Wasaga Snowmobile Club aims to break Guinness World Record

The Wasaga Snowmobile Club and Sledheads 4 Kids will attempt on Feb. 15 to set the world's largest snowmobile parade, seeking to top the 1,047-vehicle record; registration fees and donations will be split between local food banks and Amici Children's Camps.

The Wasaga Snowmobile Club and Sledheads 4 Kids plan to attempt a Guinness World Record for the world's largest snowmobile parade on Feb. 15. Organizers say the event is meant to bring excitement back to local snowmobiling and to raise funds for area charities. The current record of 1,047 snowmobiles was set by Alberta's Whitecourt Trailblazers in 2015. Club leaders also noted Wasaga Beach's history as a snowmobile hub and hope the event draws a strong turnout. Key details: - Date and goal: The parade is set for Feb. 15 and will attempt to surpass the 1,047-snowmobile record. - Charity beneficiaries: Proceeds from registrations and donations will be split between local food banks and Amici Children's Camps; named food banks include Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank, Barrie Food Bank, St. Vincent De Paul's food bank in Collingwood, and the Georgian Bay Food Network in Midland. - Registration and donations: Online registration in advance is required; in-person registration is $15 per snowmobile and non-perishable food items will be accepted at the event. - Schedule and logistics: Registration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast; the parade will depart Wasaga Sports Park at 1888 Klondike Park Road at 11:30 a.m. in waves of 50 at a time. - Requirements: Proof of a valid Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails permit and insurance is required at check-in. Summary: If the attempt succeeds, the record would return to Ontario and the event would spotlight local charities and the Wasaga Beach snowmobiling community. The immediate next step is the planned Feb. 15 parade and the on-site registration and verification process; the final outcome will be determined after the attempt.