Thunder Bay sits on the shore of Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario, with cold, long winters and a service economy that supports a huge region. Contractors serve the port and industrial areas, a university and college, a regional hospital, retail and residential streets on the hillsides above the lake.
We connect Thunder Bay snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Ontario brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Thunder Bay
Cold and long seasons. Extended service months and cold that limits de-icers. See salting and sanding insurance.
Port and industrial clients. Large yards and heavy vehicles. See equipment insurance.
Institutional work. Campus and hospital sites with heavy foot traffic. See institutional snow contractors.
Coverage Thunder Bay Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Snow hauling insurance
- Ontario 60 day notice rule for snow and ice claims
Who We Help in Thunder Bay
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Institutional snow contractors
- Residential snow plow contractors
- Owner operators
Nearby Areas
We also connect contractors across Northern Ontario, including Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.
Local Snow Facts: Thunder Bay
Sidewalks. The City of Thunder Bay clears all sidewalks to a minimum snow pack condition after 5 cm or more accumulates, then sands them, with arterial, collector and core area sidewalks first.
Snow on the road. The City states that residents cannot push snow onto the roadway or across the street onto the boulevard.
City plowing. Plows go out on priority routes after 5 cm, starting at 2 a.m.; residential streets are plowed once 10 cm or more accumulates in one storm, which can take up to 72 hours.
For contractors. Until March 31 there is no parking 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. on arterials, collectors, bus routes and streets next to schools, hospitals and emergency stations. City crews do not remove driveway windrows.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Thunder Bay: Snow removal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find a broker who writes snow removal in Thunder Bay?
Yes. We connect Northwestern Ontario contractors with licensed Ontario brokers who write this business.
How much is snow plow insurance in Thunder Bay?
It depends on your property types, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history. A licensed Ontario broker can quote your specific operation. See how much snow plow insurance costs in Ontario.