SNOW TOURS
Snow Tours
Snow Tours are self-guided rides that showcase some of our province’s best riding experiences and well-known snowmobiling regions. Each Snow Tour is a route carefully planned and maintained by its participating OFSC district (note: actual distances may vary slightly due to trail changes). Snow Tours are laid out on trails that are well mapped, well marked and have good access to services.
Check back regularly, we will be adding more tours as they become available!
RIDE TYPES
The full list below is arranged by Region with links to maps & ride info from each Snow Tour.
ALGOMA COUNTRY
BOBCAT LOOP
Located in Hornepayne Area
OFSC DISTRICT 15
For touring in the Hornepayne area of the Northern Corridor Adventure, the 90-km Bobcat Loop provides a special opportunity to explore enticing local trails options instead of just passing through on the main TOP Trail.
MISSINAIBI EXPEDITION TOUR
Located In Hearst Area
OFSC DISTRICT 15
Hearst is one traditional turn around point for a Northern Corridor Adventure, but the 165-km Missinaibi Expedition Tour adds a new dimension to the experience with a loop north of town through remote forests teeming with wildlife.
SOO HIGHLANDS LOOP
Located in Sault Ste Marie Area of Algoma Country
OFSC District 13
Explore the natural beauty of The Soo Highlands Loop just North of Sault Ste. Marie. This 169 km loop provides the perfect experience of the rugged landscapes that the Algoma Highlands has to offer. This half-day ride will have you snowmobile through the breathtaking scenery in this winter wonderland.
North Shore Loop
Located in Elliot Lake Thessalon Area of Algoma Country
OFSC DISTRICT 13
Magnificent views of Lake Huron’s North Channel are a superb highlight of the 400-km North Shore Loop as it winds through many snowmobile-friendly communities before becoming a breathtaking wilderness adventure through the Algoma highlands.
Hastings Highland Tour
Located in Apsley-Bancroft Area
OFSC DISTRICT 2
Magnificent views of Lake Huron’s North Channel are a superb highlight of the 446-km North Shore Loop as it winds through many snowmobile-friendly communities before becoming a breathtaking wilderness adventure through the Algoma highlands
CENTRAL ONTARIO/MUSKOKA
Lake of Bays Watch Loop
Located East of Huntsville Area of Muskoka
OFSC DISTRICT 7
Wilderness, wildlife, and wide trails highlight the 190-km Lake of Bays Watch Tour around this well-known lake in the eastern part of Muskoka, where sights include the Big East River Bridge, ice cliffs, Oxtongue Rapids and Dyer Memorial.
Lake Muskoka Magic Tour
Located West of the Gravenhurst - Bracebridge Area of Muskoka
OFSC DISTRICT 7
This leisurely 125-km loop around Lake Muskoka makes an ideal family outing through Ontario’s celebrated cottage country where highlights include lake views, Torrance Barrens, Dark Sky Observation Area, Port Carling floating bridge, and Huckleberry Lookout.
EASTERN ONTARIO
FAR LOOP
Located in Haliburton
OFSC DISTRICT 6
The FAR Loop is a 75 kilometre Forest and Rail self directed journey that's family friendly. FAR is the perfect day outing with no worries about eateries and services enroute. Locomotive 2616, an abandoned rail corridor, a white water preserve, and so much more!
French Connection Loop
Located in Eastern Ontario
OFSC DISTRICT 1
Discover Eastern Ontario farm country between the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, where the 310-km French Connection Loop's Quebec-style trails and hospitable ambience provide unique Francophone flair without ever leaving Ontario!
OTTAWA VALLEY RIVER LOOP
Located in Eastern Ontario (Following the Ottawa River)
OFSC DISTRICT 1, and DISTRICT 6
The Ottawa Valley River Loop offers snowmobilers the opportunity to capture a favorite piece of our diverse region and lifestyle along the Ottawa River. The loop is approximately 500 km (311 miles) of pure sledding as you ride into an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie associated with our snowmobile friendly communities.
RAILS AND TRAILS ONTARIO EAST LOOP
Located in Eastern Ontario (Lanark County & Frontenac County)
OFSC DISTRICT 1, and DISTRICT 6
The loop is approximately 267kms of beautiful wintry terrain on the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail, crisscrossing the Mississippi River in Carleton Place, Almonte and Pakenham, before heading north to the Ottawa Valley and then looping south through North Frontenac's hilly Canadian Shield territory.
RAP (ROUND ALGONQUIN PARK) TOUR
Located North of Ontario's Cottage Country
OFSC DISTRICT 6, DISTRICT 7 and DISTRICT 11
As the granddaddy of Ontario tour loops, the popular 708-km RAP Tour circumnavigates the world- renowned Algonquin Park with a multi-day adventure odyssey that showcases a wide variety of scenery, terrain and riding styles.
