Snowmobiling

Rev up your engines for the ultimate winter ride! Snowmobiling in Western Canada is a thrill ride through untouched powder, stunning views, and winding forest trails. And guess what? You’re in luck, because British Columbia and Alberta are the places to be for unbeatable snowmobile adventures.

Fun fact: in towns like Sicamous, BC, snowmobiling is a part of the local lifestyle. Businesses cater to snowmobilers, offering gear rental, guided tours, and winter-ready accommodations, fostering real snowbound camaraderie. In some parts of Alberta, bylaws have been adapted to allow snowmobiling right through town.

Ready to crank the throttle on this one? Check out our stories for insider tips, local hacks, and the best snowmobiling spots across Western Canada.

Lac La Biche Alberta sledding Beaver Lake Jeremy Derksen

Sitting on the seat of a stalled 1980 Ski-Doo Citation, somewhere in the boreal forest between two...

Halfway into the ski season, and things are starting to heat up. February and March winter festivals...

The Golden Triangle is a snowmobiler’s dream, with sledding trails connecting Whitecourt, Fox Creek and Swan Hills in a 350-kilometre circuit. Snowmobilers can plan day trips from any of the three...

Local sledders Mel and Dale Tonsi, members of the Swan Hills Snow-Goers, show writer Timothy Fowler...

Whitecourt AB snowmobiling Golden Triangle Paul Lavoie

“I started sledding with a soother in my mouth,” said Jayce Turcotte. Both he and his brother Jaren...

Fox Creek AB Golden Triangle snowmobile Paul Lavoie SnowSeekers

When you sled in Fox Creek you almost never need to get off your ride, but with great views, food...

Part II of our annual winter countdown of the best ski moments in Western Canada as captured through...

Whispering Pines Ski Area Clear Hills County AB Paul Lavoie

This winter is different, I told myself, "it's go time.” I had made a promise to myself that I would...

Edmonton's vibrant winter patio scene provides you with ways to connect with friends, enjoy time...

Lac La Biche Alberta #SkiNorthAB Cross Country Skiing Shaw Lake Provincial Park

As David Schultz and Heather Maekelburger emerge from the forest onto Shaw Lake, their skis gliding...

Whitecourt #SkiNorthAB Kristy Skiing SnowSeekers

Willowy birch and lodgepole pine cast Robert Bateman shadows onto the snowy slopes. (Narrate this...

daxjustin-snowseekers- Sun Flare Backflip snowboarder British Columbia Alberta

It's no surprise that snow is our favourite topic - after all, we are #SnowSeekers. But how well do...

Vermilion

Vermilion, AB - Access is everything, whether you are going skiing or sledding, and the effort to...

WinterFest

It’s not every day someone heads to the middle of B.C. to experience Fort St. James and a ski hill...

SkiNorthAB

Did you know that Edmonton isn’t even 50 per cent of the way north across the top of Alberta? There...

Murray Ridge Fort St James

The soul of skiing is more than alive and well in pretty much the geographical centre of British...

Located along the Trans-Canada Highway 265 km west of Calgary, Alberta, Golden is home to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.