot Lake
October 2018
27, Port Perry Snowmobile Club Pig & Pint Pig Roast, Scugog, ON
Co-hosted by the Cartwright Dyno’s Snowmobile Club, the event takes place at the Summerlea Golf Club heated event tent (right behind the club house) at 7 pm. See the 2019 sleds. There will be a $500 door prize and other giveaways through the night. Also includes a DJ and dancing and a cash bar.
Registration: Tickets are $35 with a limit of 250 to be sold so don’t wait. Age 19 and up only.
January 2018
20, Great Pine Ridge Poker Run, Harwood, ON
Sign in from 10 am until noon.
Registration: $10 for club members and $20 for non-members.
Recommended Accommodations: Golden Beach Resort
20, Long Sault Ridge Runners Poker Run, Pontypool, ON
The annual poker run is on from 10 am to 5 pm starting from the clubhouse.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
21, Long Sault Ridge Runners Pancake Breakfast, Pontypool, ON
Breakfast served from 9 am to Noon at the clubhouse and then a ride out on the trails.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, Ken Nelson Memorial Family Day Poker Run, Harwood, ON
The 6th annual Ken Nelson Memorial Poker Run will be held again on the family day weekend. A pancake breakfast will be served at the clubhouse starting at 8:30 am.
Registration: Poker run sign in from 10 am till noon. Cost is $10 for club members and $20 for non members. Bring a toonie donation for an extra card.
Recommended Accommodations: Golden Beach Resort
17, Antique Classic Show 'n Shine & Swap Meet, Pontypool, ON
The Long Sault Ridge Runners host the event on from 9 am to 4 pm at the club house, 320 Sandy Hook Road, Pontypool. Includes free demo rides, sled ride track, antique awards ceremony, antique exhibit show, and kids track for small lightweight sleds. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank.
Registration: Opens at 9 am. $15 each.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
District 4—Dufferin-Orangeville-Georgina
January 2018
3, Dufferin Drift Busters Drivers Training, Melanchthon, ON
On from 8:30 am to 3 pm at the groomer shed, 157289 Highway 10, Melanchthon. Must be 12 years old or over. Bring your own lunch. Parent must be present for drop-off.
Registration: Pre-register with Dianna Wallace.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
21, Orangeville SC Poker Run & Open House, Orangeville, ON
The Orangeville Snowmobile Club is excited to host our first Poker Run of the 2018 season and their first ever open house. Ride the poker run in the morning and then meet back at the clubhouse for a complimentary BBQ and learn more about your local club. Open house on from 11 am to 1 pm. BBQ starts at 11:30 am. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place poker hands. Draws for kids ages 0-12. All proceeds generated go directly back into supporting your local club and trails!
Registration: For the poker run from 9 am to 11 am. $10/hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, Dufferin Drift Busters Radar Run, Shelburne, ON
On from 10 am to 3 pm at the groomer shed, 157289 Highway 10, north of Shelburne. Includes prizes, food booth, bonfire, local dealers on site and lots of family fun.
Registration: Open from 8 am to 9:30 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
District 5—Southwestern Ontario
January 2018
27, Steak BBQ, Radar Run & Poker Rally, St. Mary’s, ON
BBQ is on from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Science Hill Drifters Clubhouse. There will also be karaoke.
Registration: Open from 9 am to 3 pm. $25/person.
Recommended Accommodations: Stone Willow Inn
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, Ellice Swampers Poker Rally and Pork Chop BBQ, Monkton, ON
Event will be held at the Elma Logan Community Centre in Monkton, Ontario on Trail 5-60 between Intersection 536 and 537.
Start time for the Poker Rally is 10 am at the Community Centre, last hand dealt at 2 pm. There will be prizes for best hands, and door prizes too.
Come in and enjoy a hot meal after the Poker Rally at the pork chop bbq and social from noon to 6 pm. $12 per ticket. Held in conjunction with our Landowner Appreciation BBQ to say thanks to the folks who make our trails possible!
Registration: $5 per poker hand, $10 for 3.
Recommended Accommodations: Westover Inn
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
January 2018
13, 18th Annual Eganville Old Snowmobile Show, Eganville, ON
The biggest old sled show in Ontario! On from 10 am to 4 pm at the Eganville Snodrifters Clubhouse, Highway 41 & 60, Eganville. Grounds open at 8 am. Includes Old Snowmobile Show & Shine, and Swap Section to buy and sell parts and sleds. The clubhouse will be open for food and refreshments.
Registration: $5 admission fee. Free with show sled. Vendor spaces are $10.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottage Resort
13, Snow Country Snowmobile Region Driver Training, Pembroke, ON
You must register for the course. Individuals must be 12 years or older on the day of the course.
Registration: $40 each. Email ljackson4508@yahnoo.ca or call 613-646-7736 to pre-register or more information.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
20, Open Sesame Poker Run, Stonecliffe, ON
One of the Missing Link Snowmobile club's annual fundraisers. Enjoy a day of great snowmobiling and fun with chances to win cash prizes. All proceeds go to the Missing Link Trail Improvement Fund.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
February 2018
3, North Renfrew Snowmobile Association 7th Annual Poker Run, Chalk River, ON
This event is part of the Chalk River Winter Carnival. Breakfast is available at the Lion's Hall starting at 8 am. Poker hands drawn at time of registration.
Registration: At the Chalk River Lions Hall from 9 am till 11 am. $20 each. $2.50 for Chalk River Carnival Button.
Recommended Accommodations: Bears Den Lounge & Motel
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run, Deep River, ON
Come out for the North Renfrew Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Poker Run - Deep River Winter Carnival Weekend!
Registration: At the Bear's Den, 33177 Hwy 17 Deep River from 10 am till 12 pm. Entry fee $20 per hand. Return to the Bear's Den by 4 pm & draw your poker hand. Trail access on NRSA #135. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cash prizes & door prizes. Checkpoints on trails, contact Karen or Doug 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympaticoca for more info.
Recommended Accommodations: The Bear's Den
18, NRSA Family Day Social, Deep River, ON
The North Renfrew Snowmobile Association Family Day Social takes place on the A-trail west of Deep River stopping from 11:30 am till 2:30 pm. There will be Dougie's Dogs, hot chocolate, bonfire plus a great opportunity to meet fellow snowmobilers. For more info contact Karen or Doug at 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympatico.ca.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
24, Snow Country Snowmobile Region Driver Training, Pembroke, ON
You must register for the course. Individuals must be 12 years or older on the day of the course.
Registration: $40 each. Email ljackson4508@yahnoo.ca or call 613-646-7736 to pre-register or more information.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
March 2018
3, Bow-Tie Poker Run & Silent Auction, Stonecliffe, ON
The Missing Link Snowmobile club’s annual club fundraiser is a great snowmobiling poker run. Best poker hand wins top prize of $1,000. Silent auction to follow poker run. Lots of fun for everyone.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
District 7—Muskoka
February 2018
2-4, Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run, Huntsville, ON
The 19th annual fundraiser for women with breast cancer takes place at the Hidden Valley Resort. The all-woman weekend of fun includes a 150-kilometre round trip route with lunch and then an evening gala with buffet dinner with prizes, awards, auctions, and surprises.
Registration: Pre-register here or do it on Friday, February 2nd at 2 pm. See website for details on the cost of registration.
Recommended Accommodations: Hidden Valley Resort
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Dorset Poker Rally, Dorset, ON
$2,000 grand prize for the top poker hand. In support of Lions Camp Dorset, there will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, and prizes for the top ten poker hands. Entertainment by Lou Moore.
Registration: Open Friday night and Saturday morning. $50 per rider and includes dinner and poker hand. Free with $100 in pledges.
Recommended Accommodations: Lions Camp Dorset
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
January 2018
27, Sno-Voyageurs SC & 705 Snowmobiles Poker Run, Phelpston, ON
With a $500 grand prize. Includes breakfast and dinner specials, donut and hot chocolate, prizes and 50/50 draw. Bring a donation of a non-perishable item for the food bank and get a free poker hand to play when you check in. Poker run starts at 10 am.
Registration: $35 per hand. Open at 9 am on the 27th. Or pre-register at http://pokerrun.705snowmobiles.ca/.
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
4, Blue Mountain Snowdrifters Rally & Raffle, Stayner, ON
The parking lot of the Stayner Arena will be filled with all sorts of events and activities to celebrate snowmobiling including snowmobile show and shine, displays from Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Yamaha, BBQ lunch and more. There will also be a raffle draw to win a 2018 Triton XT-11 Snowmobile Trailer.
For the mini snowmobilers there will be a mini 120 on a race course and indoor activities like building a lego snowmobile, how to wrench a sled, learn about frost bite prevention, and a snowmobile movie with popcorn!
This is also the destination for The Morgan Taylor Memorial Snowmobile Fun Run hosted by the Barrie Snowmobile Club. Make it a full day by starting at the New Lowell Legion. Have breakfast, register for the fun run and join the ride that heads to our rally. Awards from the fun run will be presented in the Stayner Community Centre Hall.
Proceeds from The Morgan Taylor Memorial Fun Run support the Ontario Brain Injury Association.
Registration: Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50.
Recommended Accommodations: Blue Mountain
District 9—Grey Bruce & Southwestern Ontario
February 2018
2, Walkerton Snowarama, Walkerton, ON
Grey Bruce is the place with some of the most scenic trails in all of Southern Ontario. Join us in Walkerton for this long-standing event from 6 pm to 10 pm. In conjunction with the Chepstow Wings Night.
Registration: At the Chepstow Lions Park.
Recommended Accommodations: Travellers Inn Hanover
3, Southampton Snowmobile Club Brian Snyder Memorial Run, Southampton, ON
Mark your calendars for the 18th annual Brian Snyder Memorial Poker Run. Come out to the clubhouse starting from 11 am for food, prizes and silent auction. A donation will be made to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. Volunteers are always welcome.
3, Tobermory Snowmobile Club Family WinterGrillen, Tobermory, ON
All are welcome. There’s lots of parking for snowmobiles and vehicles. There will be burgers, hotdogs, chili, and desserts as well as hot chocolate by the outdoor fire.
Registration: Powered by your cash donation.
Recommended Accommodations: Hidden Valley Motel
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Stoney Keppel Riders Grand Opening Shack Party, Hepworth, ON
Join us for some food and fun at the Stoney Keppel Riders Shack! More details to follow.
Recommended Accommodations: The Spirit Rock Outpost & Lodge
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
January 2018
20, OFSC District 10 Driver Training, MacTier, ON
Takes places at MacTier Lions Club, 53 Haig Street, MacTier. Course will be approximately 8 hours including registration, lunch and breaks. Bring your lunch, snacks and water for the day, dress comfortably. (Some instructors will provide a lunch at an additional, please confirm.) Please do not bring cell phones, or other electronic devices.
Driver Training courses are in-class only. Must be 12 years old on or before the day of the course and present a valid form of identification at registration (Birth Certificate or Photo Health Card).
Registration: Cost is $40 per course (includes all required course material).
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
February 2018
3, 5th Annual SSSR Raffle and Ride, MacTier, ON
To be held at the ”Rivett Camp", Trail 10. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available. Raffle supporting the club. Donations welcome.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, OFSC District 10 Driver Training, MacTier, ON
Takes places at MacTier Lions Club, 53 Haig Street, MacTier. Course will be approximately 8 hours including registration, lunch and breaks. Bring your lunch, snacks and water for the day, dress comfortably. (Some instructors will provide a lunch at an additional, please confirm.) Please do not bring cell phones, or other electronic devices.
Driver Training courses are in-class only. Must be 12 years old on or before the day of the course and present a valid form of identification at registration (Birth Certificate or Photo Health Card).
Registration: Cost is $40 per course (includes all required course material).
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
March 2018
17, OFSC District 10 Driver Training, MacTier, ON
Takes places at MacTier Lions Club, 53 Haig Street, MacTier. Course will be approximately 8 hours including registration, lunch and breaks. Bring your lunch, snacks and water for the day, dress comfortably. (Some instructors will provide a lunch at an additional, please confirm.) Please do not bring cell phones, or other electronic devices.
Driver Training courses are in-class only. Must be 12 years old on or before the day of the course and present a valid form of identification at registration (Birth Certificate or Photo Health Card).
Registration: Cost is $40 per course (includes all required course material).
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2018
3, Sudbury Snowarama, Coniston, ON
This year’s event will be take place during the OFSC Try Our Trails weekend. You will need to have a permit whether it’s a seasonal one or just for the weekend if you want to participate.
You can choose to ride to the Colonial Inn at your leisure or ride to the Sportsman’s Lodge in Kukagami where coffee, hot chocolate and a hot bowl of soup will be available. Then, ride back to the Colonial Inn for a complimentary lunch. Prizes, awards and a silent auction will take place at 3 pm.
Registration: Open from 9 am to 2 pm at Colonial Inn, 28 Cedar Street, Coniston. Participants must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges and ride their machine in support of Easter Seals kids.
Recommended Accommodations: Colonial Inn
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Ride the North Poker Run, Chelmsford, ON
Northbound Sno Drifters and Onaping Falls High Riders invite you to the 4th annual Ride the North Poker Run. The ride will take you on a journey along the scenic Cartier Moose Loop. Busy that day? No problem! Anyone who buys a ticket is eligible to win. 53 kilometre or 81 kilometre ride (81 km ride includes the wild card in Cartier).
Registration: $10/Hand. Best Hand Wins $1,000. For more info contact Bernie at 705-855-5813 or Joel at 705-677-8172.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
10, Are You the North Poker Run, Capreol, ON
3SIXTY NORTH hosts the first annual charity Event poker run in support of Northern Cancer Foundation. 1st prize for the poker run is $1000 cash, 2nd prize is a Husqvarna chainsaw by Valley outdoor power equipment, and the 3rd prize is a 3SIXTY NORTH prize pack.
Leaving Rocky's for a ride up to the Wolf Mountain Lookout, then returning to Rocky's to crown a winner! Come out with entire family, we will have sliding nearby and skating on Lake Wanapitei. A great finale at 7PM with a Fireworks show by Dreamcatcher Fireworks.
Registration: Open at 10 am. Sleds roll out at 11 am. Price is $50 a ticket (includes meal and poker hand). Additional hands may be purchased for $20 per extra hand. If riding two up, consider buying two tickets to increase your odds of winning, and getting the extra meal.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
11, Espanola-North Shore Snowarama, Espanola, ON
Enjoy a full day of fun with your family and friends on OFSC trails and help kids with physical disabilities succeed!
Registration: At Tim Hortons in Espanola from 9 am to 10:30 am. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you on line.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
13, Spanish River Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Spanish, ON
Spanish River SC hosts a poker run starting at the Spanish River Inn. Everyone is welcome. Highest poker hand wins 50% of the purse, 2nd highest wins 30%, 3rd highest wins 20%. Call 705-691-0118 or 705-862-0707 for more information.
Registration: Opens at 9:30 am. $10 per hand. Ride leaves at 10:30 am sharp and returns at 2 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Spanish River Inn
17, Royal Flush Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
This is a poker run to support a local charity (Kicks for Kids) as well a club fundraiser to help build and maintain the clubs trails. The ride is family oriented with over $4,000 in prizes, food and beverages. Including a lunch at the end sponsored by the Colonial Inn.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
24, Wilderness Run, Skead, ON
Hosted by the Nickel Belt Snow Spirits Snowmobile Club, the event begins at the Skead Community Centre, 3179 Skead Road.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
24, 25, North Bay Club Run, Azilda, ON
The Northbound Sno Drifters Snowmobile Club will be riding to North Bay and back to Azilda. We will be staying at the Best Western on the 24th. This is not a race. Any questions can be directed to Bernie or Nicole Parise at 705-855-5813.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western North Bay
District 13 - Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
February 2018
3, Sno-Kickers Poker Run, Marathon, ON
Starts at Classic Coffee for registration then to return to the Legion. Dealing starts at 2 pm (80% payback). Lunch at Bonnie’s Snack Shack, Hwy 614.
Registration: Open at 9 am. $10 per hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Marathon Harbour Inn
3, Bruce Mines Sno Glyders SC Annual Fun Day Poker Run, Bruce Mines, ON
The 2nd annual Fun Day Poker Run falls on the same weekend as the OFSC Try Our Trails. Come out and enjoy some poker and snowmobiling.
Registration: Must pre-register beforehand. $30 each driver with a hand, $20 for riders 18 and over, $15 for riders over 12 with no hand, $5 for extra card at the end. Free for riders under 12 years old.
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 kilometres of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community. See website for more details about prizes.
Registration: Open from 7 am to 10 am at Pidge’s Car Care, 2-196 Industrial Park Crescent. Participation is easy. Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for these great incentives participants must raise $100 (12 – 25 years old) or $150 (26 years old and over): Free breakfast, Free lunch, Gas top-up (up to $25), Trail day pass. Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents by fundraising an additional $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
District 14—Temiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
January 2018
20, OFSC Driver Training, Timmins, ON
The course will be held at University de Hearst room 311. Class will run from 8 am to 5 pm.
Registration: Sign-up sheet is at Dumoulins, please register prior to course.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
18, Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day during the 2018 Family Day weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 44th Snowarama ride in Timmins.
Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from 12 noon to 2 pm courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Opens at 9:30 am. Collect pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you online.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2018
27, Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
Have you ever been to White Otter Castle? Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Snowarama in Atikokan with a fun day and night of family-friendly activities. This year’s festivities include a 100km sled ride north to White Otter Castle, a hearty lunch at Brown’s Clearwater West, dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion, awards, auction and evening entertainment.
Registration: Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 either online or collected on the day of the event.
Recommended Accommodations: Atikokan Hotel
27, Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sioux Lookout, ON
Funds raised at the Sioux Lookout-Hudson, Red Lake Snowarama will help provide children with physical disabilities with essential mobility and communication equipment, as well as summer camping opportunities at Easter Seals’ two fully accessible camps. It can cost families up to $40,000 a year to raise a child with a physical disability and most families can’t do it on their own. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Registration: Opens at the Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Clubhouse at 9 am. Download a pledge form to register for the event and collect pledges from friends and family online.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
February 2018
3, Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Poker Derby, Sioux Lookout, ON
A day of fun on the OFSC Try Our Trail weekend.
Registration: Pre-register on Friday night at 6 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Thunder Bay Snowarama, Thunder Bay, ON
Snowmobilers from across Northwest Ontario and Northeastern Minnesota are invited to hit the trails for the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and become part of the most successful winter fundraiser for Easter Seals Ontario. Now in its 15th year, the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids has raised more than $400,000 in support of children and youth with physical disabilities in the community.
The event includes a bonfire on the trail, a fabulous dinner and live entertainment on Saturday night. There will be prizes for the top fundraisers, including a trip to Vegas, as well as additional prizes throughout the weekend.
Registration: Minimum $100 is required to participate and includes dinner and live entertainment. To celebrate our 15th year at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, with every $100 in pledges you raise, you will receive a ballot to win 1 of 15 Snowarama gifts, including a TRIP TO LAS VEGAS! See the Snowarama Brochure (PDF) for more information.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
17, Kakabeka Falls Ride, Thunder Bay, ON
Join us for our annual FXR Sled for Eternity snowmobile ride in support of Adult & Teen Challenge Thunder Bay. Register and start fundraising early for your chance to win the grand prize of a 2017 Polaris Switchback Pro-S.
