Snowmobiling in Sicamous, B.C.
If you are in the process of planning your next sledding destination, you might want to consider snowmobiling in Sicamous this winter. With four spectacular riding areas and hundred of kilometres of groomed and ungroomed trails, snowmobiling in Sicamous is truly a superb experience. And the town of Sicamous is a snowmobiling-friendly town which extends a large welcome to its winter guests and works hard to promote the sport of snowmobiling in Sicamous so you feel right at home. Make sure you check out our snowmobiling in Sicamous page below to see why you should plan your next snowmobiling holiday in Sicamous.
Finding sledder's haven
Dean Shwaga, Ed Shelenko and myself headed off to Sicamous to sample this sledder-friendly town and their bottomless powder. I have sledded here before and had a wonderful time and this trip was even better than the last!
Main snowmobile trails in sicamous
With an abundance of snow, beautiful weather and variety of places to play, it is no wonder Sicamous has become a favourite snowmobiling area for sledders from all walks of life.
Beating the winter blues
Blue Lake is one of the more popular riding areas under the jurisdiction of the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club and the Eagle Valley Grooming Society of Sicamous.
Smooth riding in Sicamous
Each winter in Sicamous, the local club and grooming society spend countless hours grooming over a hundred kilometres of trails and maintaining three cabins on four spectacular riding areas.
Sicamous | The essentials
Annual snowfall: 6.7 ft. Average winter temp: -5°C Sledding season: November-May Trails: 110 km of groomed trails
400 km of forestryroad trails
200 km of alpine trails Local dealers: H20 Motor Sports (Ski-Doo) (250) 836-2541 Info: Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce (250) 836-3313 www.sicamouschamber.bc.ca Trail passes and maps: Maps and daily trail passes are available at the staging areas for $15 per sled. Season passes can be purchased at Mac’s Machine and JB Marine in Sicamous.
Powder play
Ryan Keehn, an avid sledder who has ridden the Sicamous area for quite a few years couldn’t have asked for more perfect conditions while snowmobiling in the Blue Lake area. But Keehn's favourite place to sled is Eagle's Pass, due to the abundance of virgin snow.
"Its a big area and you can always find fresh snow," said Keehn.
Sicamous | Rider’s Choice awards
Platinum
» Favourite Overall Snowmobiling Area in BC
» Favourite Groomed Trail Riding
» Favourite Area for Family Snowmobiling
Gold
» Most Popular Areas in the West
» Favourite Mountain Riding Area
Silver
» Favourite Powder Riding
Bronze
» Favourite Scenic Snowmobile Area
Sicamous | Local Events
February >Family Day
Usually held on the third Monday in February, this event includes a poker run, dinner and a fundraising auction; it is great fun for the whole family.
Contact: Snowmobile Club President: Bruce Moores: (250) 836-2419
Sicamous | Trail passes
Eagle Valley Snowmobile Grooming Society
Situated in a large basin that cuts sharply through the rugged Monashee Mountain range from Sicamous to Revelstoke, B.C., the Eagle Valley boasts some of the best alpine sledding in the province. Four superb riding areas—Owlhead, Queest, Blue Lake and Eagle's Pass—are groomed regularly by members of the Eagle Valley Grooming Society. As a non-profit organization, the society is managed by a group of dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours every season maintaining and perfecting the trails that lead into these world-class sledding areas.
The Eagle Valley Grooming Society is supported by the local businesses of Sicamous along with the sale of trail passes. This community co-operation allows us to keep user fees at a reasonable and competitive rate while constantly striving to provide the best trail grooming service possible. Daily passes are available at the staging areas and season passes can be purchased at JB Marine, Mac's Machine and H2O Motor Sports in Sicamous and Shuswap Xtreme Recreation in Salmon Arm.
Visit our website for more information about riding areas, grooming schedule, as well as weather and avalanche reports.
Looking for quality accommodations at a reasonable rate? No matter what your sport, we will give you that home away from home feeling!
The Best Western Sicamous Inn is a modern facility designed to provide you with quality accommodations at reasonable rates. Indoors, we offer new, spacious rooms and a well maintained pool and hot tub.
Outdoors at the Best Western Sicamous Inn, the experience continues with four acres of fully landscaped grounds, complete with a lounging deck overlooking the spectacular Eagle River.
When you're in the Sicamous area (Shuswap) and requiring a "Home Away From Home" for a night or several, there is no better place. We look forward to meeting you in the near future. Come play in the Shuswap!
The Best Western Sicamous Inn’s Amenities include…
Indoor pool
Indoor and outdoor hot tubs
Fridges in all units
Equipment drying room
Large parking lot
Guest laundry service
Free high speed internet access
Tim Hortons on site
Sorry No Pets
Best Western Sicamous Inn
Box 910
TransCanada Highway
Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0
