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Do you long 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 Québec 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 Québec the most popular destination in the
world for snowmobiling.
A Québec invention
When Joseph-Armand Bombardier, a Québecer, invented the
snowmobile in 1922, he had no idea just how important his machine
would become. The main method of transportation for many Native
people, the snowmobile, perfectly adapted to Québec 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
Musée J. Armand Bombardier in this same town.
Snowmobiling from A to Z
Snowmobiling 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.
Go snowmobiling and take control of winter! |
