Located on Drummond Island - "The Gem of the Huron"
Snow Report
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Remember to always 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 a 100 miles 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 St. Joe Island across the frozen water - about 15 miles.
This "bridge" opens 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.
A great day trip over to Canada!
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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!
At the other end of "the Bridge" - St. Joe, Canada
