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Round Algonquin Park Tour

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Click here to download a PDF of the full RAP Tour . You can also access the route digitally on the OFSC website. Visit their Interactive Trail Guide , and in the top right corner select the Snow Tours drop-down. Choose Eastern Ontario > R.A.P.

Known as the grand daddy of sled tours, this 850km loop of World famous Algonquin Park is a must-do tour for sledders in Ontario. By far the most popular loop in Ontario, many return year after year to get their fix. Over the 850km stretch sledders get to experience a diverse set of terrain and riding, winding through thick maple forest , across wide open straightaway corridors, past scenic vistas, rolling hills, granite rock outcroppings, snow-covered evergreen pines, and maybe even some wildlife. The tour can be done in 3 days of ‘hard’ snowmobile riding, but many prefer to stretch it out into a more leisurely 4-5 full days, averaging about 200km a day, riding about 6 – 9 hours each day.  The great thing about the RAP tour is the people you will meet along the way. Accommodations, restaurants, gas stations and local businesses love sledders and make you feel comfortable and welcome every step of the way. This loop has been called on of the best snowmobiling tours in Ontario, but it also might just be friendliest as well!

Park and Fly in Muskoka

The closest starting point from Toronto for the Round Algonquin Park Tour is Muskoka. Here’s a list of accommodations that welcome sledders, and are near the Round Algonquin Park Tour trails. If you spend the first night and the last night of your trip at these accommodations, you are more than welcome to leave your sled trailer parked on their premises for the duration of your trip. Make sure to make arrangements with accommodations for this during time of your booking.

  • Tally Ho Inn  located right on Trail #77 on beautiful Penn Lake, halfway between Huntsville and Dwight.  Rates start at $93 per cottage midweek. Watch your favorite sports on Shaw Satellite in each cottage.
  • Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville has accommodations ranging from hotel style rooms to 3 bedroom condos, as well as on-site restaurants, weekend entertainment, fuel, pool and hot tub.
  • Bondi Village Cottage Resort offers comfortable cottage style accommodations with their own cozy wood burning fireplace. Ask about their 15% sledders’ discount
  • Blue Spruce Resort offers comfortable cottage or suite accommodation, with ample parking for trailers and trucks

Suggested Round Algonquin Park Tour Itinerary

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Day 1. Head to Muskoka. Arrive at your Muskoka accommodation for check-in. Complete any last minute errands before your tour. Grab a bite to eat at your hotel’s on-site restaurant, or one of the great establishments in town. Muskoka is a world class desination, and has many great accommodations and restaurants to choose from.

Day 2. Hit the trails bright and early, heading counter clockwise. Wind your way through the rolling hills and valleys of the Muskoka forest, and finish the day with a 37km stretch through the only snowmobile trail in Algonqin Park. End the day in Whitney, a popular sledder’s stayover. Couples Resort and Adventure Lodge are both sled friendly, and offer top notch dinners and breakfasts as part of their packages.  Depending on where you stayed the first night, today’s ride will be anywhere from 135km to 180km.

Day 3. The day is yours to enjoy on the trails. The countryside changes from the dense Algonquin forest to the scenic rolling hills of Madawaska Valley. Stay overnight in Pembroke at the Best Western or  Holiday Inn Express , both of which are right on the trails and across the street from an Irving Truck Stop Restaurant and gas station. Today’s ride is roughly 150km. If you want to cut down on tomorrow’s ride, stretch out today’s ride to Deep River, and stay at the Bear’s Den Lounge & Motel .

Day 4. You are going to want to get an early start for this one! This is a great stretch, with some wide open trail systems that will let you tack on a few extra clicks. A portion of the trails on this stretch are groomed double wide, as well as some long stretches of forest trail and a number of scenic lookouts. This will definately be your longest stretch on the trails, but you will be rewarded at the end of the day with hot food and accommodation in North Bay at the Best Western . They have a snowmobiler’s rate, restaurant on-site, and secure lock-up for your sleds. Today’s ride will clock in at 277km (230km from Deep River).

Day 5. The home stretch! Sleep in a bit today, you earned it! Wake up to a hot breakfast and get ready for your last day on the trails. This is a more technical section of the RAP Tour, with more turns and bends in the trail. Depending on where you stayed the first night, today’s ride will be anywhere from 135km to 180km. Stay overnight in Muskoka at the same property you stayed at your first night. Eat, drink, and be merry!

