The winter of 2007/2008 has arrived with a vengeance. Ontario's many snowmobile enthusiasts view the combination of colder than normal temperatures and an abundance of snow so early in the season as a sure sign of a great season of snowmobiling to come. Additionally, Ontario's many winter resort and tourist operators who have, over the past few years, seen their businesses suffer from lack of snow and milder temperatures, are welcoming the change. This year the only problem snowmobilers might have is deciding where to plan their winter vacation. However, many snowmobile enthusiasts are turning to the Bancroft area of Ontario for their winter getaway for several reasons. First, the province of Ontario has one of the very best snowmobile trail systems in the world. Ontario has a number of winter tourist destinations that cater to snowmobilers, and there are literally thousands of miles of groomed trails and hundreds of organized clubs and associations for the snowmobile enthusiast to choose from. The 250 member clubs within the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs encompass over 42,000 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails that are divided into 17 distinct areas within the province. With so many trails and snowmobile destinations to choose from in Ontario, snowmobile buffs may have trouble deciding where to go for their snowmobile getaway. The economic impact of snowmobiling in Canada is huge - about six billion dollars a year-and many winter sports enthusiasts enjoy coming to an area that can support their love of snowmobiling. Secondly, the convenience to larger cities brings many snowmobilers to the area for their winter vacation destinations. Some of the finest Ontario snowmobile trails can be found in and around the town of Bancroft in District 2. Located within an easy drive of Toronto, Ottawa and Belleville, known as the Bancroft area, includes the towns of Apsley, Coe Hill and Gilmour which offers over 400 kilometres of scenic trails over a variety of exciting terrain. While some snowmobilers like the remote aspect of smaller towns, others prefer the variety of activities that they can take part in by being near larger cities, that way they can spend a day out in the snow and then return to the city at night for a nice dinner or an evening of sight-seeing. Another factor that draws snowmobilers to the area is the wide range of services offered. Whether it's snowmobile friendly resort accommodations or a wide range of dining options, these small resort towns offer something for everyone - from economy motels and coffee shops to upscale lodges and fine dining. Additionally, the location of some of the resorts allow guests to park their trailer at the resort and ride right from the door to experience hundreds of kilometres of scenic groomed trails that also connect to the Haliburton and Algonquin Highlands trail systems. For guests that want to experience the thrill of snowmobiling but don't have their own machine, there are also snowmobile rentals available at nearby snowmobile dealerships. No matter where snowmobilers decide to ride in Ontario this winter conditions should be much more appealing than last. With a good base of snow already established during the first week of December, many trail systems are already partially open. And, with all reports pointing to a colder and snowier winter, this snowmobile season is destined to be one of the best in years.
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