Snowmobiling
The local club, permits, trails, and where to park the trailer, for a sledding trip based at the house.
Illustrative photo, not taken here, by Thérèse Ottawa, CC BY SA 4.0
The Tri Town Sno Travellers groom close to 600 km of trail around here, from the Temagami area to Elk Lake and Englehart. Back at the house there’s a driveway for two trucks with trailers and a hot tub that’s open all year.
We can’t yet give a confirmed distance from the house to the nearest trail. The OFSC Interactive Trail Guide is the only official source for trail status, so check it and ask the club about the closest access.
Club and trails
Tri Town Sno Travellers
The local club, with group rides on Tuesdays. Trails named nearby include TOP Trail A through New Liskeard and club trails L180, L184 toward Haileybury, L185, L186, and L190. The club’s own website wasn’t working when we checked, so try Facebook or the Chamber listing.
487 Brazeau Blvd, New Liskeard705 647 4010
OFSC District 14
The Timiskaming Abitibi Trail Association runs the district that covers the trails here. The OFSC Interactive Trail Guide is the only authorized source for trail status.
Permits
Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit
Required on OFSC trails. Choose a Seasonal permit, a Classic permit for machines from 1999 or older, or a Multi Day permit for two days or more, available from December 2. We haven’t confirmed 2026 to 2027 prices.
Riding into Quebec
Trails across the lake are run by the FCMQ and need an FCMQ trail permit, not the Ontario one. For 2025 to 2026 the FCMQ charged $450 for an annual permit bought early, $300 for seven days, and $90 for one day. Check the FCMQ for this season.
Parking and riding in town
The driveway
The driveway is 40 feet long and two cars wide. It fits four cars, or two trucks with trailers. In winter it’s the only place to park, so if you’re bringing more than that, message us before you book.
Winter overnight parking ban
The City bans parking on every street and every City owned lot from midnight to 7 AM, November 1 to March 31, so the plows can work. Trucks with three or more axles or over 5,000 kg are limited to two hours on any street, and angle parking with a trailer isn’t allowed.
Midnight to 7 AM, November 1 to March 31
Riding in town
The City’s snowmobile bylaw bans riding on Ferguson Ave from Blackwall to Browning, Main St from Farr Drive to Browning, and Lakeshore Rd South from Browning to Radley Hill, except to cross at right angles. Riding on City property is banned except on established trails, and so is riding within 100 m of a school during weekday school hours, September to June. The fine is $85. Brewster St isn’t on the list, but we can’t confirm a legal route from the door, so check with the club.
Ice safety
Lake ice
We haven’t found a marked ice trail or official ice access near Haileybury. Ontario says travelling on ice is risky and should be avoided, and the Temiskaming OPP advise staying on land based OFSC trails. Check with the club first, wear a flotation suit, and carry ice picks.
Fuel, repairs, and rentals (unofficial)
Temiskaming Power Sports
Arctic Cat dealer with repairs and rentals. Listed by a regional travel guide, not confirmed with the shop.
Work N Play
Sled rentals in Haileybury. Listed by a regional travel guide, not confirmed with the shop.
Tri Town Motorsports
Polaris dealer with repairs. Listed by a regional travel guide, not confirmed with the shop.
Fuel by the Quality Inn, New Liskeard
Fuel and a restaurant by the hotel. A travel guide says the Quality Inn lets riders leave trucks and trailers for their trip, but we don’t know whether it takes people who aren’t staying there.
Questions guests ask
Who runs the snowmobile trails around here?
The local club is the Tri Town Sno Travellers, which grooms close to 600 km of trail from the Temagami area to Elk Lake and Englehart. The Chamber lists the club at 705 647 4010.
How far is the nearest trail from the house?
We can’t give you a confirmed distance yet. Check the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide, the only official source for trail status, and ask the club about the closest access and where to stage.
Do we need a trail permit?
Yes, an Ontario Snowmobile Trail Permit is required on OFSC trails. You can buy a Full Season, Classic, or Multi Day permit online.
We have two trucks with sled trailers. Will they fit?
Yes, the driveway fits two trucks with trailers. A third won’t fit, and winter street parking overnight is banned, so message us before you book if you’re bringing more.
Can we park on the street in winter?
No. From November 1 to March 31 the City bans parking on every street and every City lot from midnight to 7 AM, so the plows can work. In winter it’s the driveway only.
Can we ride our sleds from the house?
We can’t confirm a legal route from the door, so please check with the club first. The City bans riding on City property except on an established trail, and on stretches of Ferguson Ave, Main St, and Lakeshore Rd S.
Can we ride on the lake?
We don’t recommend it. Ontario says travelling on ice is risky and should be avoided, and the local OPP advise staying on land based OFSC trails. No marked ice trail was found near Haileybury.
Can we rent a sled or get one fixed?
A regional travel guide lists Temiskaming Power Sports for rentals and repairs, Work N Play in Haileybury for rentals, and Tri Town Motorsports for repairs. Call ahead to check.