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With tens of thousands of groomed OFSC Prescribed Snowmobile Trails and backcountry riding opportunities in many different areas, Northern Ontario is the natural choice for your winter sledding vacation. We've got dozens of snowbelt communities dedicated to welcoming visitors to our snowmobile paradise. 

With hundreds of snowmobile-friendly operators, accommodations, restaurants, and businesses waiting to welcome you to Northern Ontario, you're guaranteed to have the adventure of a lifetime.

For more information on sledding in Ontario, check out our list of sledding resources.

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