Orillia District Snowmobile Club (ODSC)

Hello everyone! It’s that time again and it’s happening this Thursday, February 5th starting at 7 p.m. at our regular meeting venue the Rotary Place Rec Centre. It is located upstairs at the back of the arena meeting room.

We’re hoping to fill some volunteer positions within the ranks of the club and get more people involved overall. If you’re interested please raise your hand at the meeting or let us know how to get a hold of you by reaching out to Katie at katieb@sledorillia.com and mention how you’d like to get involved.

Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Thanks again!

ODSC Executive

We are proud to announce a significant milestone for organized snowmobiling in our region: the
Orillia District Snowmobile Club’s (ODSC) proposal to extend ODSC operations into the area
previously known as Carden has been formally approved by the Ontario Federation of
Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC).
This decision marks the re-energization for riders, communities, and businesses that depend on a
strong, connected trail network. The loss of trail management in this area had left a noticeable
gap across multiple districts, disrupting long-standing routes and impacting both local and
transient riders, and businesses alike. With this approval, ODSC is extending East to restore
those essential links and ensure their long-term sustainability.
The reopening of Trail B104 and Trail 100 will re-establish the only direct connection between
Orillia and the Kawartha Lakes region and provide reliable access to the communities of Norland
and Coboconk for fuel, food, and services. Beyond the trails themselves, this approval represents
renewed collaboration, repaired relationships, and a shared commitment to responsible,
volunteer-driven trail stewardship.
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of volunteers, the
cooperation of landowners, the support of local communities, and constructive engagement with
the OFSC. It reflects a collective belief that these trails matter — not just as corridors on a map,
but as links that connect riders, regions, and economies.
Next Steps
With approval in place, ODSC will immediately move forward with the following priorities:

1. Land Use Agreements
   Finalizing and securing land use agreements with landowners along the B104 and Trail
   100 corridors remains our highest priority. Strong, respectful relationships with
   landowners are fundamental to the success and long-term sustainability of this expansion.
2. Trail Clearing and Signage
   Upon securing access, volunteer crews will begin trail clearing, brushing, and the
   installation of proper trail signage to ensure safe, clearly marked, and sustainable routes
   for riders.
3. Packing, Grooming, and Trail Opening
   Once trail preparation is complete and conditions permit, ODSC will begin packing and
   grooming operations, leading to the official opening of Trail B104 and Trail 100. This
   final step will mark the full restoration of these critical corridors and the return of
   groomed connectivity between Orillia, Norland, and Coboconk.

As work progresses, we will continue to share updates and provide opportunities for members
and volunteers to participate in this exciting effort. This approval is not an endpoint — it is the
starting line for rebuilding connectivity, strengthening partnerships, and delivering lasting
benefits to the snowmobiling community. As always, refer to the OFSC Interactive Trial Guide
(ITG) for updates as we onboard this area. Please understand, that these next steps take time,
and we would appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate this process. Significant work
prior to the approval has been ongoing, to reduce – as best we could, this onboarding timeline.
On behalf of the ODSC Executive, thank you to everyone who contributed time, effort, and trust
to make this vision a reality. We look forward to welcoming riders back.
Sincerely,

Jeff Earl
Vice President
Orillia District Snowmobile Club

Here’s a schedule of the upcoming regular meetings for this year. You can also view more detailed information for each meeting in the events calendar.