Snow removal in Montreal

A horse-drawn snowplow which appears to be clearing a hockey rink in Montreal.

Each winter, the Canadian city of Montreal clears snow off of roads, sidewalks, and other public throughfares to make it easier and safer to travel.[1] Montreal is the snowiest major city in North America and its snow removal operation is among the largest in the world,[2] costing C$179.7 million in 2020.[3] Montreal sees about 210 cm (82.5 in) of snowfall annually, with at least a centimetre of snow on the ground for nearly four months out of the year.[4]

In a given year, the city removes 300,000 truckloads of snow, representing 10,000 kilometres of city streets. Some three thousand workers are employed as part of the effort.[5][6]

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