Trip planner: What you need to know before snowmobiling in Swan Valley, Manitoba

Trail maps, top snowmobile trails, club contacts and other useful information you can use before planning a snowmobile trip to Swan Valley, MB.

people sledding into a forest
Swan River, MB

Swan Valley brings the snow

This Manitoba sledding zone has been a frequent Rider’s Choice Award winner

by Danielle Cameron
Jim Cottingham grooms trails for the Snowtraxx Snowmobile Club in Foxwarren, Manitoba.
Swan River, MB

Dedication leads to recognition for Manitoba groomer operator Jim Cottingham

Jim Cottingham is the 2018 Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organization’s National Excellence Award winner for Groomer Operator of the Year

by Kyle Born
Barry Malcolm takes his grandson, Grayson, out for rides on his snowmobile.
Swan River, MB

Swan River: “A great snowmobile town”

Barry Malcolm, dual trail system member, had his best sled ride ever in Swan River, Manitoba

by Kyle Born
A Group on Pickerel Lake, One of the Many Trails.
Swan River, MB

Swan River is a central place to start your Manitoba snowmobiling trip

With gorgeous terrain and clubs maintaining trails north and south of town, Swan River is prepared for the snowmobiling season.

by Danielle Cameron
A row of vintage snowmobiles is parked beside a building
Swan River, MB

Club profile: Swan Valley Snowmobile Club

The Swan Valley Snowmobile Club has worked as a well-oiled machine for well over two decades

by Kyle Born
The Swan Valley Snowmobile Club is gathered to celebrate their Sledtown Showdown contest win in 2015.
Swan River, MB

Even a raging storm can’t stop snowmobile riders in Swan Valley

Despite a devastating windstorm in 2012, the Swan Valley Snowmobile Club continues to enhance the sledding experience in Swan River

by Kyle Born
Trail 549 varies in terrain along its 120 kilometres.
Swan River, MB

Criss-cross the terrain in Swan River, Manitoba

The annual poker derby organized by the North Mountain Riders out of Manitoba takes advantage of Trail 549’s varied terrain.

by Jillian Clark
The Cowan Trail Warm-up Shelter with sleds parked out front
Swan River, MB

Swan River is a trail rider’s paradise

The province has almost 12,000 kilometres of groomed trails and sledder Bill Musey has snowmobiled over 80 per cent of them.

by Karen Kornelsen
Three sleds riding on a trail in the Swan Valley.
Swan River, MB

Everybody rides in Swan Valley, Manitoba

Ron Galuschuk has been sledding for 45 years in Swan Valley, Manitoba

by Mason Buettner
The lookout spot along Trail 552 between Bellsite and the Fish Road shelter
Swan River, MB

Swan Valley, Manitoba, is a sledder’s snowy paradise of mixed terrain

Swan Valley, Manitoba, has a mixed terrain that will keep sledders happy

by Jillian Clark
Playing in the powder is easy to do in the Swan River area.
Swan River, MB

Incredible Swan River sledding photos

One look at these photos and you'll be heading to this Manitoba location for your next sledding holiday.

by Danielle Cameron
the Trail System in the Swan River are are the life force of the winter community. Photo by Bill Musey
Swan River, MB

Where can I get a trail pass and map for Swan River?

Sledding in Manitoba requires a SnoPass, but it's well worth the reasonable cost.

by Danielle Cameron
Members from both clubs gather in Swan River for a photo with the trophy.
Swan River, MB

It takes a Valley to win

Snowmobilers in the Swan Valley rallied together to make their destination No. 1 in Western Canada.

by Kirsten Armleder
Sledders gathered outside of a cabin.
Swan River, MB

Scenic stops in the Swan Valley

If you’re snowmobiling in Swan Valley this season, make sure you visit these three scenic spots.

by Kirsten Armleder
SledLife, Swan River, MB

SledTown ShowDown final results

Swan Valley, Manitoba, wins SnoRiders SledTown ShowDown contest.

by Kirsten Armleder
A line-up of sledders are parked on a ridge near Swan River, Manitoba.
Swan River, MB

Sledding for all in the Swan Valley

With a strong club, scenic trails and wide-open spaces, the area around Swan River in Manitoba is a popular destination for snowmobiles.

by Kristen Mitchell
Warm up shelter in the Swan Valley riding area.
Swan River, MB

Volunteers are what make clubs strong

The Swan Valley Snowmobile Association is one of the most active sledding clubs in Manitoba.

by Trish Drinkle
Benito offers amazing rolling hills to sled and play in.
Swan River, MB

Swan Valley’s trails offer nice scenery and rolling hills

Benito and Pretty Valley trails are great for a whole day of family fun.

by Karen Kornelsen
Daryl Dauncey has seen a lot of wildlife out on the trails, including this family of lynx.
Swan River, MB

Snow, and lots of it

The snow conditions around Swan Valley, Manitoba, are some of the best in the province.

by Karen Kornelsen
trees, snow, a single snowmobile and blue skies on a snowmobiling trail
Swan River, MB

Scenic bush trails, rolling hills and warm-up shacks

Sledders in Manitoba's Swan River Valley will find scenic and rewarding snowmobiling here, with fully equipped warm-up shacks along the way.

by Karen Kornelsen

Snowmobile-friendly businesses near Swan River