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I did not expect a free pass. Just an opportunity to purchase a trail pass, even at a punitive cost, vs. a traffic violation. I hope some of the fine does indeed go to the trail system. I was wrong, the fine has been paid online, I had to search to get that accomplished, as the website on the ticket did not help. Lesson learned, this won't happen again, to me.

I actually saw that and printed it out before the season. I recommend that if you use use that, you affix it to the sled exactly as directed. Those gangsters will likely fine you if not.

Indeed. However, The other point is I had no intention of "trying" it. The more I think about it, the more I think New Brunswick can kiss my fat ass.

Thanks, I may do that. I do want to reiterate that I understand we were in the wrong for no pass. I planned on buying one at a checkpoint that no longer exists. Ignorance is no excuse, we should have had passes to be on that trail system. Two of three sleds were ailing, and I had an injury. We just wanted to get back to the truck via the quickest route, and planned on buying a one day pass to accomplish that. I would rather have been forced to pay for a season pass to ride the lousy fifty miles, vs. pay a traffic violation. I have NEVER had a good snowmobile experience in New Brunswick. They have all been bad for one reason or another. I will likely avoid that province for snowmobiling as long as I continue to do the sport. Even if it means trailering to different locations.

In the past, the checkpoint was right on the trail at the border. Quebec 85/New Brunswick 12. Not sure where we were, certainly several miles in. I did not see any club houses. I do want to be clear that I acknowledge being wrong for having no trail pass. Things change in twenty years, perhaps this all has to be done online now. I believe in supporting the trail system, and planned on buying a day pass that day. I guess what really irritates me is that FOUR provincial policeman were sitting there stopping people.Seems like there would be some crime they could have been fighting. Perhaps this is a good thing, if they are catching impaired riders. However, I don't see the trail pass thing as even a law enforcement issue. I would rather my "fine" for such a violation go to the Snowmobile federation in support of the trail system, vs. to the Province as a run of the mill traffic violation. It's just another lesson learned. Quebec is where I like to ride, we bought season passes for the one week trip. In the future, we will get the appropriate NB passes ahead of time, or avoid that province completely. The latter is a more likely scenario.

Very impressive. You guys didn't sit still much. Glad you had a nice run.

Had a pretty nice trip to the Gaspe Peninsula. Three of us left Southern NH/Maine on 8 February, and drove to, and launched from Wilderness Pine Campground in Monticello, Maine. We stayed in Fort Kent, Maine that night.. Day two started with sled trouble. We got a late start, and encountered some trail breaking conditions on our way to Degelis, Quebec, and picked up our fourth guy. Stayed in Rimouski, Quebec. Day three started with more sled trouble, short Day to Matane. By day four we figured out what seemed like a non charging/dead battery issue, was really a bad starter issue. Started the sled the rest of the week with a rope wrapped around the clutch,sans the plastic clip used to hold the rope onto the clutch. We toured the entire Peninsula clockwise staying in Mont Saint Pierre, Perce, Carleton, and back to Rimouski. The last day we rode to Degelis, dropped our friend at his truck, and continued to Maine via New Brunswick. I planned on buying a day pass at the Quebec/New Brunswick border where there used to be a check point in past years. It is not there anymore. At a road crossing, we were met by FOUR Provincial Policeman, who very politely wasted about 30 minutes of our long day and gave us each a $172.50 fine for no trail pass. No pass is no pass, I should have planned better. However New Brunswick, your way of treating tourist has been duly noted. My tourism dollars will certainly be spent elsewhere in the future.New Brunswick must enjoy a very low crime rate... Made it back to Monticello without incident where George at Wilderness Pines had a warm cabin waiting for us after a 275 mile day.1500 miles total for the trip. Overall great trip, and great trails. Only encountered bad trails between Gaspe and Perce on Wednesday. The trail out of Perce was groomed and nice when we left Thursday Morning. some photos below. Le tour de la Gaspésie 2020

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LOL! I remember those days....🤣

Nice! I am unloading in Northern Maine Saturday. Will be in Quebec Sunday, and heading for the Gaspe. Love your part of the world. Heading back to Les Îles de la Madeleine this summer. 😉

Great information. Plan on being over that way week after next.

Great, thanks!

Thanks very much. Any word on snow/trail conditions in the Gaspe?

Two of us are Planning on leaving 7 February. We have about a week. Plan is to unload in in the Houlton, Maine area, and enter the Quebec trail system via Claire, New Brunswick. Typically (20-25 years ago) we would ride the Gaspe with this amount of time. Just wondering what the conditions are this year, and if we would be better off crossing at Matane and riding the North Shore/ Sagnuay region? I read here recently there was a trail closure in Forestville? What is the status of that? What is the latest means/phone number to cross the river in the Quebec city area? Perhaps we could make a counter Clockwise loop back to Maine. Any other suggestions or things to watch out for are greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.

Thanks for the replies. I've ordered a few maps. I will try and make use of the app also.

Thanks very much. I actually do have to app on my phone. I'm old though. I like the paper maps. My phone service doesn't work in Canada. I assume the app will still work, but won't know my location?

Is there any way to order regional (Paper) trail maps? Thanks.

I am of French Canadian decent. My grandparent's generation was bilingual. " Veux tu aller shoppeh au Manchester mall pour chercher un toater oven?" Faire attention, here comes le truck!"

Looking forward to aller skidooing au Montrebec.😉

Nice trip. I don't tire of the Gaspe whether on snowmobile or motorcycle. I was in all those areas. 20-25 Feb. Some of the best trails and scenery I have ever experienced. Also most snow as you mentioned. Got slowed down trying to get back to Maine through NB. due to the big storm the of the 24th.

Glad you had a safe adventure. Thank you for sharing!

Please the pictures and description coming!

This is very true. I have a friend that goes to the rock every year. Lots of deep snow and challenging conditions. One his guys says you should have six guys, and four of them should be young fellas...Hope see some pictures of your adventure....

Wednesday was no better in St Quentin. Ended up hiring a guy to bring us the 60 KM to the Van Buran, Maine border. The 104 miles to the truck were not too bad. A few heavily drifted areas. Overall great trip. Love riding in Quebec. Picture Link