...more
trail condition info across Ontario will be found through the
links page
Whether you are interested in snowmobiling,
cross country or alpine skiing,ice fishing,
business or a romantic getaway
Snowmobiling is certainly the most popular event
at Torbay, partly because our cottages offer an ideal accommodation solution for couples
or groups, and also because of our convenient 'in the city' location and our setting right
on the shore of Lake Nipissing.
We are situated with direct access to TOP trails from the OFSC feeder (NB309 and SS703) at our front
door. You may wish to consider us for your RAN (Ride around Nipissing) or RAP ('Round Algonquin Park) tours, but we find most guests come for two to seven
days and take day trips.
Check our links page
for Near North Trail Conditions.
When all is said and done, sit by the fireplace,
grab the phone and call for a pizza of your choice or walk across the street for both
casual and elegant dining or visit one of several bars that are only a 4 minute walk away.
It is said that part of snowmobiling is fixing
the darn things, and while it is not our favorite part of snowmobiling, heated
garage/workshop space is available upon request should you require warm space to work on
your sled.
Seasonal Trail Passes are available here at Torbay.
2006 - 2007 OFSC Trail Permit Prices (CAD including
Taxes)
OFSC
Trail Permit IS REQUIRED
POLICE FINE FOR NO PERMIT IS $200 TO $1000!!! and does not include a
permit. Police CANNOT sell permits
OFSC Trail Permits purchased on the trail from Wardens are $200.00
We ask you to please 'buy where you ride'
because much of the money is retained locally for Trail grooming and maintenance.
Remember that it is an army of volunteers who create and maintain all of these great
trails. Both our local club and the OFSC are non-profit organizations with a
mandate to put most of your permit money to work on the trails you ride.
Because this
permit money goes first and foremost to the selling club, it is in your own best interest
to ensure that you buy from the local club whose trails you ride the most. Ontario
snowmobile clubs pay for creation, maintenance and grooming of trails by selling OFSC
trail permits. Buy Where You Ride is a basic principle of the OFSC user pay system that
says: invest your permit money on the trails you use the most.
It's only fair to the club and you'll feel the difference too!
Call us anytime for trail condition
reports - Terrol & Martin - 1 888 7Torbay
Testing will begin the
weekend of Jan. 15-16.
The track is 2000 ft. with 2000 ft. shutdown.
Track location is on Lake
Nipissing out in front of Torbay.
You register for testing on the lake, at the track.
Here are some photos taken
Jan. 22, y2k taken around 3 pm.
(There are a
few photos from Jan 2001 on the news first half
of 2001 page)
There are 17 categories, 15
were represented in this round of runs.
When I was there, the
fastest time had been just over 118 MPH.
There were 118 participants
registered. Cost was $20 for 4 runs at the clock. Cold day...temp in the
afternoon was still -22, but very sunny and no wind
(except on the sled ;-))
1999 event below... this will run again this year...
The results... well over 100 racers, over $1300. net proceeds
to the two charities and top speed of 131 MPH!
Park your rig or sled right at your door!
Ice fishing is a big pastime on Lake Nipissing,
and we have guests from the northern states and southern Ontario who bring their own
collapsible huts and others who charter through our associates,
BIG MIKE'S Ice Fishing Charters...contact them direct for more info...
Alpine skiing is offered right
within the city of North Bay - Jack Pine Hill, which also offers night skiing,
snow boarding, tubing etc, is
also being developed further with a lookout tower and other facilities for 2002.
Mt. Antoine in Mattawa is 45 minutes away
and usually has great conditions late into the spring due to its north facing slopes.
Challenging runs are available for all talents...please check our links
page for more info. Unfortunately, for 2001 and 2002 this ski area has
been closed due financial challenges.
North Bay also offers some of the finest trails
for Cross Country and Alpine skiing. There are
several great trails for Cross Country. The Nordic Trails and Wasi Trail systems are both
groomed and scenic and only a 10 minute drive from Torbay. Same goes for the trails at
Canadore College/Nipissing University. Link from our links
page for more details.
... RAN & RAP tour information
... Cross Country and Alpine skiing opportunities
... Local weather, both current and 5 day forecasts
(see also the 'weather page' on this (Torbay)
site
... Link to a map showing snow depth across the country
Yes we do get snow! Average of 270cm (105?inches)
per year, sometimes more, sometimes less, and since we are not in the snowbelt we get lots
of sunshine throughout the winter months...
To experience the Greatest Snow On Earth, call or e-mail
for your free map of the entire Near North Trail System please call or
e-mail our efficient Travel Association at: 1-800-387-0516 or
info@ontariosnearnorth.on.ca Please let them know that you found them
here on the Torbay WebSite - Thanks - Terrol & Martin
