Ottawa winters have a personality all their own. One day you’re skating on the Rideau Canal, the next you’re digging out from a surprise 25‑centimetre snow dump that seems to arrive precisely when you’ve just finished clearing the driveway. And of course, in true local fashion, the city snowplow will inevitably roll by two hours later to gift you a fresh wall of compacted snow—an annual ritual that feels as Canadian as Winterlude itself.
This winter has come in fast and heavy, and Ottawa homeowners are feeling it. With snow piling up early and often, people across the city are rethinking how they deal with the daily ritual of clearing walkways, driveways, and whatever the latest storm leaves behind. It’s the kind of season that reminds you why winter tools matter — not in an abstract way, but in the very real “my back can’t take another round of this” way.
Garant, a long‑familiar name in Canadian garages and sheds, has been leaning into that reality. Their new cordless electric snow blowers weren’t built for gentle flurries; they’re designed for the kind of winter Ottawa actually gets: heavy, wet snow, deep overnight drifts, and those long, stubborn stretches of sub‑zero mornings that make even seasoned residents question their life choices.
Unlike many electric models built for milder climates, Garant’s new cordless lineup is engineered for the deep freeze. Both machines feature high‑performance brushless motors, durable steel construction, and enough battery life to handle a full round of clearing before the next snowfall rolls in.
• Up to 50 minutes of runtime
• Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre on walkways, decks, and smaller driveways
• Quiet enough for early‑morning clearing before the city wakes up
• Up to 60 minutes of runtime
• Built for heavy, compacted snow and end‑of‑driveway berms
• Heated handles for those -20°C mornings
• LED lights for after‑work clearing
• Steel construction built for longevity
“At Garant, we’ve built our legacy on understanding the realities of Canadian winters to design, test and provide functional products for homeowners and professionals alike,” says Pierre-Yves Martin, General Manager at Garant. “Our new electric snow blowers bring that same durability and performance Canadians trust from Garant with the convenience, efficiency, and innovation that define the next generation of outdoor power equipment.”
One thing that often surprises first‑time electric snow‑blower users is the sound—or really, the lack of it. Instead of the usual gas‑powered roar that echoes down the block at 6 a.m., these machines give off more of a steady hum. It’s a small detail, but anyone clearing their driveway before school drop‑off or tackling a late‑night cleanup after work will notice the difference immediately.
In neighbourhoods like Centretown, Hintonburg, and the Glebe—where houses sit close together and winter mornings start early—that quieter approach isn’t just pleasant. It’s neighbourly.
Every local knows the routine: you shovel your driveway, admire your work, head inside for a coffee, and then—like clockwork—the city plow barrels down the street, leaving behind a dense, icy ridge that could double as a small glacier.
It’s a uniquely Ottawa frustration, and it’s exactly the kind of job where a two‑stage, self‑propelled blower earns its keep. The new Garant model is built to chew through that compacted plow pile without the shoulder‑straining effort of manual shovelling.
Winter safety experts continue to emphasize simple but important best practices:
• Push, don’t lift—your back will thank you
• Take breaks and hydrate, even when it’s cold
• Use ergonomic tools to reduce strain
• Team up with neighbours to make the work faster and more social
Cordless blowers fit neatly into this shift toward safer, more efficient winter habits. They’re lighter, easier to store, and require almost no maintenance.
“Our new electric cordless tools offer greater mobility and freedom—no need to worry about cord length or placement. It’s a growing request from both our retailers and their customers. Particular care was given to every technical detail by our experienced design team—from convenient storage to easy electronic controls and sleek design. We’ve truly delivered the best of what the market has to offer.”
With Winterlude in full swing, the canal frozen, and thousands of skaters embracing the season, Ottawa residents know winter is far from finished. More snow is on the way, and this year has already reminded us how relentless the capital’s weather can be. Garant’s new cordless electric snow blowers offer a modern, Canadian‑made answer to a season that never seems to let up.
And if the snowplow rumbles by right after you’ve cleared the driveway—well, at least this year you’ll be ready for round two.
The new Garant cordless electric snowblowers are available at Ottawa area Rona and Canadian Tire stores.
For more information on Garant cordless electric snowblowers, visit https://www.garant.com.
