RESOURCES

Snowmobiler looks up toward a blue sky with trees and mountains in the background

BRITISH COLUMBIA IS A LAND OF SUPERNATURAL SPLENDOR FEATURING AN ARRAY OF INSPIRING LANDSCAPES, BIODIVERSITY, AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES.

These values are prized by First Nations, residents, and communities as integral to the BC way of life. It is every snowmobiler’s responsibility to understand and abide by regulations enacted to protect our resources, goodwill towards the snowmobile community, and enjoyable experiences for all.

  • Family of four snowmobiles around a turn on a snowmobile trail in BC

    RIDE BY THE RULES

    Snowmobile use in BC is regulated by the Off-Road Vehicle Act. This is law and applies to snowmobile use on crown land, including forest service roads, trails, freeride zones, and staging areas. .

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  • BC ROAD USE REGULATIONS

    Understand the BC regulations governing the responsible use of backcountry resource roads and winter driving requirements to get to your favorite sledding zone safely.

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  • Female snowmobiler dressed in black Yahama snowmobile gear sitting on the snow with her back to a snowmobile holds child wearing black and yellow snowmobile gear as child looks at camera curiously

    SNOWMOBILING WITH KIDS

    BC’s wilderness playground is the ultimate destination for lasting memories. Forge a meaningful relationship between your children and the outdoors by demonstrating responsible riding early on.

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  • Yellow sign along snowmobile trail reads: "Wildlife Act Closure. No snowmobiling beyond this point. Ministry of Environment"

    UNDERSTANDING CLOSURES

    From recreation to the resource extraction industry, commercial operators, and of course wildlife - BC’s diverse wilderness is shared by many. Layers of protection, often in the form of closures or seasonal restrictions, ensure balanced use of these lands.

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  • Search and rescue team wearing red jackets with white cross on the arm under a blue tent showing snowmobile safety gear

    PLAY SAFE

    The untamed BC wildness is an explorer’s dream. Riders will find many popular areas are very well signed and maintained by snowmobile club volunteers. However, every time you leave the staging area you choose to enter a backcountry environment with inherent risks.

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  • Collection of snowmobile club stickers

    TRAIL PASSES

    Local volunteer snowmobile clubs help connect riders with rewarding outdoor experiences through the provision of parking facilities, warming shelters, signage, events, and trail grooming programs.

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