WHERE TO RIDE

WHERE TO RIDE

The Widescape WS250 is an innovative snowmobile specifically designed and crafted for off-trail riding purposes. As a new and emerging company, we strive to:

  • Foster positive relationships within the snowmobiling community
  • Support snowmobilers in maintaining access to designated trails
  • Encourage responsible usage of our vehicle

To uphold these values, we have developed a comprehensive guideline to assist riders in making informed decisions regarding the suitable areas for operating their WS250 in Canada. 

The Widescape WS250 is an innovative snowmobile specifically designed and crafted for off-trail riding purposes. As a new and emerging company, we strive to:

  • Foster positive relationships within the snowmobiling community
  • Support snowmobilers in maintaining access to designated trails
  • Encourage responsible usage of our vehicle

To uphold these values, we have developed a comprehensive guideline to assist riders in making informed decisions regarding the suitable areas for operating their WS250 in Canada. 

WHERE TO RIDE

WHERE TO RIDE

Disclaimer: This section is meant to be a guideline to help riders get a better understanding of where they can ride their WS250. Widescape is not responsible for any damage, physical or moral, caused by an individual who decides to ride his/her WS250 where it is not permitted. Please be aware of where you ride at all times and always follow your local laws and regulations. Never ride your WS250 where it is not permitted to do so.

Federated snowmobile trails in Canada

  • Users require a special trail pass emitted by their province’s governing body to be allowed to ride a snowmobile on federated trails.
  • It is currently not possible to obtain a pass for federated trails in Canada for the WS250 as Widescape is not yet a recognized OEM.

It is therefore NOT permitted to ride the WS250 on federated snowmobile trails in Canada.

Snowmobile clubs & private trails in Canada

  • Users require a pass emitted by the snowmobile club to be allowed to ride a snowmobile on their territory (be it trails and/or off-trail terrain).
  • A pass may be allowed for the Widescape WS250, depending on the snowmobile club’s rules and regulations.
  • Check with your local snowmobile club to validate if the Widescape WS250 is allowed on its territory.

Crown lands & public lands (national, provincial parks) in Canada

  • Crown and public lands may allow the presence of motorized vehicles on specific territory, depending on jurisdictions.
  • A pass or permit may be required to travel on crown and public lands with a motorized vehicle.
  • Check with your provincial authorities to validate if motorized vehicles are allowed on specific territory of crown and public lands.

Private property

  • If riding on private property that is not your own, always make sure you have authorization from the land owner to do so.
  • Never trespass on private property.

Disclaimer: This section is meant to be a guideline to help riders get a better understanding of where they can ride their WS250. Widescape is not responsible for any damage, physical or moral, caused by an individual who decides to ride his/her WS250 where it is not permitted. Please be aware of where you ride at all times and always follow your local laws and regulations. Never ride your WS250 where it is not permitted to do so.

Federated snowmobile trails in Canada

  • Users require a special trail pass emitted by their province’s governing body to be allowed to ride a snowmobile on federated trails.
  • It is currently not possible to obtain a pass for federated trails in Canada for the WS250 as Widescape is not yet a recognized OEM.

It is therefore NOT permitted to ride the WS250 on federated snowmobile trails in Canada.

Snowmobile clubs & private trails in Canada

  • Users require a pass emitted by the snowmobile club to be allowed to ride a snowmobile on their territory (be it trails and/or off-trail terrain).
  • A pass may be allowed for the Widescape WS250, depending on the snowmobile club’s rules and regulations.

Check with your local snowmobile club to validate if the Widescape WS250 is allowed on its territory.

Crown lands & public lands (national, provincial parks) in Canada

  • Crown and public lands may allow the presence of motorized vehicles on specific territory, depending on jurisdictions.
  • A pass or permit may be required to travel on crown and public lands with a motorized vehicle.

Check with your provincial authorities to validate if motorized vehicles are allowed on specific territory of crown and public lands.

Private property

  • If riding on private property that is not your own, always make sure you have authorization from the land owner to do so.

Never trespass on private property.

SNOWMOBILER'S PLEDGE

SNOWMOBILER'S PLEDGE

Widescape is fully dedicated to safeguarding access to snowmobile trails, and we urge all owners to take the Snowmobiler’s Pledge, committing to ride only where permitted by law.

By taking the pledge, you will:

  • Safeguard snowmobiling access for present and future generations, thereby ensuring that the freedom to ride endures.
  • Show respect and gratitude to landowners who generously permit trails to traverse their property.
  • Foster responsible snowmobiling by adhering to legal off-trail riding restrictions and helping to protect the integrity of the sport.

Widescape is fully dedicated to safeguarding access to snowmobile trails, and we urge all owners to take the Snowmobiler’s Pledge, committing to ride only where permitted by law.

By taking the pledge, you will:

  • Safeguard snowmobiling access for present and future generations, thereby ensuring that the freedom to ride endures.
  • Show respect and gratitude to landowners who generously permit trails to traverse their property.
  • Foster responsible snowmobiling by adhering to legal off-trail riding restrictions and helping to protect the integrity of the sport.

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Congratulations! You are the proud owner of the Widescape WS250, the original stand-up snowmobile. 

You are now part of a small revolution in winter powersports, among a brand new community of riders. 

The WS250 was born from innovation and passion over 20 years ago with the desire  to push boundaries and go beyond the beaten path. That same innovation and passion is at the core of every vehicle we build. 

This revolutionary vehicle was designed for adventurers, nature lovers and thrill seekers, like yourself. We’re so happy that you get to experience this new way of riding and enjoying winter. We can’t wait to see all the amazing places that the WS250 will take you.

Thanks for being Up for the Ride,

The Widescape team