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QUEBEC
This is where the snowmobile originated. Valcourt is headquarters for Ski-Doo and the entire province is immensely proud of the Bombardier legacy. Sleds are in the blood of Quebec folks.
The Grand Prix in Valcourt is a big attraction for racers and snowmobile aficionados alike. At this event you can watch world class oval racing, snocross and more. Plus tour the BRP museum and visit the factory where your own new or old Ski-Doo was made.
Quebec has 20,500 miles of some of the best groomed trails in North America. There are plenty of off-trail opportunities as well. Try www.aventurechicchocs.com if you need to get an off-trail fix!
In the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions, you’ll traverse wooded forests, mountains and frozen lakes covering nearly 3,000 miles! Wildlife encounters are also common here.
Eeyou Istchee Baie-James is a fantastic area to explore a 135,000-square-mile playground of snow. Caribou sightings and discovering the native Cree culture are all part of the daily experiences offered here, all while riding 680 miles of wide, groomed trails or taking in a guided backcountry adventure.
Helpful Sites
• Snowmobile Quebec: www.snowmobileinquebec.com
• Quebec Snowmobile Clubs:www.fcmq.qc.ca
• Lodging: Capissisit Lodge 01, Wastawshkootaw, Ouje-Bougoumou, 418-745-3944, Aventure Chic Chocs, Info@aventurechicchocs.com, 514-835-6701