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Snowmobile Touring in the Great Canadian Wilderness – The Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Tour Loop

Updated november 23, 2020.

Easily the most recognized and oldest provincial snowmobile loop in Ontario, the Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Tour Loop is still a favourite with riders from far and wide. And it’s easy to understand why – at over 850 kms, and travelling through each of Ontario’s distinct geographic landscapes, it never gets boring.

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While many will choose to do the tour in three or four days, adding detours to take in the local club trails will make your tour even better… While the TOP trails are mandated by the OFSC to be groomed at specific intervals, it’s these smaller local trails that give the RAP it’s staying power year after year.

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You’ll also be able take in unique sights you won’t find anywhere else, like the ice caves at the borders of Algonquin Park and lookouts of the Almaguin Highlands, so make it a five day trip and take in Ontario’s incredible winter scenery.

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For a PDF map of the loop tour you can print  click here . 

Contact the local districts, or check out the ofsc interactive trail planner to plan your trip., for information on the three districts in the great canadian wilderness, or on planning your trip, click the buttons below:.

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Ontario’s Ride Around the Park

By: John Arkwright

Ontario’s famous RAP Tour has tenaciously stood the test of time, and continues to get better with age.

The Tour route was laid out in 1994 and masses of snowmobilers, myself included, began riding it in 1995. In the ensuing years it has become one of my favorite rides.

The basic loop around the perimeter of Ontario’s vast Algonquin Provincial Park is a daunting 600 miles long but it can be completed very easily in four days.

The joy of this tour is its versatility. You can take any number of side trips and make a week or more out of it.

You’ll ride through four unique snowmobiling regions: The Haliburton Highlands, Eastern Ontario, the Near North Travel Region and the Muskoka Snowmobile Region.

Every imaginable type of trail is found on this circuit: Rail and hydro lines, abandoned logging roads and, on the north side of this tour from Pettawawa to Mattawa, you’ll ride on a pipeline that offers an experience you’ll talk about for years.

At Mattawa, I strongly recommend crossing the river and taking trails MA-150 and NB-301 into North Bay. It’s a sweet ride. Also, Trail D down through South River to Emsdale is absolutely stellar.

Then there’s B Trail from Minden right up to Pembroke! The list of great trails goes on and on! The four major population centers on this tour are Huntsville, Haliburton, Pembroke and North Bay.

On this tour you’ll find excellent quality accommodations no further than 100 miles apart around the whole loop.

If you’re planning to do the RAP Tour I would suggest late January through February will usually guarantee great conditions. March riding can be excellent, but is sometimes unpredictable.

This part of the province is appealing because of its excellent snow conditions and moderate temperatures. This, in turn, makes for comfortable long distance riding.

When riding the tour be sure to stop in and say hello to Maurice at Spectacle Lake Lodge, Doug at Kingfisher Lodge and Tim at the Algonquin Motel.

These three were an integral part of putting this great saddlebag tour together. There are very few out there that offer the quality of the RAP Tour!

For more information call 1-800-ONTARIO and visit www.ontariotravel.net/goride

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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.

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We have the route and great places to stop or stay along the way! Over 900km of spectacular sledding wait to be discovered. Take 3 or 4 days to enjoy our winter playground.

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Ride the best snowmobile trails in ontario.

Once the snow flies, the trails come alive. Recreational and avid snowmobilers alike flock to the Haliburton Highlands to start their engines on some of the best snowmobile trails in Ontario. Cottage country lies in the middle of Ontario’s extensive snowmobile network, and more than 1600 kms of OFSC trails crisscross the region.

We invite you to enjoy hundreds of kilometers of groomed, signed trails with some pretty spectacular scenery along the way in the Haliburton Highlands. You’ll ride everything from an abandoned rail line, to dense bush, to hydro corridors and the only trail through Algonquin Park.

Many resorts even offer snowmobile packages as well as tours and introductory lessons, making it possible for you to literally sled to their front door.

If you are looking for the most up to date trail conditions, please  visit the OFSC website .

Trail Premits are mandatory, to get yours please  click here .  We hope you’ll support one of our local trail building clubs listed below.

