On The Trail . . . Drummond Island

DRUMMOND ISLAND (Sunday, January 12, 1997) - If you're looking for a great place to sled in an area unspoiled by the crowds, you might want to put Drummond Island at the top of your list. The island offers everything you would want for a great snowmobile vacation: a network of groomed trails on the island, plenty of wilderness to get away from it all, and the famous "Ice Bridge To Canada" which takes you quickly to endless opportunities in the vast Canadian trail network.
The Ice Bridge Cometh

At the start. One trail leads to St. Joseph. The other to Thessalon.

As soon as the ice freezes to a safe thickness, the folks on Drummond Island and the neighboring Canadian communities of St. Joseph Island and Thessalon get together and build a Christmas tree line across the frozen ice to connect the various communities. The trees are spaced one tenth of a mile apart. They mark the route from the US to Canada and prevent snowmobilers from getting lost while traveling in snowstorms and at night.

The trip across to St. Joseph Island is 11 miles. If the weather is clear you are always in sight of land as you wind your way through islands.

Once on the Canadian side, snowmobilers need to check in with Canadian customs. After a quick call, you can continue on your way into the Canadian trails. You'll need a Canadian Trail Permit which you can buy on Drummond Island or on the Canadian side.