The Snowmobiles:
Each participant drives his own machine. We have selected brand new 500cc and 660 cc Grand Touring Bombardier for their strength and reliability.

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Standard Seat / Touring Handlebar / Electric Starter / Electronic Reverse Gear / Heated Handles and Levers / Speedometer / Day Mileage Indicator / Tachometer (optional) / Fuel Gauge / Rear-view Mirrors / High Windshield / Feet Rests, etc...

 
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Your Gear: 
We will provide you with full gear including overall special low temperatures, boots, gloves and helmet.

You will make sure to bring your polar underwear, silk gloves, hood, as well as sunglasses and sunscreen.

Legal & Licences
Drivers need to be aged 21 or over to drive a rented snowmobile, considered as a powerful engine.
A valid passport for non-Canadian citizens is requested during your stay in Canada.
In order to drive a snowmobile on public roads and trails, a snowmobile driver must hold a driving licence. Your valid driver's licence will do,even if it is not written in English or French, there is no need for an International Driver's Licence.
Helmet equipped with screen or glasses is mandatory. The snowmobile itself must be equipped with certain specific equipment, which they obviously have...

Fines and tickets
Agents on watch on trails or police officers can impose fines varying from $100 to $1000 if you don't respect safety rules or legal dispositions. Speeding, for instance, can cost up to $500...
Any person responsible for a child of less than 14, as well as the owner or guardian of a snowmobile or any person with authority on a child of less than 16 driving a snowmobile without a valid licence can be fined up to $1000...

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SAFETY : Do's and Don't's 

ALWAYS: Before you go: Inform others of your destination and ETA.
Inspect your snowmobile and make sure it is in good condition, with a full gas tank.
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent hypothermia - remember that kids are particularly prone to hypothermia.
On the trails: 
Drive within your skills limits.
Use trails dedicated to snowmobiles wherever possible.
Keep your right, there may always be someone coming from the opposite direction even in an apparently remote area.
Reduce speed under limited visibility or when travelling in unknown areas.
Watch out when crossing roads and/or railways.
Driving at night: 
Slow down! Your headlights do limit your field of visibility. The slower you go, the shorter the space needed to stop.
Refrain from driving on roadsides where snowmobile or cars lights can create confusion.

On lakes and rivers: 
Make sure you are aware of the ice condition. When in doubt, double check with your club, or with local authorities.

Also remember that the nature that surrounds you needs to be treated respectfully. When stopping for a snack, pack it all back. You will also most likely meet wildlife, make sure not to get to close and don't scare them!

DON'T:
Never drive a snowmobile while impaired. The sentence "Drinking or driving..." is also applicable here. Although the cold may get you to think your are perfectly "clear" and awake, impaired driving is as dangerous on a snowmobile as in a car!
Never drive your snowmobile on a railway.
Never go tour alone, or if you have to, make sure your itinerary and eta are known by your friends, local authorities or hotel staff.
Never let kids play alone on the snowmobiles, not even on those specially designed for them.

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Money:
Canadian dollars, preferably. US dollars are fine too, but beware of the exchange rate, that will certainly not be to your advantage... Major credit cards are accepted everywhere. To see today's exchange rate, click on the image below (opens in a new window):

Photography:
Make sure your material can stand very low temperatures. And take enough rolls along. Camera and video batteries can be re-charged every evening at the hotel (110V). Remember not to get too close to wildlife even if the distance may cost you "the best shot ever". We are disturbing them sure enough with our engines; let's not add close encounters to it...

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