Snow Management
The Town of Canmore manages snow and ice in a manner that makes best efforts to provide safe access for all users of the transportation network and public facilities. We use a variety of methods to manage icy conditions. These include salt, sand, rock chips and anti-icing solution. Crews continuously monitor and address concerns on all roads, as required, based on weather conditions.
Snow and ice mitigation is attempted if possible prior to snow events, and snow plowing typically takes precedence over snow removal. You can read more in the pdf Snow and Ice Control Policy (2.78 MB) .
Snow Plowing Priority Routes
We follow priority maps for snow plowing on streets and pathways. You can view the street and pathway priority maps below (click to expand).
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Priority 1 Roadways - Arterials, collectors, school bus routes, school zones, public transit routes, handicapped parking stalls on roadways
- Plowing to commence after a minimum of 2cm of snow accumulation
- Plowed within 24 hours of a snowfall ending
Priority 1 Active Transportation - Transit stops, crosswalks, wheelchair ramps
- Plowing to commence after a minimum of 2cm of snow accumulation
- Plowed within 24 hours of a snowfall ending
Priority 2 Roadways - Downtown core, industrial areas, emergency accesses
- Plowing to commence after a minimum of 5cm of snow accumulation
- Plowed within 48 hours of a snowfall ending
Priority 2 Active Transportation - Pathways, sidewalks, cycling routes, on-street bicycle lanes
- Plowing to commence after a minimum of 5cm of snow accumulation
- Plowed within 48 hours of a snowfall ending
Priority 3 Roadways - Local roads, parking lots, laneways
- Plowed only as necessary or required
Priority 3 Active Transportation - Bicycle corrals
- Hand clearing within 72 hours of a snowfall ending
