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With high temperatures expected before the weekend, the City of Winnipeg is opening hydration stations and cooling spaces to help residents manage the heat.
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Eight hydration stations have been set up across the city for access to clean drinking water:
– 470 Selkirk Ave. (The Bell Tower)
– 185 Young St. (Broadway Neighbourhood Centre)
– Southwest corner of Stella Avenue and Main Street (near Mount Carmel Clinic)
– Northeast corner of Princess Street and Henry Avenue (near Siloam Mission)
– Southeast corner of Roslyn Road and Osborne Street
– 369 Furby St. (near Agape Table)
– Southeast corner of Maryland Street and Ellice Avenue (near Spence Neighbourhood Association)
– 190 Disraeli Freeway (near N’Dinawemak)
Leisure centres and City libraries will act as cooling areas during their operating hours. City pools and spray pads will also be open, with free access to all outdoor pools from August 3 – 5 in celebration of Winnipeg 150.
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Additional community centres are available as cooling spaces this summer. Details on hydration stations and cooling locations can be found at: winnipeg.ca/heatrelief.
As part of the 2024 Budget, over $1 million has been allocated for 24/7 Safe Spaces, including Velma’s House, West End 24/7, St. Boniface Street Links, and N’Dinawemak. These spaces offer shelter, food, and support services and are open during extreme weather events.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable individuals, avoid excessive sun exposure, and not leave children or pets in vehicles. For more heat safety tips, visit the City of Winnipeg’s Hot & Cold Weather Safety page.
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