During a heat warning or alert, it is important to spend time in cool spaces. When outdoor temperatures are high, even workplaces and homes can be very hot and increase the risk of heat illness. Several cities and towns in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region operate specialized cooling centres, or encourage people to use other public spaces to cool down (like libraries and community centres). Misting and water fill station stations may also be provided during a heat event.
The facilities below become cooling centres in the following cities when Environment Canada issues a heat warning or Vancouver Coastal Health issues an extreme heat alert.
Cooling centres (as of July 30, 2021):
Location
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Hours
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Bowen Island Library Annex, 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd.
| July 30, 10 am – 8 pm and July 31, 12 pm – 8 pm
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For up-to-date information on cooling centres in North Vancouver, please visit the
City of North Vancouver website and the
District of North Vancouver website.
Location
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Hours
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Capilano Library, 3045 Highland Blvd.
| Check with location
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Civic Plaza, 126 14th St. W.
| Check with location
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Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd.
| Check with location
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Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Rd.
| Check with location
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Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
| Check with location
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Moodyville Park, 759 E. 3rd St.
| Check with location
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North Vancouver City Library, 120 14th St. West
| Visit the library website for hours
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North Vancouver Recreation Centres
| Hours vary by location
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Parkgate Library, 3675 Banff Court
| Check with location
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Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court
| Check with location
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Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre, 931 Lytton St.
| Check with location
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The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way
| Check with location
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Waterfront Park, 200 West Esplanade
| Check with location
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Victoria Park West, 160 W. Keith Rd.
| Check with location
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For up-to-date information on cooling centres in Richmond, please visit the City of Richmond website.
Location
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Hours
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Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Rd.
| Available for drop-ins July 30 to July 31.
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South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd.
| Available for drop-ins July 30 to July 31.
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Location
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Hours
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Brennan Park Recreation Centre (Black Tusk Room), 1009 Centennial Way
| Check with location
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The 55 Activity Centre (Great Room), 1201 Village Green Way
| Check with location
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Location
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Hours
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Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier St.
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Visit website for library hours
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Location
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Hours
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Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier St.
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main St.
| Daily, 9 am – 11 pm
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Evelyne Saller Centre, 320 Alexander St.
| Monday to Friday, 9 am – 11 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 10 pm
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Gathering Place, 609 Helmcken St.
| Daily, 9 am – midnight
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Hillcrest Centre, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Blvd.
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Killarney Community Centre, 6260 Killarney St.
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, 990 W. 59th Ave.
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 1 Kingsway
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Ray-Cam Community Centre, 920 E Hastings St.
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
| Daily, 9 am – 8 pm
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Vancouver Public Library branches
| Hours vary by location
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