RIDEAU ST. LAWRENCE RUN
Located in Eastern Ontario (Between the Rideau River and St Lawrence River)
OFSC DISTRICT 1
This new 240-km loop is located on the eastern side of the Upper Canada Snowmobile Region just north of Brockville. It takes in the towns of Smiths Falls, Athens, Prescott and North Gower on a mix of trails through woodlots, open fields, pipeline corridors and abandoned rail lines.
Upper Canada Circuit
Located in Eastern Ontario
OFSC DISTRICT 1
Centrally located in the Upper Canada Snowmobile Region, this 275-km loop stages out of Morrisburg on its south side and includes the towns of Osgoode, Metcalfe, Moose Creek and Monkland as well as the well known Larose Forest.
NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO
Abitibi Canyon Loop
Located in Cochrane - Smooth Rock Falls Area
OFSC DISTRICT 15
Part of the Northern Corridor Adventure, the 300-km Abitibi Canyon Loop’s seamless logging roads and utility corridors make for wide-open riding that takes in the massive Fraserdale dam and powder fun at the canyon.
Explorers Snow Tour
Located in Bonfield - Mattawa Area
OFSC DISTRICT 11
This 234-km loop, located east of North Bay in the Algonquin Highlands, visits 10 Attraction Points of Interest (APOI’s) while travelling an adventurous mix of TOP Trails and club trails, including sections of the popular Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System.
Gateway To The North Tour
Located in Cochrane - Smooth Rock Falls Area
OFSC DISTRICT 15
Positioned as the southern access to the Northern Corridor Adventure, the 215-km Gateway to the North Tour includes a scenic ride through Greenwater Provincial Park and some of the widest and most awesome trails in Ontario.
Lumberjack Loop
Located in Kapuskasing Area
OFSC DISTRICT 15
From Moonbeam to Opasatika, the 145-km Lumberjack Loop circles the Town of Kapuskasing, providing an outstanding route alternative to TOP Trail A for snowmobilers discovering the Northern Corridor Adventure.
Northern Corridor Adventure Tour
Located between Cochrane and Hornepayne
OFSC DISTRICT 15
This 1,645-kilometre odyssey across TOP Trail A takes in all five of OFSC District 15’s outstanding loops, plus many charming and hospitable Francophone communities in the ultimate Northern Corridor Adventure, including Ontario’s best trails and longest riding season!
RAN (RIDE AROUND NIPISSING) TOUR
Located in North Bay - Lake Nipissing Area
OFSC DISTRICT 11
Ride across Ontario’s two largest snowmobile bridges and the Loring deeryards on the 412-km RAN Tour that loops through the Pre-Cambrian Canadian Shield surrounding scenic Lake Nipissing, while visiting charming backcountry villages.
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Gateway to Ontario Tour
Located Between Kenora and the Manitoba Boundary
OFSC DISTRICT 17
Connecting two provinces and requiring a permit from each, the 168-km Gateway to Ontario Loop (including 130km in Ontario) is a unique way to experience the best of both the Ontario and Manitoba trail systems, plus the amenities of the Town of Kenora.
NWOSTA Wilderness Loop
Located between Atikokan and Kenora
OFSC DISTRICT 17
With access points near both the U.S. and Manitoba borders, this multi-day, 906-km circle tour is the ultimate Northwestern Ontario sledding adventure, connecting many snowmobile-friendly communities as it winds through the forests, hills and lakes of the majestic Canadian Shield wilderness.
White Otter Loop
Located in the Atikokan Area
OFSC DISTRICT 17
Anchored by the towns of Atikokan and Ignace, this 203-km snow tour follows TOP A and local trails to visit Northwestern Ontario’s famous White Otter Castle, built by woodsman Jimmy McQuat in 1915 and not accessible by road.
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
5 Alive Tour
Located North of London
OFSC DISTRICT 5
When lake effect snow blows off Lake Huron, Southwestern Ontario delivers some of this province’s most exciting and fun-filled riding through wide open farm country on the 420-kilometer, multi-day “5 Alive Tour” loop.
SUN & WIND TOUR
Located west of London
OFSC DISTRICT 5
Farms, fields, forests and lake effect snow…this 159-km loop on easy-riding trails provides several convenient staging areas to start your day trip through some of Southwestern Ontario’s prettiest farmlands and vibrant villages.
TNT TOUR
Located between London and Woodstock
OFSC DISTRICT 5
This laid-back 149-km day loop takes riders through the heart of Southwestern Ontario dairy country and south of Highway 401 into Amish settlements and Ontario’s main tobacco belt, providing an interesting diversity of landscapes and sights.
