Where to cool off during heat wave in Oakville

Oakville residents will want to make sure they have a cool place to hang out in over the rest of the week.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Halton Region with hot and humid conditions expected to last Wednesday (July 26) through to Friday.

Temperatures today expected to reach 30 degrees, while Thursday will be slightly cooler with very humid and a humidex   values in the upper 30s. Friday will be very hot with humidex values reaching 40.

Cooler temperatures are expected for Saturday.

Residents are reminded to watch for the effects of heat, including swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

If you need a place to cool off, Oakville Public Libraries and some town facilities are designated cooling centres that are available to the public during their hours of operation.

These facilities will offer an air-conditioned space for people to rest and grab a cool drink of water. Facilities will be available during our hours of operation only.

Oakville’s cooling centres can be found at:

Public Library Locations

• Oakville Public Library, Central Branch, 120 Navy St. (9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Oakville Public Library, Clearview Branch, 2860 Kingsway Dr. (3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
• Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch (Glen Abbey Community Centre), 1415 Third Line, (9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Oakville Public Library, White Oaks Branch, 1070  McCraney St. E, (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Oakville Public Library, Iroquois Ridge Branch (Iroquois Ridge Community Centre), 1051 Glenashton Dr. (9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Oakville Public Library, Woodside Branch, 1274 Rebecca St., (9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Oakville Public Library, Sixteen Mile Branch, 3250 Neyagawa Blvd, (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Town Locations

• Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line
• Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive
• Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street
• Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road
• River Oaks Community Centre, 2400 Sixth Line
• Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard
• Trafalgar Park Community Centre, 133 Rebecca Street

During heat alerts and warm weather, the following is recommended:

• Drink lots of water (avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages)
• Check regularly on children, neighbours, the elderly, persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses
• Stay in an air-conditioned place (if possible) and only go outdoors during the coolest part of the day
• Limit outdoor exercise
• Avoid the sun by wearing loose-fitting clothing, hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before going outside.