Cooling Centres Open

Due to Environment Canada’s forecasted temperatures in Barrie, all public City facilities are available as cooling centres during normal operating hours. 

During a high heat alert, remember to: 

• Rest frequently in shaded areas.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car.
• Dress in cool, loose clothing and shade your head with a hat or umbrella.
• Check regularly on family, friends or neighbours who are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses and who do not have air conditioning.
• Seek shelter indoors or in the shade.

Here are some other ideas on how to beat the heat:

• Visit one of four beaches along the shores of Kempenfelt Bay. Only Centennial and Johnson’s Beach have lifeguards in the summer. Residents are reminded to practise water safety; there is no substitute for parent supervision. Stay within arm’s reach, swim with a buddy and get trained. Visit barrie.ca/beaches for more information.
• Visit one of the pools located at the City’s recreation centres. Visit barrie.ca/RecDropins for pool schedules.
• Visit a splash pad.