A “Snowmobile High” North in the
Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton
Highlands……………February, 2008.
Abundant fresh snow, spectacular winter scenery, 580 km of trails,
groomed to their best by dedicated snowmobile association members,
interesting dining stops, and getaway packages offering rentals,
have moved Haliburton Highlands to the forefront as one of the
favourite locations for sledding in Ontario. A variety of trails
offer challenges for the avid snowmobile enthusiast, while there
is plenty of novice and beginner trails to test snowmobiling skills.
Peter Zahn, Vice President of (HCSA) says, “Snowmobile
Reports are updated several times per week and we encourage members
and visitors to check the latest information before they head
out.”
Visitors
can find additional detailed trail conditions and snow reports
at the Haliburton
County Snowmobile Association (HCSA)
The entire Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) consists
of 240 clubs that make it the biggest user pay trail system in
the world! There are trail links to Haliburton from adjacent counties.
Zahn adds, “The HCSA is only one club and the only thing
that keeps it together and working as well as it does are volunteers
that take time away from there family and friends simply because
they love the sport and the only thing they get in return is pure
satisfaction.”
The
OFSC boats more than 7000 Ontario volunteers.
Zahn is one of the volunteers in Haliburton County and has a
tremendous enthusiasm for the sport and says, “Snowmobiling
is one of the most invigorating and definitely one of the best
ways to explore central and northern Ontario during the winter
months. There is no other feeling like traveling through a beautifully
groomed snowmobile trail while taking in the incredible scenery
the Highlands have to offer. It’s an amazing experience!!”
Winter Cookouts, Poker Runs, Races
A stop with a winter cookout on the trail can provide for some
interesting wildlife viewing. Areas of the Haliburton Highlands
are magnets for deep snow right into the spring as the higher
elevations in the Highlands keep the snow longer.
Poker runs are taking place on February 9, 16, 23 at Tall Pines,
Haliburton Forest, and West Guilford.
Snowmobile Races are taking place at Elephant Lake Lodge through
until mid March, and the Highland Cup Snowmobile Races take place
March 1, 2 in Haliburton Village.
Several Haliburton accommodation properties are offering snowmobile
packages and rentals with on-site trails and can be viewed by
going to the Haliburton County Website or calling http://www.haliburtonholidays.com/Winter
Visitors can obtain area trail guides at the Tourist Information
Centre just south of Minden on Highway 35, the Cardiff Corner
Store, Gooderham Service Centre, Harcourt Park Marine, Sheri’s
Truck Stop, Wilberforce Esso, and the Wilberforce Variety.
Contacting Haliburton Highlands Tourism Information Centre at
(705) 286-1777 or Toll Free: 1-800-461-7677 or by stopping in
at the Tourism Information Centre just South of Minden on Highway
35.
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Editors & News Directors: Media working on travel related
stories are invited to contact Amy Brohm, Tourism Marketing Co-ordinator
to arrange for a “Haliburton Winter Experience” at
(705) 286-1777 or Toll Free: 1-800-461-7677 or abrohm@county.haliburton.on.ca
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