Permits, Licensing and Registering Snowmobiles in Ontario

By Mike Jacobs Mike is passionate about sharing his love for the North with the rest of the world.

December 20, 2013

As of November 4th 2013 this is a work in progress. Focussing on permits, licensing and registering, this will be the best resource for getting started snowmobiling in Ontario.

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About Mike Jacobs

Mike is an avid Northern traveller, having spent years traversing its backroads, and visiting its remote lodges and fun cities by car, RV, motorcycle, and boat. There's always something new to discover in the North and Mike never shies away from the next great adventure. Mike is the chairman of the board for the Tourism Technology Company.

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