Georgian Bay winters and what they do to pavement

Collingwood sits at the base of the Niagara Escarpment on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, and the local climate is more demanding on pavement than most people expect. Georgian Bay lake-effect snow is heavier and more persistent than what falls further south, and the freeze-thaw cycling that comes with proximity to the bay accelerates surface deterioration on any pavement that was not built on a properly prepared base.

We assess soil conditions on every Collingwood job before quoting, and the base preparation plan reflects what the site actually needs. The paving season in this part of Ontario runs roughly from May through October. Property owners who want work done in a specific window need to book ahead. Commercial properties along the Hurontario corridor face the additional challenge of heavy vehicle traffic combined with freeze-thaw stress. We use commercial-grade asphalt mixes and base depths on every Collingwood commercial job regardless of size.