2012 Sno-pass Information for Visitors
Out of Province Visitors It is mandatory for out of province visitors (people who are not residents of Manitoba) to purchase a Sno-pass if they wish to ride on any Manitoba snowmobile trails throughout the winter season. Out of province visitors have the option of either purchasing the seven day Sno-pass or the annual Sno-pass depending on the intended use. The annual Sno-pass for out of province visitors is valid from December 1st – April 30th. Upon purchasing the Sno-pass, visitors must show proof of ownership for the snowmobile and the valid registration of the snowmobile from another jurisdiction. On the registration there must also be an indication of a minimum of $200, 000 third-party liability coverage.
For more information please visit Manitoba Public Insurance.
What is a Sno-pass? By law, a rider must show and have a valid Sno-pass to ride on trails designated by Snowman Inc. A Sno-pass allows snowmobilers to ride on these trails that are groomed and maintained by Snoman Inc. These Sno-passes can be purchased through Manitoba Public insurance or the Snowman Inc. The funds are used to maintain the different trails that are operated by Snoman Inc, and used to financially support the many different clubs across Manitoba. Sno-passes should be purchased per snowmobile. That is, the Sno-pass system does not register the owner to travel on the Snoman Inc. Trails, but it allows the snowmobile to travel on the trail designated by the Snoman Inc. The fine for not having or not displaying valid Sno-pass and sticker (which is to be placed on the off road vehicle plate of the snowmobile) is over $400.
For more information please visit Manitoba Public Insurance.
Who is Snoman? Snowmobilers of Manitoba or Snoman Inc, is a non profit organization that maintains designated snowmobile trails that are found throughout Manitoba. This organization also represents over 50 different snowmobile clubs throughout the province of Manitoba. The Sno-pass program was created in 1994 to stabilize a funding base for the grooming and maintaining of trails throughout the province, as well as the different clubs and organizations that rely on these trials to fulfill their winter tours.
If you require more information on the Sno-pass program, or the Snoman Organization please visit their website or visit the history of the organization.
Where do I purchase a Sno-Pass? A Sno-pass can be purchased at any authorized Autopac agency. That is, anywhere that Autopac is sold. For a complete listing of Autopac agencies in your area please visit Manitoba Public Insurance’s Broker Locator.
You can pay for your Sno-pass using cash, Master Card, Visa, money order, or debit.
For more information please visit Manitoba Public Insurance.
When do I purchase a Sno-pass? You can purchase a Sno-pass at anytime during the year, however if you are intending to purchase an annual pass it must be purchased before the riding season which starts on December 1st. A seven day Sno-pass can be purchased at anytime throughout the riding season.
For more information please visit Manitoba Public Insurance.
Cost There are two different types of Sno-passes that you can purchase if you are intending to use the Manitoba snowmobile trails this winter and are an out of province visitor. They vary from annually, to a seven day Sno-pass. Listed below are the prices as per Manitoba Public Insurance for the 2011/2012 winter season: An annual Sno-pass is paid annually and is valid for 1 riding (until April 30th) season costs $125.00 Seven day Sno-pass is valid for only seven days, but can be purchased and anytime throughout the season costs $60.50
For more information please visit Manitoba Public Insurance.
Maps Maps of the trail can be found through the Snoman group, at their office on Henderson Highway or at any Autopac dealer that was listed above. Maps are also provided at the Explore Manitoba Centre at the Forks on 21 Forks Market Road.
More information If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Sno-pass you can contact Manitoba Public Insurance or Snoman Inc. Their information is available below:
Manitoba Public Insurance Box 6300 Room B100, 234 Donald Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4A4 Phone: 204-985-7000 or toll free: 1-800-665-2410 Online: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/
Snoman Inc. 2121 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 1P8 Phone: 204-940-SLED(7553) Email: info@snoman.mb.ca Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Online: http://snoman.mb.ca/
