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We left the Suburban and trailer in that same parking lot on our first ever Quebec/ Gaspe (1996) and second trip we made to Gaspe. That parking lot was probably one of the sketchiest of any we have parked at over the years. It looked like it should be OK right across from the motel but was a good distance away. We pulled the main ignition relay out of the fuse panel under the hood and parked truck to snowbank. Had no issues but felt more at ease when riding having performed those little prevention items before leaving.

I have always felt safe leaving our truck/trailer at various hotels in Quebec but wouldn't feel safe leaving my truck & trailer there over one or more nights. Empty parking area with no lighting in a rural setting. JMHO.

Thank you scorpionbowl! Your solution worked for me and I'm using Windows 10

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the QR's and your families.

Really?? One of the yellow ones is 93 and another is 373. Yellow indicates acceptable trails the step before green trails.

There's a bunch of yellow trails in the Monts Valin area on the map this morning.

Looks like about 1 km. of road running and street riding would get you to both gas and food so that part is workable.

If you go to the FCMQ website using this link: https://www.fcmq.qc.ca/en/snowmobilers/contact-club/clubs-lists then scroll over HOME in the header it will bring up a sub list. Scroll over Snowmobilers and click on Contact a club. This will bring a new page up. Scroll down to where it says CLUB LISTS> to the right are 2 icons. Click on the one that has 3 dots and 3 lines on it. This will bring a list of clubs by region. You can click on any club to get contact information. If you contact a club in every region you are looking for, they may be able to help you with a map.

Trail 5 on the north shore will give you mountains as well as trail 595. Lots of wonderful scenery and once you have been there you will want to go back so save the Murdockville to LaCache trail for that trip.

I see on the Quebec online map that the railbed (93) from Desmaraisville almost to Chibougamau is officially open.

Just as easy as covering or cutting the wires to that smal black transmiter/receiver on the top inner mirror arm.

There appears to be what could be a satelite antenna on the top drivers mirror arm near the cab. If there was, the thieves were smart enough to disable it as there would be no need to advertise the theft since they could/would have already tracked the unit. 20 sled load if that is how many there appear to be on the trailer would be worth over $400,000.00. Some sledders are likely going to be dissappointed this Christmas.

It wasn't the last time we were there. Are there any dry towns/villages/cities in Quebec? I haven't found any.

The Central Hotel used to have a dining room however I don't know whether they still operate it or not. I believe that I had read that there were new owners a year or two ago and that they wanted to have the dining room open. You would be best to contact them for a firm answer.

It includes Matagami, Lebel sur Quevillon, Chapais and Chibougamau and goes right up to the east side of James Bay.

Motel Au SenAbi in Senneterre. Been a few years since we stayed there but it was decent. No food on site but close by. Trail comes off the river to the road between the motel and the Ultramar gas station.

If you are considering staying in Matagami there is very limited if any accomodations there since the hotel burned down a couple of years ago. Also there is no fuel between Chibougamau and Pemonca. I believe it is about 240 km. Awesome trip otherwise. Just be sure to make all your reservations early.

It depends how much time you have and what you are looking for. Personally, If you are going to Gaspe and sticking to trail 5 east from Pocatiere, there really isn't alot of good scenery until the Matane area. If your time is limited I would suggest a Rimouski or Mont Joli start. JMHO

Ontario has the same issue. In lieu of a letter the OFSC chose to insert a video regarding off trail riding and trespassing on the permit purchasing website. You are forced to watch the video in its entirety before you are able to continue with your permit purchase. This years video was different than last years and focused on landowners talking about giving their permission for trails to be installed. its a well done video but I really believe that most of the culprits unfortunately don't give a damn and believe they are entitled to ride where they want.

I read an article last week that was saying that the 23 year old mayor of Chapais was resigning. She said that the forest fire created decisions this past summer have left her with PTSD.

No one mentioned that weather from a flying perspective may be an issue. Might be fine where you are but maybe not where they fly out of in Saint Hubert (according to their website).

In the Ontario system they want trails that wont be opened for the upcpming season to be deleted even if its only for 1 season. It ends any risk that might be involved and helps to keep riders off the deleted trail. In Ontario there is little to nil enforcement so riders have no fear of consequences on closed trails. If it isn't on the online map its less of an issue.

Try this link: https://fcmq.fcmqapi.ca/fr/carte-cond.html#map when the trail map shows up, there will be 2 small square boxes in the top right (a snow flake, a location marker and a square) click on the location marker and a sublist will show up. Then click on safe hotel and then on accomodations. Places to stay (THAT PAY TO BE ON THE MAP) will show up. Click on ones you are interested in to get more info. Hope this helps.

I was thinking the same thing when I originally saw the announcement. I was also wondering why they couldn't skirt out to the road to get around problem areas. Maybe ther is more to this issue.