General Topics and Information - Central East

When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, rest areas are available to residents for relief from extreme weather conditions. These can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres during regular business hours. Other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have air conditioning/heating could also be used.

Contact your local municipality before visiting as locations and hours may be extended or limited depending on season and conditions. Hours subject to change without notice and locations may be closed on holidays.

Information on location and hours of cooling and warming stations can be found in the following 2-1-1 listings:

Blue Mountains

Chatsworth

Georgian Bluffs, Township of - No locations available

Grey Highlands

Hanover, Town of

Other locations in Hanover include:

• Hanover Missionary Church - warming centre - Thu 11:30 am-1 pm Winter Only

Meaford, Municipality of

Owen Sound, City of

​Other locations in Owen Sound include:

• Atrium of the Grey Bruce Health Unit - 101 17th St E - water available - Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
• Safe 'N Sound - 310 8th St E, Mon-Sun 24 hours until end of March 2025

Southgate, Township of

​West Grey