snowplow with the words "Name that snowplow"


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!

It’s time to name our snowplows, and we need your help! After sorting through more than 200 clever and creative submissions, our Roads team has picked their top 10 favourites. Now it’s up to YOU to choose the winners! Round up your kids, friends, and family, have some fun reading the list, and vote for your favourite. Voting is open until October 29. Let’s give our plows the coolest names on the road.

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?

Jeanette Davidson
Director, Works and Engineering
David Beckett
Manager, Transportation Operations
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Urban Roads Team

8 Roads Operators
3 Tandem Axle Plows
1 Single Axle Plow
1 Sidewalk Plow

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Rural Roads Team

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.

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