Everyone plays an important part in Vaughan’s winter operations efforts – and that includes clearing snow and ice from catch basins, sidewalks and fire hydrants near your property.

The City of Vaughan’s winter operations continue!  Due to heavy snowfall, it may take longer than usual to clear streets, windrows, sidewalks, paths and bicycle lanes. Thank you for your patience – crews are working around the clock to keep Vaughan safe.

The city of Vaughan is being blanketed with snow, and City crews are working around the clock to clear roads and sidewalks. Here are tips on how you can help our winter operations run as smoothly and safely as possible:

Update: the Significant Weather Event ended as of Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

As students return to classes this week, there will be more pedestrians on sidewalks throughout the city. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Vaughan is reminding everyone to stay vigilant, practise physical distancing from others and wear a mask when that is not possible.

Cold winter weather doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to end! The City of Vaughan invites you to venture outside, be active and enjoy Vaughan’s many rinks, trails and winter activities this season.

Outdoor skating rinks

Take in the crisp winter air while skating on one of Vaughan’s five outdoor ice rinks, open until March 2022: