Photo: City of Quinte West
Quinte West and Belleville are taking steps to help people beat the heat this week.
Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning with the highs expected to peak in the 30’s (or 40’s with humidity) until Wednesday or Thursday.
In response to forecasted temperatures, the Quinte West cooling centre will be open for the next few days.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens on 8 Couch Crescent in Trenton.
Splash pads are also open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in both Trenton and Frankford as the warm weather ramps up.
In Belleville, the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre and Belleville Public Library are open for those needing relief from the heat.
Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre
Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Belleville Public Library
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays through Sept. 6
Splash pads can also be used to stay cool and are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find a splash pad near you at Belleville.ca/SplashPads.
For tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat, visit Ontario.ca/page/extreme-heat.
