Due to the heat warning in place, the City of Orillia is opening air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.
The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: closed
Orillia City Centre
50 Andrew St. S.
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Orillia Recreation Centre
255 West St. S.
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Splash Pads will also be open daily at the following locations:
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McKinnell Square Park 135 Dunedin St. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Clayt French Park 114 Atlantis Dr. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
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Victoria Park 75 Coldwater Rd. W. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hillcrest Park 255 Matchedash St. N. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Moose Beach at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park 450 Atherley Rd. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
3050 Orion Blvd. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Lifeguards are on duty at Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, and Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, seven days a week. The lifeguarding hours are noon to 5 p.m. at Couchiching Beach and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moose Beach. Lifeguards are not on duty during beach postings. For the most up-to-date information and status of Orillia beaches, please visit orillia.ca/beaches.