The Ontario government is spending $429,378 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) improve snowmobile trails throughout northern Ontario.
“With thousands of kilometres of trails in northern Ontario, snowmobiling is a beloved pastime and a great way to experience the vast natural landscapes of the North,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth.
OFSC snowmobile trail projects include installing new culverts, repairing trail bridges and rerouting existing trails that will better connect communities.
The NOHFC is funding the following nine projects that will improve trail connectivity across northern Ontario, extend the useful lifespan of the trails, and increase safety for snowmobile riders:
- Burk’s Falls culvert installation on Trail AL301
- Warren trail reroute on Trail WN402
- Pickerel River bridge redecking on Top C Trail
- Huron Shores bridge replacement on Trail D134
- Gauthier Creek bridge replacement on TOP A trail
- Bradley Bay bridge replacement on TOP A trail
- Espanola culvert installation on TOP D Trail
- Wawa trail rehabilitation on TOP D Trail
- Foleyet trail rehabilitation on Trail C101D
“The government’s continued support of snowmobile trail infrastructure is an investment in tourism, recreation and safety, all of which help create strong winter economies in northern Ontario,” said Ryan Eickmeier, CEO, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. “These critical and timely investments will enable our volunteers to deliver world-class snowmobiling experiences to locals and visitors alike this upcoming winter.”