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I used to work rotations in northern alberta. Found my truck battery dead a cpl times when I flew home after a 14 day shift. A cheap solar panel that plugged into the cigarette lighter in the truck solved that issue. Just plug it in and set the panel on the dash. Truck battery was always charged when i flew home.

Thank all for the replies. I have been flying in/out of YQB for years and am aware of the process. 17 x 20 is plenty and thanks you Signman!! Staying for a month is an option and a good idea. I'll be in FL and they have flights to YQB daily with one stop, about 6 hours total. A farmer is a great idea. My French is OK enough for simple questions/answers. Best thing about a farm is it's safe and I imagine that they would pull the trailer out with a farm tractor if you let them know ahead of time. Shoveling would be a real bitch, LOL. As far as batteries go I would only leave them 2 weeks max so I think that they would be OK without a battery tender. Mikerider if you come up with some contacts I would greatly appreciate it! FloridaSnowMan in the past used a place near Trois Rivieres, I wonder if he is still around? Best and let's hope for a better 2025!! Fred

I would bet some farmer in the area would have a building that could meet your needs and he'd be glad to make a little money on the side. There must be some farmer's organization you could send a letter to in the specified area, or perhaps send a letter to the local snowmobile club explaining what you are looking for. Perhaps a cub member has a barn or big garage.

17 x 20 big enough?? These guys advertise vehicle storage. I'd just search boat / rv storage. There's a viable solution available for sure. https://www.depotium.com/en/self-storage/quebec/quebec-city/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=storage in&utm_campaign=20877751857&gad_source=1

That's going to be difficult to accomplish, I would think. Apart from actually finding a "safe" place, and the logistical challenges that @Iceman mentioned, you are going to have to potentially deal with shoveling out, dead batteries etc.... Are you planning on traveling from Florida, or some far warm place? I hope things change, but the snowmobile season seems to be getting shorter and shorter. Being retired, perhaps you should consider spending the month of February in the Province, and call it good. One trip in, one trip out. Other than that, perhaps work with a hotel you trust, that could manage your vehicle and sleds, and maybe even shuttle you to and from the airport. All at a cost and risk of course. Good luck.

You are on the right track. Many places offer the outside storage in a secure enclosure. It just gonna need to take a bunch of calling and finding what works. As far as flying into Quebec airport…..from the USA there are Canada customs when you arrive. All flights to USA from Quebec airport go to Montreal or Toronto first to clear USA Customs before flying into USA.

I have been trying to track down the same thing. The Fuel and time to drag the trailer from Mass to Quebec City is a waste. If we are in RDL for one trip and then Sag for another and even Three Rivers, its easier and quicker to park it in QC and pay ??? 100.00 a month or so.... I was checking out several places, UHaul storage ( 3-4 locations in the QC area ) use to do it, but no longer. I started looking at RV storage places, as the SnowBirds would be gone for the Winter and have the room at the lots. If you find something let us know. I'll try to remember the place that was looking promising. Later GutZ

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Certianly is the best long term sustainable option. However this is easiest on crown land, much more of a challenge on private. A trail system crossing a piece of private land could be considered a devaluing attribute.

Establish a permanent trail network. Yes, is easier said then done. But is the only real long term solution. Every journey starts with a single step.

The solution can be as simple as, the government that is getting a huge economic benefit from the snowmobile business offer the effected private landowners a break in property taxes they pay. As for the Zec I believe they are crown land with private management rights, tell them to pound sand.

I wonder if anyone can recommend a SAFE place where I can safely store my trailer/sleds (loaded) that is secure and no more then 45 minutes from YQB airport. I'm retiring and will be going back and forth next winter. I would leave a vehicle the airport. I'd need 24/7 access to this facility and likely would rent it form December through March. Any help would be greatly appreciated1 Fred

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The farmers, the ZEC’s they all want a piece of the pie. Can’t have a trail system without their land, but I don’t know what the long-term solution is.

It seems like there is always some hurdle.

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As you know, snow comes early and stays later there, and very scenic area.

Says delivery for winter 2025. Hmmm seems fast but we shall see. all depends where this bridge gets built. I had heard that it would join with TQ93 near La Dore. I heard this plan a few years ago.

