Welcome to ALCOM's winter blog series trekking West along the Great Canadian Snowmobile Trail! We're on a mission to explore each region of Canada and highlight some of our favorite ALCOM snow trailers. Since the Trans Canada Trail and the GCST cover so much distance, and so many different adventures, it's impossible to fit the whole trail in one post! Today we're kicking off the trek in Atlantic Canada with Crossover snow trailers from ALCOM.
Why the Crossover trailer? If you already know and love the Crossover line, you get it. These trailers are compact, roomy, and easy to haul. Rust is never an issue with all-aluminum construction, whether you prefer the classic Crossover shape or a V-nose model.
Crossover snowmobile trailers are the perfect partner for a snowmobile adventure in Atlantic Canada. The OG Crossover, the V-Nose Crossover 2.0, the Crossover LowPro, and the all-new taller, roomier, V-nose Crossover 3.0 are built for hauling snowmobiles and have a full range of premium sled accessories available. You can add Caliber track mats and ski guides, tie-down bars and slide track for D-rings, and many more custom add-ons.
Atlantic Canada includes the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. From ALCOM’s home state, Maine, you can cross the Canadian border by heading East from Houlton or Presque Isle. The small Northeastern Maine city of Calais has three border crossings – about one per thousand people living in the city!
Remember to bring all important documents (your passport, driver's license, proof of registration and insurance for your tow vehicle, trailer, and snowmobiles) and plan ahead for things like international cell phone data, currency conversion, and of course -- making sure you packed your snow pants and boots!
If you're heading Northeast from Maine into Canada, you'll cross into New Brunswick first (riders headed west from Maine can cross into Quebec, as can riders leaving from New Hampshire and Vermont). Snowmobile-Motoneige New Brunswick (formerly known as the New Brunswick Snowmobile Federation) oversees snowmobiling for the province, including permits, maps, safety initiatives and more. To encourage visitors from neighboring states and provinces to come enjoy the trails, SMNB hosts an annual Tourism Weekend with a discounted weekend snowmobile pass. The 2024 Tourism Weekend is scheduled for February 16-19, 2024.
Looking for a backcountry adventure? For serious snowmobilers who have the safety training and equipment, plus some know-how in challenging terrain and conditions, Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park is a great place to get your adrenaline pumping. This winter landscape offers challenging terrain -- and limited cell service -- on the western coast of Newfoundland.
Did we mention you'll need to take a ferry? Your ticket price may depend upon the size of your trailer -- a Crossover makes the perfect compact travel companion, even on this unusual journey. Visit the Newfoundland & Labrador Snowmobile Federation website to learn more about trails, safety, and regulations in the province.
For island snowmobile adventure without taking the ferry, look to Prince Edward Island. Take the "high road" with your Crossover trailer by crossing the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island. The 8-mile (12.9 km) bridge is the longest in the world to cross water that freezes. You'll find food and lodging in the province's capital, and home to about half its population, Charlottetown. The PEI Snowmobile Association works with local snowmobile clubs to maintain trails, foster good relationships among snowmobilers and communities, and promote sled safety. Though the province is small, there are around 900 km of snowmobile trails to enjoy! You can request a map, or use the association's app for navigating trails around the island.
You can also drive from New Brunswick into Nova Scotia, where a network of around 5000 km of snowmobile trails is waiting for you. This province juts into the Atlantic Ocean, with its southernmost point around the same latitude as parts of York County, Maine. With flourishing local snowmobile clubs, and thousands of kilometers of trails maintained through their efforts, it's a wintry wonderland once the snow falls in this Atlantic province. Explore mountains, forests and riverbanks, and pop into a warming hut along your way. Learn more by visiting the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia website.
If you're ready to head for the Eastern sections of the Great Canadian Snowmobile Trail in Atlantic Canada, and you still need an aluminum Crossover snow trailer, don't worry - just find your local ALCOM dealer! Don't sleep on your Crossover trailer during warmer months. If you don't need it for sled storage, it's a great year-round option for hauling camping gear, bikes, and other cargo.
With an all-aluminum enclosed Crossover trailer from ALCOM, you're ready to haul snowmobiles and more with one of the lightest, strongest, and longest-lasting trailers on the market. Our dealer network of over 500 dealerships in the USA and Canada is ready to help you find the perfect Crossover trailer!