Snowmobiling in Alberta
Here in Wild Rose Country, there are always plenty of opportunities for some awesome snowmobiling experiences. Alberta is such a great province because of its variety of terrain. You can ride in the mountains, enjoy nice prairie scenery or you can explore the forests in the northern part of Alberta—yes, snowmobiling in Alberta is truly an awesome experience. If you’re planning to go sledding in Alberta, you’re in for a real treat and if you’re looking for places to snowmobile in Alberta, here is your guide to some of the favourite sledding destinations Alberta has to offer.
Alberta regions
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Central Alberta
- Central Alberta is a beautiful region with plenty of well-established trails that are perfect for destination touring. Rest stops and amenities are never far and several communities in Alberta Central permit the use of a snowmobile within town boundaries. Located within Central Alberta is Whitecourt—the snowmobile capital of the province. This area is home to the Golden Triangle, which links the communities of Swan Hills and Fox Creek. Whitecourt, however, provides only a taste of what Alberta Central has to offer. Plan to make several trips to this region.
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Northern Alberta
- Beautiful lakes and rivers, untouched wilderness areas and abundant wildlife await in Northern Alberta. This region is home to some of the province’s finest sledding spots. High Level, for example, is a best kept secret among locals. With its northerly location, the snowmobile season in High Level may run as long as nine months. La Crete and the Mighty Peace Country also provide snowmobilers with plenty of outstanding sledding opportunities. So what are you waiting for? Go snowmobiling in Northern Alberta.
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Southern Alberta
- From the Rockies to the Badlands, Southern Alberta is a beautiful place to visit. In the winter, communities like the Crowsnest Pass come alive as snowmobilers flock to the hills and mountains in search of the region’s untouched powder. Snowmobilers can explore on their own or be toured through the backcountry around Canmore, Kananaskis and Banff National Park with an experienced snowmobile tour guide. Whatever your preference, snowmobiling in Southern Alberta will be a truly memorable experience.
Alberta cities
- Athabasca
- Head to Athabasca, the town so accommodating that you can ride your sled right to the gas station. Athabasca is located approximately 150 kilometres north of Edmonton and is home to an active snowmobile club, the Athabasca River Runners. The club grooms more than 350 kilometres of trails, including a portion of the Trans-Canada Snowmobile Trail from Athabasca to Swan Hills. The club has also obtained designated routes in town that allow sledders easy access to all services.
- Barrhead
- For those seeking sledding thrills in Alberta, the Barrhead area is a must. The Barrhead terrain is exciting and diverse, and there are convenient staging areas located right in town.
- Bonnyville
- A sledding trip to Bonnyville is time well spent. With more than 200 kilometres of signed trails (groomed by the Bonnyville Snowdusters club), this is one of the most beautiful snowmobiling destinations in the area. The Lakeland region surrounding Bonnyville brings premium terrain with fabulous lakes surrounded by lush forest.
- Cold Lake
- The Cold Lake Snowmobile Club maintains trails that take riders through varied scenery, ranging from dense forest areas to riverbanks, meadows and cutlines. Connecting to other well-known destinations such as the Iron Horse Trail, the Cold Lake territory has unlimited potential for sledders to explore.
- Crowsnest Pass
- For seven consecutive years, SnoRiders West has held its annual Rider’s Choice Awards and this year’s platinum award went to the Crowsnest Pass, AB as the most popular area in the West for snowmobiling.
- Fort McMurray
- If you dream of sledding under the stars with the Northern Lights overhead in the clear night sky, look no further than Fort McMurray. For sledders, this area is one of Alberta's best kept secrets. Here you can find exquisite trails running through varied and extensive trail systems maintained by the local club, the McMurray Sno-Drifters. Amenities are conveniently available (book your rooms in advance), and there is a selection of fine dining options to enjoy after a day of exhilarating snowmobile fun
- High Level
- With entrancing boreal forests and fields, High Level presents ample opportunities for sledding. Experience 350 kilometres of groomed trails when you visit this gateway to the Northwest Territories; the terrain in High Level will take you on a snowmobiling adventure you will never forget, with sunny skies during the day and the Northern Lights at night.
