Did you know? Our Urban and Rural Roads crew manages 681 lane kilometers of roads? That's the same as driving the length of Austria, from Toronto to Montreal, or from Port Hope to Sudbury. Normally, that’s a 7-8 hour drive at 90-100 km/h. But now imagine crawling along in snowy, icy conditions while plowing and salting... oh, and sometimes having to go over the same stretch multiple times if the snow doesn’t stop!
This winter, our snowplows (and their skilled operators) will be out in all conditions to keep Port Hope safe and moving. Let’s give these winter heroes the spotlight they deserve!
With cold weather and snow just around the corner, we want your help naming two of our snowplows! Submissions were open until September 24. Our road crews have selected the top 10 names, and final voting runs from October 8 to 29.
The winning entries will get bragging rights and a photo opportunity with their named plow.
Vote for your favourite!
Name that Snowplow Submissions
Submit your suggested name
Enter your suggested snowplow name in the box below - and keep it clean! Inappropriate entries and those containing profanity will not be displayed or considered. Providing your email is optional and will only be used to contact you if your suggestion is selected as a winner. Be creative, just remember to keep it short, catchy, fun, and appropriate!
23 September, 2025
David Kroeger says:
Plowie McPlowFace
Snowbegone Kenobi
22 September, 2025
Morgy says:
Ctrl. SALT. Delete
Or
Snow Rex!
22 September, 2025
Brent V says:
Plowtonium (like plutonium, but snowy)
22 September, 2025
Brent V says:
Sleetwood Mac
22 September, 2025
Amanda says:
Clear-o-pathra
22 September, 2025
Bob says:
What plow!
21 September, 2025
Jen B says:
Blizzard of Oz
21 September, 2025
Carleigh says:
Zamboni (as per Roger, 8 y/o)
Snow Rosie keeping cozy (as per Delores 5 y/o)
21 September, 2025
WiggyJr says:
Darth Blader
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Slush Muncher
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Snow Hawk
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Derry Digger
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Winter Warrior
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Salty
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Blade
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Snow Drone
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Blizzard Wizard
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Road Thunder
21 September, 2025
Curt Hungerford says:
Plowneywise
21 September, 2025
Tim says:
I would name it (True North strong)
21 September, 2025
Elizabeth Birks says:
Get R Done
20 September, 2025
Tabi mary says:
Sunny snow plow
Mustard blizzard
Golden blizzard
Yellow snowman
Mustard road plow
20 September, 2025
B says:
The Great Flurini - a nod to one of our most storied citizens, The Great Farini
20 September, 2025
Linda says:
I Smell Snow....
20 September, 2025
Linda says:
Up To Snow Good
20 September, 2025
JoJo says:
Flower Plower
(decorated with sixties style flowers)
20 September, 2025
JoJo says:
Farley Plowit
20 September, 2025
Pjones says:
Yeti
19 September, 2025
Sharpy says:
Uranium Ritchie & NoGlow Flo
18 September, 2025
HeatherJ says:
Snow Miser
14 September, 2025
AChainey says:
Tim
14 September, 2025
AChainey says:
Say it again, it's Mr.Plow.
14 September, 2025
AChainey says:
Pushy Push, Snowy Snow
14 September, 2025
AChainey says:
Plowie McPlowerson
12 September, 2025
MJC says:
Frosty the Snowplow or Frosty the Plowman!!
11 September, 2025
Grim says:
Never Cry Plow
Meet the Team
Who's Listening?

Director, Works and Engineering
Manager, Transportation Operations
8 Roads Operators
3 Tandem Axle Plows
1 Single Axle Plow
1 Sidewalk Plow

7 Roads Operators
5 Tandem Axle Plows
1 Grader
Learn more
Snow Clearing Facts:
The Name that Plow initiative is all in good fun, but snow clearing in Port Hope is serious business. With each upcoming winter weather event, our road crews are responsible for clearing approximately 681 kilometres of roadway. The Municipality is able to accomplish this with over 11 pieces of plowing equipment.
Winter Driving and Snow Plow Safety Tips
Check out our winter driving tips and learn more about our schedule, priority levels and free sand bins at porthope.ca/snow-removal.
Hamilton.ca/Snow(External link)