Registration: Open from 8:30 am to 10 am. $100 per rider, $50 per passenger. Includes ride participation, meals, a chance at some great checkpoint draw prizes and awesome fundraising prizes!
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
18, Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Family Day Ride, Sioux Lookout, ON
Ride to Ojibway Park where there will be a fire going with hotdogs and snacks.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
January 2017
21, Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club Wiener Roast, Hammond, ON
Let the season begin! Weiner roast, the blessing of the sleds as well as Yamaha demo rides.
Recommended Accommodations: Domaine Chez Philias
February 2017
4, WCSTA Poker Run, Kinburn, ON
The 2017 WCSTA annual charity poker run is in support of The Snowsuit Fund in conjunction with the Kinburn Winter Carnival. Stay tuned for more details!
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Arnprior
11, OCSTC Snow Drag Event, Ottawa, ON
The Osgoode Carleton Snowmobile Trail Club's annual drag race is weather permitting. Takes place from 9am to 4pm at the Rideau Carleton Raceway at the corner of Rideau and Albion rd. Rideau Carleton Raceway at the corner of Rideau and Albion rd.
Recommended Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
19, 7th Annual VanKleek Hill Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Vankleek Hill, ON
Presented by the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society, the event will begin with breakfast from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The ride leaves the fairgrounds at 11:00am. Proceeds from the event go towards upgrades to the Vankleek Hill Fair Grounds. For more information contact Scott Allen at (613) 577-3087.
Registration: $20 per machine with breakfast included. $10 for breakfast only.
Recommended Accommodations: Motel Rouleau
20, West Carleton Family Day BBQ, Kinburn, ON
A trailside BBQ on family day weekend, Feb. 20th. Location and details to be announced!
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Arnprior
25, CRSC Food Bank Ride for Hunger, Ottawa, ON
On from 10am to 6pm is the Carleton Regional Snowmobile Club Food Bank Ride for Hunger. Starts at D&S Southern Comfort BBQ.
Recommended Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
26, West Carleton Northern Corridor Adventure Tour, Cochrane, ON
After receiving requests for coordinated rides, including longer tours over the last three years, the club has successfully planned trips on the RAP tour, the Gold Rush Tour, and the North Shore Loop.
As a result of last year’s successful tour they are in the planning stages for a group-coordinated ride in Northern Ontario–The Northern Corridor Adventure Tour. It will be approximately a 1,116 km tour, over 4 days.
Recommended Accommodations: North Adventure Inn
March 2017
4, Ride for Her, Kemptville, ON
All are welcome to the annual charity ride to raise money in the fight against cancer. Multiple groups to suit different riding levels. Starts at the Red Dot Cafe.
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2017
12, Yamaha Snowmobile Demo Day, Fenelon Falls, ON
Are you ready to experience the thrill and excitement of the 2017 Yamaha line-up? Come try a 2017 Yamaha snowmobile. Call us at Fenelon-Fenelon Falls Marina to book your ride on the snowmobile of your choice. Our event is being co-hosted by the Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Club. The event will take place at the Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Groomer's shed, located in Fenelon- Falls, 1457 County Road 121. The event will run from 10 am to 5 pm. Call 705 887 4022 or email Heather. ffmarina@yahoo.ca to book your free demo ride your ride and get all the details. Let us help you enjoy winter and all the fun you can have on a Yamaha snowmobile.
Recommended Accommodations: Balsam Resort
18, Buckhorn District SC Annual "Enjoy Your Ride" Trail BBQ, Buckhorn, ON
Located at the “GOOD-Pen JCT" (E108 & 509) will be held from 11:00am till 3:00pm. Stop by for a Hot Dog or Hamburger and drink with the proceeds going to offset trail repairs and Club expenses. With the purchase of food, you will receive a ballot for the chance to win a prize from the prize table. Warm up by the fire as you enjoy good food and tall tales told by other snowmobilers like yourself. Club hats and toques will be available for purchase.
Recommended Accommodations: Westwind Inn
18, 2017 Yamaha Power Tour, Bobcaygeon, ON
Join Yamaha Canada and McGregor Sportsline at Twin Mountains Snowmobile Club for the 2017 Yamaha Power Tour. Check out the trails and demo one of the many Yamaha models that will be available. Stay posted for further details.
Recommended Accommodations: Three Islands Hotel
21, Paudash Trailblazers Poker Run, Wilberforce, ON
Ride starts at 9:00am. Hot lunch on the trail and roast beef dinner with cash bar after the ride. Proceeds go to the restoration of "Old Number One" vintage firetruck.
Registration: Check in at 8:30am. $75 each, $30 for additional riders.
District 3—Uxbridge-Rice Lake-Sharbot Lake
January 2017
21, Great Pine Ridge S.A. Poker Run, Harwood, ON
Poker run time!
Registration: Sign in from 10am to Noon. Cost is $10 for club members and $20 for non-members.
Recommended Accommodations: Golden Beach Resort
28, Long Sault Ridge Runners Annual Poker Run, Pontypool, ON
Check the Long Sault Ridge Runners website for updates.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
District 4—Dufferin-Orangeville-Georgina
February 2017
18, Dufferin Drift Busters SC Radar Run, Shelburne, ON
On from 10am to 3pm with prizes, food, bonfire and family fun. Antique snowmobiles welcome with local dealers on site. Takes place at the groomer shed, highway 10, north of Shelburne.
Registration: Open from 8am to 9:30am.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
March 2017
5, Orangeville Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Amaranth, ON
A light breakfast will be available. Lots of room to park trailers. With cash prizes and other kinds of prizes too.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
February 2017
18, Ellice Swampers 2017 Poker Rally & Pork Chop BBQ, Monkton, ON
Join the Ellice Swampers SC for a fun day on the trails and come back to the Monkton Arena afterwards for a great meal! Landowners are also invited to join with their families as a token of appreciation for allowing the trails to cross their land. More details to follow.
Recommended Accommodations: Westover Inn
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
January 2017
21, Wing Day at Maple Leaf Snow Skimmers, Lake Saint Peter, ON
Annual wing day at the Porterville Diner on from noon to 5pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Trails Edge B & B
21, Open Sesame Poker Run, Stonecliffe, ON
Fun & games and cash prizes with all proceeds going back to the trails. Includes a community dinner hosted by CWL available after 4pm. All are welcome.
Registration: Starts at 10:30am at Stonecliffe Township Hall. $20 per entry.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
February 2017
1, 40th Anniversary Selfie Tour - Week 1, Deep River, ON
The North Renfrew Snowmobile Association has been part of the OFSC for 40 years. During the month of February, help them celebrate those 40 years by touring selected trails, finding a sign and taking a selfie to submit for your chance to win. Draws will be made weekly for a $40 gift card. It's also Canada's 150th so at the end of the month they’ll be drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a local business. Come play on the awesome trails in the great outdoors! Check their FB page each week to find a picture of the sign and what trails it will be on.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
4, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run, Chalk River, ON
NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run registration is at the Chalk River Rink Hut, near the Lions Halls. Breakfast is available at the Lions Hall starting at 8am.
Recommended Accommodations: Bears Den Lounge & Motel
11, Vintage Sled Show, Barry's Bay, ON
Old snowmobile show and shine from 10am to 4pm at Railway Station Park. Includes refreshments and entertainment for the whole family.
Recommended Accommodations: Mountain View Motel
11, Maple Leaf Snow Skimmers Annual Poker Run, Maynooth, ON
The Annual Poker Run will be held at a new venue this year. There will be a silent auction of fantastic items. With the support of over 50 local businesses, there is sure to be something that will catch your eye. Stay tuned for exciting updates on this event.
Recommended Accommodations: Trails Edge B & B
19, NRSA Family Day Weekend Trail Fun & BBQ, Deep River, ON
Social time at the Stopping Place. Come out for Dougie's Dogs & bonfire for marshallows!
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
25, Timberline Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Pembroke, ON
Come out and enjoy a day on your sled and who knows what you will see or find.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
District 7—Muskoka
February 2017
3-5, Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run, Huntsville, ON
The 18th annual Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run is an all-women snowmobile event to raise funds for women with breast cancer. As always, we will have some extra special surprises for everyone who participates!
On Friday, the meet’n’greet, will kick-off the weekend in Kelly style with a wonderful evening of munchies and good times! This is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends! We will introduce your Team Leaders and Sweeps to you, reminders of trail rules and signals as well as fun prizes, draws and give-aways. Be ready to start off a weekend of fun! Make sure you join our facebook group "The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation" to keep up to date on the event.
The ride departs Resort at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday after opening ceremonies and a moment of silence in honor of our friends who have lost their battle with breast cancer.
Registration: Closed on January 20th.
Recommended Accommodations: Deerhurst Resort
11, 2017 Dorset Poker Run, Dorset, ON
Prizes for top 10 hands. $2,000 for the top poker hand. With a performance by Lou Moore. To book a room, contact Steve at 705-766-2780. With proceeds to support Tall Pines Snowmobile Club and Lion's Camp Dorset.
Registration: Pre-registration from 5pm to 9pm. Ride, poker hand and dinner is $45. Dinner only is $20.
Recommended Accommodations: Lions Camp Dorset
19, Snowcrest Riders Annual Poker Run, Gravenhurst, ON
Depending on the conditions we plan on 3 different loops, or create your own with 5 stops. We are also considering another option of one or two destinations where you will pick up one Mega chip. Details will be posted soon on the Snowcrest website, our Facebook page and the OC with more details. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places plus door prizes. Starts at Facebook page and the OC with more details. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places plus door prizes. Starts at 10am and check-in at 4pm. Email mbajor@cogeco.ca for more information.
Registration: At the Residence Inn on the 17th and 18th. $20 per rider. $10 for each extra hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Residence Inn Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
25, Ontario Watercross Racing Puddle Jumps, Gravenhurst, ON
The puddle jumps will take place at the Gravenhurst winter carnival this year. 3 different classes (mod, vintage and no studs) must be 14 years and older to drive. Must have full parental consent under 18. Very much a family event! Trophies for winners.
Registration: $50 per class. Spectators need a gravenhurst winter carnival button ($5)
Recommended Accommodations: Residence Inn Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
March 2017
4, Sno Voyageurs & 705 Snowmobile Poker Run, Phelpston, ON
With a $500 grand prize this is not one to miss. Also includes 50/50 draw and other prizes. Donuts and hot chocolate available at checkpoints with donations.
Registration: Open at 9am. $20 per hand. Additional poker hands may be purchased for $10 at registration.
District 9—Grey Bruce & Southwestern Ontario
January 2017
21, Palmerston Snow Kings Scavenger Hunt, Palmerston, ON
Contact the club for details.
Recommended Accommodations: King Hotel
February 2017
11, Palmerston Snow Kings 100 Mile Run, Palmerston, ON
Contact the club for details.
Recommended Accommodations: King Hotel
18, Hanover & Neustadt SC Annual Poker Run, Hanover, ON
Taking place on the Saturday of Ontario's Family Day Weekend so it's a great opportunity to check out the trails in the area.
Recommended Accommodations: Canadiana Motel
18, Central Peninsula Sno-Drifters Poker Run, Miller Lake, ON
Cards can be picked up at Pike Bay and Stokes Bay General Stores, UPI Gas Bar in Ferndale, Ira Lake Rd at Lindsay Rd. 20 and Clarkes Corners. All pick-up points are accessible by car. Please contact Mary Lou Sauvé (519) 592-5752 or email loulouk@amtelecom.net for more information.
Registration: $15 a hand, $10 for extra hands.
Recommended Accommodations: Northwinds Motel
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
February 2017
4, 4th Annual Six Star Snow Riders Raffle & Ride Event, Mactier, ON
The event will be held at the "Rivett Camp", which is located on trail 10. Follow the signs! Event runs from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm. The Ride will begin at 11:30 am at "Rivett Camp" and you will complete the Blackfly Voodoo loop (through SSSR Trail System Only). Hot chocolate and hot dogs for everyone! The Rivett Camp is a great place to warm up and have a bathroom break! Raffle tickets will only be available from the "Rivett Camp" from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Raffle tickets are: $10 each or 3 for $20. Limited number of tickets printed. All proceeds from the Raffle will benefit the Six Star Snow Riders Club. Fun for the whole family!
Registration: SSSR asks you to donate $5 per sled. All proceeds from the Ride will benefit the MacTier Food Bank.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
18, South Seguin/Six Star Poker Run, Mactier, ON
South Seguin Snowmobile Club and Six Star Snow Riders Club are hosting the annual Snow Poker Run this year. Two great clubs working together to deliver a fantastic event. Stops to include: The Cove; Six Star Trail Stop (Trail 16); Rosseau Road Powersports; Petro Canada, Foodland MacTier, and many more! Not only is the event a fantastic value, you will be supporting two hard working clubs!
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
25, 26, Drag at the Mag, Magnetewan, ON
A weekend of Amateur Snow Drag Racing as well as vintage sleds on display, helicopter rides, vendors, food and prizes. All amateurs racers welcome, kids included. Race times to be announced after registration.
Registration: $10 for adult, kids under 12 get in free, $30 per class entry. Register online and receive a free t-shirt.
Recommended Accommodations: Ahmic Lake Resort
April 2017
8, Crane/Blackstone Bridge Removal (Trail 26), Mactier, ON
Meet at the bridge for 10 am on April 8. Contact Don or Scott for further details.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2017
18, Near North Snowdrifters Family Day Weekend Cookout, South River, ON
Near North Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club will be serving FREE hot dogs and hot chocolate on C105D west of South River and the tunnel under Hwy 11. All welcome! Come join us between 10am and 2pm and warm up next to our campfire with a hot chocolate and hot dog.
Recommended Accommodations: Caswell Resort Hotel
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2017
18, Royal Flush Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
The Poker run supports Kicks for Kids and trail work in the two clubs. The run has 3 main prizes valued at $3000 and everyone has a chance at a door prize, draws and refreshments. This is not a race and is to get snowmobilers out and riding on family day weekend with a destination, purpose and fun while having a chance to win great prizes and have fun.
Registration: $20 per poker hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
18, Spanish River Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Spanish, ON
Start and finish at the Spanish River Inn. Highest Poker Hand wins 50% of the purse; 2nd Highest wins 30%; 3rd highest wins 20%. Door Prize for a P2000 Briggs & Stratton Inverter/Generator donated by BRS Battery-Chelmsford, ON. Other prizes donated from local businesses. The Inn is offering a buffet breakfast at 8:00am for $8.99 per person.
Registration Opens at 9:00am. Ride leaves at 10:00. Ride ends 2:00pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Spanish River Inn
25, 3rd Annual Ride the North Poker Run, Chelmsford, ON
Hosted by the Northbound Sno Drifters and the Onaping Falls High Riders. A 53km ride finishing at 2:30 at the Windy Lake Motel and Restaurant. Best hand wins $1,000.
Registration: Open from 10am to 11am at Place Bonaventure Mall Chelmsford. $10 per hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
28, MSS 2nd Annual Snowmobile Fun Run, M'Chigeeng, ON
After in-class seminars at the Manitoulin Secondary School, students will be riding on one of three different loops. One loop will run from the school to Gore Bay and the West End of the Island, a second loop will go to Manitowaning and the east end.” All participants will first travel from MSS to Mr. Davy’s family camp in Providence Bay. Then participants can either drive out further on one of the loops or travel back to MSS. There will be some riders from the Manitoulin Snowdusters taking part, as well as two Manitoulin OPP officers, two UCCM Police officers and two conservation officers taking part. The ride will be open to the public. Anyone who is interested can contact the high school.
Registration: No cost. Must have proper license and ownership to ride. Must own the snowmachine you are using and have a trail permit.
Recommended Accommodations: Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre
March 2017
4, 5, Larry Berrio's Big Deal Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
The date has changed. The 6th year of the Big Deal Poker Run will start in Sudbury and head over to Manitoulin Island for dinner, prizes, $1,000 for the poker run winner and a live show from Larry Berrio himself. Overnight stay at the Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre and then it's off to Killarney on Sunday. All in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Registration: $25. Call (705) 673-5609 to register.
Recommended Accommodations: Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre
18, NBSSR Last Race of the Year, Capreol, ON
Bring your kids, wifes, aunts, uncles, grandparents and enjoy the fastest sleds on ice. Classes from 120 kid to outlaw .
Registration: $40 for 4 passes
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
District 13 - Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
February 2017
10, 11, Elliot Lake Snowbirds SC Snowmobile Fun Run, Elliot Lake, ON
2 days of riding and fun in Elliot Lake. With dealers showing off their latest wares, guided tours and prizes followed by a Saturday night spaghetti dinner at the Dunlop Lake Lodge.
Registration: $25 per person. Tickets available at the Elliot Lake Snowbirds shop and Dunlop Lake Lodge.
Recommended Accommodations: Dunlop Lake Lodge
17-20, Wawa Snowdown, Wawa, ON
The ultimate snowmobile experience. 4 days of guided rides from full-on Powder Hound Boondocking experience with Pro level tour guides or a nice flowing trail ride with scenic lookouts with Boondocking options throughout the days.
Hosted in the beautiful town of Wawa Ontario Canada, the event leaves from and returns to the Wawa Motor Inn. Meal plans and accommodation options are available with Sled in and Sled out amenities. The snow fall in this area rivals the type of depth that we see in the mountains of western Canada. Trails are groomed once a week to perfection and are known to be some of the most beautiful, scenic lookouts in Ontario. This is the third year running for Snow Down and it's back by popular demand! So don't miss out on this incredible Snowmobiling Experience. See website for accommodation and meal options.
Registration: $500 - $1250 depending on which of the 3 packages you choose.
Recommended Accommodations: Wawa Motor Inn
18, Bruce Mines Sno Glyders Family Day Poker Run, Bruce Mines, ON Come out and enjoy the Bruce Mines Sno Glyders trails, with a chance to win some great prizes while you're at it. The day includes a Poker Run along with many family activities all staging from the Bruce Mines arena. There will be something for all ages.
Registration: $30. Early registration for the poker run ends February 12, 2017. For details, call Pauline at 705-542-1366, email at hillstromp@gmail.com or go to the Facebook page Bruce Mines Sno Glyders Snowmobile Club.
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
March 2017
17-19, The Groomer Guy's Spring Ride Extravaganza 2017, Dubreuilville, ON
Join the man himself, Luc Levesque in his own backyard, the backcountry of Algoma Country. The weekend will have everything, trail riding, off trail exploring and Boondocking in some amazing areas. We will head out on the trails and ride to some areas where we can play in the snow. We will go explore some old mine sites play on the Magpie Reservoir and more. Hangout out at night in the famous Magpie Relay "Man Cave" where the days ride stories are told over a game of pool, cold beers and playing the videos we shot of our days ride on the TV's. All types of sleds are welcomed to join, there will be something for everyone.
Registration: All this FREE of charge, all you have to do is book your room at the Magpie Relay Motel in Dubreuilville and Msg Luc, the Groomer Guy to confirm you are coming so things can be planned and confirmed on the event page. Space is limited so reserve fast.
Recommended Accommodations: Magpie Relay Resort
District 14—TEmiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
February 2017
11, Burning the Place Down, Timmins, ON
Horwood Lake Lodge is holding a Barn Burning party! They will light the barn up at 5:00 pm sharp. They will be serving hot dogs, sausage on a bun, and other fixings to be determined so everyone can be eating a simple supper while the BARN STARTS TO BURN.