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Where to rent Snowmobiles and Gear

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Haliburton Forest 

With 400km of groomed trails, gear up with Haliburton Forest’s snowmobile equipment, from snowmobiles to helmets & boots…

Phone: 800.631.2198

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Harper Powersports & Marine

An authorized BRP dealership, providing rental for a day and up to a week or more…

Phone: 705.286.2750

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Mountain Trout House Marina

A good starting point for the Dorset area, with snowmobiles, premium gas and STR’s…

Phone: 705.766.2292

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RPM Marinas

With multiple locations to help you rent their Yamaha snowmobiles…

Phone: 705.754.9262

Self Guided Tours & Loops

The Haliburton Highlands has excellent snowmobiling loops for you to try. The Forest and Rail Loop (FAR loop) & the Trailblazer Tour Loop are excellent day rides.  As well, Ontario’s most famous snowmobiling loop, The Round Algonquin Park Tour (RAP Tour) goes right through the Haliburton Highlands.

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The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association has a family friendly snowmobile adventure in the central part of the County linking our towns of Minden Hills, Haliburton and Carnarvon.  It’s the perfect 4 to 5 hour ride for the non-snowmobiler and the curious.

This 75 kilometre long self directed journey features a bit of everything; an abandoned railway line, a floating snowmobile bridge, a trail older than Canada, a short sample of the Round Algonquin Park – RAP  tour, staked and marked lake crossings, CN Locomotive 2616, an Avro aircraft an abandoned chemical plant, a world famous white water course, a sculpture forest, Mount Minden and more.  You will cross the 45th parallel half way between the Equator and North Pole all at your own pace.

There’s lots of food, fuel and accommodations en route.  Start where you want and return.  See Haliburton from another vantage point, on a snowmobile ! Don’t forget the camera.

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Shalom by the lake

We are located on the shores of Halls lake, just off OFSC’s B route, and part of the RAP tour, making this the ideal location for your next sledding adventure.

Sled and stay in a fully-equipped cozy cottage, or rent our Lodge that sleeps up to 40 people for your large-sized group getaway. Meal packages are available, and prepared by our on-site trained chef, upon request. 

End your evenings warming up beside your personal outdoor fire pit, with firewood included. Plenty of parking for your trailers and trucks. Fuel is available for our guests. 

Check out our special snowmobilers packages online or contact us directly to plan, and book your upcoming winter getaway!

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What to know before you go

Top easy loop tours for snowmobiling, on this page, ontario's must-ride snowmobile loops.

During the winter season, Ontario is home to the world's largest interconnected trail network—over 30,000 kilometres of maintained snowmobile trails, giving you literally thousands of reasons to go sledding. 

However, for a plug-and-play experience on the trails this winter, consider these nine loops. The variety of trails, the availability of accommodations and services, the beauty of the natural surroundings, the vast expanses that allow us to escape the daily grind and get outside and be active—it all adds up to something special, and these loops offer just that.

For many, it's not just the snowmobiling itself that does wonders—there's something truly unique about spending quality time with friends and family in the great outdoors, surrounded by fresh powder, beautiful forests and ribbon-like trails.

Depending on your level of comfort and experience, putting together a viable snowmobile route can be a challenge. Just knowing that the basics can be relied on along the way can provide a much-needed sense of peace of mind that will allow you to truly enjoy your travel experience. 

The tour loops listed below have been put together by snowmobilers and volunteers with a view to maintaining selected trails at the highest possible level of quality and consistency.

Well marked, impeccably groomed, and with direct access to enough fuel, food and lodgings to enable snowmobilers to find them easily, these loops could well be the setting for your next great winter memory. 

Before you head out, please check to make sure that the trails are available using the  Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club's Interactive Trail Guide . 

The  OFSC  is a not-for-profit federation made up of local member snowmobile clubs across the province that provide a wide range of excellent programs, which help ensure responsible riding experiences that are both fun and safe for snowmobilers.

