Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQs are full of event information. For more information, email faqs@worldsnowmobileinvasion.com

- Answers provided by World Snowmobile Invasion planning committee. Last updated February 10, 2015

  • GENERAL FAQs

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    1. Are there family events?
      Yes many events are family oriented.
      • Golden Triangle Guided Tour – 2 days, Wednesday/Thursday February 11/12
      • Millar Western Ice Sculptures Carving Event is Wednesday, February 11 from 4pm – 7pm at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Seniors Hall, 5212 – 50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • ASA Snowmobile Parade (world record breaking ride of over 820 snowmobiles), Thursday, February 12. Registration 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Parade Starts at 7:00pm
      • Silver Summit Guided Tour, Friday, February 13 from 7:30am – 4:00pm
      • BRP/Polaris Freestyle Show is Friday, February 13 from 6:00pm – 9:30pm at the Westward Community Centre, 8 km s on Hwy 32 from Whitecourt, Parking available
      • Pancake Breakfast, Saturday February 14 from 7:30am to 10:00am at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Seniors Hall, 5212 -50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • ASA Jamboree is Saturday, February 14 from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Registration at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Seniors Hall, 5212 – 50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • Live Entertainment at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Saturday February 14 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Seniors Hall, 5212 – 50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • Rally prizes and Polaris Giveaway, Saturday February 14 at 4:00pm at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Seniors Hall, 5212 – 50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • Pancake Breakfast, Sunday February 15 from 7:30am to 10:00am at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Seniors Hall, 5212 -50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • World Snowmobile Rally, February 15 from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Registration at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Seniors Hall, 5212 – 50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • Live Entertainment at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Saturday February 14 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Seniors Hall, 5212 – 50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • Rally prizes and Ski Doo Giveaway, February 15 at 4:00pm at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre, Seniors Hall, 5212 – 50 Street, Downtown Whitecourt
      • BRP/Polaris Freestyle Show is Sunday, February 15 from 6:00pm-9:30pm at the Westward Community Centre, 8 km s on Hwy 32 from Whitecourt, Parking available
    2. Can I purchase a ticket package at the event?
      You can purchase a ticket package if there are ticket packages still available. We have 1250 tickets available. We expect all ticket packages to be sold out prior to the event. You can purchase Freestyle Show tickets at the gate at the Westward Community Centre. You can purchase Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. and Secure Energy World Snowmobile Showcase tickets at the WSI Ticket Office at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre (Seniors Circle) or at the door at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre until sold out.
    3. What do I get for a gold ticket, silver ticket or a bronze ticket?
      GOLD PACKAGE $170
      • 1 Ticket to each BRP/Polaris Freestyle Show – Friday & Sunday
      • 1 Ticket to Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. - Friday
      • 1 Entry per day for World Snowmobile Rally/ASA Jamboree - Saturday & Sunday
      • 1 Snowmobile Raffle Ticket per day – Saturday & Sunday
      • 1 Ticket to Secure Energy World Snowmobile Showcase – Saturday

      SILVER PACKAGE $130
      • 1 Ticket to BRP/Polaris Freestyle Show – Friday
      • 1 Ticket to Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. - Friday
      • 1 Entry for World Snowmobile Rally/ASA Jamboree - Saturday
      • 1 Snowmobile Raffle Ticket – Saturday
      • 1 Ticket to Secure Energy World Snowmobile Showcase – Saturday

      BRONZE PACKAGE $100
      • 1 Ticket to BRP/Polaris Freestyle Show – Friday
      • 1 Ticket to Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. - Friday
      • 1 Ticket to Secure Energy World Snowmobile Showcase – Saturday
    4. How much are the packages?

      GOLD PACKAGE $170 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday

      SILVER PACKAGE $130 - Friday & Saturday

      BRONZE PACKAGE $100 - Friday & Saturday Non-Riders

      When you order online you will be charged a fee for transaction, visa and shipping.
    5. I tried ordering my tickets on-line and it kept timing me out.
      There are a couple of ways to order tickets. You can go here > BUY TICKETS or go directly to ticketweb.ca and type in Whitecourt Trailblazers or World Snowmobile Invasion.
    6. I have been waiting for my tickets in the mail and they have not come in yet. What should I do?
      If you indicated online that you did not want a paper ticket mailed to you, your name will be sent to us indicating you selected will call. You can pick up your tickets on Friday at the Pre-Registration at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre at the Seniors Hall. If you don’t make it to the hall, it will be at the BRP/Polaris Freestyle Show. Go to Will Call for Ticket Packages. At that time, you will be checked off and you will be given a colored lanyard according to the ticket package you purchased.
    7. I have lost my ticket. What do I do?
      Please contact us as soon as possible. We may be able to assist you.
    8. Is there lots of parking at the events?