- Iron Horse Trail
- The Iron Horse Trail is a 300-kilometre traversal of Alberta, which passes through more than 18 communities along the way. Its point of origin is at Abilene Junction, where three branches of the trail spread southeastwards to the tiny hamlet of Heinsburg, west to Smoky Lake and northeast to Cold Lake. Its twists and turns take riders through some of the prettiest and most varied terrain Alberta has to offer.
- La Crete
- This friendly community puts sledders first, and it's no wonder that La Crete is known for its extensively groomed trails (running for more than 290 kilometres) and prime conditions. The La Crete Polar Cats maintain this gorgeous area, ensuring that the terrain is in great shape and ready to be explored.
- Mighty Peace
- In Mighty Peace country you can’t help but be enamoured with the sledding possibilities. Incorporating some of the most renowned snowmobiling communities, and terrain to please any snowmobile enthusiast, this region is ranked highly by novices and professionals alike.
- Rocky Mountain House
- One of the most notable things that makes the area around Rocky Mountain House so popular is its wilderness scenery, with stunning alpine lakes and peaks. Moreover, it has an abundance of trails and is close to Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. The trails can be enjoyed whether you are a novice or an expert rider.
- St. Paul
- Situated along the Iron Horse Trail, the charming town of St. Paul is surrounded by large boreal forests, wetlands and open rolling rangeland. Along with the 330 kilometres of Iron Horse Trail that runs through St. Paul, there are other popular trails here including the Bellevue Ferry Trail that travels south from St. Paul 50 kilometres to the North Saskatchewan River, then joins the Two Hills Snowmobile Trail. The St. Paul Trailblazers stay busy during the sledding season, especially from December to March, not only grooming the trails, but organizing events and rides.
- Swan Hills
- Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Swan Hills offers kilometres of marked, groomed trails, as well as the countless unmarked trails in Virginia Hills, Goose Mountain and Deer Mountain. This combination offers a ton of opportunities for both the skilled and novice rider. These areas are complete with staging areas.
- Westlock
- Located 85 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, Westlock is a small town with a large appreciation for snowmobiling adventure. Home of the Pembina Drift Busters snowmobile club, Westlock offers sledders panoramic scenery and over 150 kilometres of groomed trails from which to enjoy it. Primarily agricultural, the area surrounding Westlock provides riders with opportunities for ditchbanging, open-throttle charges across vast fields, and slower treks through wooded trails.
- Whitecourt
- With hundreds of kilometres of well-groomed trails that cover a variety of terrain, it is no wonder Whitecourt is known as the snowmobile capital of Alberta.
Alberta key contacts
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Mighty Peace River, AB
Come join us on the wide open roads
The Land of the Mighty Peace stretches across northwestern Alberta, from the British Columbia border along the Northwest Territories border, deep into Wood Buffalo National Park. The Peace River has created a magnificent theatre of nature, inspiring scenery, rolling hills, and stunning river banks.
Riding through this magnificent territory is an experience you will never forget. Find yourself surrounded by breathtaking boreal forests and stop along the way to visit one of the many fine attractions in the area. The Mighty Peace Country offers something for all; urban exploration and nightlife, a vast and relaxing nature, history, fishing, camping and adventure. The Mighty Peace Tourism Association is now offering a waterproof circle tour map featuring plenty of roadside attractions and icons, as well as discounted accommodations just for our rider friends. 
Grande Prairie, AB
A quality hotel with plenty to offer
Welcome to the pride of Super 8 in Grande Prairie. The Grande Prairie Super 8 is conveniently located off Highway 43 near restaurants, shopping and area attractions. Our property offers an indoor pool and fitness room. All rooms offer an in-room fridge, iron and board, in-room coffee and hair dryers. In-room pay per view movies, nintendo and music are also available. Enjoy our Super Start breakfast in the morning before starting your day. Pets are allowed for a fee.
