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British Columbia
The Best Place on Earth to Snowmobile!

If breathtaking scenery, endless boondocking opportunities, miles of groomed trails, with warm welcoming hospitality is what you're after, British Columbia is the snowmobile destination for you. British Columbia boasts some of the best early and late season riding on the planet, with prime season opportunities lending endless deep powder days under bluebird skies. The British Columbia Snowmobile Federation clubs work hard to manage and maintain riding areas throughout the province, and will be your number one resource when planning your next sled getaway. Plan your next Sled BC trip today!

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Vancouver Island

Often described as the Hawaii of Canada, Vancouver Island boasts much more than sandy beaches and mild temperatures, especially if you are a snowmobiler. Literally riding from sea to sky, most riding elevations are around 3000 feet and offer a variety of terrain options to choose from. Impeccably maintained trail systems, meadows, plateaus, and even some big mountain boondocking, this hidden BC gem is a destination you won’t want to miss especially if you love consistent snowfall, and mild temperatures. A typical Island snowmobile season starts in mid-December and continues until at least the end of April, with some years providing opportunities to ride into June.

Primary Riding areas include Mount Washington, Mount Adrian and Bacon Lake.

It is important to support those who maintain and preserve the riding areas on Vancouver Island.These clubs will be your greatest resource when enjoying the winter backcountry.

Mid Island Sno-Blazers
North Island Snowmobile Association
Dave Norona

Vancouver Coast and Mountains 

The Vancouver Coast and surrounding mountains boast some of the best riding in North America. With a little something for everyone including big mountain riding, and family friendly trail systems, the Vancouver coast is a destination for many snowmobilers from around the world.  Early season riding in November is typical, with the season stretching into June, leaving ample time and opportunity to enjoy all that the Vancouver Coastal Mountains have to offer.

It is important to support those who maintain and preserve the riding areas in Vancouver Coast and Mountains.  These clubs will be your greatest resource when enjoying the winter backcountry.

Sunshine Coast
Pemberton Valley
Whistler
Squamish
Chilliwack
Coquihalla Summit
Merritt
Osprey Lake
Princeton
Tulameen
Cynthia Rougoor

Thompson-Okanagan

Diverse and exciting are a few words that come to mind when describing snowmobile adventures in the Thompson Okanagan region.  Southern riding zones have moderate temperatures, with consistent snowfall throughout the winter with the snowmobile season lasting from about early December to late April.  Areas like Sicamous will see an even longer season, with endless big alpine riding, and fun technical terrain in forest burn areas.  As you travel North towards Valemount and Blue River, the temperatures are usually colder in comparison to the South Okanagan which equates to ample deep dry blower powder and bluebird skies. The North Thompson’s riding season often starts in November, lasting into May in the higher elevations.  If a family trail ride is what you’re after, you’re in luck for the Thompson Okanagan offer numerous groomed trail systems with warm up shelters to take the chill off when up in the backcountry. 

It is important to support those who maintain and preserve the riding areas in the Thomson Okanagan.  These clubs will be your greatest resource when enjoying the winter backcountry.

VIDEO: Snowmobiling in the Graystokes near Kelowna

VIDEO: A perfect place to take your family is the Graystokes near Kelowna

VIDEO: Trail riding in the Graystokes near Kelowna BC

Keremeos
Penticton
Kelowna
Lumby-Mabel Lake
Vernon
Enderby
Sicamous
Salmon Arm
Crowfoot
Kamloops
Clearwater
Blue River
Valemount
Geoff Moore

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is a combination of epic outdoor adventure, big alpine riding, Ghost Towns and wild west history. The world renown Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail is one of the most famous trail networks in North America. This volunteer-maintained trail system is hundreds of kilometers in length, and meanders through terrain from 70 Mile House to Barkerville.  This is a wilderness experience multi-season trail network that is sure to impress with breathtaking views, scenic stops, and ample opportunities to view wildlife including deer, moose, caribou beaver, lynx, fishers bobcats and more. The South Chilcotin Coast also combines numerous family friendly trail adventures with epic alpine riding from the Gold Bridge side to the Lone Goat split. Lone Goat is by far the most sought out destination for those seeking big alpine adventure on the glaciers.

Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail Information

It is important to support those who maintain and preserve the riding areas in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.  These clubs will be your greatest resource when enjoying the winter backcountry.

Bridge River
Williams Lake
Wells
Quesnel
Green Lake
100 Mile House
Mica Mountain
Billy Stevens

Kootenays

The mild climate, consistent snowfall and breathtaking views of the Kootenays will always leave you wanting more. Riding starts as early as November in the higher elevation zones and will last into late spring.  It is typical to spend time sledding, golfing and sunbathing on a beautiful beach all in the same day.  There is much to offer in the Kootenays including high alpine riding, boondocking in techy terrain, and for those who want to get out and experience some of the most breathtaking views on the planet, a relaxed trail ride on some of the many groomed trails in the Kootenay area.  Chute climbers, we’re not leaving you out, for some of the most famous of all ascents will be found in the Kootenays.  If you’re looking to relax after a ride, you’ll absolutely appreciate a soak in one of the many hot springs in the area including Radium, Fairmount, Ainsworth, Halcyon and Nakusp.

VIDEO: Snowmobiling in Fernie, BC

VIDEO: Snowmobiling in Revelstoke BC

VIDEO: Snowmobiling in Golden, BC

VIDEO: Guided snowmobiling available at Invermere/Panorama

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It is important to support those who maintain and preserve the riding areas in the Kootenays.  These clubs will be your greatest resource when enjoying the winter backcountry.

Cranbrook
Creston
Elkford
Revelstoke
Fernie
Nelson
Grand Forks
Nakusp
Christina Lake
Windermere
Darren Hedberg

Northern BC

A whole lotta something for everyone is one way to describe snowmobiling in Northern BC.  Thousands of square kilometers of pristine wilderness, multiple maintained trail systems for all levels of riders, alpine adventures, bush bashing boondocking, and some of the deepest driest champagne powder on the planet. Northern BC riding is simply epic.  Club maintained warm up shelters are in many of the areas and provide opportunity to take the chill off and grab a bite to eat. Expect ample opportunity to view wildlife including elk, moose and caribou, and of course unparalleled scenic views.

It is important to support those who maintain and preserve the riding areas in the Northern BC.  These clubs will be your greatest resource when enjoying the winter backcountry.

Tumbler Ridge
Chetwynd
Mackenzie
Dawson Creek
Fort Nelson
Fort St. John
Prince George
Houston
Burns Lake

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