The French Connection Loop  

OFSC District 1 (298 kilometres) 

Destinations: Morrisburg, Alexandria, Hammond, Winchester 

The Bon Echo Loop  

OFSC District 2 (232 kilometres) 

Destinations: Bancroft, Cloyne, Denbigh, McArthurs Mills 

The Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Tour  

OFSC Districts 6, 7 & 11  (708 kilometres) 

Destinations:  Haliburton, Pembroke, Mattawa, North Bay, Dorset 

Ride The 8  

OFSC District 8 (345 kilometres) 

Destinations: Midland, Orillia, Wasaga, Barrie 

The North Shore Loop  

OFSC District 13 (416 kilometres) 

Destination: Sault Ste. Marie, St. Joseph Island, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Spanish 

The Chiniguchi Loop  

OFSC District 12 (223 kilometres)

Destination: Sudbury 

The Cartier Loop  

OFSC District 12 (254 kilometres) 

The Gold Rush Tour  

OFSC District 14  (710 kilometres) 

Destinations:  Temiskaming Shores, Elk Lake, Gowganda, Shining Tree, Mattagami, Gogama, Timmins, Val Gagne, Matheson, Ramore, Kirkland Lake, Engelhart, Earlton

The Abitibi Canyon Loop

OFSC District 15  (303 kilometres) 

Destinations:  Cochrane, Smooth Rock Falls 

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Haliburton County Snowmobile Association

Our Forest and Rail (FAR) Loop is a family friendly snowmobile adventure in the the central part of the County linking our towns of Minden Hills,  Haliburton and Carnarvon.

It’s the perfect 4 to 5 hour ride for the non snowmobiler and the curious. This 75 kilometer self directed tour features a bit of everything;  an abandoned railway line, a floating snowmobile bridge, a trail older than Canada, a short section of our 850 kilometer Round Algonquin Park RAP tour, staked and marked lake crossings, CN Locomotive 2616, an Avro aircraft an abandoned chemical plant, a world famous white water course, a sculpture forest, Mount Minden and more.

You will cross the 45th parallel half way between the Equator and North Pole all at your own pace.  There’s lots of food, fuel and accomodations enroute.  Start where you want and return.  See Haliburton from another vantage point,  on a snowmobile ! Don’t forget the camera

Numerous driveways  and intersecting roads on the FAR LOOP

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Introducing Ontario's Newest Sledding Adventure—The Epic "Wilderness Loop"

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Been there, done that? Bet you haven’t, because it’s new this season! Want the bragging rights? Check it out…

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is promoting 25 Snow Tours across Ontario this winter and the longest one is the NWOSTA Wilderness Loop at 906 kilomtres (563 miles). That’s no surprise because big distance is a fact in this larger-than-life part of Ontario .

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NWOSTA is the North Western Ontario Snowmobile Trail Association and six of its clubs operate and maintain the Wilderness Loop through the heart of the rugged Canadian Shield. This snow tour takes in 10 very snowmobile-friendly communities, and along the way riders will experience some of the best trail adventures in the province, with terrain that varies from windy bush trails to massive hills and from flat out lake riding to whoop-de-whoop utility corridors that disappear far into the horizon.

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While avid snowmobilers can do the Wilderness Loop in three full days, others may want to take the time to visit must-see sights like White Otter Castle near Atikokan, the scenic viewpoint at Sioux Lookout , or the various rapids and waterfalls along the trail near Sioux Narrows . The thrill hills on the pipeline near Kenora are a blast too!

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The Wilderness Loop is easily accessible. Its western side is about a two-hour drive from Winnipeg, with loop access just east of Kenora. Thunder Bay is about the same drive time from the loop’s east side with access at Atikokan. If you’re coming by sled, connector trails feed into the Wilderness Loop at Atikokan and Sioux Narrows. Snowmobilers trailering north from Minneapolis can be on the Wilderness Loop in about five hours, entering it at Atikokan, while Fort Frances (International Falls) is the entry point for those from North Dakota. 

