Cooling and warming centres will provide space for residents to cool down during an extreme heat warning and warm-up during an extreme cold warning. There is no expectation of extra amenities or services at these centres.
As centres are identified, they will be added to this page.
Cooling Centres
The following locations will operate as a cooling centre when an extreme heat and humidity warning is issued. Please note that there may be facility-specific rules that may differ depending on the facility capabilities to adhere to the COVID-19 measures.
| Cambridge |
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Region of Waterloo building
- Location: 150 Main Street, Cambridge
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
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| Kitchener |
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Don McLaren Arena
- Location: 61 Green Street, Kitchener
- Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
- Location: 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
- Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre
- Location: 44 Francis Street South, Kitchener
- Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday
*Limited space available. COVID screening required. Water bottles available.
Region of Waterloo Headquarters
- Location: 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
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| North Dumfries |
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North Dumfries Community Complex
- Location: 2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Regional Library - Ayr
- Location: 137 Stanley Street, Ayr
- Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
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| Waterloo |
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Adult Recreation Centre
- Location: 185 King Street South, Waterloo
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Daily)
Region of Waterloo Building
- Location: 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
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| Wellesley |
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Regional Library - Linwood
- Location: 5279 Ament Line, Linwood
- Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday
Regional Library - St. Clements
- Location: 3605 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday | 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday | 2 to 6 p.m. Friday
Regional Library - Wellesley
- Location: 1137 Henry Street, Wellesley
- Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday | 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
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| Wilmot |
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Regional Library - Baden
- Location: 115 Snyder's Road East, Baden
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday | 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Regional Library - New Dundee
- Location: 1176 Queen Street, New Dundee
- Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday
Regional Library - New Hamburg
- Location: 145 Huron Street, New Hamburg
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday | 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday | 2 to 6 p.m. Friday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Township of Wilmot Administration Complex
- Location:60 Snyders Road West, Baden
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
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| Woolwich |
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Regional Library – Elmira
- Location: 65 Arthur Street South, Elmira
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday | 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday | 2 to 6 p.m. Friday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Regional Library – St. Jacobs
- Location: 29 Queensway Drive, St. Jacobs
- Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday
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