Registration: Line up your sledding buddies and book your cottage before they are all booked up.Toll free 1-866-242-9992 or better yet email info@horwoodlakelodge.com. Cottages will be $80/person/night, Supper is $25/person, Breakfast is $15/person, Lunch is $15/person. Ride the trails for Free!!!
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge
26, Team Northern Throttle Snow Drags, Kirkland Lake, ON
Come watch or take part in the racing at the Kirkland Lake snow dump. Racing starts at 1pm.
Registration: Begins at 9am to Noon. $40 to enter and $25 for each additional class. Spectator entry is free.
Recommended Accommodations: Main Street Bed & Breakfast
March 2017
3-11, Timmins Snowmobile Week 2017, Timmins, ON
A whole week dedicated to snowmobiling! And what better place to do it than snowy, snowy Timmins, Ontario? Kicking the week off on Friday the 3rd with a flag raising at City Hall & Ride ‘N’ Rock to the Timmins Rock Game at 7:30 at the McIntyre Arena. Lots do all week including Saturday at the Eclipse Financial Snowcross Pro Challenge on Spruce Street south snow dump. Kids day ages 12 and under get in free! Hot chocolate and maps available on Monday March 6th at Tourism Timmins, 76 McIntyre Road. Cedar Meadows Resort is holding a wilderness tour on Tuesday at 3pm. On Wednesday, there’s a Ride and Dine to Kamiskotia Snow Resort. Meals are $10/person and the chalet will be open from 6pm to 8pm. Thursday, snowmobile over to Ramada Timmins for an Aboriginal Experience in the Teepee with lunch. Register at Tourism Timmins 705-360-2600 x3710. And finally, on Saturday March 11th take in or participate at the Snowmobile Hill Drag at Kamiskotia Snow Resort. $5/person for spectators. Participate for $25/class.
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge or Cedar Meadows Resort
11, Kamiskotia Snowmobile Hill Drag, Timmins, ON
It has been a long time since Timmins has seen this kind of event. The appeal of a hill drag is that anyone with a basic trail sled can enter and have a chance at the podium. Very little skill or modifications are required. With a 500’ distance it’s all about your traction and your trigger finger. Also, aside from sledders showing off their colours, there will be some heavily modified sleds. 600, 700, 800 and 1000 classes. Racing begins at 12:30pm on the Tube Park runs with continuous racing action throughout the day. Tube cable tow lanes will be available to get back up the hill.
Registration: Open from 8:30am to 11:00am. $25 per class. $5 for spectators, $15 per family. Children under 10 are free. All proceeds go to Kamiskotia Ski Hill.
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge
18, 19, Snowmobile Race and Ice Fishing, Timmins, ON
The track is good with lots of ice. Race what you ride, In other words any 600 cc sled which could go ride on the trails can race in the 600 class and any class above 600cc. If you have a genuine race sled which can only race on a track it is open class. We are asking racers to honest and show good sportsmanship like we know the sledders always do,and enter your sled where you believe is fair for everyone.
We have a couple Glamping Tipis still available, for those who wish to spend the weekend with us. If we are full we are pleased to tell you that Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa has sponsored our event and will be able to provide you with accommodations as well. Kirkland Lake TNT Drags will be helping us to run our drag races in a safe and efficient manner. Practice runs start at 10:00 am and Races start at 12:30 pm each day.
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge or Cedar Meadows Resort
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2017
21, Fort Frances to Emo Club Ride, Fort Frances, ON
Starts at 10am. Ride out from the Fort Groomer shack to Emo Inn.
Registration: Open from 9am to 10am at the 8th Street groomer shack.
Recommended Accommodations: Emo Inn
28, Club Road Trip to Atikokan, Atikokan, ON
For the Atikokan Sno-Ho Snowarama (White Otter Castle ride). Contact John Homer, 271-0061.
Registration: $35 trail pass available if you don't have a permit.https://www.brownsclearwaterlodge.com/
February 2017
4, Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Poker Derby, Sioux Lookout, ON
Registration: Friday Feb 3, 2017 at the Clubhouse with Supper.
Saturday Feb 4th 2017 registration at the Clubhouse at 9am. Get your stamps and route. Fun games and fun times during the route! Ending at the clubhouse before 4pm. Must have an Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit to attend! 18 years of age or older!
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
10-12, Atikokan Sno-Ho Rally Weekend, Atikokan, ON
Friday, Feb 10th - Pot Luck Supper at the Sno-Ho Chalet at 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 11th - Poker Derby Ride (10 am to 6 pm) & Royalty Contest w/ speeches and Crowning at 7 pm **Open to all** Then a dance from 9:00am till 1:00am with live band, Homegrown, at the Atikokan Royal Legion Branch 145. Age of majority required. Annual Raffle Draw at 10:00pm.
Sunday, Feb 12th - Pancake Breakfast - 9am to Noon $7.00
Recommended Accommodations: Atikokan Hotel
11, Borderland SC Ride to Fort Frances, Emo, ON
Club Ride Fort Frances to Perch Lake Resort. Day ride or option to stay overnight at the resort. Room for 20 riders to spend the night. Great trails all around the resort.
Call John Homer 271-0061 to book rooms ($50 a Person, reduced rate for couples) before they fill up. Bar and Restaurant at the resort.
Registration: No trail permit no problem $35 Event Passes.
Recommended Accommodations: Perch Lake Lodge
18, Ignace Otters Snowmobile Derby, Ignace, ON
Registration: Open 8:30 to Noon at the Ignace Curling Arena. $25 Entry Fee (One Entry to Door Prize). Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit required, or apply online for Family Day permit. Final check in 4:30 pm at Ignace Curling Arena.
On the same evening the Ignace Area Business Association is hosting a Dinner Dance at the Igance Curling Arena at 5:30 pm. Advance purchase needed for dinner tickets. $35 Entry Fee. (Ticket must be purchased for the dinner AND dance $35. Even if you just want to attend the dance). Dinner Provided by Roxanne's Catering. Live Band - "Plan B”. Penny action and 50/50 Draw.
Recommended Accommodations: North Woods Motor Inn
18, 2017 Atikokan Sno-Ho Drag Races, Charleston, ON
Races start at 11:00am at the Charleston Rec. Sno-Ho Chalet. Classes: Junior 1 & 2, Stock 500-800, Improved Stock, Vintage. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available.
Registration: Open from 8:00am to 10:00am. $20 for 2 runs/class.
Recommended Accommodations: Atikokan Hotel
25, Snow Derby, Dance & Dance, Dryden, ON
Starts at 9am. Takes place at the Best Western Plus Dryden Hotel & Conference Centre.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Plus Dryden Hotel
Winter 2015-16 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
February 2016
March 2016
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2016
District 3—Uxbridge-Rice Lake-Sharbot Lake
February 2016
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
What better way to celebrate the oncoming winter than a pig roast with the Port Perry Snowmobile Club? Includes cash bar, DJ and dancing, $500 door prize and giveaways throughout the night. Starts at 7pm at the Summerlea Golf Club heated event tent (right behind the clubhouse).
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
February 2016
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottage Resort
March 2016
District 7—Muskoka
February 2016
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
January 2016
District 9—Grey Bruce & Southwestern Ontario
February 2016
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
February 2016
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
District 11—North Bay-Mattawa-Burk's Falls
February 2016
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2016
District 13—Elliot Lake-Sault St. Marie-Wawa
January 2016
February 2016
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2016
February 2016
Winter 2014-15 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
December 2014
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
January 2015
February 2015
November 2014
December 2014
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
District 4—Dufferin-Orangeville-Georgina
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
September 2015
January 2015
February 2015
January 2015
February 2015
District 7—Muskoka
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
April 2014
January 2015
February 2015
January 2015
February 2015
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
February 2015
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2015
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2015
District 13—Elliot Lake-Sault Ste. Marie-Wawa
February 2015
District 14—Temiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
February 2015
District 15—Cochrane-Kapuskasing-Hearst
February 2015
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2015
February 2015
We love our snowmobiling in Ontario and it shows. With more than 200 clubs and over 33,000km of trails to ride, there's always something going on for snow fans.
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Upcoming Ontario Snowmobile Events
March 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
4, Drag at the Mag, Magnetewan, ON
Snow drags, food, and fun—the Drag at the Mag is back. Racer meeting at 11:30 with the race beginning at high noon. There will be 4 lanes.
Registration: Gate opens at 8 am for registration to 10:30. $10 at the gate, $30 per class entry. Cash only.
Recommended Accommodations: Ahmic Lake Resort
4, 14th Annual Tom Saul Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Cochrane, ON
Snowmobilers will participate in the 50km round trip and all riders are welcome, old or new sleds. The money raised goes to cancer. So far CCVR has donated over $77 thousand to this cause.
Registration: Meet and greet is at 9 am with the ride starting at 10 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
4, Sudbury Pro Snowcross, Chelmsford, ON
Come and see the incredible high-flying Sleds, Snow Bikes and UTV's as the CSRA returns to Sudbury Downs. Two Days of non-stop racing at Sudbury Downs (400 Bonin St). Hundreds of North Americas Best Snowmobile, Snow Bike and UTV Side by Side Racers will descend upon Sudbury Downs bringing back some of the best Pro and Amateur Racing on one of our longest Snow Racing Tracks.
Registration: Tickets from $22. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
11, Big Winter Festiglace Snowmobile Extravaganza Poker Rally, Kapuskasing, ON
The Extravaganza is back! Enjoy a full day of snowmobiling in the Northern Corridor, a World's Best Snowmobiling Destination! Poker Rally checkpoints are located in Hearst, Mattice, Val Rita, Kapuskasing, Moonbeam, Smooth Rock Falls and Cochrane. Fifth and final checkpoint will be at the Centre de Loisirs in Kapuskasing, where riders will play their poker hand for a chance to win some cash prizes. The evening continues with a spaghetti supper and a live musical performance by emerging country-rock artists, Johnson's Creek, and special guests Eric Girard and Marc Desilets. This Big Winter Festiglace event supports the Kap Sno-Rovers (Poker Rally) and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 85.
Supper will be served between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Registration: $76 for 1 poker hand, 1 supper, and 1 concert ticket. $129 for two participants—1 poker hand, 2 suppers, 2 concert tickets. Click here to get started.
Recommended Accommodations: Kapuskasing Comfort Inn
11, Polar Bear Cup - OSOR, Cochrane, ON
Ontario Snowmobile Oval Racers – OSOR is a non-profit organization regenerating the sport of snowmobile racing and bringing it to communities throughout Ontario. As a group of racers, sponsors, fans and family members devoted to this sport, our collective experience in snowmobile racing spans seven decades.
Any qualified member may participate in the approved classes offered in any OSOR event pertaining to their age group. Snowmobiles are allowed to race in their perspective displacement or designated performance class, and any larger displacement or performance class except as noted in specific sections.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
12 - 18, Epic Snowmobile Adventure to James Bay, Sudbury, ON
Join Canada Rides on a snowmobile adventure from Sudbury to James Bay and back. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip you don’t want to miss. This is in partnership with Follow Her North. They organize all routes from beginning to end, so you just show up at the meeting point and ride.
Registration: $895 + HST.
Recommended Accommodations: Sportsman's Lodge Wildness Resort
23 - 24, Ski-Doo Spring Tour, Sudbury, ON
Check out the Ski-Doo Spring Tour to discover the new 2024 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles and chat with product experts, ambassadors, and fellow riders. Local dealers will also be on location answering all your questions and helping you place your spring orders. Ski-Doo Ambassador MJ Thompson will be there! On from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, and 10 am to 7 pm on Friday at the Steelworker’s Hall.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
25 - 26, Chicopee Pro Snowcross, Kitchener, ON
Come and see the incredible high-flying Sleds, Snow Bikes and UTV's as the CSRA returns to Chicopee Ski Resort! Two Days of non-stop racing! Presented by Royal Distributing and FXR.
Registration: Tickets from $20 to $180. Click here to get yours.
Recommended Accommodations: Chicopee Ski Resort
April 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
1, 2023 Mount Dufour Snowmobile Hill Climb, Elliot Lake, ON
After 20 long years, the Mt Dufour Hill Climb is back! This is a Liquor Licensed event as we celebrate an amazing season at Mt Dufour and raise funds for our local mountain.
Registration: $40 per class/ 2 runs per class entered. + $20 entry fee to help cover insurance costs. Click here for registration. $20 for event spectators—cash only at the gate.
Recommended Accommodations: Dunlop Lake Lodge
Past Ontario Snowmobile Events
February 2023 Ontario Snowmobile Events
4, Sledapalooza, Orillia, ON
A day of drag racing hosted by the Fallen Riders Support Team. There will also be live bands, an ice safety seminar, vendors, and lots of fun!
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Inn
4, Sled for Eternity Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls, ON
Get ready to hit the trails for our 2023 ride! Enjoy a great day on the trails with lunch, dinner and prizes to be won—including at 2022 Polaris XC 146 and a Samsung 75″ Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV.
Registration: Click here to register.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
4, North/South Dundas Snowarama, Morrisburg, ON
Whether you’re a snowmobiler or not, come and join us for a hot pancake breakfast at the Riverside Recreation Hall – only $5! While enjoying your breakfast, sponsor a participant to support kids with physical disabilities.
After breakfast, riders will enjoy a beautiful scenic 100 km ride, ending at Mountain Trailblazers Club House followed by a hot dog roast.
Participants are required to have a trail permit and are encouraged to collect pledges.
To make things more fun and interesting, we will be holding an auction from January 30, 2023 to February 11, 2023. Auction link will go live on January 30, 2023.
As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear!
Registration: Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: The McIntosh Country Inn
4, Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, AND make a difference in the lives of kids with physical disabilities in Ontario.
As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear!
Registration: Takes place at the Algoma Rod and Gun Club, 226 Connor Rd. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
4, Sudbury Snowarama, Sudbury, ON
Join us for the Walden Sno Runners Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids Snowmobile Ride. As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! For more information, please contact Carmen Bazinet at 705-562-2276 or cbazinet@easterseals.org.
Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
5, Kemptville Snowarama, Kemptville, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Kemptville in support of kids with physical disabilities! Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway! Breakfast is $10 with all proceeds going to Snowarama. And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant.
Check out the silent auction and bring your smile for the participant photo op. Each rider must fundraise a minimum of $25 to participate in the rally or parade. Pledge forms are available at JT Auto Parts, Randy’s Performance, B&H Grocery, and the Snowmobile Clubhouse. Riders are also encouraged to register and fundraise online.
If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. The Kemptville Snowarama Rally will start from the Kemptville Firehall and finish at the Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse 1505 O’Neil Road, Oxford Mills.
Registration: All riders must pledge a minimum of $25 and have a trail permit. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
11, Ride the North Poker Run, Chelmsford, ON
Come join the Northbound Sno Drifters and the Onaping Falls High Riders Snowmobile Clubs for the 8th annual “Ride the North” Poker run. The snowmobile ride begins in Chelmsford at the Place Bonaventure mall with registration at 9:30 am. Finishes at the Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant or Kelly’s Family Diner.
Registration: $10 per hand. Click here for the tally sheet.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
11, Spanish River Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Spanish, ON
Start and finish at the Spanish Marina Complex, 40 Garnier Rd., Spanish. Lots of vehicle and trailer parking on site. Leave by 10 am. Ride ends at 2 pm. Many prizes to be awarded by random draws, you must be present to win these prizes.
Registration: Begins at 9 am. $20 per hand. Multiple hands permitted. This is a cash event only. Special event permit for $45. Available online at permits@ofsc.on.ca.
Recommended Accommodations: Spanish River Inn
11, Thunder Bay Snowarama, Thunder Bay, ON
Join us for the Thunder Bay Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and make some great memories! As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! For more information please contact Rhonda Harrison at 807.345.7622 or by email at rharrison@easterseals.org.
Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge and Casino
12, Espanola Snowarama, Espanola, ON
This year’s event begins at Tim Hortons in Espanola for registration, from 9 to 10:30 am. Things get going at 10 am with a ride to the Back Home Bistro in Massey where you will enjoy a leisurely lunch. Following the day’s activities, a delicious spaghetti dinner, awards ceremony, and prize distribution will take place at Eagles Club, 2 Centre St., Webbwood. Advance tickets for the dinner will only be available until February 9, 2023, at a cost of $15 per person. For information regarding tickets call Gaetanne Sokoloski at 705.869.3509 or Sue Belanger 705.869.0179.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
18, Sledapalooza, North Bay, ON
A day of drag racing hosted by the Fallen Riders Support Team. There will also be live bands, an ice safety seminar, vendors, and lots of fun!
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western North Bay
18, Long Sault Legion Branch 569 Poker Run, Ingleside, ON
A five-stop poker run with music by Rod Rivette. Best 5 card stud poker hand gets $100. There will also be a 50/50 draw and door prizes.
Registration: $25 per person, includes beef stew.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Drive Inn
18, Snowmobile Throwdown, Haliburton, ON
Join Trillium Off-Road Recovery at the 2023 Snowmobile Throwdown hosted by the good folks at Leadbetters. The event is being held in the Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve. There will be food provided for a small fee by Leadbetters, live music, and a whole lot more. As always the volunteers will have merchandise for sale and items to give away so come and say hello to them.
Recommended Accommodations: Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
19, Snowmobile Ride for Autism 2023, Plantagenet, ON
The 2nd annual Snowmobile Ride for Autism is hosted by ASD United/Autism Group and is featured at www.RidesForAutism.ca. Participants scavenge for hidden items, landmarks or POI’s for points to win prizes. Scavengers will find points on their Ride on the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club’s trail system in way of hidden items as no points of interest that include interactive stops with our sponsors. The EOSC will be hosting a simultaneous fundraiser on the trail in Vankleek Hill that will also benefit the Ride. The event is in memory of Keith Ward.
Unloading and preparing starts at 9 am with the scavenger hunt flag drop at 10 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Place 19-67
19, Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Snowarama is on again this year at Cedar Meadows Resort, 1000 Norman St. Come enjoy a fun-filled day during the 2023 family weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 48th Snowarama ride in Timmins. Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from noon to 2 p.m. courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Collect pledges and ride in support of kids with physical disabilities in Ontario. As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! Register today and choose Timmins as your location. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge to you online.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort
25, 3rd Annual Francis Roy Memorial Ride, Ignace, ON
A ride to White Otter Castle hosted by the Ignace Otters SC. Last riders back to Clooch’s before 5 pm to draw your cards. Check out Clooch’s Tavern for breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials. All proceeds go toward the Tamarac House and the Ignace Otters SC.
Registration: Open from 10 am to noon at Clooch’s Tavern. $30 each (gives you 3 hands). $10 for each additional hand. Quad tickets $20 each, 50/50 tickets are $1 each. Penny auction tickets are $10 each.
Recommended Accommodations: North Woods Motor Inn
28, Bruce Mines Snowarama, Bruce Mines, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 130 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, AND make a difference in the lives of children and youth with physical disabilities. “Riders get a lot of enjoyment out of the day, good food, good trails, good fellowship, but in the end, we’re riding for the kids. That’s what it’s all about.” – Brian Elliott, Snowarama participant since the event’s inception in 1975. Riders are to meet at Bruce Mines Station for registration and a delicious breakfast. Following breakfast, riders will head out on the trail and stop for lunch at the Iron Bridge Lions Club. Don’t forget to secure your trail permit before Snowarama! The special event permits for our local ride are now available on the OFSC website. Click the link below for more information.