Snowmobilers will find that this is the perfect accommodation to return to after a day of exploring the vast sledding terrain in the area.
High Level, AB
Make yourself at home, at Super 8 Motel
Make yourself at home in Super 8 Motel High Level's bright, welcoming guestrooms. Each one offers you plenty of space and a cozy Opulence bed to curl up in. After all, you'll need plenty of energy if you want to experience the many sledding trails and attractions nearby.
When you're done exploring High Level for the day, relax with us at Super 8 Motel. We have on-demand movies, a hot tub, heated pool with waterslide, video game rentals, a fitness centre and more. And you get it all for the lowest rates of any hotel or motel in High Level, Alberta, at Super 8 Motel.
Whitecourt, AB
Enjoy your stay in Whitecourt Super 8
Welcome to the Super 8 in Whitecourt. We are conveniently located off Highway 43, close to restaurants, shopping and area attractions. Some rooms offer high speed internet, and all rooms offer fridges, 27' televisions and in-room coffee. We offer Super Start Plus breakfast in the morning as well as an on-site fitness centre, guest laundry and meeting facilities. Pets are allowed.
Any local snowmobiler can tell you that Whitecourt offers some of the most prominent sledding terrain in the country. With trails of all kinds, and plenty of rental facilities and snowmobiling authorities, any sledder will feel at home in this warm community.
Rimby, AB
Make the Rimbey Super 8 your choice in accommodation
The Super 8 hotel in Rimbey offers an on-site fitness centre, indoor pool, water slide and hot tub. We have an on-site meeting room, guest laundry and business centre for your convenience. We are conveniently located off Highway 20 near restaurants, shopping and area attractions (including some top-notch sledding terrain).
All rooms offer free high speed internet, fridges, microwaves, iron and boards, in-room coffee, and hair dryers. In the morning we also offer our guests a Super Start breakfast. Pets are allowed with permission in designated rooms, for a modest fee per pet, per day. There is ample room for parking large vehicles, even trucks and buses.
Rocky Mountain House, AB
Enjoy top-notch accommodation
When visiting Rocky Mountain House, you can't go wrong with the Super 8 motel. We are located just minutes away from some of Alberta's finest attractions and most incredible scenery. With a hot tub, pool/water slide, fitness centre and numerous in-room amenities including high speed internet, Super 8 is built to accommodate your every need. Enjoy a free Super Start Plus breakfast, and take advantage of our meeting area and guest laundry room. Pets are allowed for a reasonable fee.
Winter in Rocky Mountain House brings sledders from all over, and there is no better place to warm up after a day on the trails than our local Super 8. Book your stay today.
Slave Lake, AB
Experience Alberta's finest accommodations
Welcome to the Super 8 in Slave Lake. Located off Highway 2, our quality facility is conveniently near shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Enjoy our on-site hot tub after a day of touring, or sledding on the trails around Slave Lake. All rooms offer high speed internet, fridges, in-room coffee, hair dryers and 25" televisions. Join us in the morning for a Super Start Breakfast. Pets are allowed for a reasonable fee.
We have parking spaces available for trucks and buses, so no matter what the purpose if your trip, you can count on an enjoyable stay at Slave Lake Super 8.
Bonnyville, AB
Have fun, work hard, play harder.
With experienced technical staff and well equipped facility, T & T Power Sports Ltd. is capable of servicing all of the products we sell. Motorcycles, outboards, personal watercrafts, snowmobiles or ATVs; we handle it all. Our techs are masters at installing all kinds of performance upgrades. Get the most out of your bike, ATV or sled. Talk to our service department for more information. They say the key to every business is customer service, which I believe is right. We do our best to ensure the customer is always on top of any service repairs that are being done, so there are no surprises. Have fun, work hard, play harder.