In cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is celebrating Ontario’s mid‐winter Family Day Long Weekend by launching a new 2013 Try Our Trails Permit, available online at no cost and valid from February 16 until February 18, 2013.
The 2013 Try Our Trails Permit is available only by registering online at www.ofsc.on.ca, completing the Try Our Trails Permit application form https://ofsconlinepermits.ca/ and printing out a permit good for Family Day Long Weekend only. There is no charge for either the 2013 Try Our Trails Permit or the registration process, but to access OFSC trails, the printed permit must be affixed to the sled to which it is assigned in accordance with Ontario law.
Be advised that any sled on OFSC trails without a permit on Family Day Weekend is illegal and can incur a fine of up to $1,000. Riders must also carry a valid driver’s licence or Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence, sled registration, proof of insurance, and follow all the rules and assumptions for safe OFSC trail riding.
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Bruce Pringle
February 6, 2013 at 9:32 AM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
If a Family Day user does not have a seasons pass they are not likely to have the sled insured. Insurance is the main deterrent to getting any trail pass due to the high rates charged for a two month season. Quebec has the insurance as part of the trail pass with a rate that seems reasonable. The OFSC may want to follow the Quebec lead to rejuvenate the sport.
shawn
February 10, 2013 at 2:25 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
i don’t have season pass. I live in the valley. Every where’s a trail that you don’t have to pay..but my kid wants to ride..so I want her to ride where she is safe. And ya it should be part of the insurance.
Large, NE Director
February 9, 2013 at 11:54 AM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
The MTO is involved now so that would be a gov. level change. There are changes every year to the process.. so you never know, but I have not heard that one tabled as of yet.
michelle muscloq
February 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Please let me know how to get the free weekend permit…
Andrew MacHardy, BEAST Communications Coordinator and 2012/2013 Vice President
February 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Michelle,
The 2013 Try Our Trails Permit is available only by registering online at http://www.ofsc.on.ca, completing the Try Our Trails Permit application form https://ofsconlinepermits.ca/ and printing out a permit good for Family Day Long Weekend only. There is no charge for either the 2013 Try Our Trails Permit or the registration process, but to access OFSC trails, the printed permit must be affixed to the sled to which it is assigned in accordance with Ontario law.Other than insurance and taping the permit to your sled your good to go. Have a great time. Hopefully we will see you on the trails in the future.
Jack Colbert
February 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Like Michelle we would like to know how to get the free weekend permit.
Jack Colbert
February 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Sorry did not see the response. Have tried for two days to get the right application form. Giving it the old college try again.
Andrew MacHardy, BEAST Communications Coordinator and 2012/2013 Vice President
February 15, 2013 at 4:40 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Go to OFSC.on.ca. Click on purchase permit. You have to sign in so go through that process. Once signed in continue answering questions until you get to choose which permit to purchase. Purchase the family day pass which is free. Print out the permit, stick it to your sled and make sure you have insurance and enjoy the trails. Hopefully we will see you on the trails next year.
Large, NE Director
February 16, 2013 at 7:56 AM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I looked at the OFSC site, and like folks say, the Family Day picture link just opens a PDF of instructions. This seems to be the magic link to fill out your free weekend pass.. ( click buy permit now on the OFSC site )
https://ofsconlinepermits.ca
Mark Paton
February 17, 2013 at 6:49 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I have 3 kids,And just moved too Newcastle,Ontario.Do not get much chance too ride that often anymore but,Ilook mfor an opening here and there,Then try too get in a little ride,When I can.Having a free trail day works great,If I can get up early enough.I can be successful with a little ride.Helps too unwind a bit,An see more of this great provincewe live in. So happy trails everyone,An stay safe.Thanks again too the oganiziers.
Mark Paton
February 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks for the opertonity to even ride.Thank you, Every one involved.M.Paton.