Callaghan Valley Snowmobile Tour: 3 hours, beginner trails

Ride beginner trails through Callaghan Valley to a historic goldmine site

A three-hour snowmobile tour in Callaghan Valley designed for first-time riders and families, with a professional guide, full gear and training included. Kids aged 5–12 ride free with a paying adult. Drivers must be 19+ with a valid license. Child passengers need a minimum height of 48 inches. The tour operates in all weather, so dress in warm layers.

Options for this experience

3 options

From CA$ 334.95 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Two-person ride (1 adult, 1 child) Available from 4 Jan 2027 · 09:30 and 13:00 Guide in English Up to 2 people One adult and one child as passengers: the driver and the passenger are aged 5–12. Drivers must be 19 or older and hold a full, unrestricted license. Maximum combined weight of guests is 400 lbs.

Single Rider Available from 4 Jan 2027 · 09:30 and 13:00 Guide in English Up to 1 people One adult driving their own snowmobile. The driver must be 19 or older and hold a full, unrestricted license (equivalent to a BC Class 5).

Two-person ride (2 adults) Available from 4 Jan 2027 · 09:30 and 13:00 Guide in English Up to 2 people Driver and passenger aged 13 and up. Drivers must be 19 or older and hold a full, unrestricted license. Maximum combined weight of guests is 400 lbs.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Beginner snowmobile tour in Callaghan Valley

• Meet guide and gear up
• Receive snowmobile training
• Ride through Callaghan Valley
• Visit NorthAir Goldmine site
• Return to starting point

What’s included

• Three-hour snowmobile tour with roundtrip shuttle transport.
• professional guide leading the ride.
• hands-on training before you ride.
• helmet, gloves and goggles.
• kids aged 5–12 ride free with a paying adult.

Times

• Monday and Tuesday 09:30 13:00

Last departure this season: 30 Nov

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Before you book

Group Up to 14 2 group tours ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 14h before

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

Operated by Canadian Wilderness Adventures

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The experience

Three hours round trip means you spend the morning or afternoon riding wide, winding trails at a pace built for beginners. A professional guide leads the way, handling the route while you focus on the ride itself. The tour includes shuttle transport to the trailhead, hands-on training before you mount up, and the full riding time through the valley: no separate fees for any of it.

The route takes you through Callaghan Valley to the NorthAir Goldmine site, a historic backcountry landmark that marks the turnaround point. You're on a snowmobile the whole way, not watching from a vehicle or walking between stops. The trails stay wide and manageable, which is what makes this work for families and anyone picking up the sport for the first time. Helmet, gloves and goggles come with the tour. Bring or borrow warm layers, winter jacket, snow pants and boots.

Drivers must be 19 or older with a valid driver's license (BC Class 5 or Class 6 equivalent). Child passengers need to be at least 5 years old and 48 inches tall to fit the gear. A release of liability form is mandatory for everyone, and anyone under 19 needs a parent or guardian to sign it. The maximum combined weight on a snowmobile is 400 pounds, and the operator requires at least one adult per group of up to seven snowmobiles to speak conversational English.

Top questions

Can my 6-year-old ride on a snowmobile with me?

Child passengers must be at least 5 years old and a minimum of 48 inches tall to fit into the smallest helmet. If your child meets both requirements, they can ride as a passenger on the same snowmobile with you.

What's included in the three-hour tour?

The tour includes roundtrip shuttle transport to the trailhead, on-site training before you ride, helmet and gloves and goggles, and the full three hours of ride time through Callaghan Valley to the NorthAir Goldmine site.

Do I need a driver's license to ride a snowmobile on this tour?

Yes. Drivers must be 19 years or older and carry a valid driver's license equivalent to a BC Class 5 or Class 6 license. Passengers of any age (5+) do not need a license.

What should I wear for the ride?

Bring warm layered clothing, a winter jacket, snow pants, ski goggles, winter gloves and winter boots. The tour operates in all weather conditions. Limited outerwear is available to borrow if you're missing any pieces, but the operator strongly encourages you to bring your own winter gear.

What is the NorthAir Goldmine site?

The NorthAir Goldmine is a historic backcountry landmark in Callaghan Valley that marks the turnaround point of the ride. The tour takes you there as the destination of the trail route.

Can I choose to ride as a passenger instead of driving?

Yes. You can book as a double rider with another adult or with a child (ages 5+), and one of you drives while the other rides as a passenger. Kids aged 5–12 ride free with a paying adult.