Registration: As a thank-you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse
January 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
28, Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
Get out and ride the trails in support of kids with physical disabilities in this year’s Snowarama. This year, all of our Snowaramas are working together toward a combined goal of raising $150,000.
Registration: You can register online or in person at the SnoHo Chalet, O’Brien Street Charleson Pit, beginning at 9 am. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100, either online or collected on the day of the event. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: White Otter Inn
28, Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Join us for an adventurous day in support of kids with physical disabilities in Sioux Lookout and across Ontario. As a thank you for supporting kids with physical disabilities, anyone who raises a minimum of $100 will receive a toque and glove set courtesy of Fast Eddie Speedwear! For more information, please contact Rhonda Harrison at 807.345.7622 or rharrison@easterseals.org.
Registration: Registration will be at the OPTA clubhouse on 108 Abram Lake road starting at 9 am. Register today and start fundraising!
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
December 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
3, Country Christmas ATV/Snowmobile Show, Kingsville, ON
Come check out the ATVs, UTVs, and, snowmobiles on display. Open from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a special light show from 5 pm to 7 pm. There will also be kids activities and a walk through our museum.
Registration: $10 per vehicle/person.
Recommended Accommodations: Adams Golden Acres Motel
November 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
20, 25th Annual Sledarama, Peterborough, ON
The annual Sledarama event is the last of its kind—a grassroots gathering of snowmobile enthusiasts. Known far and wide for its famous swap meet and show show & shine, it has become Peterborough’s largest consumer trade show. This is a show run by and for sledders. Much like the iconic Markham Snowmobile Show was in the past, this show has that real family feel. Take your time walking the show from building to building filled with snowmobiles, ATVs, side-by-sides, clothing, gear, parts, accessories, trailers and more. Takes place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre & Morrow Building, 151 Lansdowne St. West. Doors open from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Registration: Free.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Peterborough
October 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
21 - 23, 35th Annual Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show, Mississauga, ON
The largest show of its kind in the world is back! If you’re into snowmobiles, ATVs or an all-around powersports enthusiast, this is the show for you! As soon as you step foot on the show floor, you’ll be blown away with the incredible roster of exhibitors and the feature events taking place around the show. The enormous Outdoors Event Centre with live test drives and freestyle shows featuring snowmobiles, ATVs, motocross and street bikes. You’ll find huge manufacturer displays showcasing all of the new snowmobile and ATV line-ups. This show has more corporate manufacturer displays than any other snowmobile and/or ATV show across North America. All of the new machines under one roof, over one weekend, you can’t miss it! No matter where you’re coming from, it will be worth the drive to get here.
Registration: $25 admission. Click here for tickets.
March 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
5, Runway Park Snow Down Show Down Drag Races, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Race dates are January 8, February 5, and March 5. Saturday Snow Drags sign up from 9 to 10 am, racing at 11 am. Four lanes wide 500 ft pack snow. Awards in all classes, payouts in improved classes. Classes are 120 Stock, 120 Mod, Stock Non-Studded, Stock Studded, Improved, Pro Mod, Factory Stock Turbo (pump gas only), Factory Stock Turbo( race fuel), Outlaw, Open 2 stroke, Vintage (non current 2002 and older). CC's for each category are: 0-250, 340, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800,850 open.
Registration: Entry fee is $30. Admission is $15 per person. Free for ages 5 & under.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
February 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
5, Runway Park Snow Down Show Down Drag Races, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Race dates are January 8, February 5, and March 5. Saturday Snow Drags sign up from 9 to 10 am, racing at 11 am. Four lanes wide 500 ft pack snow. Awards in all classes, payouts in improved classes. Classes are 120 Stock, 120 Mod, Stock Non-Studded, Stock Studded, Improved, Pro Mod, Factory Stock Turbo (pump gas only), Factory Stock Turbo( race fuel), Outlaw, Open 2 stroke, Vintage (non current 2002 and older). CC's for each category are: 0-250, 340, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800,850 open.
Registration: Entry fee is $30. Admission is $15 per person. Free for ages 5 & under.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
12, UCSR's President's Ride, Ottawa, ON
The Upper Canada Snowmobile Region's President's Ride starts and finishes at the Brookstreet Hotel. A block booking of rooms will be saved for those interested in staying overnight. The plan is to complete part of the new Ottawa Valley River Loop and then return to Kanata for dinner. The route will be 150 to 200 kms. The ride is on from 9 am to 5 pm, social time from 5 to 7 pm, dinner from 7 to 9 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Brookstreet Hotel
13, Annual Snowmobile Show, Dungannon, ON
Meet up for a great day at Dungannon’s Annual snowmobile show and swap.
Recommended Accommodations: Maple Leaf Motel
26, The Big Deal Poker Run, Coniston, ON
Larry Berrio's Big Deal Poker Run is back! Riding from Coniston to Killarney. This event sells out every year so book your spot right away.
Registration: Call Courtney at the NOCA office—705-673-5619. After registration you will be given a code to book your room in Killarney. Registration, incudes breakfast at the Colonial Inn, Coniston.
Recommended Accommodations: Colonial Inn
26, Sledapalooza West Nipissing, West Nipissing, ON
For anyone that enjoys the winter, racing, snowmobiles and family events. We are extremely excited to see everyone after this long pause that we have all been through over the last while. Vendors, live bands, amateur drag races, Harley stunts, games and more. Make sure to call the Comfort Inn West Nipissing, Sturgeon Falls to get your rooms they will not last long. Follow Sledapalooza on Instagram for upcoming details.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Inn Sturgeon Falls
January 2022 Ontario Snowmobile Events
31 to Feb 5, 53rd Running of the International 500 Snowmobile Race Week, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
The 53rd Running of the International 500 Snowmobile Race Week begins on Monday, January 31, 2022 and concludes with the #SooI500 on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Make plans NOW to be a part of the biggest week in event history and the triumphant return of the most grueling and prestigious snowmobile race in the world.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
Decemeber 2021 Ontario Snowmobile Events
4, Jack Miner Snowmobile/ATV Show, Kingsville, ON
Meet at the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary for the 1st annual snowmobile/ATV show. Decorate your trailer for the holiday. This is a show only. No riding will be permitted on the property. Part of our Country Christmas Fundraising event.
Registration: Opens at 1pm, $5.
Recommended Accommodations: Adams Golden Acres Motel
November 2021 Ontario Snowmobile Events
21, 24th Annual Sledarama, Peterborough, ON
The last of its kind, Sledarama is the largest one-day swap meet in Ontario. Lots of new and used parts, snowmobile accessories, even permits will be available. Includes a show & shine competition and vintage sleds display. See the website for details. On at the Peterborough Memorial Centre from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Unless you already have everything you need for year, this is the place to be this weekend.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Peterborough
October 2021 Ontario Snowmobile Events
22-24, 34th Annual Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show 2021, Toronto, ON
The annual event is cancelled due to ongoing Ontario restrictions.
March 2020 Ontario Snowmobile Events
7, Bow-Tie Poker Run and Silent Auction, Head, Clara, and Maria, ON
A poker run and silent auction hosted by the Missing Link Snowmobile Club.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
February 2020 Ontario SNowmobile Events
1, South Seguin SC 18th Annual Radar Runs, Horseshoe Lake, ON
On from 10 am to 3 pm on Horseshoe Lake, just off Trail #205 at Horseshoe Pines Marina.
Manufacturer’s displays and demo rides, a BBQ lunch, lots of free parking for vehicles, trailers and sleds, and admission is free. Trophies will be awarded for all classes of machines from kids to modified. The Seguin Fire Department will be on hand with their fire trucks, air, boat, and other emergency vehicles. Back by popular demand this year will be the Antique Snowmobile Show and Display. This year’s featured charity is Habitat for Humanity, so come on out and support two great organizations, run your sled against your friends and neighbours or just come out and watch the excitement.
Registration: 3 runs for $20. There are still some sponsorship and advertising opportunities available. Visit www.pssd.ca for information or call 705-378-5217.
Recommended Accommodations: Log Cabin Inn
1, Sudbury Snowarama, Chelmsford, ON
Enjoy a full day of fun with your family and friends on OFSC trails and help kids with physical disabilities succeed at the Sudbury Snowarama. Easter Seals Ontario and the Sudbury Trail Plan Association are busy preparing for the 2020 Sudbury event scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Registration: Starts at McDonalds, 5118 Highway 69N, Hanmer from 9 am to 10 am. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges. This year, we will be riding to a location on the trail where there will be a bonfire and hot chocolate. Then, we ride back to Cousin Vinny’s for a spaghetti and meatball lunch at 2:30 at a special price for our event. Prizes, awards and a silent auction will take place at 3 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
1, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run - Chalk River Winter Carnival Weekend, Chalk River, ON
This event is part of the 40th Chalk River Winter Carnival and is hosted by the North Renfrew Snowmobile Association. Breakfast is available at the Lion's Hall starting at 8 am. Bonfire and hot dogs will be available along the trail at the Stopping Place on the A-trail west of Deep River.
Prizes for the poker run: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cash prizes poker hands picked at time of registration. Winners will be notified by phone or email.
Registration: Chalk River Lions Hall at 9 am till 11 am. Entry fee is $20 plus $2 (carnival button) for your entry to the winter carnival and chances to win prizes. Contact Karen 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympatico.ca for more details.
Recommended Accommodations: The Bear's Den
1, Cabin Fever Frolic, Pembroke, ON
Hosted by the Timberline Snowmobile Club. Pizza late lunch and door prizes. TJ DJ will be providing the music for us to frolic the night away. Cash only at door and bar. Appreciate all the support for our local snowmobile clubhouse.
Registration: $10 at the door.
Recommended Accommodations: Lakepoint Cottage Resort
2, Kemptville Snowarama, Kemptville, ON
Join the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub for a snowmobile rally on the local OFSC trails in support of kids with physical disabilities. Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at 9:30 am at the North Grenville Fire Station #1. The breakfast at the Fire Hall will be from 8 to 10 am.
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
8, 31st Annual Poker Run, Haliburton, ON
Head to the Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve for the 31st Annual Poker Run. Participants will ride the trails via snowmobile or ATV visiting 5 shelter cabins. Each cabin will offer a coloured token and refreshments. Before 5 pm participants turn in their tokens in order to draw a poker hand. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Haliburton Firefighters Association. First prize for best poker hand is a brand new snowmobile! Book your pass today. If you have not visited Haliburton Forest before check out the shelter cabin locations on our snowmobile trail map.
While participating in the poker run, don’t forget to check out some of the amazing scenic areas such as The Gorge, Redstone Vista and the Lookout!
Registration: For more information please call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com
Recommended Accommodations: Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
8, Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, AND make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community. For every $50 over the $150 amount, you receive an additional ballot.
Registration: Participation is easy! Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for these great incentives participants must raise $100 (12 – 25 years old) or $150 (26 years old and over): free breakfast, free lunch, gas top-up (up to $25), trail day pass. Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents by fundraising an additional $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
8, Thunder Bay Snowarama, Grand Portage, MN
Snowmobilers from across Northwestern Ontario and Northeastern Minnesota are invited to hit the trails for the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and become part of the most successful winter fundraiser for Easter Seals Ontario. Now in its 17th year, the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids has raised more than $450,000 in support of children and youth with physical disabilities in the community.
The event includes a bonfire on the trail, a fabulous dinner and LIVE entertainment on Saturday night. There will be prizes for the top fundraisers, as well as additional prizes throughout the weekend. A minimum of $100 in pledges is required to participate.
Grand Portage Lodge has reserved rooms for the weekend for Snowarama participants only. Please call Jean at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino at 1.800.543.1384 ext. 2914 to book a room reserved for Snowarama participants.
Snowarama has two routes to choose from at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino: A long ride that is approximately 120 miles and a short ‘local ride’ on the reservation that is approximately 35 miles. Trail permits will be required for those riders that venture off the Grand Portage Reservation trails at a cost of $51 USD. Minnesota trail permits are available at Ryden’s 66.
Registration: Minimum $100 is required to participate and includes dinner and live entertainment.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge and Casino
8, Golden Corridor Snowdrifters Poker Run, Kirkland Lake, ON
Join the Snowdrifters for the annual poker run. Checkpoints will include local businesses on the snowmobile trails.
Recommended Accommodations: Main Street Bed & Breakfast
9, Espanola-North Shore Snowarama, Espanola, ON
Enjoy a full day of fun with your family and friends on OFSC trails and help kids with physical disabilities succeed!
The ride will begin at 10:00 am and you will ride to the Back Home Bistro in Massey where you will enjoy a leisurely lunch. Following the day’s activities, a delicious spaghetti dinner, awards ceremony and prize distribution will take place at the Eagles Club, 2 Centre St., Webbwood beginning at 5:30 pm.
Registration: Event begins at Tim Hortons in Espanola with registration from 9 am to 11 am. Advance tickets for the dinner will only be available until February 6, 2020 at a cost of $12 per person. For information regarding where to purchase tickets call Gaetanne Sokoloski at 705.869.3509, Sue Belanger 705.869.0179 or Lisa Richer at 705.865.1441.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
16, Vintage and Custom Snowmobile Show and Swap, Listowel, ON
On form 9 am to 3 pm at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, corner of Main St. East and Tremaine Ave, Open to all makes or customized snowmobiles, vendors and spectators welcome. Food and warm drinks available. For more info call Greg at 519 292-6981.
Registration: Free admission.
Recommended Accommodations: Country Inn
16, Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day during the 2020 Family Day weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 46th Snowarama ride in Timmins.
Collect pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes. Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Register online and have your friends and family from various locations pledge you.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort
22, Poker Ride/Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids, Bruce Mines, ON
The Bruce Mines Sno Glyders are again holding their poker run in conjunction with Snowarama, but also planning a swap meet having to do with all things snow machining, children’s activities inside and out, and a kids craft table. Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 130 km of picturesque, groomed trails. Take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities in our community.
“Riders get a lot of enjoyment out of the day, good food, good trails, good fellowship, but in the end, we’re riding for the kids. That’s what it’s all about.” – Brian Elliott, Snowarama participant since the event’s inception in 1974.
Registration: Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for free breakfast, lunch, $25 gas card, trail day pass. $100 minimum for participants 12 to 25 years of age, $150 minimum for participants 26 years and older.
Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents for only an additional fundraised amount of $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
28, Ontario Snowmobile Oval Racers - Pinestone Cup, Haliburton, ON
Oval track snowmobile racing returns to Pinestone. Vintage sleds race the oval track on our 14 acre pond...right in front of our resort. You can even watch the action from the balcony of your room. Saturday night, Canada Rockz performs in the ballroom. It's an event you don't want to miss.
Recommended Accommodations: Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre
January 2020 Ontario Snowmobile Events
25, Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
Easter Seals Ontario along with the Atikokan SnoHo are kicking off the Snowarama season by hosting the 42nd annual Atikokan Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids event at the SnoHo Chalet on O’Brien Street Charleston Pit. You are invited to be part of this year’s event, filled with a variety of fun, family-friendly activities throughout the day and night. This year’s festivities include a 100km sled ride , lunch on the trail, and dinner, awards, auction and evening entertainment.
Registration: Register online or in person at the SnoHo Chalet, O’Brien Street Charleson Pit on Saturday, January 25, beginning at 9 am. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100, either online or collected on the day of the event. Special event permits will also be available for sledders from the SnoHo Club on the day of the event.
Recommended Accommodations: White Otter Inn
25, Bruce Mines Snowarama, Bruce Mines, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 130 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community.
When you turn in $150, the rider receives one ballot to win great prizes from many different local businesses. For every $50 over the $150 amount, you receive an additional ballot.
The Bruce Mines Sno Glyders are again holding their poker run in conjunction with Snowarama, but also planning a swap meet having to do with all things snow machining, children’s activities inside and out, and a kids craft table. Make a day of it even if you aren’t riding! Breakfast at Bruce Mines Arena and lunch at Wharncliffe Hall.
Registration: Participation is easy! Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for these great incentives: free breakfast, free lunch, $25 gas card, trail day pass. Participants must raise $150 ($100 for participants between 12 and 25 years of age). Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents for only an additional fundraised amount of $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
25, Morrisburg Snowarama, Morrisburg, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Morrisburg in support of kids with physical disabilities. Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the Riverside Recreation Hall—only $5. Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway. And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant.
If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at the Riverside Recreation Hall during breakfast. There will be a spaghetti dinner at Mountain Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club starting at 4 pm. (if snow prizes will be distributed at that time).
Registration: Participants are required to have a trail permit and are encouraged to raise a minimum of $25. Register online to start raising funds today.
Recommended Accommodations: The McIntosh Country Inn
25, Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sioux Lookout, ON
Funds raised at the Sioux Lookout-Hudson, Red Lake Snowarama will help provide children with physical disabilities with essential mobility and communication equipment, as well as summer camping opportunities at Easter Seals’ two fully accessible camps. It can cost families up to $40,000 a year to raise a child with a physical disability and most families can’t do it on their own. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Registration: The event starts at the Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Clubhouse, 108 Abram Lake road for registration at 8:30 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
25, Treadwell’s Annul Ice & Snow Drag Races, Alfred, ON
A day filled with fun and excitement for all ages. This is our 9th annual event and we are eager to see you all! Everyone is welcome. Come and support your local community event and make memories for years to come. Race for cash prizes and bonuses or come with the whole family to check out the races and vendors on site. Canteens and Beaver Tails for the foodies, 50/50 raffle, vendors, and much more entertainment.
Registration: $10 entry fee, kids 12 years and younger are free. Free parking on site.
31, Walkerton Snowarama, Walkerton, ON
Grey Bruce is the place with some of the most scenic trails in all of Southern Ontario.
Join us in Walkerton for this long-standing event from 6 to 10 pm in conjunction with the Chepstow Wings Night.
Registration: Open at the Chepstow Lions Park. We encourage you to register online and invite your friends and family to support you.
Recommended Accommodations: Travellers Inn Hanover
November 2019 Ontario Snowmobile Events
2, London Sled, ATV & Off Road Show, London, ON
Check out the 2020 models, 15% off parts and accessories, meet & greet with clubs and fellow riders, lots of door prizes to be won, and popcorn! Takes place at Hully Gully, 1705 Wharncliffe Road South in London.
16, Antique Snowmobile Show, Athens, ON
On at the Athens & District Snowmobile club, 7 10th Line Road in Athens, from 9 am to 3 pm, there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in different classes. From 8 to 10:30 am there will be a breakfast canteen. Everyone is welcome.
Registration: Fee is $5 per sled, admission fee is $5 at the gate.
17, Sledarama, Peterborough, ON
A snowmobile show, swap meet and show & shine, Sledarama has become Peterborough’s largest consumer trade show. Much like the iconic Markham Snowmobile Show was in the past, the Peterborough Sledarama has that real family feel. The last of its kind, the Peterborough Sledarama Show is a grassroots snowmobiling gathering, a one-day event on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Located at the Peterborough Memorial Centre and the Morrow building, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, Ontario. Parking is free. Take your time walking the show from building to building filled with snowmobiles, ATVs, side-by-sides, clothing, gear, parts, accessories, trailers, tourism, ATV and snowmobile clubs and OFSC snowmobile districts.
