Cooling centres
In the event that Environment Canada issues a humidex advisory, the city urges people to cool off in air-conditioned shopping malls, public buildings and local libraries. People should also stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, limit their time in the sun and take other precautions to avoid a heat-related illness.
When the temperatures and humidex values soar, the following city facilities are available for use as a cooling centre by the general public:
| Kitchener City Hall | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Community centres | ||||||||||||||||||
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The city's community centres can be used as cooling centres during their regular hours.
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| Pools and splash pads | ||||||||||||||||||
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For recreational swim schedules at our indoor pools, click the links below: Indoor pools Residents can also cool off in the city's splash pads which are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from late May to early September. |
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| Kitchener Public Library | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kitchener Public Library locations are also available as warming stations. For a list of locations visit the Kitchener Public Library's website.
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Note: The Doon Pioneer Park branch remains open during the community centre renovations. |
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| Kitchener arenas | ||||||||||||||||||
Please note: Locations and available hours are subject to change without notice.
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| Rockway Golf Course - club house | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rockway Golf Course club house will be open Canada Day weekend from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Other considerations
During extreme high temperatures the public is encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness, to see if they need help.
Other at-risk groups include people with chronic and pre-existing illnesses, infants and young children, people on certain medications and those who are marginally housed or homeless.
For more information, visit the Region of Waterloo's public health department's website.