Located on Drummond Island - "The Gem of the Huron"
Snow Report and Winter Sports Page
Head up to Yacht Haven for all your winter fun!
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 LATEST SNOW:
Spring is Here! See you in the Fall!
TRAIL CONDITIONS Closed until Fall! Have A Great Summer!
TREE LINED ICE BRIDGE TO CANADA... open until sunday.
Last Day for Winetr Customs is Sunday April 6th, 2008
Customs check in on the island is located at Drummond Island Yacht Haven. Closed Mondays/Tuesdays except by special permit. Regular hours noon til 8pm WED-SUN. Must check in with Canadian customs upon arrival on to Canadian soil and with US Customs upon return to the United States. You risk a large fine if proper procedure is not followed.
Go to the link on this page for further Homeland Security information.
RIDE WITH CAUTION......The Drummond Island Grooming Assoc. has installed TRAIL EMERGENCY LOCATOR SIGNS throughout the island snowmobile trail system. These signs are located one mile apart on each side of the trail. In case of a trailside emergency you can call for help and give your location by referencing the number on the LOCATOR SIGNS.
Snowmobile Trail Maps for DI
With over 100 miles of groomed snowmobiling trails and the renowned Ice Bridge To Canada, Drummond Island is the place for some of the most spectacular snowmobiling in North America. Two MIRA sponsored races on the island's race calendar and the Winter Carnival in February highlight a winter of great snowmobile activities on the island.
Trail maps are available through the Drummond Island Tourism Association (800-737-8666 or 906-493-5245) and at many local businesses. Several resorts offer both guide service and snowmobile rentals.
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The "Building of the Bridge" takes place every year after Christmas!
Ice Bridge To Canada
One of the truly unique features of Drummond Island snowmobiling is the International Ice Bridge To Canada. Sometime during the Christmas holiday, ice around Drummond Island hardens to a safe depth, and Christmas trees begin appearing at the big dock on the island. On a particular Saturday snowmobilers get together to create an ice highway -- marked by Christmas trees and reflectors -- that leads over the horizon to the nearest Canadian Island.
Then the fun begins.
Snowmobiles travel the ice safely, using the markers for night travel or in snowy weather to connect thousands of miles of trails in Ontario. Eventually another tree trail marks a route to the Canadian mainland across the North Channel -- about 15 miles.
These "bridges" open up a whole new geography of high granite outcroppings and hundreds of inland lakes and streams. The clearly marked and well used trail can either bring you to warm Canadian hospitality, or let you enjoy a day gliding among the hundreds of islands and bays of the North Channel. The ice bridge is a favorite local route, and if you ask anyone, they'll be glad to share the secret.
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Don't forget to check in with Customs, both Canadian and U.S.
Before heading off across the International Ice Bridge to Canada make sure you know what the Homeland Security requirements are for crossing the border and returning! Don't ruin an excellent day by not being aware of the laws that govern these activities!
Go to the Department of Homeland Security's website NOW and find out what you need to know as you start to plan your trip to Drummond Island for lots of winter fun!