Tucked away between the two exhibitor buildings is the famous snowmobile swap meet. The swap attracts swappers from all over Ontario, Quebec and even New Brunswick making it one of the largest in Canada, if not the largest!
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Peterborough
October 2019 Ontario Snowmobile Events
26, North Country Cycle & Sports Vintage Snowmobile Show, Thunder Bay, ON
Trophies will be awarded for people's choice, best original, and best restored snowmobiles.
This show will take place at North Country Cycle and Sports
1164 Roland St from 9 am to 2 pm. All makes and models welcome. Newer machines are also welcome.
Registration: Entry is free but we ask that you do pre-register. To register please stop in or get in touch on Facebook.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
25-27, Toronto International Snowmobile ATV & Powersports Show, Toronto, ON
If you’re into snowmobiles, ATVs, and an all around Powersports enthusiast, this is the show for you! As soon as you step foot on the show floor, you’ll be blown away with the incredible roster of exhibitors and the feature events taking place around the show. The enormous outdoors event centre with live test drives and freestyle shows featuring snowmobiles, ATVs, motocross, and street bikes. You’ll find huge manufacturer displays showcasing all of the new snowmobile and ATV line-ups. This show has more corporate manufacturer displays than any other snowmobile and/or ATV show across North America. All of the new machines under one roof, over one weekend, you can’t miss it! We guarantee it will be worth the drive to get here.
Open from 1 to 9 pm on Friday, 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday at the Toronto International Centre, 6900 Airport Road.
Admission: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and youth (10-15yrs), free for kids under 10. Click here for tickets.
Winter 2018-2019 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Upper Canada Snowmobile Region
January 2019
26, Early Bird Club Ride, Vars, ON
Hosted by the Carleton Regional Snowmobile Club and starting at KC’s Country Inn, 984 Burton Road, in Vars, Ontario.
February 2019
2, Rideau Grand Snowmobile Poker Rally, North Gower, ON
To be awarded to the best poker hand, $500, for the second best poker hand, $300, and for the third best poker hand, $200. Cash prize to be awarded at 5 pm. (Cash prize must be presented to an individual 18 years of age minimum). Many other prizes for top finishers. Takes place at the Alfred Taylor Community Centre in North Gower, 30 minutes south of Ottawa. After the 160-kilometre ride, enjoy refreshments at the Hall after you ride.
Registration: Open from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, $25 per rider. Proceeds towards trail development, providing snowmobilers with wider and safer trails. Valid Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permits are mandatory and can be purchased on site. For more info, please contact Wayne Avery at 613-489-3265, or call any executive.
Recommended Accommodations: Clothier Mills Inn Motel
2, The 2nd Annual Kennelly Mountain Hillcross, Renfrew, ON
Hillcross is a combination of Snocross and Hillclimb race format. Two sleds race head-to-head up the mountain, over a series of jumps, tabletops, elevation step-ups, and corners. Approximate length is 1,000 feet. This race will test your skill...not what's under the hood!
Come by sled! Thanks to the support of the Calabogie & District Snowmobile Club this event will be accessible from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobilers Club Trail system Mountain Chute Dam Express (MDX) 105. Check out the OFSC Interactive Trail Map.
Registration: Race registration will be capped at 150 racers. $10 pre-registration per racer is recommended (non-refundable) this will guarantee your race spot and will be counted towards the $10 insurance fee at registration.
Gate Admissions: $10/adult (ages 12 and up), $5/children (ages 5-11), free for children under 5. Cash only at the event. There will be food vendors.
Recommended Accommodations: Jocko's Beach Resort & Motel
9, 10, Battle on the River 2.0, Deep River, ON
After a great turnout last year Northeast Snowmobile Racing Inc has decided to hold a two-day event this season—the 2nd Annual Battle on the River. 500' Flat Snowmobile drag races at the Rolph Airstrip Lane in Deep River.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
23, Food Bank Ride for Hunger 2019, Vars, ON
The annual food Bank ride for hunger ride leaves KC’s Country Inn in Vars at 10 am sharp. Registration starts at 9 am. The drivers meeting will be held a 9:50 am. It is asked that you make a donation of canned goods or cash donations. The food bank asked for cash because they can turn $1 to $3 of purchasing, both are welcome.
March 2019
2, Ladies Only Pink Ride, Ottawa, ON
Announcing the first ever Ladies Only Ride! The ride length and route are still to be decided. There will be a stop for lunch at Hammond Bar and Grill, so come on ladies, let’s see you all out for this event. Please show your interest on the event page please.
April 2019
6, 7, Calabogie 500, Calabogie, ON
Hosted by the Northeast Snowmobile Racing Inc., the two-day hilldrag event takes place at the Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort.
Recommended Accommodations: Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2019
2, Madoc Snowmobile Drags, Madoc, ON
On from 11 am to 5:30 pm.
16, Radar Run for Family Fun, Wilberforce, ON
Family Fun at it's best! All proceeds to Highlands East Food Hub. Prizes, contests, hot food, and drinks. Participate or just come out and enjoy. Food donations & Silent Auction donations gratefully accepted. Contact Gladys (705) 448-2387. We were thrilled to raise over $2,000 last year and ready to raise the roof this year!
Registration: Entry fee is $2/run or 3/$5 and plenty of categories for young and old people/sleds.
Recommended Accommodations: Nomi Resort
March 2019
30, Batawa Drags, Batawa, ON
Hosted by the Northeast Snowmobile Racing. There will be classes for all skill levels and sleds, including Pro Classes with 100% Pay Back and Amateur Classes racing for trophies!
Registration: Opens at 8 am and closes at 11 am. Drivers Meeting at 11:30 am, racing starts at noon. Please arrive early and bring your sleds to tech where you will be checked for the classes you wish to participate in and given a registration sheet there.
District 5—Southwestern Ontario
February 2019
2, Ellice Swampers Poker Rally and BBQ, Monkton, ON
Join us for our annual Poker Rally and Pork Chop BBQ at the Elma Logan Arena in Monkton. The Poker Rally begins at 11 am and the last hand starts from the arena at 3 pm on a loop around Swampers trails. Prizes will be awarded for the best hands!
Registration: $5/hand or $10 for 3.
Afterwards, stick around for our Pork Chop BBQ. This great meal also coincides with our Landowner Appreciation BBQ - please thank the landowners who make our trails possible! Tickets are $15/plate.
Don't have a permit? Download your FREE Try Our Trails weekend pass from permits.ofsc.on.ca for February 2nd and 3rd!
Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for more info and updates!
Recommended Accommodations: Westover Inn
March 2019
23, Rockstar Energy SX, Kitchener, ON
Takes place at the Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, 396 Morrison Road, Kitchener. Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championship.
Recommended Accommodations: Radisson Hotel
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
January 2019
19, Open Sesame Snowmobile Poker Run, Stonecliffe, ON
The Missing Link Snowmobile Club hosts this poker run starting at the Stonecliffe Township Hall. After the ride, there will be fun and games, cash prizes and a community dinner available after 2 pm. Everyone welcome!
Registration: At the Stonecliffe Township Hall starting at 10:30 am. $20 per entry.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
February 2019
2, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run - Chalk River Winter Carnival, Chalk River, ON
Poker hands picked at time of registration. Winners will be notified by phone or email. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Bonfire and hot dogs will be available along the trail at the Stopping Place on the A-trail west of Deep River.
Registration: Chalk River Lions Hall at 9 am to 11 am. $20/poker hand. Plus $2 (carnival button) for your entry to the winter carnival & chances to win prizes. Breakfast is available at the Lion's Hall, it's the Chalk River Winter Carnival weekend.
2, Timberline Annual Mystery Poker Run, Pembroke, ON
Join us for our annual Mystery Poker Run Saturday Feb 2, 2019. Participation prizes, 1st, 2nd & 3rd cash prizes, worst hand prize are available. Food available at our Canteen. Format same as last year, keep your eyes peeled for objects along the trail, record them and you could win our Mystery prize.
Registration: Open at the Timberline Clubhouse from 11 am to noon. Cost per hand is $10 or a chance for 5 hands at $20 (3 hands guarranteed).
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
9, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run - Deep River Winter Carnival, Deep River, ON
Registration: Open at the Bear's Den, 33177 Hwy 17 Deep River, from 10 am till noon. $20. Return to the Bear's Den by 4:30 pm & draw your poker hand. Trail access on NRSA #135, checkpoints and lots of family fun! Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cash prizes & door prizes. Contact Karen at 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympatico.ca for more details.
Recommended Accommodations: The Bear's Den
9, Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve 30th Annual Poker Run, Haliburton, ON
Join us for our 30th Annual Poker Run. Participants will ride the trails via snowmobile or ATV visiting our 5 shelter cabins. Each cabin will offer a coloured token and refreshments. Before 5 pm participants turn in their tokens in order to draw a poker hand. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Haliburton Firefighters Association. First prize for best poker hand is a brand new snowmobile! Book your pass today. If you have not visited Haliburton Forest before check out the shelter cabin locations on our snowmobile trail map or click here to learn more about snowmobiling there.
Registration: 8 am to 2 pm. Check Points: 9 am to 4 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Stay at the Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
15-17, Bonnechere Cup, Eganville, ON
The Eganville Sno-drifters’ Club has a long history of hosting the Bonnechere Cup. Since 1974, the races have taken place at our very own ice oval track in Eganville, Ontario.
Some of the greatest names in snowmobiling history have experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat right here at our track. Names like Lee, Vandolder, Riemenschneider, Wahl, Vessair, Schulz and of course, Villeneuve, have all shaped the course of their careers at the Bonnechere Cup.
We warmly welcome you to the 45th edition of the Bonnechere Cup!
Registration: Adult Day Pass is $20, Adult Weekend Pass is $30, Youth Pass (age 11 and under) is $5. For drivers: $20/class, $10 Ambulance fee.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottage Resort
March 2019
2, Bow-Tie Classic Poker Run & Silent Auction, Stonecliffe, ON
The 22nd annual poker run event includes a silent auction, dinner, and prizes. Everyone welcome!
Registration: starts at 10 am at Stonecliffe Township Hall.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
District 7—Muskoka
No events announced yet.
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
January 2019
19, 20, SledFest 2019, Stayner, ON
SledFest is back! Moved from Wasaga Beach, the amateur snow drags will be hosted at the Edenvale Airport in Stayner. Come out and see what this kid-friendly, two-day event is all about. Bring your sled and try your best to beat the competition or a friend. Bring it to the track, not on the trails! Located on the OFSC Trail #507.
Recommended Accommodations: Blue Mountain
February 2019
23, FXR Top Gun Shooter Snowcross National, Innisfil, ON
Canada’s best Snowmobile and Snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy Snowcross Championships at the FXR Top Gun National.
Registration: CRSRA Registration System
March 2019
15, 16, 2020 Manufacturer’s Sneak Peek, Barrie, ON
Takes place at the Bradford Greenhouse Garden Galley, 4346 Highway 90, in Barrie. Be the first to see the 2020 Snowmobiles form Polaris, Yamaha, Ski-Doo and Arctic Cat. The show features new snowmobiles, snowmobile accessories and a chance to talk direct to factory experts to get all the details on next year’s sleds.
Registration: Free admission and free parking to all shows, so bring your family along!
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
30, Mystik National SX, Barrie, ON
Takes place at the Horseshoe Resort. Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championship.
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
31, Dayco National SX, Barrie, ON
The event takes place at the Horseshoe Resort. Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championship.
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
December 2019
15, Drag at the Mag, Magnetewan, ON
Starts at 10 am. Test and Tune day.
Registration: Donation at the gate, $30 per sled.
Recommended Accommodations: Ahmic Lake Resort
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2019
16, Snowdrifter Rider Appreciation Day, Sundridge, ON
The Near North Snowdrifter Snowmobile Club will be serving free hot chocolate and free hot dogs out on the trail on the morning of Saturday, February 16, 2019. Everyone Welcome. Meet at C105D West of S River past the tunnel at Tower Rd.
Registration: Free
Recommended Accommodations: Caswell Resort Hotel
23, Inaugural Snowmobile Poker Run, North Bay, ON
North Bay Cycle and Sports is happy to invite you to a full day of fun, our Inaugural Snowmobile Poker Run. The ride will be from 12 pm to 4 pm with a Silent Auction and Dinner to follow catered by The Portage! All funds raised go directly to supporting the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation’s Cancer Care, Close to Home campaign.
Registration: Tickets are $30/ Rider and can be purchased directly from us at the parts counter. Meet at 475 Wallace Road. See you there!
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western North Bay
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2019
2, 2019 Sudbury Snowarama, Chelmsford, ON
This year’s event will be take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Cousin Vinny’s, at the Place Bonaventure Mall in Chelmsford. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes. Complimentary lunch for all registered participants at noon. Top fundraising awards given out at 3 pm.
Registration: Will be open from 9 am to 2 pm. Ride starts at 10 am.
You can also register on line at www.snowarama.org and choose the Sudbury site. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you on line.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
9, Are You the North Charity Poker Run, Capreol, ON
Come out and join 3SixtyNorth for the second annual "Are You the North“ snowmobile poker run in support of Northern Cancer Foundation.
More information coming soon.
Recommended Accommodations: Sportsman’s Inn
9, Ride the North Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
A fun, family day of sledding with great prizes.
Registration at the Place Bonaventure Mall in Chelmsford in the morning and finally ending at the Windy Lake Motel for prizes and winning hands being determined. The Northbound Sno Drifters and Onaping Falls High Riders will be hosting this event. Any question reach out to either club.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
10, 2019 Espanola-North Shore Snowarama, Espanola, ON
Please stay tuned for more info on the day’s ride.
Registration: Beginning at Tim Hortons in Espanola for registration, from 9 am to 10:30 am. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges. Register online and have your friends and family from various locations sponsor you.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
16, Royal Flush Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
Help a great cause and have a great time! Get your ticket today!
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
23, Nickel Belt Snow Spirits 33rd Annual Wilderness Run, Skead, ON
Bring your friends and join us for a day of riding and an evening of fun, food, and prizes! Group ride departs at approximately 10 am. Lunch on trail. Dinner at 6:30 pm, dance at 9 pm. Prizes: Door prize, plus additional prize draws/games available.
Registration: Open 9 am to 11 am. Tickets are $30 each (includes entry, dinner, dance, door prize(s). $20 for meal and dance only. For tickets (or info) contact Al Ross (705)560-0109.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
March 2019
2, 3, Larry Berrio’s Big Deal Poker Run, Killarney, ON
Back for another year to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sudbury. The fun begins at 10 am on Saturday riding from The Firehouse Bar and Grill in Capreol to beautiful Killarney with an overnight stay at the Sportsman's Inn with dinner, prizes and entertainment.
Registration: Tickets available soon.
Recommended Accommodations: Sportsman’s Inn
District 13 - Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
January 2019
19, 2019 Runway Park Snow Drags, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Snow drags on January 19, February 9, and March 9. 120 stock, 120 mod, stock non-studded, stock studded, improved vintage (non-current) 1999 & older. CCs in each category 0-300, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800, Open.
Registration: Admission is $10, kids 5 & under are free. Racer sign up $30 per class. Payouts in all classes except 120's. Which receive plaques. Sign up 10-11am, racing at noon.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
February 2019
9, 2019 Runway Park Snow Drags, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Snow drags on January 19, February 9, and March 9. 120 stock, 120 mod, stock non-studded, stock studded, improved vintage (non-current) 1999 & older. CCs in each category 0-300, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800, Open.
Registration: Admission is $10, kids 5 & under are free. Racer sign up $30 per class. Payouts in all classes except 120's . Which receive plaques. Sign up 10-11am, racing at noon.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
9, 2019 Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Start is at Pidge’s Car Care, 2-196 Industrial Park Crescent, Sault Ste. Marie. Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 km of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community.
Lots of prizes will be awarded.
Registration: Participation is easy! Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for the great incentives—free breakfast, free lunch, gas top-up (up to $25, trail day pass—participants must raise $100 (12 – 25 years old) or $150 (26 years old and over). Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents by fundraising an additional $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
16, Walden Sno Runner Ride, Elliot Lake, ON
The club has booked a ride to Elliot Lake, there only 4 rooms left, must book soon to ensure a room. Ride details will be finalized and shared at Feb 13 club meeting at 7pm, Library in Lively, Kin St.
Registration: Room, dinner and breakfast $105/person based on double occupancy. Lodge # 705-848-8090.
Recommended Accommodations: Dunlop Lake Lodge
March 2019
9, 2019 Runway Park Snow Drags, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Snow drags on January 19, February 9, and March 9. 120 stock, 120 mod, stock non-studded, stock studded, improved vintage (non-current) 1999 & older. CCs in each category 0-300, 440, 500, 600, 700, 800, Open.
Registration: Admission is $10, kids 5 & under are free. Racer sign up $30 per class. Payouts in all classes except 120's . Which receive plaques. Sign up 10-11am, racing at noon.
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
District 14—Temiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
February 2019
16, Golden Corridor Snowdrifters Annual Poker Run, Kirkland Lake, ON
Win $500 for the best poker hand. There will be a silent auction as well as chili and coffee courtesy of Tim Hortons.
Registration: Starts at 10:30 am. Poker run is from 11 am to 3 pm. $5 per hand.
17, 2019 Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day at the 2019 Family Day weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 45th Snowarama ride in Timmins. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you online. Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from noon to 2 pm courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Opens at 9:30 am. Collect pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
March 2019
2, Eclipse Financial Cup, Timmins, ON
Canada’s best snowmobile and snowbike racers will compete over huge jumps and moguls for Rockstar Energy National Snowcross Championships and the Eclipse Financial Cup.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
2, 3, Cabin Fever Snowbike Ride, Timmins, ON
A full day of GPS guided full-on Powder Hound Boondocking experience. Hosted in the beautiful setting of Horwood Lake Lodge located in Timmins, Ontario. The event leaves from and returns to the lodge on both Saturday and Sunday. Accommodations and restaurant food are included in your event fee. You can expect to ride snow covered valleys with vast open area's while navigating your way through the forest to key play area's on the route. The snowfall in this area is always deep with pillows of white goodness on top of everything!
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge
District 15—Cochrane-Kapuskasing-Hearst
March 2019
2, The Great Northern Expedition Endurance Snowmobile Ride, Cochrane, ON
Hosted by Canuck Powersports, this is the first of what will be an annual charity Snowmobile Endurance Ride in Cochrane, Ontario. This event is not a race but puts rider and machine to the test in a safe, high-mileage ride that will challenge any rider. Navigation skills and a test of one’s endurance makes this a unique event like no other. Our charity of choice is the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Riders will have the option to complete a 400 km (8-hour) or 600 km (12-hour) ride in Northern Ontario while hitting checkpoints along the way. Everyone who participates will be entered into a draw for door prizes. Those that complete the ride in the allotted time will have their names entered into an additional draw for some larger prizes from our sponsors.
Registration: To register please visit www.canuckpowersports.com and follow the registration process on the main page. Registration is $30 CDN per rider.
