With more than 100,000 lakes in the region, Manitoba provides not only snowmobiling opportunities, but also scenic landscapes to view as you go about your trip. Trails are not difficult to find in the region, but only some offer amenities as well.
Look into joining the Thompson Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club to have access to several of the trails in the region. As of 2010, membership is $10 for an individual and $15 for a family. Check out their Paint Lake Trail, which extends from Paint Lake past Bailey Lake just beyond Owl Lake. For a similar adventure on the opposite side of Route 6, bring your gear over to Ospwagon Trail. Nickel Trail circles around Thompson Lake and some abandoned areas, while Mystery Lake begins at Mystery Mountain Skill Hill and into the Birch Tree Brook area.
For a snowmobiling adventure that is geared toward a family or a group of friends going on vacation, consider staying at Bakers Narrow Lodge so that all of the trails are right within your reach. One of the best parts of snowmobling here is that you will be able to get a guided tour, which is perfect for beginners or for anyone who has not been on the slopes for a while. Check out the "Experience the North" package for a snowmobile ride on Lake Athapapuskow, which will take you on a trip to the Native American Gallery.
For some intense snowmobling experiences, check out the Border Explorers club. Four different trails are available, which cover a total of 140 miles. The trails extend past a number of different regions, including Creighton, Flin Flon, Denare Beach, Mystic Lake and Eight Chain Bay. Some of them cross into the Saskatchewan regions. Check before you venture there, though, as the trails will not be opened all year. Warm-up shelters are available on the routes so you can stop and take a break from the journey while chatting with some fellow snowmobilers.
