Press Releases
Ontario Snowmobiling Delivers One of Its Most Memorable Seasons
April 23, 2026: As the 2025-2026 snowmobile season begins to wind down across much of Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is reflecting on a winter made possible by extraordinary volunteer dedication, community partnerships, support from the Government of Ontario, and the shared commitment of snowmobilers across the province.
OFSC Celebrates National Volunteer Week and Launches Year-Long Commitment to Ignite Volunteerism
Barrie, ON - As part of National Volunteer Week 2026 (April 19-25), the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is proud to celebrate the thousands of volunteers who power Ontario’s snowmobile trail system - while also kicking off a renewed, year-long commitment to strengthening volunteerism across the province through Volunteer Canada’s Ignite Volunteerism initiative.
One Week. One Reminder. A Whole Season of Smart Riding.
[Barrie, ON - February 6, 2026] - Snowmobiling in Ontario is built on passion, preparation, and people - and from February 9-16, those elements come together during Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, a province-wide initiative led by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other enforcement agencies.
Ride Safe, Ride Smart: International Snowmobile Safety Week Returns January 10–18
[Barrie, ON - January 9, 2026] - As winter weather continues to shape trail conditions across Ontario, snowmobile clubs, safety partners and law enforcement are proud to join together to observe the annual ISMA International Snowmobile Safety Week, taking place January 10-18, 2026.
Breaking News - Full OFSC Trail Network To Be Restored Thanks to Historic $4.9M Investment by the Government of Ontario
The OFSC is thrilled to share great news for organized snowmobiling in Ontario. Thanks to a historic $4.9M investment by the Government of Ontario ($3.9M in new funding, $1M in infrastructure funding already allocated), Ontario’s snowmobile trail network can be restored in full for the 2025-26 season, as it was at the end of last season (30,000+KM). This investment reflects the importance of our system to communities, the economic impact of our trails, and the tremendous effort that has gone into ensuring snowmobiling remains a cornerstone of winter in this province. Looking beyond this season, this investment represents the first step in plans that will ensure the long-term sustainability of a trail network of this size in Ontario.
Official Launch of OFSC Interactive Trail Guide & Go Snowmobiling Ontario App
December 1st marks the official launch of the OFSC Interactive Trail Guide and Go Snowmobiling Ontario App and you will notice it looks different than it has in the past. We’d like to take this time to remind you about an extensive initiative that has been in progress throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall and […]