PAGE 3 - Since 2016, the Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean has set up a unique off-road tourist circuit in Quebec: La Passerelle du 49%. The 236 km route is located in the public forest north of Lac Saint-Jean and required the construction of nine footbridges and the development of several kilometers of trails, some of which were existing forest roads. The circuit is accredited within the national quad (FQCQ) and snowmobile (FCMQ) federations and includes numerous accommodation, catering and refueling services. Local quad and snowmobile clubs are essential partners ; - Integrating the territories of the MRCs of Domaine-du-Roy, Maria-Chapdelaine, Fjord-du-Saguenay and the Nord-du-Québec region, the footbridge over the Ashuapmushuan River opens up a territory several hundred kilometers long. The annual economic benefits associated with quad biking and snowmobiling in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean are estimated at $150 million. Financial partners Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Société du Plan Nord 1 000 000 $ Maria Chapdelaine RCM 785. 000 $ 481 107 $ Domaine-du-Roy RCM Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable - Financial assistance program for off-highway vehicles - Infrastructure and wildlife protection 481 107 $ 500 000 $ Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation - Fonds régions et ruralité 200 000 $ Fédération québécoise des clubs quad 100 000 $ Club de motoneige les Loups du Nord 100 000 $ Municipality of La Doré 50 000 $ Town of Normandin Agence de gestion intégrée des ressources 50 000 $ 50 000 $ About Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean, an organization founded in 2014, maintains, enhances and promotes a network of ten ecotourism sectors characterized by the presence of major rivers flowing into Lac Saint-Jean. The organization also manages the La Passerelle du 49° quad and snowmobile trail and the Monasteriorum pilgrim trail.

PAGE2 "The support announced today underscores our commitment to the forage industry and our renewed commitment to businesses, organists and the local population. CED's support for the Société de gestar du porc régional des Grondes rivières de la MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine is excellent news for the Saguenay-Loc-Saint-Jean region. Thanks to the invellsserrents With the support of the Conado government, we are ready to welcome visitors from home and around the world," says Soraya Mattinez Ferrado, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, a Fius que jamois, por ce projet, la MRC de Mara-Chapdeline réaffime son engogoment à aveusifer son économie et à maximiser es retombées économiques favororsant 'attroctivité et la vitalité des muricipaités du temitoire. The great rivers are an exceptional heritage that we have a duty to promote, and this footbridge will enable us to achieve that goal. added Lúe Simard, Prefect of the MRC de Maia-Chapdelaine. "La passere e sur la rivière Ashugpmusuan perretra aux amateurs de quad et de motoneige de circuler en toute sécurité entre les MRC du Domaine-du-Roy e de Maria-Chapdelaine. This route, which encourages longer stays in our region, is an undeniable asset for our tourism industry," says Yonick Ballargeon, prefect of the Domaine-du-Roy RCM. "The installation of a 140-metre footbridge over the Ashucomushuan river is a major alon for our organization. By adding the La Passerele hos route circuit to the 49s, a 236 km touring circuit, we're not only adding high-quality infrastructure to the snowmobile and cortes experience, but we're also introducing a brand-new, exciting activity: the creriona quad tour. This activity will provide an outhentic contact with our and local communities and will lengthen the tourist season in the fall, concretely contributing to the economic vicization of the entire Saguenay-Lac-Saini-Jeani region," concludes Dominique Gooel, general director of the Porc régiond des Grondes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean and project coordinator. Highlights The off-road vehicle bridge over the Ashuapmustuan river will be 140 metres long, with a high metres seion a haubane concept. Construction poMlinc. a Soguenay-LooSaint Jean, won the tender for 3.9 MS. te colencrier prévol un ivraison pour winter 2025. With no bends in the river, the structure will not affect the habitat of the posson: - The new bridge will be safer for recreational and tourist use than the existing forest bridge used by heavy vehicles: New this year, the overland adventure quad will make it possible to discover the Saguenay-Lac Saint-vean in a whole new way, using the wilderness camping, regional park and lodging options offered by the region's zecs, outfitters, cottages and campgrounds. The addition of activities such as hiking, biking and fishing will enhance the sailing experience:

GRANDES-RIVIERES DULAC SAINT-JEAN PRESS RELEASE Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean announces the construction of a ninth footbridge and completes the off-road tourist circuit "La Passerelle du 49e") For immediate release NORMANDIN, April 15, 2024 - The Porc régional des Grandes Rivières du lac Saint-Jean is pleased to announce today a major project for tourism development in Seguenay Lac Scint-Jean: the construction of a footbridge for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) over the Ashugomussuan River, an investment of $3.9 million. The infrastructure, the ninth of its kind since 2016, will complete Quebec's most important off-road trail: the La Passerelle du 49e quad and snowmobile circuit, a nearly 250-kilometre route that highlights the great rivers of northern Lac Saint-Jean and the boreal forest. A true sustainable tourism initiative, the crcuit boosts the economy of local communities by confirming Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean as one of North America's premier snowmobiling destinations, and Lac-Saint-Jean as one of the world's best locations for ovenand adventure quad biking. Community economic revitalization and tourism development "The Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint leur is a major player in the development of tourism in the Roderval district. Complementing La Passerelle du 49-, this important initiative has all the potential to air visileuses and viiteus over four seasons. Our government is proud to have contributed, via the Société du Flan Nord, the Ministère des transports et de la Mobilité durable and the Fonds regions et ruaité, to the realization of this magnificent project," says Nancy Guillemette, MNA for Roberval. ita posserelle will ensure all the necessary connections to enable users to circulate smoothly throughout the Saguency-Lac-Saint-Jean region. I'm convinced that local quad and snowmobilers will enjoy using this new pass, and that many will choose to come to our region to explore the trails made available to them.