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The Ontario government is investing more than $553,000 to enhance snowmobile trails across Northern Ontario.
The funding comes through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and is going to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). It will support 12 trail infrastructure projects that focus on improving safety, extending trail lifespan, and improving connectivity across the region.
The projects include:
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Replacing the White Creek bridge on trail A102Q
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Rerouting trails near North Bay, Broder Dill, and Foleyet
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Refurbishing the Montreal River bridge on TOP A trail
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Rehabilitating trails in White River and Kirkland Lake
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Installing culverts in Hearst and at Toria Lake
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Adjusting trail routes in Atikokan and Emo-Borderland
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Installing a bridge over Suckle Creek on TOP A trail
Northern Ontario has more than 14,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails, and the province says maintaining them supports tourism, improves recreation, and strengthens local economies.
Tourism data shows snowmobiling is a major contributor to winter spending in the region. In 2022 alone, 150,000 domestic visits to Northern Ontario included snowmobiling as an activity, generating part of the $1.4 billion spent by tourists.
The NOHFC says these types of projects not only benefit outdoor recreation but also create jobs, support workforce development, and offer new opportunities for rural and Indigenous communities.
