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Do you wish to speed through miles and miles of snow, glide over frozen lakes, explore the immense boreal forest or travel to wonderful places that cannot be reached by car? If so, snowmobiling in Quebec is for you! The two to four metres (6.5 to 13 ft.) of snow that fall each year, the 33 650 km (20,900 mi.) of trails and the possibility of travelling for days and days while being practically alone with nature make Quebec the most popular destination in the world for snowmobiling. A Quebec inventionWhen Joseph-Armand Bombardier, a Quebecer, invented the snowmobile in 1922, he had no idea just how important his machine would become. The main method of transportation for many people, the snowmobile, perfectly adapted to Quebec winters, is now all the rage with outdoor lovers! The most committed, usually grouped together in clubs, organize popular and colourful competitions and events all season long. One of the best known is, without a doubt, the Grand Prix de Valcourt. You can also visit the Musee J. Armand Bombardier in this same town. Snowmobiling from A to ZSnowmobiling is practiced in almost every region of Québec. Along the marked trails, snowmobilers can find everything they need: fuel, repairs and rentals, heated shelters, lodging and restaurants. Maps of the snowmobile networks are distributed by the various regional tourism associations. For more information on the cost of access passes and on insurance, check out the Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' Web site. Sapin d'or, Mont-Sainte-Anne's snowmobile association Go snowmobiling and take control of winter! One-of-a-kind
Snowmobiling Destination!
Over 4000 km (2400 miles) of marked trails, some
of which receive an annual snowfall of over 7 m (21 feet)! The
stunning landscape is an enchanting tapestry into which are
interwoven the magic of the snowy winter season and the
spellbinding majesty of the St. Lawrence River, Saguenay Fjord and
Lake Saint-Jean. We are the heart of snowmobile country, with
trails winding through the snowy expanses of the Charlevoix,
Quebec City and Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean regions. The sheer length
of the runs makes us one of the largest snowmobiling destinations
in North America. Once you have finished snowmobiling for the day,
you can choose from among a number of activities we have to offer:
savour a gourmet meal, experience the Quebec City nightlife or try
your luck at the Charlevoix Casino. There is also much fun to be
had during the Quebec City Winter Carnival or Chicoutimi's
Carnaval-Souvenir. The breathtaking beauty of mysterious
Monts-Valin, the fascinating history of Quebec City, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, and the stunning scenery of Charlevoix, where
the mountains seem to meet the sea, are all part of an
international tourist destination whose countless wintry charms
will enthral you.
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