Snowmobile – Motoneige NB New Brunswick, located on the East Coast of Canada, is home to such a wide variety of types of snowmobile trails, it is guaranteed to have something for everyone. From the mountain peaks to the seashore, from smooth, straight railbeds, to tight, twisty turns in forested trails, you will never get bored. With over 8000 kms of signed, groomed and maintained trails, you could ride for a week and never cover the same ground twice. Check out the interactive map on our website and get planning your trip today! Here is a sample of what you might expect in each Zone of the province:
ZONE 1 This corner of the province borders both Maine and Quebec, located where the Saint John and Madawaska Rivers meet and surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains. Don’t miss Moose Valley, one of the most northern points of the province, it snows there early and stays late. Zone 1 is a Winter Wonderland just waiting to be explored.
ZONE 2 Set along the Restigouche River, amid the Appalachian Mountain Range, this area borders Quebec. The trails are mostly forested, and many are mountainous. Climb Trail 236 to feast your
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eyes on the view that greets you from Squaw Cap Lookout. With an elevation of 1585 feet, you will feel like you are on top of the world! ZONE 3 The Acadian Peninsula is found on the northeast corner of the province and is surrounded by Chaleur Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enjoy beautiful coastal landscapes, watch for the famous Lameque lighthouse and be sure to check out the brightly coloured boats at the harbour in Shippagan!
ZONE 4 Bordering Maine and locally known as the Saint John River Valley, this Zone has trails that wind along the river, over and through rolling meadows and thick wooded forests. It is common to emerge from a densely wooded trail to find that you are riding along the side of a field, permission graciously granted by a farmer. Ayer’s Lake lookoff (Trail 460) provides a spectacular view of the rolling woodlands for miles around.
ZONE 5 From the heights of Mt. Carleton (elevation 820 m) to the Mouth of the Miramichi River, this is one of the largest Zones in NB. Mt. Carleton Provincial Park boasts a new warming shelter and the elevation allows the snow to stay much later in the season than anywhere else in the province. Trails in this Zone can be flat, straight stretches, through small towns and into the City of Miramichi, as well as densely wooded and miles from civilization – take your pick!
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ZONE 6 On the coast of the Northumberland Strait, you will enjoy picturesque harbours, long stretches of beaches, dunes and phenomenal seafood! While enjoying the well-maintained trails in this region (and throughout NB), you will be pleased to find modern and clean shelters provided by the local club volunteers for an opportunity to get warm and toasty! Zone 6 also provides access to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
ZONE 7 On the border of Maine, this Zone has many long stretches of former railbeds, providing long, flat, straight trails, as well as many wooded, hilly areas. Zone 7 is an essential connection of the Great Canadian Trail Loop and provides access to the snowbelts everyone enjoys. Come to this Zone to relax and enjoy the serenity of the forests, many cozy warming shelters and the famous Maritime hospitality.
ZONE 8 Home to the dramatic coastlines of the Fundy National Park and some of the highest tides in the world, these trails have to be seen to be appreciated. Moving inland from the coast, you will find a variety of trails, from open fields and woods roads to rolling farmlands right up to the peak of the Caledonia Mountain at 360 m. The Caledonia Highlands boast early snow that you can enjoy right through until the Spring.
