$100 per sled
Holds your spot when you book. The rest is due on the day.
Kestrel Lake, Ontario · Season open Dec 18 – Mar 29
Ride the backcountry.
Guided snowmobile tours and rentals on 240 km of private trails. No experience needed. We teach you before you go.
- 2 h – full dayTours from $149
- All includedSled, fuel, gear, trail pass
- Ages 6+Drivers 16+ with a licence
Six ways to ride.
Pick one, or mix them. Prices are per sled unless it says otherwise.
Guided tours
2 hours to a full day. A guide leads, you ride.
from $149Rentals
Ride on your own on 240 km of marked trails.
from $199/dayPrivate groups
Your own guide and schedule. 4 to 40 people.
from $129/personRiding gear
Suit, boots, mitts and helmet, rated to −40°.
free on tours · $25/dayTrail passes
Bring your own sled. Groomed nightly.
$45/day · $260/seasonRide & stay
A tour plus a night at the lake. One booking.
from $349/personToday at Kestrel Lake.
Updated 7:05 am by Jess, lead guide. We post conditions every morning.
LiveSat, Jan 17
Temperature−12°Feels like −19° · wind 14 km/h NW
Snow base68cm+12 cm new in 24 h
Lake ice38cmSafe for tours
Trails open212of 240 kmHemlock Pass groomed at 4 am
TimeTourSledsStatus
Seats come straight from our fleet. When a sled is booked, it disappears here.
Bad weather? We make the call by 7 am (3 pm for night rides) and text you either way. If we cancel, you choose: a full refund or a free new date.
Cancellation rulesNever ridden? Good.
Most of our riders are first-timers. Here's who can ride and what happens before you go.
Who can ride
Drivers
16 or older, with a valid driver's licence.
Passengers
6 or older, and tall enough to reach the footrests. Kids ride with a parent.
Under 6
Not on tours. Ask us about a private family ride on the lake.
How hard is it?
- EasyGroomed, flat trails. Up to 40 km/h. Perfect for first-timers.
- IntermediateHills and twisty trails. Up to 60 km/h.
- AdvancedDeep snow and off-trail. You need riding experience.
Your first 30 minutes
- 01Check in10 min
Show your licence. Sign your waiver on your phone if you haven't yet.
- 02Gear up10 min
Suit, boots, mitts and helmet, already sized for you.
- 03Learn the sled20 min
Throttle, brake, hand signals, then a practice loop.
- 04RideGo
Your guide leads. A second guide rides at the back.
Meet your guides
Every guide holds wilderness first aid and avalanche training, and carries a radio and a satellite beacon.
What's included.
No surprises at the counter. Here's what you get and what costs extra.
- Snowmobile
- Fuel
- Helmet
- Suit, boots & mitts
- Trail pass
- Guide
- 20-min orientation
- Hot drink & snack
$1,000 card hold
Released when the sled comes back. Add Damage Cover for $35 and the most you'd pay is $250.
Free up to 72 h
Closer than that, move your date for free. If we cancel for weather, it never costs you.
Plan a private group.
Your own guide, your own pace. Teams, family trips, birthdays and travel planners.
Ride & stay.
Packages with our lodging partners. One booking, one bill, and you ride from the door.
Kestrel Lake Lodge
Lodge weekend
- 2 nights, breakfast included
- Ridge & Lakes tour
- Trails start at the door
from $689/person
Pine Hollow Cabins
Cabin crew
- Private cabin for up to 6
- 2 nights + 2-day sled rental
- Gear and trail passes included
from $1,890/cabin
Kestrel Lake Lodge
Aurora getaway
- 1 night + late checkout
- Aurora Night Ride
- Fireside dinner
from $349/person
Haliburton Inn · shuttle
Town & trail
- Hotel in town, 2 nights
- Free shuttle to the lodge
- First Tracks tour
from $329/person
Book in 3 minutes.
Live seats, real sleds. Everyone in your group signs their own waiver on their own phone.
- 1Pick a tour and time
You see exactly how many sleds are left.
- 2Add your riders
Names and ages. We check who can drive.
- 3Everyone signs a waiver
Each rider gets their own link.
- 4Tell us your sizes
Your gear is set aside before you arrive.
- 5Get the morning text
Tour on? Meeting time? You'll know by 7 am.
Sat, Jan 17
First Tracks
9:006 of 8 sleds leftSelect
13:003 of 8 sleds left✓
15:30Full
Riders · 4
Who's coming?
Alex, 41Driver
Sam, 38Driver
Mia, 12Passenger
Leo, 9Passenger
✓ 2 sleds · kids ride with a parent
Waivers
3 of 4 signed
AlexSigned
SamSigned
Mia (by Alex)Signed
LeoLink sent
Resend link
Gear
Sizes
AlexL11M
SamM8S
MiaXS5Y
LeoY3Y
✓ Kit set aside on rack B
Messages · 6:58 am
Northbound
✓ Your tour is ON today. Meet at the base lodge at 12:15. It's −14°, so wear a base layer. See you soon!
Northbound
Parking is by the red sign. Coffee's on us.
Before you come.
- WearThermal base layers and warm socks. No jeans. We give you the rest.
- BringYour driver's licence, sunglasses, and a snack if you like.
- Arrive45 minutes before your tour. The lodge is heated and has washrooms.
Meeting pointKestrel Lake Base Lodge1480 Kestrel Lake Rd, Haliburton, ON · free parking
Do I need any experience?
No. Easy tours are made for first-timers, and every tour starts with a 20-minute orientation and a practice loop.
Can my kids come?
Yes. Kids 6 and up ride as passengers with a parent or guardian. Drivers must be 16+ with a valid driver's licence.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We decide by 7 am (3 pm for night rides) and text you. If we cancel, you pick a full refund or a free new date.
Can I ride a sled on my own?
Yes. Pick "1 per sled" when you book. It costs the driver rate for each sled.
Will I be cold?
Our suits, boots and mitts are rated to −40°. Guides stop for warm-ups, and every tour has a hot drink.
Can I bring my own snowmobile?
Yes. Buy a trail pass ($45 a day or $260 a season) at the lodge or online. Trails are groomed every night.
