Living in Canad has it perks especially when it comes to snowfalls. Even though driving conditions can be horrendous, you can have just that much more fun in the snow.

Looking at snowmobiling or even skiing. There are resorts and places you can do both of these activities in almost every city I know. You can even go on a Snowmobile vacation in Lanaudière which is in the province of Quebec.

Lanaudière has already received 18 inches of snow just this week! Can you imagine what it’ll be like in the middle of winter? If you check out SnowMobileCountry.ca, you’ll be able to find information on how to plan your trip, snowmobile trails to check out, see pictures of the place, and even order maps or brochures.

If you’re looking to have a good time this winter, then plan your snowmobile vacation here!!

PRESS RELEASE:
Lanaudière, Snowmobile Country,
announces the opening of 350 km of trails

For more than 30 years, Lanaudière has been a snowmobiling capital!

Rawdon, November 30, 2007 – Mother Nature has been busy during the past week, covering the Lanaudière landscape with an average of 45 cm (18 inches) of snow and more in the northern part of the region. Snowmobile enthusiasts can now start their engines for a new season with 350 kilometres (161 miles) of trails open in northern Lanaudière.

These are the areas that are currently accessible, where conditions are good with new snow coverage:

• Mont-Tremblant National Park (start at Pimbina entrance)
• Certain areas in Saint-Zénon
• Certain areas in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

For precise and accurate information, contact the snowmobile clubs concerned directly (Club Saint-Donat at 819 424-7988; Club snowmobile du royaume at 450 884-5762).

To find out about trail conditions (updated regularly), weather, touring suggestions or order your free copy of our new snowmobile trail map, just visit www.snowmobilecountry.ca or call 1 800 363-2788.

Please note that lakes are not yet frozen over.

Tourisme Lanaudière reminds you of the importance of driving safely and respectfully. Permission to pass through private property is difficult to conserve and represents a privilege to users. Respect for property and words of thanks to owners are gestures that are greatly appreciated, and it is equally important to respect signs and trail markers.

Source: Maryline Lafrenière, Communication Agent
450 834-2535
lafreniere@lanaudiere.ca