[General questions about snowmobiling in quebec]

Thank you for the advice, I have been following trail reports and I am between coming here or the Cote Nord area. I appreciate you taking the time out to help me out!

[Recommendation on places to stay for my first time here]

Planning a trip up to Cote Nord next week, any recommendations on hotels to stay at? Coming up from USA, never rode my snowmobile in Canada but I have only heard great things! I appreciate any advice. The Val-d'Or area is only 12 hours away for me.

Happy riding!

[General questions about snowmobiling in quebec]

Hello everybody, I am from New york in the USA, never been to Canada to ride but its been highly recommended to me. I've been considering coming to the St. Zenon area and staying at Le Cabanon. I have few questions regarding things I have heard/read on the internet. My sleds are insured but is there a certain amount required by Canadian law, just want to make sure I have the proper amount of coverage. Second question is regarding crime, I keep reading things about vehicle/trailer/snowmobile thieves being an issue, how real is this? I checked out the precautions you should take in another post on this forum but it was made in 2009 so I am wondering if this is still an issue. Also does anyone else have any other places that they would recommend to stay at? I would like something that's directly on the trail. Final question, I have been trolling some of the club  pages  on facebook and have noticed that conditions are minimal around this area. I am planning on coming up in a week, if conditions continue to deteriorate is there any suggestions on where else to go?

I appreciate any responses, happy riding!