To snowmobile legally in Ontario, you must have:
  • a valid driver's license
  • proof of snowmobile ownership
  • registration
  • insurance
  • helmets
An Ontario Trail Permit is required to travel on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Prescribed Trails. Motorized Snow Vehicle Act Click here to view the Act

Permit Price:

2010 Permit Fees
Full Season: $250.00
On or before December 1st, 2009 $200.00
7 Day Permit $140.00
3 Day Permit $100.00
Classic Permit (available for snowmobiles over 15 years old) $125.00
Special Events Permit (available only for club sanctioned events) $35.00
Replacement Permit (available from where you purchased original) $10.00
There is more information on permit types at the bottom of this page. ↓

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Trail Permits can be purchased at these locations:

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Many of the same rules of the road that apply to motor vehicle drivers are also the rules of the trails for snowmobile operators. Failure to comply with these rules carries similar penalties, including possible fines, loss of drivers license, criminal charges and/or imprisonment.

To ride recreationally on Prescribed Trails operated by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, the law requires that a valid Snowmobile Trail Permit be affixed to your windshield. The fine for failing to have a valid permit is $205.00, to a maximum of $1,000.00. Please "Buy Where You Ride" to ensure your dollars go into the area you ride the most.

Driving Requirements for Snowmobilers

Drivers 16 and Over:
Residents: Drivers 16 and over may operate a snowmobile on trails and highways where legally permitted. They must hold a valid Ontario driver's licence, including a G1, G2, M1,or M2 , or a Snow Vehicle Operator's Licence. Any one who has lost their Ontario Driver's licence for whatever reason cannot operate a snowmobile on trails or on highways where legally permitted.

Non-Residents: To drive a snowmobile in Ontario, the residents of another province, state or country must have in their possession a valid driver's license, issued by the particular jurisdiction, which allows them to operate a MSV.

Driver's 16 and Under
If you are between the age of 12 and 15 and hold a Snow Vehicle Operator's Licence, you may operate a snowmobile on OFSC prescribed trails, however, it is illegal for a person under 16 to drive on or drive across a road.

If you require additional information please check out www.e-laws.gov.on.ca under the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act.

Permit Placement:

The Trail Permit is valid only when permanently affixed in the approved areas so that it is fully visible to a person standing 10 metres in front of the machine on its centerline.

Types of Permits

Seasonal Trail Permit (Snowmobiles under 15 years old)
The price of the Seasonal trail permit is $250.00 but if purchased on or before December 1st of the year it is $200.00. The trail permit may be purchased from OFSC clubs, associations or districts. The permit expires May 31 of the season of purchase. The permit is valid only in the province of Ontario and may be used only for prescribed trails operated by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.

Seven Day Trail Permit (Snowmobiles under 15 years old)
The price of this permit is $140.00. They expire at midnight on the posted expiry date.

Three Day Trail Permit (Snowmobiles under 15 years old)
The price of this permit is $100.00. They expire at midnight on the posted expiry date.

Classic Snowmobile Season Permit (Snowmobiles over 15 years old)
The price of this permit is $125.00. Older sleds don't use the trail system near as much as newer ones generally so the OFSC is offering this classic permit to our vintage riders.

Special Event Permit
The price of this permit is $35.00 per day and is valid only for the day of a club sanctioned event that you are participating in. One day permits will expire at midnight on the posted expiry date.

Replacement Permits
Replacement permits may be purchased from the club, association or district that the original permit was purchased from for $10.00. To receive a replacement permit, the orginal Trail Permit or portion thereof, plus the matching trail permit receipt, must be attached to the signed application form that is to be completed by the original purchaser.

Permits must be purchased before travelling on the trail system and are not sold on the trail.