Special rates for our hotel sponsor at the Best Western Swan Castle Inn can be made online only.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
2, 10th Annual Tom Saul Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Cochrane, ON
All sleds and riders, old or new, are welcome to come out and raise funds for cancer at this family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Hosted by the Cochrane Classic Vintage Riders. Meet and greet starts at 9 am with ride starting at 10:30-ish at the Polar Bear Habitat, parking lot 1, Drury Road in Cochrane. Then it’s off for a 45 km round trip ride.
Registration: A $10 donation would be appreciated.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Swan Castle Inn
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2019
26, 2019 Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
There will be a variety of fun, family-friendly activities throughout the day and night of the 41st annual Atikokan Snowarama. This year’s festivities include a 100km sled ride north to White Otter Castle, lunch on the trail, and dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion, awards, auction, dance, and evening entertainment.
Registration: You can register online or in person at the SnoHo Chalet, O’Brien Street Charleson Pit on Saturday, January 26, beginning at 9 am or the on Friday, the 25th from 7 to 9 pm. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 either online or collected on the day of the event. Download additional pledge forms at snowarama.org or contact Easter Seals at 1.800.267.3778 ext. 4. Special event permits will also be available for sledders from the SnoHo Club on the day of the event.
26, 2019 Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sioux Lookout, ON
This year’s event starts at the Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Clubhouse, 108 Abram Lake road for registration at 8:30 am. Leaving the clubhouse by 9:30 am with a brief stop in Hudson. Then continuing on to Pizza Hut in Dryden via the “A” Trail. After lunch, pictures and fuel. We are back on the “A” Trail with our return ride to Hudson/Sioux and the OPTA clubhouse. (Please note the approx total distance of the event is 220 km. Please fill your fuel tank.)
Funds raised at the 2019 Sioux Lookout-Hudson, Red Lake Snowarama will help provide children with physical disabilities with essential mobility and communication equipment, as well as summer camping opportunities at Easter Seals’ two fully accessible camps. It can cost families up to $40,000 a year to raise a child with a physical disability and most families can’t do it on their own. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Registration: Starts at 9 am at Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Club House.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
February 2019
9, 2019 Thunder Bay Snowarama, Thunder Bay, ON
To celebrate our 15th year at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, with every $100 in pledges you raise, you will receive a ballot to win 1 of 15 Snowarama gifts, including a trip to Las Vegas!
Snowmobilers from across Northwestern Ontario and Northeastern Minnesota are invited to hit the trails for the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and become part of the fundraiser that has raised more than $400,000 in support of children and youth with physical disabilities in the community. Snowarama has two routes to choose from at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. A long ride that is approximately 120 miles and a short ‘local ride’ on the reservation that is approximately 35 miles.
Registration: Minimum $100 is required to participate and includes dinner and live entertainment. Grand Portage Lodge has reserved rooms for the weekend for Snowarama participants only.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
Winter 2017-2018 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
September 2018
22, 3rd Annual Fall Vendor Event, Prescott, ON
Hosted by the Grenville Snowmobile Association. Come out to the clubhouse to shop and visit with our amazing vendors. Sure to have all new fall and winter catalogues and goodies for you too look at. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Registration: Indoor tables are $30, and outdoor tables are $20.
Recommended Accommodations: Ashbury Inn B & B
January 2018
27, Kennelly Mountain Hill Cross Race Event, Renfrew, ON
Calling all Snowmobile Racers, Snowcross, Hill Drag and Weekend Warriors! Here's your chance to compete in KMMX's First Annual HillCross Race Event. There are classes for most everyone regardless of experience! HillCross is a combination of Snocross and Hillclimb. Two competitors race head-to-head up the mountain, over a series of jumps, tabletops and elevation step-ups, including a 90 degree left hand turn. Approximate length is 1000 feet.
Thanks to the support of the Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club this event will be accessible from the OFSC Trail system.
All enquires, email Chris at ride@kmmx.ca or send a message to the KMMX facebook page. Questions on tech specification please contact Cory @ criopelleloveless@gmail.com.
Registration: $10 Adult (Ages 12 and up), $5 Children (Ages 6-11), Children ages 5 and under are free. $5 additional fee for Pit Access non-racers. Cash only please at the track.
Recommended Accommodations: Jocko's Beach Resort & Motel
February 2018
3, Morrisburg Snowarama, Morrisburg, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Morrisburg in support of kids with physical disabilities! Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the Riverside Recreation Hall. Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway. And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant! If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at the Riverside Recreation Hall during breakfast.
Registration: Open at the Riverside Heights Community Centre from 8 am to 11 am. Breakfast is only $5. Participants are required to have a trail permit and are encouraged to collect pledges. Register online to start raising funds today.
Recommended Accommodations: The McIntosh Country Inn
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
4, Kemptville Snowarama, Kemptville, ON
Enjoy a snowmobile rally on the OFSC trails around Kemptville in support of kids with physical disabilities. Come and join us for a hot breakfast at the North Grenville Fire Station #1, check out the silent auction and bring your smile for the participant photo op! Not a snowmobiler? Come for breakfast anyway! And while you’re at it, sponsor a participant. If the rally is cancelled due to lack of snow, the breakfast will go ahead, and presentations and draws will take place at 9:30 am at the North Grenville Fire Station #1.
Registration: Opens at 7:30 am along with breakfast.
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
10, BEAST Poker Rally, Munster, ON
Up to $1,000 in cash prizes. The Beautiful Eastern Association of Snowmobile Trails Poker Rally will be running from Danby’s Bar and Grill in Munster, 2858 Munster Road. On the BEAST 203 trail, close to the A Trail. Breakfast will be available. Returning to Danby’s by 5 pm. Winners announced at 6 pm. Entertainment to follow late afternoon. Contact Dave Poaps at 613-913-5400 if you have any questions.
Registration: $25 entry fee. Open from 9 am to 11 am.
10, Snow Road Station Ride for Dad, Macdonalds Corners, ON
Join us for a fun-filled day of riding with a lunch, dinner, prizes, silent auction and much more all while helping to raise money to fight prostate cancer for our local community! Trail ride begins at 10 am at Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Macdonalds Corners.
Registration: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
15-19, RAP Tour 2018, Carleton Place, Mattawa, Haliburton, Barry's Bay, ON
If you have not completed the RAP tour, now is the time! The RAP tour showcases the best of Ontario snowmobiling in one remarkable circle tour Round Algonquin Park. Snowmobiling through OFSC Districts 6, 7 and 11, riders will experience incredible trails on an exciting mix of utility corridors, abandoned rail lines and old logging roads, plus sledding through the extensive forests of the rugged Canadian Shield. Click the link above to see details about the plan. Please note, these days are 300+ kilometer riding days which will be 7 to 9 hours. Make sure to book your accommodations soon! Contact Ian Edwards at iedwards62@yahoo.ca or 613-257-1359 if you wish to join on this ride.
Recommended Accommodations: Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort
17, West Carleton SC Poker Run in Support of Snowsuit Fund, Kinburn, ON
Come out for a fun day on the trails, get stamps at many of our sponsors to complete the day then return to the clubhouse at 4 pm in Kinburn for dinner (at 6 pm) with many prizes. All proceeds go to the Snowsuit Fund. Please come and help keep a child warm this winter while having a fun time with family and friends. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place along with youngest and oldest rider prizes. Plus many other prizes from our many generous sponsors.
Registration: Open from 10 am to 11 am. Poker run starts at 11 am. $25 early bird tickets (we will release a limited number), $30 per rider (includes poker run and one dinner ticket), $15 dinner only ticket. Children 6 and under are free of charge.
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Arnprior
April 2018
7, Calabogie 500, Calabogie, ON
Hosted by Northeast Snowmobile Racing, the annual Calabogie 500 HillDrag is expanding and will be doing a two day event!
Recommended Accommodations: Calabogie Peaks Resort
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2018
3, Madoc Snowmobile Drags, Madoc, ON
The Centre Hastings Snowmobile Club hosts the Madoc Sled Drags on Moira Lake. Full portatree timing system weather permitting. Pro 100% payout and amateur trophy classes.
Recommended Accommodations: Marmora Inn B & B
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
March 2018
30, Northeast Snowmobile Racing Batawa Drags, Batawa, ON
Classes for all skill levels and sleds, including Pro Classes with 100% pay back and amateur classes racing for trophies! Racing starts at noon. Please arrive early and bring your sleds to tech where you will be checked for the classes you wish to participate in and given a registration sheet there.
Registration: Opens at 8 am and closes at 11 am. Drivers Meeting at 11:30 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Marmora Inn B & B
District 3—Uxbridge-Rice Lake-Sharbot Lake
October 2018
27, Port Perry Snowmobile Club Pig & Pint Pig Roast, Scugog, ON
Co-hosted by the Cartwright Dyno’s Snowmobile Club, the event takes place at the Summerlea Golf Club heated event tent (right behind the club house) at 7 pm. See the 2019 sleds. There will be a $500 door prize and other giveaways through the night. Also includes a DJ and dancing and a cash bar.
Registration: Tickets are $35 with a limit of 250 to be sold so don’t wait. Age 19 and up only.
January 2018
20, Great Pine Ridge Poker Run, Harwood, ON
Sign in from 10 am until noon.
Registration: $10 for club members and $20 for non-members.
Recommended Accommodations: Golden Beach Resort
20, Long Sault Ridge Runners Poker Run, Pontypool, ON
The annual poker run is on from 10 am to 5 pm starting from the clubhouse.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
21, Long Sault Ridge Runners Pancake Breakfast, Pontypool, ON
Breakfast served from 9 am to Noon at the clubhouse and then a ride out on the trails.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, Ken Nelson Memorial Family Day Poker Run, Harwood, ON
The 6th annual Ken Nelson Memorial Poker Run will be held again on the family day weekend. A pancake breakfast will be served at the clubhouse starting at 8:30 am.
Registration: Poker run sign in from 10 am till noon. Cost is $10 for club members and $20 for non members. Bring a toonie donation for an extra card.
Recommended Accommodations: Golden Beach Resort
17, Antique Classic Show 'n Shine & Swap Meet, Pontypool, ON
The Long Sault Ridge Runners host the event on from 9 am to 4 pm at the club house, 320 Sandy Hook Road, Pontypool. Includes free demo rides, sled ride track, antique awards ceremony, antique exhibit show, and kids track for small lightweight sleds. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank.
Registration: Opens at 9 am. $15 each.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
District 4—Dufferin-Orangeville-Georgina
January 2018
3, Dufferin Drift Busters Drivers Training, Melanchthon, ON
On from 8:30 am to 3 pm at the groomer shed, 157289 Highway 10, Melanchthon. Must be 12 years old or over. Bring your own lunch. Parent must be present for drop-off.
Registration: Pre-register with Dianna Wallace.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
21, Orangeville SC Poker Run & Open House, Orangeville, ON
The Orangeville Snowmobile Club is excited to host our first Poker Run of the 2018 season and their first ever open house. Ride the poker run in the morning and then meet back at the clubhouse for a complimentary BBQ and learn more about your local club. Open house on from 11 am to 1 pm. BBQ starts at 11:30 am. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place poker hands. Draws for kids ages 0-12. All proceeds generated go directly back into supporting your local club and trails!
Registration: For the poker run from 9 am to 11 am. $10/hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, Dufferin Drift Busters Radar Run, Shelburne, ON
On from 10 am to 3 pm at the groomer shed, 157289 Highway 10, north of Shelburne. Includes prizes, food booth, bonfire, local dealers on site and lots of family fun.
Registration: Open from 8 am to 9:30 am.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
District 5—Southwestern Ontario
January 2018
27, Steak BBQ, Radar Run & Poker Rally, St. Mary’s, ON
BBQ is on from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Science Hill Drifters Clubhouse. There will also be karaoke.
Registration: Open from 9 am to 3 pm. $25/person.
Recommended Accommodations: Stone Willow Inn
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, Ellice Swampers Poker Rally and Pork Chop BBQ, Monkton, ON
Event will be held at the Elma Logan Community Centre in Monkton, Ontario on Trail 5-60 between Intersection 536 and 537.
Start time for the Poker Rally is 10 am at the Community Centre, last hand dealt at 2 pm. There will be prizes for best hands, and door prizes too.
Come in and enjoy a hot meal after the Poker Rally at the pork chop bbq and social from noon to 6 pm. $12 per ticket. Held in conjunction with our Landowner Appreciation BBQ to say thanks to the folks who make our trails possible!
Registration: $5 per poker hand, $10 for 3.
Recommended Accommodations: Westover Inn
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
January 2018
13, 18th Annual Eganville Old Snowmobile Show, Eganville, ON
The biggest old sled show in Ontario! On from 10 am to 4 pm at the Eganville Snodrifters Clubhouse, Highway 41 & 60, Eganville. Grounds open at 8 am. Includes Old Snowmobile Show & Shine, and Swap Section to buy and sell parts and sleds. The clubhouse will be open for food and refreshments.
Registration: $5 admission fee. Free with show sled. Vendor spaces are $10.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottage Resort
13, Snow Country Snowmobile Region Driver Training, Pembroke, ON
You must register for the course. Individuals must be 12 years or older on the day of the course.
Registration: $40 each. Email ljackson4508@yahnoo.ca or call 613-646-7736 to pre-register or more information.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
20, Open Sesame Poker Run, Stonecliffe, ON
One of the Missing Link Snowmobile club's annual fundraisers. Enjoy a day of great snowmobiling and fun with chances to win cash prizes. All proceeds go to the Missing Link Trail Improvement Fund.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
February 2018
3, North Renfrew Snowmobile Association 7th Annual Poker Run, Chalk River, ON
This event is part of the Chalk River Winter Carnival. Breakfast is available at the Lion's Hall starting at 8 am. Poker hands drawn at time of registration.
Registration: At the Chalk River Lions Hall from 9 am till 11 am. $20 each. $2.50 for Chalk River Carnival Button.
Recommended Accommodations: Bears Den Lounge & Motel
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run, Deep River, ON
Come out for the North Renfrew Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Poker Run - Deep River Winter Carnival Weekend!
Registration: At the Bear's Den, 33177 Hwy 17 Deep River from 10 am till 12 pm. Entry fee $20 per hand. Return to the Bear's Den by 4 pm & draw your poker hand. Trail access on NRSA #135. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cash prizes & door prizes. Checkpoints on trails, contact Karen or Doug 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympaticoca for more info.
Recommended Accommodations: The Bear's Den
18, NRSA Family Day Social, Deep River, ON
The North Renfrew Snowmobile Association Family Day Social takes place on the A-trail west of Deep River stopping from 11:30 am till 2:30 pm. There will be Dougie's Dogs, hot chocolate, bonfire plus a great opportunity to meet fellow snowmobilers. For more info contact Karen or Doug at 613-586-1951 or karencrain@sympatico.ca.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
24, Snow Country Snowmobile Region Driver Training, Pembroke, ON
You must register for the course. Individuals must be 12 years or older on the day of the course.
Registration: $40 each. Email ljackson4508@yahnoo.ca or call 613-646-7736 to pre-register or more information.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
March 2018
3, Bow-Tie Poker Run & Silent Auction, Stonecliffe, ON
The Missing Link Snowmobile club’s annual club fundraiser is a great snowmobiling poker run. Best poker hand wins top prize of $1,000. Silent auction to follow poker run. Lots of fun for everyone.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
District 7—Muskoka
February 2018
2-4, Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run, Huntsville, ON
The 19th annual fundraiser for women with breast cancer takes place at the Hidden Valley Resort. The all-woman weekend of fun includes a 150-kilometre round trip route with lunch and then an evening gala with buffet dinner with prizes, awards, auctions, and surprises.
Registration: Pre-register here or do it on Friday, February 2nd at 2 pm. See website for details on the cost of registration.
Recommended Accommodations: Hidden Valley Resort
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Dorset Poker Rally, Dorset, ON
$2,000 grand prize for the top poker hand. In support of Lions Camp Dorset, there will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, and prizes for the top ten poker hands. Entertainment by Lou Moore.
Registration: Open Friday night and Saturday morning. $50 per rider and includes dinner and poker hand. Free with $100 in pledges.
Recommended Accommodations: Lions Camp Dorset
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
January 2018
27, Sno-Voyageurs SC & 705 Snowmobiles Poker Run, Phelpston, ON
With a $500 grand prize. Includes breakfast and dinner specials, donut and hot chocolate, prizes and 50/50 draw. Bring a donation of a non-perishable item for the food bank and get a free poker hand to play when you check in. Poker run starts at 10 am.
Registration: $35 per hand. Open at 9 am on the 27th. Or pre-register at http://pokerrun.705snowmobiles.ca/.
Recommended Accommodations: Horseshoe Resort
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
4, Blue Mountain Snowdrifters Rally & Raffle, Stayner, ON
The parking lot of the Stayner Arena will be filled with all sorts of events and activities to celebrate snowmobiling including snowmobile show and shine, displays from Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Yamaha, BBQ lunch and more. There will also be a raffle draw to win a 2018 Triton XT-11 Snowmobile Trailer.
For the mini snowmobilers there will be a mini 120 on a race course and indoor activities like building a lego snowmobile, how to wrench a sled, learn about frost bite prevention, and a snowmobile movie with popcorn!
This is also the destination for The Morgan Taylor Memorial Snowmobile Fun Run hosted by the Barrie Snowmobile Club. Make it a full day by starting at the New Lowell Legion. Have breakfast, register for the fun run and join the ride that heads to our rally. Awards from the fun run will be presented in the Stayner Community Centre Hall.
Proceeds from The Morgan Taylor Memorial Fun Run support the Ontario Brain Injury Association.
Registration: Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50.
Recommended Accommodations: Blue Mountain
District 9—Grey Bruce & Southwestern Ontario
February 2018
2, Walkerton Snowarama, Walkerton, ON
Grey Bruce is the place with some of the most scenic trails in all of Southern Ontario. Join us in Walkerton for this long-standing event from 6 pm to 10 pm. In conjunction with the Chepstow Wings Night.
Registration: At the Chepstow Lions Park.
Recommended Accommodations: Travellers Inn Hanover
3, Southampton Snowmobile Club Brian Snyder Memorial Run, Southampton, ON
Mark your calendars for the 18th annual Brian Snyder Memorial Poker Run. Come out to the clubhouse starting from 11 am for food, prizes and silent auction. A donation will be made to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation. Volunteers are always welcome.
3, Tobermory Snowmobile Club Family WinterGrillen, Tobermory, ON
All are welcome. There’s lots of parking for snowmobiles and vehicles. There will be burgers, hotdogs, chili, and desserts as well as hot chocolate by the outdoor fire.
Registration: Powered by your cash donation.
Recommended Accommodations: Hidden Valley Motel
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Stoney Keppel Riders Grand Opening Shack Party, Hepworth, ON
Join us for some food and fun at the Stoney Keppel Riders Shack! More details to follow.
Recommended Accommodations: The Spirit Rock Outpost & Lodge
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
January 2018
20, OFSC District 10 Driver Training, MacTier, ON
Takes places at MacTier Lions Club, 53 Haig Street, MacTier. Course will be approximately 8 hours including registration, lunch and breaks. Bring your lunch, snacks and water for the day, dress comfortably. (Some instructors will provide a lunch at an additional, please confirm.) Please do not bring cell phones, or other electronic devices.