      Rallies & ASA Snowmobile Parade – Parking at Rotary Park. If the main parking lot is full, we have an overflow parking lot. Overflow parking will be off of 47th Street past the Baptist Church. Download the Venue/Shuttle/Parking Map for designated parking lot locations.

      BRP/Polaris Freestyle Show at the Westward Community Centre, 8km south on Hwy 32. There are numerous parking lots/areas, watch for parking attendants.
    9. I am afraid I am going to lose my ticket or it will get wrecked for the weekend. Are there extras?
      When you go to your first event you will pick up a lanyard with a card that displays your ticket package purchase. You will use this lanyard all weekend to get into various events.
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  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE GUIDED TOUR FAQs

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    1. Can I participate only one day of the Golden Triangle Guided Tour?
      If you are interested in participating in the tour, you MUST pre-register online on or before February 8, 2015. There is a maximum registration of 200 riders. Then on Wednesday February 11, complete your registration and pay the registration fee of $30 at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre from 7:30 am – 8:30am for both days. This tour is two (2) days. You will ride to Swan Hills then to Fox Creek on Wednesday. Return by bus that evening. Then catch the bus back to Fox Creek on Thursday. Then ride back to Whitecourt. THIS TOUR IS FOR BOTH DAYS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
    2. Do I have to Pre-Register?
      You have to pre-register online for the Golden Triangle Tour. We have to advise our hosts of numbers of sledders for lunch and dinner. In addition, we have to ensure adequate fuel is available. We will be busing from Fox Creek to Whitecourt and back the next day, therefore we need to secure your space on the bus. You must Pre-Register on or before February 8, 2015. Maximum 200 riders. Pre-register early to ensure a spot.
    3. Can our children go on the Golden Triangle Ride or Silver Summit Ride?
      Yes they are able to be a passenger on a sled or ride a sled. The 2-day Golden Triangle Ride is 339 km and is recommended for intermediate to advanced riders. The 1-day Silver Summit Tour is 178 km.
    4. I can’t find my confirmation of pre-registration for the tours? It doesn’t send me an email?
      Look in your junk/trash or all mail.
    5. I waited a long time for the system to register me, it looks like I am not registered for the Silver Summit Guided Tour?
      On the Silver Summit Guided Tour it may take up to an hour for the confirmation to return.
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  • MILLAR WESTERN ICE SCULPTURES FAQs

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    1. What time is the Ice Carving for the public?
      Public can go and carve an ice block from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm or until supplies last. We have approximately 150 ice blocks for carving.
    2. Do I need to bring anything?
      There will be gloves, chisels and goggles as safety tools. Wear warm clothing as you will be outdoors (under the tent).
    3. What do you do with the ice?
      You can carve anything you like out of the block of ice.
    4. Do I get to help build the sled? Can I watch?
      The sled will be carved off site, but brought to the site and put together. You can see the finished product at 12:00 pm.
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  • ASA SNOWMOBILE PARADE FAQs

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    1. How many sleds are you expecting?
      We are expecting around 1000 sleds to participate. We are hoping to see antique sleds, kids riding their little sleds and all other sleds – new and old, trail or mountain sleds
    2. Do I have to register for the parade?

      After you park and offload, follow the signs to the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre and get in line with the other sleds.

      You must register for the parade. Look for a volunteer in the line up and wait at your sled until you are registered and receive a lanyard. You must not leave your sled until you do so, otherwise you will not be registered as a participant in the Guinness World Record Parade.

      For all the parade details and downloads, go to the ASA Snowmobile Parade page.

    3. What is the parade route?
      For all the parade details and downloads, go to the ASA Snowmobile Parade page.
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  • WORLD SNOWMOBILE RALLY / ASA JAMBOREE FAQs

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    1. Do I have to purchase a ticket package to ride in the World Snowmobile Rally/ASA Jamboree
      NO. You can register at the Rally Registration for snowmobiling. You do not need a ticket package to ride. If you are interested in the entertainment you can purchase Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. and Secure Energy World Snowmobile Showcase tickets at the WSI Ticket Office at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre (Seniors Circle) or at the door at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre until sold out.
    2. Do I have to have registration and insurance for the Rally?
      Yes! All information is required and you should be able to provide information upon request.
    3. How much is a trail pass or a day pass?

