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Ontario kicks off Snowmobile Season |
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The Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) officially kicks off its 2008/09 season
with "Get
Ready to Go Snowmobiling Week", November 24 - 30. However, no OFSC trails are
open for riding yet and the OFSC warns riders that conditions are not safe for
sledding this week.
The big
news for "Get Ready to Go Snowmobiling Week" is that, thanks to support from
the McGuinty
Government, the OFSC is unveiling almost $3 million of trail and infrastructure improvements
this season. These upgrades will significantly enhance the snowmobiling tourism experience
and make it even easier and more enjoyable to go ride in Ontario.
The campaign
and Ontario's
"Go Ride" promotion are poised to increase ridership this winter. The OFSC
notes that snowmobiling typically holds its own through economic downturns as
evidenced by strong participation rates and permit sales in previous periods of
uncertainty. In addition, winter forecasts are also encouraging, predicting
good snow conditions in most traditional Ontario
snowbelt areas.
As its
name implies, "Get Ready to Go Snowmobiling Week" is the cue for sledders to
start making plans and preparing sleds and gear. Sled dealers and snowmobile
clubs across Ontario
are celebrating the campaign with open
houses and other special events. The week, also, marks the last week for
purchasing full season snowmobile trail permits at the pre-December 1st fee of $180.
Visit
this web site to learn more and start planning your season: gorideinontario.ca.
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