“Operation of a snowmobile on a federated trail is strictly forbidden unless the operator has a prescribed trail permit.” (FCMQ By-Laws, article 11)

Permit prices for the 2025-2026 season

The price of a trail permit includes the cost of the liability insurance, defined as mandatory under article 19 of the Act respecting off-highway vehicles, as well as all applicable taxes.

$425 Annual trail permit (October 1 to October 31, 2025)
$450 Annual trail permit (November 1 to December 15, 2025)
$550 Annual trail permit (purchased after December 15, 2025)
$900 Annual trail permit sold on trails*
$325 Annual trail permit for antique snowmobiles (2006 and older)
$300 – 7 day permit
$240 – 5 day permit
$190 – 3 day permit
$150 – 2 day permit
$90 – 1 day permit
$650 Rental snowmobile permit
$40 Replacement permit

*Purchase your trail permit before using the trails. Please note that a surcharge applies to the annual trail permit when purchased directly on the trail.

Antique, daily, and weekly permits are not available for purchase on trails.