WHat makes ontario the top ranked destination for snowmobiling worldwide?

it's the trails!

By Craig Nicholson—The Intrepid Snowmobiler Craig Nicholson is an International Snowmobile Hall of Fame powersports journalist, who specializes in writing about snowmobiling.

April 4, 2016

Ontario snowmobile trails operated by the OFSC in are usually available for snowmobile trail riding for 10 to 16 weeks, depending on location and snowmobile conditions in this huge province. Early in the season, many snowmobilers are chomping at the bit to @GoSnowmobiling in #Ontario and wonder why every snowmobile trail isn’t open as soon as it snows. In this classic STV clip, Craig talks about what it takes to get snowmobile trails in Ontario open.

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About Craig Nicholson—The Intrepid Snowmobiler

Popularly known as The Intrepid Snowmobiler, Craig Nicholson is an International Snowmobile Hall of Fame journalist who specializes in recreational snowmobiling activities. Craig has snowmobiled in every region of Canada and many states. His one-of-a-kind tour book, “Canada’s Best Snowmobiling – The Ultimate Ride Guide”, chronicles his adventures, as does his website and Facebook page.

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