Snowmobiling on the Best Trails North of Toronto: Where to Stay and Eat

By jake

February 5, 2025

With this winter producing some of the best snowmobiling conditions in Ontario, OFSC Districts 7, 10 and 11 have everyone’s favourite trails open for sledding adventures. Weaving through snow-kissed forests, over frozen lakes, zipping past the stunning Canadian shield and passing by exceptional accommodations and restaurants, a snowmobile trip to the great Canadian wilderness in Ontario’s cottage country will not disappoint.

ALGONQUIN PARK

While snowmobiling inside Ontario’s oldest provincial park is not permitted, riding the perimeter on the popular Round Algonquin Park (RAP) tour most definitely is. The looped tour will take you through two of this region’s OFSC districts and pass along old rail beds, logging roads, forests, and of course, lots of stunning Canadian terrain.

Located just outside Algonquin Park in Dwight, Ontario, Blue Spruce Resort is the perfect stop for snowmobilers hoping to ride the RAP or hit the local Muskoka club trails. They are located directly adjacent to Trail 74 and have a close affiliation with the Algonquin Snowmobile Club. Trail maps are available to pick up on site, and fuel is available just 8km away directly adjacent to the trail.

Blue Spruce Resort offers an assortment of accommodation options to suit your group. Cottages, studios and suites all come with complete housekeeping facilities, and some have wood burning fireplaces to warm up after a day on the trails. There are a number of restaurants nearby as well including The Boiler Room Tap & Grill, The Cookhouse, or Spring Lake Resort Restaurant which is open for breakfast during snowmobile season.

ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS

Edgewater Park Lodge in Kearney offers cabins and motel style rooms, both with parking for trucks and sleds located right outside your door. With onsite dining , you are set up with Edgewater as your home base to tour the hundreds of kilometers of surrounding trail systems without ever having to trailer up and move. Have your meals at their Red Canoe Restaurant, or try other local establishments too like the yurts at Pit Stop 518 or the Fork on Main for a great bite to eat. Other great snowmobile friendly accommodations include Sand Lake Cottages & Inn, Booker’s Clear Lake Cottage Resort and Ahmic Lake Resort.

LORING-RESTOULE

The Northland Motel is located directly on the OFSC trail and you can park your snowmobile outside of your room and have a warm meal at Roxie’s Diner directly beside the motel.

For hearty, homemade meals in Port Loring, don’t miss Jake’s Place Restaurant. Both restaurants cater to snowmobilers with lots of parking for sleds outside, and Jake’s even has a coat rack inside and cubbies for your helmet. You’ll love the small town hospitality and meticulously groomed trails – the near north cannot be missed!

MUSKOKA

Trillium Resort & Spa in Port Sydney is nestled among 86 acres of pristine forest and woodlands and on the shores of Devine Lake. The lakeside resort features six waterfront chalets and eleven cottages set amid towering hardwoods. Enjoy casual fine dining in the original century old Muskoka lodge, relax in the wood-fired Finnish sauna, skate on the lake, or take a pair of snowshoes out on their trails. The resort is located just off TOP Trail D103B on HGR 55 and connects you to over 150km of meticulously maintained local trails (trail maps are available on site).

Other great snowmobile friendly accommodations include Residence Inn Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf, Hidden Valley Resort, Tally Ho Inn, Bondi Village Resort, Deerhurst Resort, JW Marriott The Rosseau and the Muskoka Bay Resort.

For dining options, check out Bass Lake Road House on Highway 169, the Cast Iron Restaurant or the Baysville Pavilion in Baysville or the Bala Falls Pub in Bala.

PARRY SOUND

With a snowmobile trail running through the property, the Jolly Roger Inn and Resort is and ideal base for your winter adventure. Special room rates are on offer for snowmobilers, on-site restaurant, late check out, indoor pool, sauna and gym.

Other great snowmobile friendly accommodations include Grand Tappattoo Resort, H & H Restaurant and Resort and Comfort Inn.

A great breakfast is served at Blakes Memories of Muskoka in Seguin, Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport has a dedicated parking lot and its Wings Cafe is a perfect spot to stop for lunch.

SOUTH ALGONQUIN

The Mad Musher has been a mainstay for snowmobilers for more than 20 years. Located on Highway 60 beside the Madawaska River in Whitney, it is just minutes from the East Gate of Algonquin Provincial Park.

The Musher, as it’s affectionately called, has become the go-to spot on the snowmobile trail. The restaurant offers extensive lunch and dinner menus in a casual atmosphere surrounded by local art – including owner Steve Dunsford’s landscape and wildlife photography. Below the restaurant are the Riverside Rooms – clean and comfortable accommodation that includes four private rooms, two shared bathrooms, and a shared kitchen.

Just around the corner is Camp Bongopix. Great food, accommodation and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

For fuel options Algonquin Lunch Bar & Gas Station is family owned and operated and in the heart of Whitney along Highway 60. A great place to fill up the tank and the belly. Specializes in hearty breakfasts, sandwiches and wraps, burger, salads and poutine.