Ontario’s recent January thaw is ending abruptly as a significant cold front moves into the province. Many communities can expect 5–15 cm of snow by mid‑week, and temperatures will dip sharply by 10–15°C, with wind chill values making it feel closer to -20°C in exposed areas. A series of Arctic air masses will dominate the rest of January, increasing the likelihood of snow and icy conditions on roads and walkways throughout the region.
With this return to winter conditions, access to dependable bulk road salt becomes essential for municipalities, businesses, contractors and property managers. Having treated salt and bulk salt on hand helps maintain safe roads, parking lots and pedestrian areas when heavy snow and frigid temperatures strike.
How Draglam Salt Supports Winter Preparedness
Ontario’s winter weather can change quickly, and Draglam Salt has established one of the province’s most extensive networks of bulk salt pickup locations and depots to ensure contractors and property managers can get the salt they need. We supply high‑quality road salt, treated salt and other de‑icing solutions across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario, with salt pick‑up depots positioned to serve major population and travel corridors.
Draglam Salt uses advanced loaders capable of moving 6–7 tonnes of treated salt per bucket, allowing for efficient handling of large orders and rapid response when winter storms arrive.
Key Pickup Locations in Ontario
Below are some of our main depots where customers can obtain bulk salt, treated salt and associated products:
Draglam Salt (Concord/Vaughan) depot – Central depot open year‑round, supporting the GTA and beyond.
Draglam Salt (Brampton) depot – Serves Peel Region and nearby areas.
Draglam Salt (Etobicoke/Toronto West) depot – Western Toronto area access point.
Draglam Salt (Mississauga) depot – Bulk rock salt available in Mississauga.
Draglam Salt (Oakville) depot – Serves Halton Region and surrounding customers.
Draglam Salt (Bradford) depot – Northern GTA access point.
Draglam Salt (Oshawa Docks) depot – Eastern GTA and Durham area service.
Draglam Salt (Scarborough) depot – Provides road salt access for Scarborough/Markham customers.
Draglam Salt (St. Catharines/Niagara) depot – Serving the Niagara Region and southern Ontario.
Draglam Salt (Windsor) depot – Southwestern Ontario access point.
In addition to these depots, Draglam Salt also offers service in Ottawa, providing bulk rock salt to eastern Ontario customers.
Plan Ahead for Winter Conditions
Given the forecasted return of snow and frigid Arctic air across Ontario this week, now is the time to secure your supply of bulk salt and treated salt. Whether you are responsible for commercial properties, municipal snow clearing or private winter maintenance, visiting your nearest Draglam Salt pickup location ensures that you have the materials you need to maintain safety and operations under severe weather conditions.
Maintaining an adequate supply of road salt and treated salt not only helps protect vehicles and people from hazardous surfaces but also supports more efficient snow and ice management during prolonged cold periods. Trust Draglam Salt to keep your winter operations on track.
(Credit: The Weather Network)