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Once you’re riding the loop, you’ll find sufficient services for fuel, food and lodgings. For example, if you’re staging from Kenora (pop. Approx. 15,000) here’s what towns and services are available doing the Wilderness Loop clockwise…

Vermillion Bay (105 km/65 miles from Kenora)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( Northside Motel )

Dryden (80 km/50 miles from Vermillion Bay)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( Timberland Motel ,  Town & Country Motel , Best Western Plus , Comfort Inn , Holiday Inn Express , Trans Canada Motel , Hide Away Inn )

Snowmobile Club: Dryden Power Toboggan

Sioux Lookout (101 km/63 miles from Dryden)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( Lamplighter Motel , Forest Inn , Wellington Centre , Best Western , Days Inn )

Snowmobile Club: Ojibway Power Toboggan

Ignace (111 km/69 miles from Sioux Lookout)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( Northwoods Motor Inn , Trading Post Motel )

Snowmobile Club: Ignace Otters  

Atikokan (105 km/65 miles from Ignace)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( White Otter Inn , Radisson Motel , Atikokan Hotel )

Snowmobile Club: Atikokan Sno-Ho  

Mine Centre (140 km/87 miles from Atikokan)

Fuel and restaurant.

Fort Frances (68 km/42 miles from Mine Centre)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( Super 8 , Copper River Inn , La Place Rendez-Vous )

Snowmobile Club: Borderland

Emo (45 km/28 miles from Fort Frances)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( Emo Inn )

Snowmobile Club:  Borderland

Nestor Falls (76 km/47 miles from Emo)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging  Muskie Bay Resort )

Sioux Narrows (55 km/34 miles from Nestor Falls)

Fuel, restaurant and lodging ( Crystal Habour Resort )

Snowmobile Club: Sunset Trail Riders

From Sioux Narrows, it’s only 72 km/45 miles back to Kenora.

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As you can see, you’re in hospitable hands while riding the NWOSTA Wilderness Loop. So what are you waiting for – go to the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide and start planning your Northwestern Ontario snow tour today!

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Popularly known as The Intrepid Snowmobiler, Craig Nicholson is an International Snowmobile Hall of Fame journalist who specializes in recreational snowmobiling activities. Craig has snowmobiled in every region of Canada and many states. His one-of-a-kind tour book, “Canada’s Best Snowmobiling – The Ultimate Ride Guide”, chronicles his adventures, as does his  website  and  Facebook page .

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  1. The RAP Tour

    The RAP is famous for wildlife sightings including Moose, Deer, Lynx, Rabbits and even Timber Wolves. The tour spans trails TOP A on the east and north side of Algonquin park and TOP B on the south side of Algonquin Park and TOP D & D101B on the west side of the park. This multi District tour reaches through 6, 7 & 11 and treats you to 14 ...

  2. RAP Tour Loop

    The RAP tour showcases the best of Ontario snowmobiling in one remarkable circle tour Round Algonquin Park. Snowmobiling through OFSC Districts 6, 7 and 11, riders will experience incredible trails on an exciting mix of utility corridors, abandoned rail lines and old logging roads, plus sledding through the extensive forests of the rugged Canadian Shield.

  3. Round Algonquin Park Tour

    Day 2. Hit the trails bright and early, heading counter clockwise. Wind your way through the rolling hills and valleys of the Muskoka forest, and finish the day with a 37km stretch through the only snowmobile trail in Algonqin Park. End the day in Whitney, a popular sledder's stayover.

  4. RAP Tour- Round Algonquin Park Snow Tour

    The RAP tour showcases the best of Ontario snowmobiling in one remarkable circle tour Round Algonquin Park. Snowmobiling through OFSC Districts 6, 7 and 11, riders will experience incredible trails on an exciting mix of utility corridors, abandoned rail lines and old logging roads, plus sledding through the extensive forests of the rugged Canadian Shield.

  5. Snowmobile RAP Tour Round Algonquin Park

    The RAP Tour skirts the fringes of Algonquin Park via TOP (Trans Ontario Provincial) Trails maintained by members of the OFSC. These premier snowmobile trails circumnavigate its borders, making Algonquin the hub around which the RAP wheel revolves. The RAP Tour can be completed in as little as three full days of riding in good snow conditions.

  6. A Taste of Winter—Riding the RAP Tour

    The RAP Tour is one of the most scenic and diverse snowmobile tours because it skirts the fringes of the beautiful Algonquin Park.It is also Ontario's very first signature loop.With an average ride time of three to four days, this is a serious snowmobile trip.Unfortunately, with only a short time for my own trip, I only got a small taste of what this tour has to offer.

  7. The Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Tour

    Ontario's Oldest, and Possibly Best, Snowmobile Loop Tour - The Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Tour. By Mike Jacobs, photos by Virgil Knapp, and video by Ryan Grani. The best snowmobile loop in Ontario - that's a pretty bold claim. We have the worlds largest interconnected series of snowmobile trails, with a virtually unlimited amount of ...

  8. Snowmobile Touring in the Great Canadian Wilderness

    Updated November 23, 2020. Easily the most recognized and oldest provincial snowmobile loop in Ontario, the Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Tour Loop is still a favourite with riders from far and wide. And it's easy to understand why - at over 850 kms, and travelling through each of Ontario's distinct geographic landscapes, it never gets boring.

  9. RAP Tour

    Ontario's famous RAP Tour has tenaciously stood the test of time, and continues to get better with age. The Tour route was laid out in 1994 and masses of snowmobilers, myself included, began riding it in 1995. In the ensuing years it has become one of my favorite rides. ... revealing the inside scoop on the latest snowmobiles, accessories and ...

  10. Ride The RAP

    Ride The RAP. 2,284 likes · 6 talking about this. Ontario's Premier Snowmobile Tourism Loop, covering 708km's of some of the most diverse, scenic and thrilling trails in the entire world! Cruise...

  11. The Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Snowmobile Tour

    Ontario's Oldest, and Possibly Best, Snowmobile Loop Tour. Round Algonquin Park (RAP) Tour showcases some of the best snowmobiling to be had in all of Ontari...

  12. Loops & Tours

    Round Algonquin Park Loop (RAP) Take a snowmobile tour to remember on our Round Algonquin Park Loop (5.8 MB). We have the route and great places to stop or stay along the way! Over 900km of spectacular sledding wait to be discovered. ... 2023 2023-09-28 OFSC 56th Convention and AGM Kicks Off New Snowmobile Season - Ontario Federation of ...

  13. Snowmobiling Rentals, Tours & Trails

    As well, Ontario's most famous snowmobiling loop, The Round Algonquin Park Tour (RAP Tour) goes right through the Haliburton Highlands. Forest and Rail Loop - far The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association has a family friendly snowmobile adventure in the central part of the County linking our towns of Minden Hills, Haliburton and Carnarvon.

  14. PDF Big Loop 'Round Big Loop 'Round Algonquin

    The RAP Tour led the way: many other regions have since established their own signature loops. Most of the original RAP markers are long gone now, but this tour lives on as one of Ontario's most popular, enjoyable and doable. The RAP Tour skirts the fringes of Algonquin Park via TOP (Trans Ontario Provincial) Trails maintained

  15. Must-ride snowmobile loops

    Ontario's must-ride snowmobile loops. During the winter season, Ontario is home to the world's largest interconnected trail network—over 30,000 kilometres of maintained snowmobile trails, giving you literally thousands of reasons to go sledding. However, for a plug-and-play experience on the trails this winter, consider these nine loops.

  16. RAP Guided Snowmobile Tours

    RAP guided snowmobile tours make the most of the incredible views, quiet places and even offer the possibility of spotting wildlife. Warm Up With Us. Call Ontario Québec Snowmobile Tours today to book your snowmobile tour and give yourself something to look forward to during the coldest months. Learn about our history, culture, and heritage ...

  17. 5 Best Snowmobile Tours in Northern Ontario

    The opportunities for snowmobiling in Ontario are massive, with more than 30,000 km of trails to ride giving you endless opportunities to explore the world's largest interconnected trial network. Currently, as of late 2021, there are 31 OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) approved Snow Tours.

  18. Snow Tours

    RAP. Ride Around the Park. This is Ontario's premier showcase 850 kilometre tour where spectacular vistas and the Canadian Shield await. ... an abandoned railway line, a floating snowmobile bridge, a trail older than Canada, a short section of our 850 kilometer Round Algonquin Park RAP tour, staked and marked lake crossings, CN Locomotive ...

  19. 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 ...

  20. Introducing Ontario's Newest Sledding Adventure—The Epic "Wilderness

    The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is promoting 25 Snow Tours across Ontario this winter and the longest one is the NWOSTA Wilderness Loop at 906 kilomtres (563 miles). That's no surprise because big distance is a fact in this larger-than-life part of Ontario. NWOSTA is the North Western Ontario Snowmobile Trail Association and six of ...