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Warming and Cooling Centres for Extreme Weather Relief, Perth County


Description

When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, for relief to residents during extreme weather conditions, rest areas can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres - other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have air conditioning/heating could be used for relief.

Contact your local municipality or visit their website for hours and locations of cooling or warming centres in your area, see suggested locations open during normal operating hours, unless otherwise stated. Advised to call to confirm before visiting as hours may be extended or limited depending on season. Hours subject to change without notice and are closed during stat holidays.

In Perth County arranged through City of Stratford Social Services 519-271-3773 Ext 200

STRATFORD
Rotary Complex - 519-271-0250, 353 McCarthy Road West, Daily 8 am to 9 pm. Tue Sep 5, 2023 until 9 pm; Wed Sep 6, 2023 9 am-9 pm; Thu Sep 7, 2023 9 am-7 pm.
Stratford Public Library - 519-271-0220, 19 St Andrews St, Mon-Fri 10 am-9 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2 pm-5 pm

NORTH PERTH - NO WARMING STATIONS AT THIS TIME
North Perth Administration Office - 519-291-2950, 330 Wallace Ave. N. Listowel, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Steve Kerr Memorial Complex - 519-291-4875, 965 Binning St. W., Listowel, 6 am to 11 pm daily
Elma Memorial Community Centre - 519-356-2353, 251 Main St., Atwood, hours vary - call to confirm
Elma Logan Rec Complex - 519-347-2650, 200 Nelson Street, Monkton, hours vary - call to confirm

PERTH EAST
Perth East Recreation Complex, 519-595-8375, 40 Temperance Street Milverton, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-11 pm daily
Perth East Library, 519-595-8395, 19 Mill St E Milverton, Mon, Sat 9 am-1 pm, Tue-Thurs. 9 am-8 pm

WEST PERTH - NO WARMING STATIONS AT THIS TIME
West Perth Municipal Office - 519-348-8429, 169 David St, Mitchell, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4.30 pm
West Perth Public Library - 519-348-9234, 105 St Andrew St Mitchell, Mon-Thu 10 am - noon and 2 pm -8 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, closed Sun

PERTH SOUTH - NO WARMING STATION AT THIS TIME
Perth South Municipal Office 3191 Perth Rd 122 Rd N, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

ST MARYS - NO WARMING STATION AT THIS TIME
Pyramid Recreation Centre - 519-284-2160, 317 James St S, Mon-Fri 6 am-9 pm, Sat - Sun 7 am - 4 pm
St Marys Public Library - 519-284-3346,15 Church St N, Mon-Thu 10:30 am-8 pm Fri 10:30 am-5 pm, sat 10 am - 4 pm, closed Sun.

For more information on Emergency Preparedness in Perth County CLICK HERE

Comments
Places where residents of Stratford and Perth County can find relief from extreme weather.
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Office
519-271-0531 Ext 540
Fax
519-273-4216
Web Site
https://www.perthcounty.ca/en/county-government/emergency-management.aspx
Languages
English
Contact
Rick Fraser, Emergency Management Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-271-0531 Ext 540
Fees
None
Agency Information
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Copyright
United Way Perth-Huron
Last Updated On
March 31, 2026
Last Verified On
January 23, 2026
Location
Stratford
Accessibility
Not applicable.
Hours of Operation
Hours vary based on location - call for details.
Service Area(s)
Stratford