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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

WINTER ACTIVITIES


The +=+ indicate that the business is a member of the Prescott-Russell Tourism Association (PRTA).

Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club

The EOSC manages 435 km of nicely groomed and marked snowmobile trails covering the entire Prescott and Russell region. The multitude of landscapes and vistas from the EOSC’s trails varies from scenic valleys, to forest scenes, backcountry trails, frozen rivers and creeks to agricultural lands. Admire natural beauties like the Voyageur Provincial Park, the Alfred Bog and the Larose Forest. 
Our trails offer 5 connection points to the Québec’s network of 37,000 km of FCMQ snowmobile trails and 7 entry points to the Ontario’s network of the 41,000 km of OFSC (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs) trails.
You must be a permit holder to use the EOSC trails. Day, weekly or seasonal permits are available at many locations throughout the region. The trails are indicated on Prescott and Russell Tourism map. The club also publishes a map of all trails in Eastern Ontario.
 

Higginson Harvest Inc. +=+
1960 Highway 34
Hawkesbury, ON K6A 2R2
613.632.9118
 
Something for every season at Higginson Harvest! Traditional horse drawn sleigh rides. Getaway cabin rental (snowshoe, X country ski, skate, toboggan). Family fun. Excursions - groups, schools, etc.
 

Larose Forest
 
Come and enjoy fresh air in the majestic decor of Larose Forest. 18 km of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoes. Access points with free parking and picnic tables are located at : The Brook - County Road 8 south of Bourget and on Indian Creek Road between Limoges and Cheney. For a map of the different trails, please see the Prescott and Russell Road Map or go on-line.

Provincial Voyageur Park +=+
1313, Front Road, Exit 5 – HWY 417
Chute-à-Blondeau, ON K0B 1B0
613.674.2825 / 1.888.ONT.PARK
www.ontarioparks.com
 
 12 km of groomed Cross-Country trails in the park.

Skating
Most municipal parks have an outdoor rink and offer free access. See pages 50 - 53 in the 2010 Prescott and Russell Official Travel Guide for more details.

Ski-Vent-Clic Club Inc.
Vankleek Hill, ON
 613.678.2846 / 678.3621 / 632.2415
 
15 km of groomed cross-country trails surround the village of Vankleek Hill. Memberships and passes sold at Lalande Convenience Store - 143 Main East, White Palace - 110 Main East in Vankleek Hill. Also at Intersport - 371 Main East and Chiropraticien Dominic Charbonneau - 1 Main East in Hawkesbury. Click here for a trails map and rates.