Luke showcases what’s new from Polaris for model year 2026 and provides his thoughts on the new Voyageur 155 and the new narrow 39-41″ Escape front suspension now offered on the 2026 Switchback Assault.

Then AJ and Mark showcase the touring opportunities within the Ontario Highlands and why this amazing part of Canada has been the home of SNOWTRAX for generations.

When it comes to trail riding, many of the most popular areas are within a snowball’s throw on either side of our shared international border. That makes them easily accessible to any American or Canadian snowmobilers in search of cross border sledding adventures.

For Ontario riders, prime stateside choices from east to west include New York’s Tug Hill or Old Forge, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Minnesota. U.S. snowmobilers coming to corresponding areas of Ontario can be on the snow in Eastern Ontario, The Grey Bruce, Algoma Country or Northwestern Ontario in no time.

AmericanS choose Ontario snowmobiling for many good reasons. This English-speaking province has a world class trail system operated by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC).

There’s generally way less traffic on its almost 19,000 miles of trails. Signage, mapping and services are plentiful. U.S. riders can save about 25% on everything thanks to the high value of their dollar and if you visit Ontario on the Try Our Trails weekend of February 3 & 4, you can pre-register online for a no-cost, two-day permit (and to extend your stay, supplement it with an inexpensive two-day permit).

Getting back and forth either way by road across the international border at designated checkpoints is straightforward if you’re properly prepared. For identification, adults need a passport and kids need birth certificates. You’ll also need your driver’s license, plus registration and proof of insurance for your tow vehicle and trailer.

Sled owners need registration and proof of insurance including third party liability coverage. It’s also good to have a specific destination (maybe even an advance reservation) and know how long you intend to stay.

That being said, here are four popular Ontario snowmobiling destinations that are handy for American riders trailering into Canada…

Supertrax Media is pleased to announce the addition of a new contributor to Supertrax International, snowmobiling’s most read magazine and #1 rider resource.

Respected powersports journalist and author, Craig Nicholson, brings his unique editorial perspective to Supertrax Magazine readers commencing with the magazine’s first issue this season.

Popularly known as “The Intrepid Snowmobiler”, Craig has been a high-mileage-touring snowmobiler for many years and is well known within the snowmobile community through his vast media exposure including his strong social media presence.

“The Supertax Media team is totally committed to providing snowmobilers with the very best coverage of all things snowmobiling, so for me this is a natural. I’m very pleased and fortunate to be working with such professionals,” said Craig of his new role with Supertrax International Magazine. “I look forward to sharing my riding adventures with the thousands of readers who are as passionate about snowmobiling as we are.”

Supertrax International editor, Kent Lester, added: “Having Craig on the Supertrax team will provide our readers with the industry’s most comprehensive spectrum of information and insights into the sport’s best riding locales in both the United States and Canada”.

SUPERTRAX Media Inc. (SMI) publishes Supertrax International Magazine, the largest circulation snowmobile enthusiast publication in the US and Canada as well as the officlal publication of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Go Snowmobiling Ontario Magazine. SMI produces the Official Publication of the New York State Snowmobiler Association (NYSSA), New York State Snowmobiler Magazine. SUPERTRAX Media also produces Snowtrax Television, the longest running, largest viewed snowmobile adventure television series in North America, broadcast on the Outdoor Channel in the US and OLN and Wild TV in Canada.

For More Information Contact (705) 286-2135

According to The Honourable Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Recreation, the OTD Program is a legacy initiative of the 150th anniversary of Ontario and is designed to showcase and celebrate distinctive trails in the province. The OTD Program will also help promote Ontario trails as a premiere tourist destination.

“This worthy recognition is a credit to the collective efforts of our clubs and volunteers who can be justly proud of delivering this amazing trail product over the past 50 years,” said OFSC Executive Director Paul Shaughnessy. “The Ontario Trails of Distinction designation will be beneficial to the future promotion and health of organized recreational snowmobiling across Ontario.”

Through its member snowmobile clubs, the OFSC provides more than 30,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails each winter that account for more than 50% of the total number of recreational trails in this province. More than 20% of the OFSC system is comprised of TOP Trails, which provide an integrated framework for the local and regional club trails that comprise the balance. Altogether, the OFSC trail network generates $1.7 billion of economic impact annually for Ontario.

Launched in 1993, OFSC TOP Trails provide snowmobile access across the province to tourism regions and connect snowbelt communities. As primary snowmobile touring routes, TOP Trails have links to services and amenities, heritage features, club trails and also include 33 designated OFSC Snow Tours.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is a volunteer led not for profit association that provides the voice for organized snowmobiling in the Province of Ontario.

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