Press Releases
OFSC Celebrates National Volunteer Week and Launches Year-Long Commitment to Ignite Volunteerism
Barrie, ON - As part of National Volunteer Week 2026 (April 19-25), the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is proud to celebrate the thousands of volunteers who power Ontario’s snowmobile trail system - while also kicking off a renewed, year-long commitment to strengthening volunteerism across the province through Volunteer Canada’s Ignite Volunteerism initiative.
Ontario Snowmobiling Delivers One of Its Most Memorable Seasons
April 9, 2026: As the 2025-2026 snowmobile season begins to wind down across much of Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is reflecting on a winter made possible by extraordinary volunteer dedication, community partnerships, support from the Government of Ontario, and the shared commitment of snowmobilers across the province.
One Week. One Reminder. A Whole Season of Smart Riding.
[Barrie, ON - February 6, 2026] - Snowmobiling in Ontario is built on passion, preparation, and people - and from February 9-16, those elements come together during Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, a province-wide initiative led by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other enforcement agencies.
Ride Safe, Ride Smart: International Snowmobile Safety Week Returns January 10–18
[Barrie, ON - January 9, 2026] - As winter weather continues to shape trail conditions across Ontario, snowmobile clubs, safety partners and law enforcement are proud to join together to observe the annual ISMA International Snowmobile Safety Week, taking place January 10-18, 2026.
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN ONTARIO CAN GENERATE ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT UP TO $6B
(Barrie, ON. November 9, 2023) - The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has released a new study, “The Economic Impact of Snowmobile Trails in Ontario”, based on expenditure data from the 2022-2023 season. This 2023 report clearly shows that the provincial network of over 30,000 kilometres of OFSC Prescribed Snowmobile Trails is Ontario’s most valuable recreational trail network and a key pillar of our winter tourism economy. As a volunteer-led, not-for-profit association with 181 member organizations, the OFSC manages these premier snowmobile trails, which connect snowbelt communities while providing safe, enjoyable, and environmentally sustainable riding experiences for Ontarians.
NEW STUDY FINDS SNOWMOBILING CAN CONTRIBUTE UP TO $3.3 BILLION ANNUALLY IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
(Barrie, ON - June 12, 2019) - The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has released a new economic impact study based on the 2018-19 snowmobile season. The study found that the economic impact of snowmobiling has the potential to generate between $1.6 and $3.3 billion in total economic activity in any given season, dependent […]
Madawaska Rail Bridge Receives Provincial Support
(Madawaska, ON: January 27, 2023) - The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (O.F.S.C.) and the Opeongo Snowbirds Snowmobile Club were joined by Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke M.P.P. John Yakabuski to announce the completion of the Madawaska rail bridge refurbishment project. “As we build Ontario, our government is making record investments in infrastructure, like the Madawaska rail bridge, to […]
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF SNOWMOBILING INDUSTRY
September 23, 2019 (Mississauga, ON) - Ontario’s Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney addressed over 200 members of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs at their annual meeting in Mississauga on Friday, committing to long-term, sustainable funding of $500,000 annually to support Ontario’s snowmobiling industry. Minister Mulroney also reiterated the government’s support for online snowmobile driver training […]