Driver Training courses are in-class only. Must be 12 years old on or before the day of the course and present a valid form of identification at registration (Birth Certificate or Photo Health Card).
Registration: Cost is $40 per course (includes all required course material).
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
February 2018
3, 5th Annual SSSR Raffle and Ride, MacTier, ON
To be held at the ”Rivett Camp", Trail 10. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available. Raffle supporting the club. Donations welcome.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
17, OFSC District 10 Driver Training, MacTier, ON
Takes places at MacTier Lions Club, 53 Haig Street, MacTier. Course will be approximately 8 hours including registration, lunch and breaks. Bring your lunch, snacks and water for the day, dress comfortably. (Some instructors will provide a lunch at an additional, please confirm.) Please do not bring cell phones, or other electronic devices.
Driver Training courses are in-class only. Must be 12 years old on or before the day of the course and present a valid form of identification at registration (Birth Certificate or Photo Health Card).
Registration: Cost is $40 per course (includes all required course material).
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
March 2018
17, OFSC District 10 Driver Training, MacTier, ON
Takes places at MacTier Lions Club, 53 Haig Street, MacTier. Course will be approximately 8 hours including registration, lunch and breaks. Bring your lunch, snacks and water for the day, dress comfortably. (Some instructors will provide a lunch at an additional, please confirm.) Please do not bring cell phones, or other electronic devices.
Driver Training courses are in-class only. Must be 12 years old on or before the day of the course and present a valid form of identification at registration (Birth Certificate or Photo Health Card).
Registration: Cost is $40 per course (includes all required course material).
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2018
3, Sudbury Snowarama, Coniston, ON
This year’s event will be take place during the OFSC Try Our Trails weekend. You will need to have a permit whether it’s a seasonal one or just for the weekend if you want to participate.
You can choose to ride to the Colonial Inn at your leisure or ride to the Sportsman’s Lodge in Kukagami where coffee, hot chocolate and a hot bowl of soup will be available. Then, ride back to the Colonial Inn for a complimentary lunch. Prizes, awards and a silent auction will take place at 3 pm.
Registration: Open from 9 am to 2 pm at Colonial Inn, 28 Cedar Street, Coniston. Participants must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges and ride their machine in support of Easter Seals kids.
Recommended Accommodations: Colonial Inn
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Ride the North Poker Run, Chelmsford, ON
Northbound Sno Drifters and Onaping Falls High Riders invite you to the 4th annual Ride the North Poker Run. The ride will take you on a journey along the scenic Cartier Moose Loop. Busy that day? No problem! Anyone who buys a ticket is eligible to win. 53 kilometre or 81 kilometre ride (81 km ride includes the wild card in Cartier).
Registration: $10/Hand. Best Hand Wins $1,000. For more info contact Bernie at 705-855-5813 or Joel at 705-677-8172.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
10, Are You the North Poker Run, Capreol, ON
3SIXTY NORTH hosts the first annual charity Event poker run in support of Northern Cancer Foundation. 1st prize for the poker run is $1000 cash, 2nd prize is a Husqvarna chainsaw by Valley outdoor power equipment, and the 3rd prize is a 3SIXTY NORTH prize pack.
Leaving Rocky's for a ride up to the Wolf Mountain Lookout, then returning to Rocky's to crown a winner! Come out with entire family, we will have sliding nearby and skating on Lake Wanapitei. A great finale at 7PM with a Fireworks show by Dreamcatcher Fireworks.
Registration: Open at 10 am. Sleds roll out at 11 am. Price is $50 a ticket (includes meal and poker hand). Additional hands may be purchased for $20 per extra hand. If riding two up, consider buying two tickets to increase your odds of winning, and getting the extra meal.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
11, Espanola-North Shore Snowarama, Espanola, ON
Enjoy a full day of fun with your family and friends on OFSC trails and help kids with physical disabilities succeed!
Registration: At Tim Hortons in Espanola from 9 am to 10:30 am. Participants are required to have a trail permit and must raise a minimum of $30 in pledges. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you on line.
Recommended Accommodations: Agnew Lake Lodge
13, Spanish River Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Spanish, ON
Spanish River SC hosts a poker run starting at the Spanish River Inn. Everyone is welcome. Highest poker hand wins 50% of the purse, 2nd highest wins 30%, 3rd highest wins 20%. Call 705-691-0118 or 705-862-0707 for more information.
Registration: Opens at 9:30 am. $10 per hand. Ride leaves at 10:30 am sharp and returns at 2 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Spanish River Inn
17, Royal Flush Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
This is a poker run to support a local charity (Kicks for Kids) as well a club fundraiser to help build and maintain the clubs trails. The ride is family oriented with over $4,000 in prizes, food and beverages. Including a lunch at the end sponsored by the Colonial Inn.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
24, Wilderness Run, Skead, ON
Hosted by the Nickel Belt Snow Spirits Snowmobile Club, the event begins at the Skead Community Centre, 3179 Skead Road.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
24, 25, North Bay Club Run, Azilda, ON
The Northbound Sno Drifters Snowmobile Club will be riding to North Bay and back to Azilda. We will be staying at the Best Western on the 24th. This is not a race. Any questions can be directed to Bernie or Nicole Parise at 705-855-5813.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western North Bay
District 13 - Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
February 2018
3, Sno-Kickers Poker Run, Marathon, ON
Starts at Classic Coffee for registration then to return to the Legion. Dealing starts at 2 pm (80% payback). Lunch at Bonnie’s Snack Shack, Hwy 614.
Registration: Open at 9 am. $10 per hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Marathon Harbour Inn
3, Bruce Mines Sno Glyders SC Annual Fun Day Poker Run, Bruce Mines, ON
The 2nd annual Fun Day Poker Run falls on the same weekend as the OFSC Try Our Trails. Come out and enjoy some poker and snowmobiling.
Registration: Must pre-register beforehand. $30 each driver with a hand, $20 for riders 18 and over, $15 for riders over 12 with no hand, $5 for extra card at the end. Free for riders under 12 years old.
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Sault Ste. Marie Snowarama, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Spend a fun-filled day riding with friends and family on 160 kilometres of picturesque, groomed trails, take home some great prizes, and make a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities in our community. See website for more details about prizes.
Registration: Open from 7 am to 10 am at Pidge’s Car Care, 2-196 Industrial Park Crescent. Participation is easy. Riders can participate with a minimum donation of $25, but to qualify for these great incentives participants must raise $100 (12 – 25 years old) or $150 (26 years old and over): Free breakfast, Free lunch, Gas top-up (up to $25), Trail day pass. Children 12 and under can eat for free and ride with their parents by fundraising an additional $20 per child (in addition to the $150).
Recommended Accommodations: Water Tower Inn & Suites
District 14—Temiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
January 2018
20, OFSC Driver Training, Timmins, ON
The course will be held at University de Hearst room 311. Class will run from 8 am to 5 pm.
Registration: Sign-up sheet is at Dumoulins, please register prior to course.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
February 2018
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
18, Timmins Snowarama, Timmins, ON
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day during the 2018 Family Day weekend where Easter Seals will be celebrating the 44th Snowarama ride in Timmins.
Also, enjoy a complimentary lunch from 12 noon to 2 pm courtesy of Cedar Meadows.
Registration: Opens at 9:30 am. Collect pledges and ride your machine in support of Easter Seals kids in your community and be eligible for some great prizes. You can now have your friends and family from various locations pledge you online.
Recommended Accommodations: Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2018
27, Atikokan Snowarama, Atikokan, ON
Have you ever been to White Otter Castle? Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Snowarama in Atikokan with a fun day and night of family-friendly activities. This year’s festivities include a 100km sled ride north to White Otter Castle, a hearty lunch at Brown’s Clearwater West, dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion, awards, auction and evening entertainment.
Registration: Participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 either online or collected on the day of the event.
Recommended Accommodations: Atikokan Hotel
27, Sioux Lookout Snowarama, Sioux Lookout, ON
Funds raised at the Sioux Lookout-Hudson, Red Lake Snowarama will help provide children with physical disabilities with essential mobility and communication equipment, as well as summer camping opportunities at Easter Seals’ two fully accessible camps. It can cost families up to $40,000 a year to raise a child with a physical disability and most families can’t do it on their own. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Registration: Opens at the Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Clubhouse at 9 am. Download a pledge form to register for the event and collect pledges from friends and family online.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
February 2018
3, Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Poker Derby, Sioux Lookout, ON
A day of fun on the OFSC Try Our Trail weekend.
Registration: Pre-register on Friday night at 6 pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
3,4, OFSC Try Our Trail No Cost Weekend, All Over Ontario
That's right, all 30,000 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile trails will be available for all to ride at no cost. Just make sure you get your permit.
Registration: Permits are only available from the OFSC Online Permit website starting Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 12:01 am and ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
Recommended Accommodations: Hundreds of options to choose from
10, Thunder Bay Snowarama, Thunder Bay, ON
Snowmobilers from across Northwest Ontario and Northeastern Minnesota are invited to hit the trails for the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids and become part of the most successful winter fundraiser for Easter Seals Ontario. Now in its 15th year, the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids has raised more than $400,000 in support of children and youth with physical disabilities in the community.
The event includes a bonfire on the trail, a fabulous dinner and live entertainment on Saturday night. There will be prizes for the top fundraisers, including a trip to Vegas, as well as additional prizes throughout the weekend.
Registration: Minimum $100 is required to participate and includes dinner and live entertainment. To celebrate our 15th year at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, with every $100 in pledges you raise, you will receive a ballot to win 1 of 15 Snowarama gifts, including a TRIP TO LAS VEGAS! See the Snowarama Brochure (PDF) for more information.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
17, Kakabeka Falls Ride, Thunder Bay, ON
Join us for our annual FXR Sled for Eternity snowmobile ride in support of Adult & Teen Challenge Thunder Bay. Register and start fundraising early for your chance to win the grand prize of a 2017 Polaris Switchback Pro-S.
Registration: Open from 8:30 am to 10 am. $100 per rider, $50 per passenger. Includes ride participation, meals, a chance at some great checkpoint draw prizes and awesome fundraising prizes!
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Portage Lodge
18, Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Family Day Ride, Sioux Lookout, ON
Ride to Ojibway Park where there will be a fire going with hotdogs and snacks.
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
January 2017
21, Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club Wiener Roast, Hammond, ON
Let the season begin! Weiner roast, the blessing of the sleds as well as Yamaha demo rides.
Recommended Accommodations: Domaine Chez Philias
February 2017
4, WCSTA Poker Run, Kinburn, ON
The 2017 WCSTA annual charity poker run is in support of The Snowsuit Fund in conjunction with the Kinburn Winter Carnival. Stay tuned for more details!
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Arnprior
11, OCSTC Snow Drag Event, Ottawa, ON
The Osgoode Carleton Snowmobile Trail Club's annual drag race is weather permitting. Takes place from 9am to 4pm at the Rideau Carleton Raceway at the corner of Rideau and Albion rd. Rideau Carleton Raceway at the corner of Rideau and Albion rd.
Recommended Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
19, 7th Annual VanKleek Hill Vintage Snowmobile Ride, Vankleek Hill, ON
Presented by the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society, the event will begin with breakfast from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The ride leaves the fairgrounds at 11:00am. Proceeds from the event go towards upgrades to the Vankleek Hill Fair Grounds. For more information contact Scott Allen at (613) 577-3087.
Registration: $20 per machine with breakfast included. $10 for breakfast only.
Recommended Accommodations: Motel Rouleau
20, West Carleton Family Day BBQ, Kinburn, ON
A trailside BBQ on family day weekend, Feb. 20th. Location and details to be announced!
Recommended Accommodations: Quality Inn Arnprior
25, CRSC Food Bank Ride for Hunger, Ottawa, ON
On from 10am to 6pm is the Carleton Regional Snowmobile Club Food Bank Ride for Hunger. Starts at D&S Southern Comfort BBQ.
Recommended Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
26, West Carleton Northern Corridor Adventure Tour, Cochrane, ON
After receiving requests for coordinated rides, including longer tours over the last three years, the club has successfully planned trips on the RAP tour, the Gold Rush Tour, and the North Shore Loop.
As a result of last year’s successful tour they are in the planning stages for a group-coordinated ride in Northern Ontario–The Northern Corridor Adventure Tour. It will be approximately a 1,116 km tour, over 4 days.
Recommended Accommodations: North Adventure Inn
March 2017
4, Ride for Her, Kemptville, ON
All are welcome to the annual charity ride to raise money in the fight against cancer. Multiple groups to suit different riding levels. Starts at the Red Dot Cafe.
Recommended Accommodations: The Baldachin Inn
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2017
12, Yamaha Snowmobile Demo Day, Fenelon Falls, ON
Are you ready to experience the thrill and excitement of the 2017 Yamaha line-up? Come try a 2017 Yamaha snowmobile. Call us at Fenelon-Fenelon Falls Marina to book your ride on the snowmobile of your choice. Our event is being co-hosted by the Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Club. The event will take place at the Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Groomer's shed, located in Fenelon- Falls, 1457 County Road 121. The event will run from 10 am to 5 pm. Call 705 887 4022 or email Heather. ffmarina@yahoo.ca to book your free demo ride your ride and get all the details. Let us help you enjoy winter and all the fun you can have on a Yamaha snowmobile.
Recommended Accommodations: Balsam Resort
18, Buckhorn District SC Annual "Enjoy Your Ride" Trail BBQ, Buckhorn, ON
Located at the “GOOD-Pen JCT" (E108 & 509) will be held from 11:00am till 3:00pm. Stop by for a Hot Dog or Hamburger and drink with the proceeds going to offset trail repairs and Club expenses. With the purchase of food, you will receive a ballot for the chance to win a prize from the prize table. Warm up by the fire as you enjoy good food and tall tales told by other snowmobilers like yourself. Club hats and toques will be available for purchase.
Recommended Accommodations: Westwind Inn
18, 2017 Yamaha Power Tour, Bobcaygeon, ON
Join Yamaha Canada and McGregor Sportsline at Twin Mountains Snowmobile Club for the 2017 Yamaha Power Tour. Check out the trails and demo one of the many Yamaha models that will be available. Stay posted for further details.
Recommended Accommodations: Three Islands Hotel
21, Paudash Trailblazers Poker Run, Wilberforce, ON
Ride starts at 9:00am. Hot lunch on the trail and roast beef dinner with cash bar after the ride. Proceeds go to the restoration of "Old Number One" vintage firetruck.
Registration: Check in at 8:30am. $75 each, $30 for additional riders.
District 3—Uxbridge-Rice Lake-Sharbot Lake
January 2017
21, Great Pine Ridge S.A. Poker Run, Harwood, ON
Poker run time!
Registration: Sign in from 10am to Noon. Cost is $10 for club members and $20 for non-members.
Recommended Accommodations: Golden Beach Resort
28, Long Sault Ridge Runners Annual Poker Run, Pontypool, ON
Check the Long Sault Ridge Runners website for updates.
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
District 4—Dufferin-Orangeville-Georgina
February 2017
18, Dufferin Drift Busters SC Radar Run, Shelburne, ON
On from 10am to 3pm with prizes, food, bonfire and family fun. Antique snowmobiles welcome with local dealers on site. Takes place at the groomer shed, highway 10, north of Shelburne.
Registration: Open from 8am to 9:30am.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
March 2017
5, Orangeville Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Amaranth, ON
A light breakfast will be available. Lots of room to park trailers. With cash prizes and other kinds of prizes too.
Recommended Accommodations: Hockley Valley Resort
February 2017
18, Ellice Swampers 2017 Poker Rally & Pork Chop BBQ, Monkton, ON
Join the Ellice Swampers SC for a fun day on the trails and come back to the Monkton Arena afterwards for a great meal! Landowners are also invited to join with their families as a token of appreciation for allowing the trails to cross their land. More details to follow.
Recommended Accommodations: Westover Inn
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
January 2017
21, Wing Day at Maple Leaf Snow Skimmers, Lake Saint Peter, ON
Annual wing day at the Porterville Diner on from noon to 5pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Trails Edge B & B
21, Open Sesame Poker Run, Stonecliffe, ON
Fun & games and cash prizes with all proceeds going back to the trails. Includes a community dinner hosted by CWL available after 4pm. All are welcome.
Registration: Starts at 10:30am at Stonecliffe Township Hall. $20 per entry.
Recommended Accommodations: Morning Mist Resort
February 2017
1, 40th Anniversary Selfie Tour - Week 1, Deep River, ON
The North Renfrew Snowmobile Association has been part of the OFSC for 40 years. During the month of February, help them celebrate those 40 years by touring selected trails, finding a sign and taking a selfie to submit for your chance to win. Draws will be made weekly for a $40 gift card. It's also Canada's 150th so at the end of the month they’ll be drawing for a $150 gift certificate to a local business. Come play on the awesome trails in the great outdoors! Check their FB page each week to find a picture of the sign and what trails it will be on.
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
4, NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run, Chalk River, ON
NRSA Snowmobile Poker Run registration is at the Chalk River Rink Hut, near the Lions Halls. Breakfast is available at the Lions Hall starting at 8am.
Recommended Accommodations: Bears Den Lounge & Motel
11, Vintage Sled Show, Barry's Bay, ON
Old snowmobile show and shine from 10am to 4pm at Railway Station Park. Includes refreshments and entertainment for the whole family.
Recommended Accommodations: Mountain View Motel
11, Maple Leaf Snow Skimmers Annual Poker Run, Maynooth, ON
The Annual Poker Run will be held at a new venue this year. There will be a silent auction of fantastic items. With the support of over 50 local businesses, there is sure to be something that will catch your eye. Stay tuned for exciting updates on this event.
Recommended Accommodations: Trails Edge B & B
19, NRSA Family Day Weekend Trail Fun & BBQ, Deep River, ON
Social time at the Stopping Place. Come out for Dougie's Dogs & bonfire for marshallows!
Recommended Accommodations: Deep River Motel
25, Timberline Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Pembroke, ON
Come out and enjoy a day on your sled and who knows what you will see or find.
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottages Resort
District 7—Muskoka
February 2017
3-5, Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run, Huntsville, ON
The 18th annual Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run is an all-women snowmobile event to raise funds for women with breast cancer. As always, we will have some extra special surprises for everyone who participates!
On Friday, the meet’n’greet, will kick-off the weekend in Kelly style with a wonderful evening of munchies and good times! This is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends! We will introduce your Team Leaders and Sweeps to you, reminders of trail rules and signals as well as fun prizes, draws and give-aways. Be ready to start off a weekend of fun! Make sure you join our facebook group "The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation" to keep up to date on the event.
The ride departs Resort at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday after opening ceremonies and a moment of silence in honor of our friends who have lost their battle with breast cancer.
Registration: Closed on January 20th.
Recommended Accommodations: Deerhurst Resort
11, 2017 Dorset Poker Run, Dorset, ON
Prizes for top 10 hands. $2,000 for the top poker hand. With a performance by Lou Moore. To book a room, contact Steve at 705-766-2780. With proceeds to support Tall Pines Snowmobile Club and Lion's Camp Dorset.
Registration: Pre-registration from 5pm to 9pm. Ride, poker hand and dinner is $45. Dinner only is $20.