      A trail pass is required to ride on all trails in Alberta. A Trail Pass is $80 or a Day Pass is $20.

      You can purchase a trail pass or day pass each day at rally registration.
    4. How much does it cost to ride in the rally? Is there a fee?

      Yes! We have a registration fee of $20. You will get a passport for that registration. You will take it with you to every check point and get it stamped by an ambassador of that country. Your passport number gives you one (1) entry to win prizes. You will also get 1 (one) ticket for the sled raffle of the day. Saturday – Polaris Raffle. Sunday – Ski Doo Raffle.

      You may purchase more than one registration (passport) to increase your chances to win prizes.

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  • WESTERN CANADIAN FESTIVAL brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. FAQs

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    1. Is the Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. what was formerly called Beer Fest?
      Yes. Beer Fest has been renamed the Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc.
    2. I heard the Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. has been moved?
      Yes the Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. has been moved to town, scheduled after the Freestyle Show at the Westward Community Centre. The new location is the Allan & Jean Millar Center. Doors open at 9:00 pm.
    3. What is the dress code for the party?
      It is a western themed party. Wear your cowboy boots, cowboy hat and jeans. We are celebrating Canada.
    4. Who is the band?
      BOOM CHUCKA BOYS – representing Western Canada. The Boom Chucka Boys seem to have a knack for walking the fine line between many musical stylings. A whole lot of country, with a splash of rock n’ roll. Sprinkle in some gospel, and a little bit of soul. Heavily inspired by all era’s of music they pull from the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, CCR, The Band, Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, and Zac Brown Band. Front man Ryan Langlois' stage presence, showmanship and voice are one of a kind in today's country music landscape! Nominated for the Canadian Country Music Associations 2014 Group/Duo Of The Year.
    5. Can you buy tickets at the door?

      You can purchase Western Canadian Festival brought to you by 1st Choice Truck & Car Wash Inc. at the WSI Ticket Office at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre (Seniors Circle) or at the door at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre until sold out.

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  • SECURE ENERGY WORLD SNOWMOBILE SHOWCASE FAQs

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    1. Is this a dinner and a dance, like the traditional ASA Jamboree?

      No. We have given the Jamboree a twist this year. We are having international cuisine available that you can purchase from a vendor. The food booths will have food from Canada, USA, Norway, Finland, Japan and Sweden. You can purchase how much you like or what you like. The portions will be in appetizers sizes

      You can purchase alcohol from these countries as well, look for the specialty bar areas.

      The entertainment is showcasing the 6 countries as well.

      • ALAN DOYLE - representing CANADA

        Alan Doyle is from the small fishing village of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. He joined forces with friends and they started GREAT BIG SEA more than 20 years ago creating 9 albums, 2 DVD releases, declared Gold & Platinum and selling 1.2 Million copies in Canada. Great Big Sea has toured around the World and in Canada the USA, Great Big Sea are considered a major concert attraction and play sold out theatres and hockey arenas across the continent.

        Alan has stepped out on his own as a solo artist and released his solo Album "Boy on Bridge" with classic rock & roll sounds including the hit "I’ve Seen A Little". www.alandoyle.ca

      • ARRIVAL – ABBA Tribute Band – representing SWEDEN

        ARRIVAL, the Official ABBA Tribute Band, is an authentic sounding, seven piece tribute to Abba. They perform in full costumes, similar to the actual styles worn by the original Abba.

        Playing hundreds of sold out live shows, the ABBA tribute band ARRIVAL has a sound and stage show has been honed and fine tuned to such a degree that they have many times actually been mistaken for the real ABBA! You will always find the crowd singing along with all of ABBA's famous and well known tunes during ARRIVAL's exciting high energy live stage show!

      • DREAMS – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band – representing USA

        Dreams is the Ultimate tribute to Fleetwood Mac. They perform in full costumes, similar to the actual styles worn by the original Fleetwood Mac in the 70s & 80s. You will be amazed at how close Dreams - North America's tribute to Fleetwood Mac, looks and sounds like the original Fleetwood Mac. They take you back in time so you can experience this amazing music all over again!

      • Opening the show we will have the Alexis Native Dancers from Whitecourt and area.
      • Japanese Drummers are booked and ready to wow you with their drumming abilities.
    2. Can you buy tickets at the door?

      You can purchase Secure Energy World Snowmobile Showcase at the WSI Ticket Office at the Canadian Tire Welcome Centre (Seniors Circle) or at the door at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre until sold out.

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