Cochrane - Smooth Rock Falls - Fauquier - Moonbeam - Kapuskasing - Val Rita - Opasatika - Mattice - Hearst

Even if it is the most southern town in the district, Cochrane isn’t short of any snow. In fact, you can even spend a night in an igloo at a local motel! Rich in history, this little town is home to the Tim Horton Museum, Canada’s only museum dedicated to one hockey player. The town of Cochrane recently opened a polar bear habitat, where you can visit 3 live polar bears! This great attraction is open year-round, a must see on your snowmobile adventure in the Northern Corridor. The Cochrane Polar Bear Riders snowmobile club has over 500 kilometers of gorgeous trails to enjoy. You can book a 725 km two-day wilderness snowmobiling journey to Moosonee or attend Polar Bear Riders “Major Bear Run” in January. The friendly town atmosphere and welcoming faces are sure to make your trip a memorable one!

Smooth Rock Falls, also known as "The North's Biggest Little Town" is located in between Cochrane and Kapuskasing. The Arctic Riders club takes great pride in their 185 kilometers of trails. The surrounding area is home to many lakes and rivers full of fish and wildlife. Ice fishing is a must when you are here! Smooth Rock Falls is also the gateway to Fraserdale and the spectacular and breathtaking Abitibi Canyon and the world famous Abitibi River.

Although a little town, Fauquier is a very family-friendly, warmed hearted community. The local snowmobile club, “Club Bon Air”, is a proud organization that is committed to their trail system (93 km in total). The variety of scenic trails in the wilderness make for diversity and fun.

Famous for their flying saucer mascot, Moonbeam is a small town that is big on northern hospitality. The Moonbeam Snowmobile Club is very involved in organized snowmobiling, and hosts various events throughout the season, such as Sunday brunches, a maple sugar party and a member appreciation rally. The Moonbeam Snowmobile Club’s Clubhouse is a humble, welcoming place where snowmobilers can enjoy great home-cooked meals, as well as a nice relaxing environment to sit back and relax with your riding buddies. While in Moonbeam, you can take a break from riding and have a quiet walk throughout their Moonbeam Nature Trails which opened in the summer of 2004. Who knows, you may even come face to face with one of many wonderful northern creatures.

Kapuskasing means “bend in the river” in the Cree language, describing the branching of the Kapuskasing River from the Missinaibi River. Always a pleasant community to visit, Kapuskasing has a lot to offer snowmobile enthusiasts. The local club, Kap Sno-Rovers, organizes a Weekend Extravaganza Rally, which attracts nearly 650 riders every year, some coming from as far as Australia! With prizes totaling nearly $15,000, who wouldn’t be tempted? Kapuskasing also hosts the yearly Festival of Lights,from mid-November to January in Riverside Park. With the snowmobile trail going directly in the park, you can ride a beautifully lit trail all winter. Spectacular to see!

“Les Grondeurs” snowmobile club may be tiny, but good things come in small packages! Their clubhouse is welcoming and offers a warm place to sit back and relax for a while before heading back out on their beautiful trails.

Les Promeneurs” snowmobile club is dedicated to keeping a well-groomed, safe trails system. The club members devote countless hours to ensure you enjoy your stay on their trails, and every year they host the “Pierre Brooks Memorial Rally” dedicated to a past member of the club. The rally is usually held in February and begins with a torchlight parade, followed by a dance and prizes. An event that is not to be missed!

Although a small town, Mattice is a pleasant, warm community that welcomes snowmobile enthusiasts with open arms! The local club, Mattice Sno-Devils, has a clubhouse where you can relax for a while and they offer a variety of trails, from rolling hills to smooth, straight-a-ways. Definitely a great trail system to travel.

Known for being the “Moose Capital of Canada”, Hearst offers exceptional wildlife sighting opportunities for the snowmobile fanatic. This cheerful little town is the last stop on the Algoma Central Railway, which originates in Sault Ste. Marie, where you can load up your sleds and climb aboard to head for the wonders of snowmobiling in the James Bay Frontier. Once you get to Hearst, the fun doesn’t stop there! With a vast amount of “night life”, from dance clubs to restaurants, you are sure to have a wonderful time.

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