Ice Bridge To
Canada
One of the truly unique features of Drummond
Island snowmobiling is the International Ice Bridge
To Canada.
Sometime during the Christmas holiday, ice
around Drummond Island hardens to a safe depth, and
Christmas trees begin appearing at the big dock on
the island. On a particular Saturday snowmobilers
get together to create an ice highway -- marked by
Christmas trees and reflectors -- that leads over
the horizon to the nearest Canadian Island.
Then the fun begins.
Snowmobiles travel the ice safely, using the
markers for night travel or in snowy weather to
connect thousands of miles of trails in Ontario.
Eventually another tree trail marks a route to the
Canadian mainland across the North Channel -- about
15 miles.
These "bridges" open up a whole new geography of
high granite outcroppings and hundreds of inland
lakes and streams. The clearly marked and well used
trail can either bring you to warm Canadian
hospitality, or let you enjoy a day gliding among
the hundreds of islands and bays of the North
Channel. The ice bridge is a favorite local route,
and if you ask anyone, they'll be glad to share the
secret.
International
Ice Bridge:
Take a Trek Across
To Canada
Drummond Island offers everything you would
want for a great snowmobile vacation: a network
of groomed trails on the island, plenty of
wilderness to get away from it all, and the
famous "Ice Bridge To Canada" which takes you
quickly to endless opportunities in the vast
Canadian trail network.
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