Recommended Accommodations: Lions Camp Dorset
19, Snowcrest Riders Annual Poker Run, Gravenhurst, ON
Depending on the conditions we plan on 3 different loops, or create your own with 5 stops. We are also considering another option of one or two destinations where you will pick up one Mega chip. Details will be posted soon on the Snowcrest website, our Facebook page and the OC with more details. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places plus door prizes. Starts at Facebook page and the OC with more details. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places plus door prizes. Starts at 10am and check-in at 4pm. Email mbajor@cogeco.ca for more information.
Registration: At the Residence Inn on the 17th and 18th. $20 per rider. $10 for each extra hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Residence Inn Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
25, Ontario Watercross Racing Puddle Jumps, Gravenhurst, ON
The puddle jumps will take place at the Gravenhurst winter carnival this year. 3 different classes (mod, vintage and no studs) must be 14 years and older to drive. Must have full parental consent under 18. Very much a family event! Trophies for winners.
Registration: $50 per class. Spectators need a gravenhurst winter carnival button ($5)
Recommended Accommodations: Residence Inn Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
March 2017
4, Sno Voyageurs & 705 Snowmobile Poker Run, Phelpston, ON
With a $500 grand prize this is not one to miss. Also includes 50/50 draw and other prizes. Donuts and hot chocolate available at checkpoints with donations.
Registration: Open at 9am. $20 per hand. Additional poker hands may be purchased for $10 at registration.
District 9—Grey Bruce & Southwestern Ontario
January 2017
21, Palmerston Snow Kings Scavenger Hunt, Palmerston, ON
Contact the club for details.
Recommended Accommodations: King Hotel
February 2017
11, Palmerston Snow Kings 100 Mile Run, Palmerston, ON
Contact the club for details.
Recommended Accommodations: King Hotel
18, Hanover & Neustadt SC Annual Poker Run, Hanover, ON
Taking place on the Saturday of Ontario's Family Day Weekend so it's a great opportunity to check out the trails in the area.
Recommended Accommodations: Canadiana Motel
18, Central Peninsula Sno-Drifters Poker Run, Miller Lake, ON
Cards can be picked up at Pike Bay and Stokes Bay General Stores, UPI Gas Bar in Ferndale, Ira Lake Rd at Lindsay Rd. 20 and Clarkes Corners. All pick-up points are accessible by car. Please contact Mary Lou Sauvé (519) 592-5752 or email loulouk@amtelecom.net for more information.
Registration: $15 a hand, $10 for extra hands.
Recommended Accommodations: Northwinds Motel
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
February 2017
4, 4th Annual Six Star Snow Riders Raffle & Ride Event, Mactier, ON
The event will be held at the "Rivett Camp", which is located on trail 10. Follow the signs! Event runs from 10:30 am until 3:00 pm. The Ride will begin at 11:30 am at "Rivett Camp" and you will complete the Blackfly Voodoo loop (through SSSR Trail System Only). Hot chocolate and hot dogs for everyone! The Rivett Camp is a great place to warm up and have a bathroom break! Raffle tickets will only be available from the "Rivett Camp" from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Raffle tickets are: $10 each or 3 for $20. Limited number of tickets printed. All proceeds from the Raffle will benefit the Six Star Snow Riders Club. Fun for the whole family!
Registration: SSSR asks you to donate $5 per sled. All proceeds from the Ride will benefit the MacTier Food Bank.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
18, South Seguin/Six Star Poker Run, Mactier, ON
South Seguin Snowmobile Club and Six Star Snow Riders Club are hosting the annual Snow Poker Run this year. Two great clubs working together to deliver a fantastic event. Stops to include: The Cove; Six Star Trail Stop (Trail 16); Rosseau Road Powersports; Petro Canada, Foodland MacTier, and many more! Not only is the event a fantastic value, you will be supporting two hard working clubs!
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
25, 26, Drag at the Mag, Magnetewan, ON
A weekend of Amateur Snow Drag Racing as well as vintage sleds on display, helicopter rides, vendors, food and prizes. All amateurs racers welcome, kids included. Race times to be announced after registration.
Registration: $10 for adult, kids under 12 get in free, $30 per class entry. Register online and receive a free t-shirt.
Recommended Accommodations: Ahmic Lake Resort
April 2017
8, Crane/Blackstone Bridge Removal (Trail 26), Mactier, ON
Meet at the bridge for 10 am on April 8. Contact Don or Scott for further details.
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2017
18, Near North Snowdrifters Family Day Weekend Cookout, South River, ON
Near North Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club will be serving FREE hot dogs and hot chocolate on C105D west of South River and the tunnel under Hwy 11. All welcome! Come join us between 10am and 2pm and warm up next to our campfire with a hot chocolate and hot dog.
Recommended Accommodations: Caswell Resort Hotel
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2017
18, Royal Flush Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
The Poker run supports Kicks for Kids and trail work in the two clubs. The run has 3 main prizes valued at $3000 and everyone has a chance at a door prize, draws and refreshments. This is not a race and is to get snowmobilers out and riding on family day weekend with a destination, purpose and fun while having a chance to win great prizes and have fun.
Registration: $20 per poker hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
18, Spanish River Snowmobile Club Poker Run, Spanish, ON
Start and finish at the Spanish River Inn. Highest Poker Hand wins 50% of the purse; 2nd Highest wins 30%; 3rd highest wins 20%. Door Prize for a P2000 Briggs & Stratton Inverter/Generator donated by BRS Battery-Chelmsford, ON. Other prizes donated from local businesses. The Inn is offering a buffet breakfast at 8:00am for $8.99 per person.
Registration Opens at 9:00am. Ride leaves at 10:00. Ride ends 2:00pm.
Recommended Accommodations: Spanish River Inn
25, 3rd Annual Ride the North Poker Run, Chelmsford, ON
Hosted by the Northbound Sno Drifters and the Onaping Falls High Riders. A 53km ride finishing at 2:30 at the Windy Lake Motel and Restaurant. Best hand wins $1,000.
Registration: Open from 10am to 11am at Place Bonaventure Mall Chelmsford. $10 per hand.
Recommended Accommodations: Windy Lake Motel & Restaurant
28, MSS 2nd Annual Snowmobile Fun Run, M'Chigeeng, ON
After in-class seminars at the Manitoulin Secondary School, students will be riding on one of three different loops. One loop will run from the school to Gore Bay and the West End of the Island, a second loop will go to Manitowaning and the east end.” All participants will first travel from MSS to Mr. Davy’s family camp in Providence Bay. Then participants can either drive out further on one of the loops or travel back to MSS. There will be some riders from the Manitoulin Snowdusters taking part, as well as two Manitoulin OPP officers, two UCCM Police officers and two conservation officers taking part. The ride will be open to the public. Anyone who is interested can contact the high school.
Registration: No cost. Must have proper license and ownership to ride. Must own the snowmachine you are using and have a trail permit.
Recommended Accommodations: Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre
March 2017
4, 5, Larry Berrio's Big Deal Poker Run, Sudbury, ON
The date has changed. The 6th year of the Big Deal Poker Run will start in Sudbury and head over to Manitoulin Island for dinner, prizes, $1,000 for the poker run winner and a live show from Larry Berrio himself. Overnight stay at the Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre and then it's off to Killarney on Sunday. All in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Registration: $25. Call (705) 673-5609 to register.
Recommended Accommodations: Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre
18, NBSSR Last Race of the Year, Capreol, ON
Bring your kids, wifes, aunts, uncles, grandparents and enjoy the fastest sleds on ice. Classes from 120 kid to outlaw .
Registration: $40 for 4 passes
Recommended Accommodations: Moonlight Inn & Suites
District 13 - Algoma Sno-Plan Affiliation
February 2017
10, 11, Elliot Lake Snowbirds SC Snowmobile Fun Run, Elliot Lake, ON
2 days of riding and fun in Elliot Lake. With dealers showing off their latest wares, guided tours and prizes followed by a Saturday night spaghetti dinner at the Dunlop Lake Lodge.
Registration: $25 per person. Tickets available at the Elliot Lake Snowbirds shop and Dunlop Lake Lodge.
Recommended Accommodations: Dunlop Lake Lodge
17-20, Wawa Snowdown, Wawa, ON
The ultimate snowmobile experience. 4 days of guided rides from full-on Powder Hound Boondocking experience with Pro level tour guides or a nice flowing trail ride with scenic lookouts with Boondocking options throughout the days.
Hosted in the beautiful town of Wawa Ontario Canada, the event leaves from and returns to the Wawa Motor Inn. Meal plans and accommodation options are available with Sled in and Sled out amenities. The snow fall in this area rivals the type of depth that we see in the mountains of western Canada. Trails are groomed once a week to perfection and are known to be some of the most beautiful, scenic lookouts in Ontario. This is the third year running for Snow Down and it's back by popular demand! So don't miss out on this incredible Snowmobiling Experience. See website for accommodation and meal options.
Registration: $500 - $1250 depending on which of the 3 packages you choose.
Recommended Accommodations: Wawa Motor Inn
18, Bruce Mines Sno Glyders Family Day Poker Run, Bruce Mines, ON Come out and enjoy the Bruce Mines Sno Glyders trails, with a chance to win some great prizes while you're at it. The day includes a Poker Run along with many family activities all staging from the Bruce Mines arena. There will be something for all ages.
Registration: $30. Early registration for the poker run ends February 12, 2017. For details, call Pauline at 705-542-1366, email at hillstromp@gmail.com or go to the Facebook page Bruce Mines Sno Glyders Snowmobile Club.
Recommended Accommodations: The Clansmen Motel
March 2017
17-19, The Groomer Guy's Spring Ride Extravaganza 2017, Dubreuilville, ON
Join the man himself, Luc Levesque in his own backyard, the backcountry of Algoma Country. The weekend will have everything, trail riding, off trail exploring and Boondocking in some amazing areas. We will head out on the trails and ride to some areas where we can play in the snow. We will go explore some old mine sites play on the Magpie Reservoir and more. Hangout out at night in the famous Magpie Relay "Man Cave" where the days ride stories are told over a game of pool, cold beers and playing the videos we shot of our days ride on the TV's. All types of sleds are welcomed to join, there will be something for everyone.
Registration: All this FREE of charge, all you have to do is book your room at the Magpie Relay Motel in Dubreuilville and Msg Luc, the Groomer Guy to confirm you are coming so things can be planned and confirmed on the event page. Space is limited so reserve fast.
Recommended Accommodations: Magpie Relay Resort
District 14—TEmiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
February 2017
11, Burning the Place Down, Timmins, ON
Horwood Lake Lodge is holding a Barn Burning party! They will light the barn up at 5:00 pm sharp. They will be serving hot dogs, sausage on a bun, and other fixings to be determined so everyone can be eating a simple supper while the BARN STARTS TO BURN.
Registration: Line up your sledding buddies and book your cottage before they are all booked up.Toll free 1-866-242-9992 or better yet email info@horwoodlakelodge.com. Cottages will be $80/person/night, Supper is $25/person, Breakfast is $15/person, Lunch is $15/person. Ride the trails for Free!!!
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge
26, Team Northern Throttle Snow Drags, Kirkland Lake, ON
Come watch or take part in the racing at the Kirkland Lake snow dump. Racing starts at 1pm.
Registration: Begins at 9am to Noon. $40 to enter and $25 for each additional class. Spectator entry is free.
Recommended Accommodations: Main Street Bed & Breakfast
March 2017
3-11, Timmins Snowmobile Week 2017, Timmins, ON
A whole week dedicated to snowmobiling! And what better place to do it than snowy, snowy Timmins, Ontario? Kicking the week off on Friday the 3rd with a flag raising at City Hall & Ride ‘N’ Rock to the Timmins Rock Game at 7:30 at the McIntyre Arena. Lots do all week including Saturday at the Eclipse Financial Snowcross Pro Challenge on Spruce Street south snow dump. Kids day ages 12 and under get in free! Hot chocolate and maps available on Monday March 6th at Tourism Timmins, 76 McIntyre Road. Cedar Meadows Resort is holding a wilderness tour on Tuesday at 3pm. On Wednesday, there’s a Ride and Dine to Kamiskotia Snow Resort. Meals are $10/person and the chalet will be open from 6pm to 8pm. Thursday, snowmobile over to Ramada Timmins for an Aboriginal Experience in the Teepee with lunch. Register at Tourism Timmins 705-360-2600 x3710. And finally, on Saturday March 11th take in or participate at the Snowmobile Hill Drag at Kamiskotia Snow Resort. $5/person for spectators. Participate for $25/class.
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge or Cedar Meadows Resort
11, Kamiskotia Snowmobile Hill Drag, Timmins, ON
It has been a long time since Timmins has seen this kind of event. The appeal of a hill drag is that anyone with a basic trail sled can enter and have a chance at the podium. Very little skill or modifications are required. With a 500’ distance it’s all about your traction and your trigger finger. Also, aside from sledders showing off their colours, there will be some heavily modified sleds. 600, 700, 800 and 1000 classes. Racing begins at 12:30pm on the Tube Park runs with continuous racing action throughout the day. Tube cable tow lanes will be available to get back up the hill.
Registration: Open from 8:30am to 11:00am. $25 per class. $5 for spectators, $15 per family. Children under 10 are free. All proceeds go to Kamiskotia Ski Hill.
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge
18, 19, Snowmobile Race and Ice Fishing, Timmins, ON
The track is good with lots of ice. Race what you ride, In other words any 600 cc sled which could go ride on the trails can race in the 600 class and any class above 600cc. If you have a genuine race sled which can only race on a track it is open class. We are asking racers to honest and show good sportsmanship like we know the sledders always do,and enter your sled where you believe is fair for everyone.
We have a couple Glamping Tipis still available, for those who wish to spend the weekend with us. If we are full we are pleased to tell you that Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa has sponsored our event and will be able to provide you with accommodations as well. Kirkland Lake TNT Drags will be helping us to run our drag races in a safe and efficient manner. Practice runs start at 10:00 am and Races start at 12:30 pm each day.
Recommended Accommodations: Horwood Lake Lodge or Cedar Meadows Resort
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2017
21, Fort Frances to Emo Club Ride, Fort Frances, ON
Starts at 10am. Ride out from the Fort Groomer shack to Emo Inn.
Registration: Open from 9am to 10am at the 8th Street groomer shack.
Recommended Accommodations: Emo Inn
28, Club Road Trip to Atikokan, Atikokan, ON
For the Atikokan Sno-Ho Snowarama (White Otter Castle ride). Contact John Homer, 271-0061.
Registration: $35 trail pass available if you don't have a permit.https://www.brownsclearwaterlodge.com/
February 2017
4, Ojibway Power Toboggan Association Poker Derby, Sioux Lookout, ON
Registration: Friday Feb 3, 2017 at the Clubhouse with Supper.
Saturday Feb 4th 2017 registration at the Clubhouse at 9am. Get your stamps and route. Fun games and fun times during the route! Ending at the clubhouse before 4pm. Must have an Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit to attend! 18 years of age or older!
Recommended Accommodations: Fireside Lodge
10-12, Atikokan Sno-Ho Rally Weekend, Atikokan, ON
Friday, Feb 10th - Pot Luck Supper at the Sno-Ho Chalet at 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 11th - Poker Derby Ride (10 am to 6 pm) & Royalty Contest w/ speeches and Crowning at 7 pm **Open to all** Then a dance from 9:00am till 1:00am with live band, Homegrown, at the Atikokan Royal Legion Branch 145. Age of majority required. Annual Raffle Draw at 10:00pm.
Sunday, Feb 12th - Pancake Breakfast - 9am to Noon $7.00
Recommended Accommodations: Atikokan Hotel
11, Borderland SC Ride to Fort Frances, Emo, ON
Club Ride Fort Frances to Perch Lake Resort. Day ride or option to stay overnight at the resort. Room for 20 riders to spend the night. Great trails all around the resort.
Call John Homer 271-0061 to book rooms ($50 a Person, reduced rate for couples) before they fill up. Bar and Restaurant at the resort.
Registration: No trail permit no problem $35 Event Passes.
Recommended Accommodations: Perch Lake Lodge
18, Ignace Otters Snowmobile Derby, Ignace, ON
Registration: Open 8:30 to Noon at the Ignace Curling Arena. $25 Entry Fee (One Entry to Door Prize). Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit required, or apply online for Family Day permit. Final check in 4:30 pm at Ignace Curling Arena.
On the same evening the Ignace Area Business Association is hosting a Dinner Dance at the Igance Curling Arena at 5:30 pm. Advance purchase needed for dinner tickets. $35 Entry Fee. (Ticket must be purchased for the dinner AND dance $35. Even if you just want to attend the dance). Dinner Provided by Roxanne's Catering. Live Band - "Plan B”. Penny action and 50/50 Draw.
Recommended Accommodations: North Woods Motor Inn
18, 2017 Atikokan Sno-Ho Drag Races, Charleston, ON
Races start at 11:00am at the Charleston Rec. Sno-Ho Chalet. Classes: Junior 1 & 2, Stock 500-800, Improved Stock, Vintage. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available.
Registration: Open from 8:00am to 10:00am. $20 for 2 runs/class.
Recommended Accommodations: Atikokan Hotel
25, Snow Derby, Dance & Dance, Dryden, ON
Starts at 9am. Takes place at the Best Western Plus Dryden Hotel & Conference Centre.
Recommended Accommodations: Best Western Plus Dryden Hotel
Winter 2015-16 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
February 2016
March 2016
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
February 2016
District 3—Uxbridge-Rice Lake-Sharbot Lake
February 2016
Recommended Accommodations: Comfort Hotel & Suites
What better way to celebrate the oncoming winter than a pig roast with the Port Perry Snowmobile Club? Includes cash bar, DJ and dancing, $500 door prize and giveaways throughout the night. Starts at 7pm at the Summerlea Golf Club heated event tent (right behind the clubhouse).
District 6—Haliburton-Bancroft-Ottawa Valley
February 2016
Recommended Accommodations: Goldenville Waterfront Cottage Resort
March 2016
District 7—Muskoka
February 2016
District 8—Barrie-Midland-Orillia
January 2016
District 9—Grey Bruce & Southwestern Ontario
February 2016
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
February 2016
Recommended Accommodations: Grand Tappattoo Resort
District 11—North Bay-Mattawa-Burk's Falls
February 2016
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2016
District 13—Elliot Lake-Sault St. Marie-Wawa
January 2016
February 2016
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2016
February 2016
Winter 2014-15 Ontario Snowmobile Events
District 1—Calabogie-Ottawa-Cornwall
December 2014
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
District 2—Kawartha-Bancroft-Mazinaw
January 2015
February 2015
November 2014
December 2014
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
District 4—Dufferin-Orangeville-Georgina
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
September 2015
January 2015
February 2015
January 2015
February 2015
District 7—Muskoka
January 2015
February 2015
March 2015
April 2014
January 2015
February 2015
January 2015
February 2015
District 10—Parry Sound-Georgian Bay-Muskoka
February 2015
District 11—North Bay, Mattawa, Burk's Falls
February 2015
District 12—Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin
February 2015
District 13—Elliot Lake-Sault Ste. Marie-Wawa
February 2015
District 14—Temiskaming Shores-Kirkland Lake-Timmins
February 2015
District 15—Cochrane-Kapuskasing-Hearst
February 2015
District 17—Thunder Bay-Dryden-Kenora
January 2015
February 2015