Snowmobiling is a fun winter activity but it can also be dangerous

The snowmobile, conceived out of the need for effective winter transportation in rural communities, has become one of North America’s most popular winter activities. 

There are more than 600,000 registered snowmobilers in Canada, the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association reports. The average snowmobiler rides close to 2,000 km in a season.

While a great way to get outside and have some fun, snowmobiling can be dangerous. Statistics Canada reports an average of 73 Canadians died from unintentional snowmobile events from 2013 to 2019. For more, click here.